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NEW LISTING! "One Love": Extraordinary Beachfront Villa and Cottage.

NEW LISTING! "One Love": Extraordinary Beachfront Villa and Cottage.

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Overview of NEW LISTING! "One Love": Extraordinary Beachfront Villa and Cottage.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Pinders, Long Island
  • AirportDeadman's Cay (LGI)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Cottage

1 Queen Bed

master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cottage bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Enclosed outdoor shower

Toilet · Shower only

master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

NEW LISTING! "One Love": Extraordinary Beachfront Villa and Cottage.

One Love is an art and light filled Abaco style compound with fabulous views from virtually every room. The main house features an open plan with mahogany kitchen cabinets and counter tops and S/S appliances. The dining room table comfortably seats eight. The living room is designed with a sense of "barefoot elegance." It opens onto a huge screened porch with ample seating for sea gazing, outdoor dining, or simply lounging on one of the comfortable recliners.

A large master suite, which also faces the sea, is located on the first floor with an en suite bathroom, double sinks and a "grotto" walk in shower made from locally sourced cut stone. Upstairs there are two very large bedrooms with a shared bathroom facing the sea and a cozy study decorated with colorful Caribbean art and African artifacts.
All main rooms and bedrooms have their own split-unit air conditioners and ceiling fans. During the cooler months the entire property benefits from the ever-present Long Island breeze, making A/C use unnecessary.

The main house is sited directly on the beach in a calm, shallow, bay perfect for swimming year round. Because of its proximity to the water, when inside the house it feels like you are on a boat. Since the house faces East/West, the front porch is the perfect spot to catch the prevailing SE breeze throughout the day. The back porch is the place to watch the ever-changing hues of the sea and, of course, the amazing sunsets. At night, stargazing is surreal due to the absence of light pollution in this part of the Bahamian archipelago.

Outside there is a large gazebo and full outdoor bathroom, both facing the sea. Coconut palms have been planted to provide shade in the gazebo from the afternoon western sun, making it a great spot to enjoy a cocktail while grilling on the huge fireplace/ BBQ.

Detached from, but adjacent to, the main house is a beautifully decorated "jewel box" cottage which has its own, large, mahogany kitchen and dining counter. This is the perfect place for a couple to retreat to escape the "crowd" of the main house when a large group is in residence. Like the main house, the cottage is art filled and contains every amenity found in the house. Please note, however, that rental of the cottage is NOT included in the per night rate of the main house. For groups larger than 6 people the cottage can be rented with the main house to accommodate another 2 people but at a separate nightly rate of $200/nt..

Adjacent to the house is a boat ramp for launching a small boat. A private mooring is available should you wish to rent a boat and keep it in the water during your stay. A laundry room with large washer and dryer is also available to wash clothes during your stay.

One Love is centrally located on the island with easy access to grocery and liquor stores, gas station, restaurants, car and boat rentals and a well-provisioned marine store. Throughout the island there are many expert fishing, diving, and tour guides who can help you experience the beauty and bounty of the surrounding waters.

Long Island is a true Bahamian treasure. It is a bit like stepping back in time to a place that has everything you need, nothing you don't. Life is slower here, allowing time to savor the views, the smells, the tastes, the culture. People "hail you" as they drive by. Goats roam free. The beaches are legendary, and almost always empty. Best of all, the people are warm, polite, respectful, and welcoming, always quick to strike up a friendly conversation or lend a helping hand.

Allow the rhythm of this special place to nourish and re-charge your life. We hope you will connect with the vibe of One Love and return whenever you need a reminder of what is truly important.

Property manager

Janice LeClainche

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No wet bathing suits on the furniture inside the house.
Please carefully supervise small children when eating and drinking inside the house to avoid stains/damage to expensive fabrics.
Please place beach towels over the cushions on the lounge chairs if wearing sunscreen to avoid staining the cushions.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Caribbean

Map
Pinders, Long Island

Getting around

  • Deadman's Cay (LGI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sou' Side Bar & Grill - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW LISTING! "One Love": Extraordinary Beachfront Villa and Cottage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW LISTING! "One Love": Extraordinary Beachfront Villa and Cottage. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW LISTING! "One Love": Extraordinary Beachfront Villa and Cottage. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW LISTING! "One Love": Extraordinary Beachfront Villa and Cottage. located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lucayan Archipelago, Deadman's Cay Caves, and Salt Pond Beach. Buckley's Settlement Church is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan C., Cape Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True paradise
From the moment we walked into this spectacular house and saw the breathtaking turquoise water just steps away we were in love. One love is aptly named as you feel as though
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW!
All I can say is WOW. One Love is by far the best vacation rental my family and I have ever stayed in. Janice, Stephan and the property manager Cheryl were all wonderful and so helpful and full of information. The pictures of the house don’t do it justice - the view is endless Caribbean blue water, the house and property are meticulously maintained, the house is clean, comfortable and well stocked with everything you could possibly need and the back porch is the best spot for the evening sunsets. The location is quiet and centrally located which made it easy to explore both ends of the island and everything in between. We fell in love with One Love and Long Island and cannot wait to return next year! Thank you Janice and Stephan for sharing your piece of paradise with us!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really special place.
My friends and I have traveled to Long Island and stayed at One Love for the past three years in a row. We fly in from across the country for an annual dive trip and look forward to it all year. The house is just amazing. The check in has always been a breeze, the neighbors are very welcoming and accommodations superb. Every year we marvel at how well the home was constructed and the owners decorating style. Could not recommend this house enough. A truly unique and special place. We are very lucky the owners have opened up this home for others to share!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
What an incredible experience! This house is beautiful and fully stocked. The quality of everything is top notch. Very interesting art throughout the property. We loved the quiet setting and the private beach with goats roaming through every now and then. Lots of quality beach toys, kayaks, paddle boards, and snorkel equipment. We loved the location in the middle of the island, as we explored the island from one end to the other. So many beautiful beaches with no people! Cheryl, Jancie and Stephan were very attentive and easy to contact if we had a question. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property, Wonderful Owners
Walking into One Love, is like entering a dreamy, tropical snow globe - filled with color, incredible art, cozy comfort, custom details and gorgeous sea views. Nestled among palm trees and crystal blue water, One Love proved a perfect fit for our family of 6. We have traveled to Long Island (one of our favorite places in the world) 4 times and this is the most amazing place we have stayed there. The home sparkles with all the luxurious comforts along with a true Bahamian charm. We particularly loved the extra space of the cottage and the ideal, perfect location on the island. The owners, Janice and Stephan, are lovely, wonderful people who did not hesitate to help us problem solve a few questions. We met the neighbors as well and they not only offered friendly hellos and tips, but also brought over freshly made conch salad! I would be remiss not to mention their amazing, kind and resourceful property manager, Cheryl. Her knowledge of the area never ceases to amaze us. Thank you for a beautiful 2 weeks where could press pause on the chaos of our lives and embrace our family!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Janice LeClainche

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My husband and I have owned this property since 2007. Construction of the house was completed in the summer of 2015. Since that time our family has experienced much happiness and peace at this special place on this magical island.

My husband was born and raised in Jamaica and has always had "island life" in his DNA. When we discovered Long Island he was immediately transported to the Jamaica of his youth. It was, and is, the simplicity of life here and the ability to savor life's pleasures in a safe, welcoming, almost mystical place, which led us to put down roots. Those roots have long since taken a firm hold.....

Why they chose this property

Our bay is calm, shallow and very private. It is a wonderful place to kayak and paddle board. Because we are on the calm, leeward, side of the island, the water is perfect for swimming and lounging year round. The bay also has its own blue hole which is easily reached by kayak or paddle board and where you can often spot turtles. I am told that in the area of the Blue Hole (down the shoreline to the right as you face the sea) there is excellent bone fishing as well.

What makes this property unique

One Love is secluded, yet close to everything. It is in a small community of homes, almost all of which are owned by members of the same wonderful family. Most of the adjacent homes are used as vacation homes by their owners who live in Nassau and are not in residence year round. If they happen to be visiting during your stay, please take a minute to introduce yourselves as you will find our neighbors to be warm, generous, and hospitable people.

You will notice that the porch brackets and gable pediment are all of mermaids. This is because, when we bought the property, our neighbors had 2 identical twin girls, age 6, who would live in the sea in front of our lot. On our return visits we watched these beautiful girls grow up as sirens of the sea. Both daughters of a fisherman, equally at home in the sea as on land. These mermaids are now enrolled in university in the US, but their spirit lives on at the property and serves as a reminder of when they swam and played in the sea with total freedom and joy.
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