Loyalist cottage, cathedral ceiling, generator, air conditioning, use of dock

Beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(51 Ratings)

Cottage in Central Abaco

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this cottage rental

As a 26 year homeowner on nearby Elbow Cay, I always had a special feeling about Man O War Cay. After selling my Elbow Cay home in 2009, I decided despite advancing age, that I wanted to buy a cottage on MOW. We found one for sale called 'Low Overhead' and it had recently been renovated down to the studs. We figured it had been named 'Low Overhead' to emphasize that it would be inexpensive to maintain. It's pale yellow siding, blue metal roof, and white picket fence captivated us. When we arrived to see it, we were very surprised to find that the ceiling height was 6'2" hence the real 'Low Overhead'. We bought it anyway and re-named it 'Lost and Found' and started renovations with our caretaker, Glenn Albury, doing the work. We took out the second floor, put in beams to stiffen the cottage, and added a tongue and groove ceiling, thus creating a wide open cathedral ceiling. We enlarged a storage room and made it into the master bedroom, a laundry room, and a bathroom with a large tiled shower. We bought all new furniture, mattresses, bedding, linens, and a flat screen smart TV for the living room. All rooms are tiled and have split air conditioning units. We have cable TV with sports channels and good internet service. The kitchen is very well equipped with a dishwasher, microwave oven, coffee maker, blender and refrigerator. The house has its own standby generator. Our caretakers will see that there is fuel in the generator. Since fuel costs $6 a gallon, we ask that you use the generator only when you are at the house. There is a notebook in the TV cabinet that explains how things work in the house, including the generator. We have a Paulie's Island rope hammock under the shade of our beautiful palm tree in the back yard. Cart and boat rentals are available.

ALL ABOUT MOW
A clean and industrious island, we don't even let the garbage stay on the island. Historically the boat building capital of the Bahamas . The harbour front is very interesting with marine businesses and workshops open to the street. The local people are religious, hard working, straight forward, and friendly. The whole atmosphere reminds one of life 50 years ago. After a day or two of exploring, you'll be wishing you lived here. Naturally the biggest attractions are the beaches (1/4 mile from cottage) and the clearest water you will ever see. These beaches run almost the whole length of the island and with their white sand, are drop dead gorgeous. Once out of the village, the roads are sand as you wind your way past beautiful estates, always with a view of the water. This is the King's Highway, barely wide enough for 2 golf carts to pass. Mid island you come to the 'Low Spot' where the island is about 30 yards wide. There is a beautiful beach on the calm side (Sea of Abaco), and the locals have built a gazebo there so that you can get out of the sun or have a picnic. It is highly recommended that you rent a boat and explore the Sea of Abaco which is protected and very interesting.

STORES AND SHOPS---- MOW Grocery on the upper street has a complete stock of groceries and sundries. In addition the store usually has some baked snacks made by the local ladies. Russell's little store sells groceries and an ever changing selection of local baked and cooked foods. Shop at Joe's Studio for hats, T shirts, clothing, books (many Bahamian), household furnishings and gifts. A must see is the Sail Shop on the harbor at the edge of the village. Their canvas luggage, bags, and purses with the MOW logo are fabulous and guaranteed for life. The MOW Marina property is now being rebuilt. The 2 main docks are done and gas and diesel are being sold for boats and golf carts. The buildings are to include a gift shop, restrooms, and restaurant which will be a recreation of the popular "Dock and Dine" It should be open by December 2024.

RESTAURANTS AND FOOD
MOW is a dry island and spirits cannot be purchased here. You can, however, purchase them in Marsh Harbour or on other islands. The very popular Hibiscus Restaurant is closed but we hope it will re-open in the future. Local ladies advertise take away lunches and dinners cooked at home. They bake wonderful Bahamian bread, pies and cinnamon rolls. Charmaine will help you download "MOW Eats" on What's App to see what is available during your stay. There is a coffee shop behind the museum with wonderful pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Russell's little store also cooks things for take away. There is now the Snacky Shack which serves ice cream, sundaes, and milk shakes. They are now serving various foods (hamburgers, hot dogs, conch fritters, etc).

TWO OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO ON MOW
1. Take your rental boat in the late afternoon or evening, with drinks and snacks of course, and slowly cruise the harbour.
2. After dinner have ice cream at the Snacky Shack. Interesting because many local families come down with kids in tow and its fun to listen and talk.

WHAT TO DO NEARBY
Explore the Sea of Abaco in your rental boat. It is about 10 to 15' deep with very few dangers. The clarity of the water will quickly help you pick out shallow areas. Heading north there are many small islands at the edge of the ocean. The last one before Scotland Cay has a natural hot tub. Anchor off the beach at low to mid tide and you will find the pool at the rocks, at the edge of the ocean. At high tide, seawater comes into the sand bottom pool and, as the tide lowers, is captured and heated by the sun. What a wonderful place! Next north is Scotland Cay, a private island. At the north end is a lagoon which looks like the South Seas. Wonderful to anchor and swim. Just trim your motor and glide over the shallow bar. Next is Guana Cay with an interesting village and several restaurants. Guana is home to Nipper's, a very popular oceanfront bar and restaurant with 2 swimming pools, and everyone dances to both American and calypso music. Their Sunday brunch featuring wild boar is well attended. A new addition is the wonderful Grabber's Bar and Grill. Big open air bar, swimming pool, their own docks, music, good food and a happy atmosphere. Near the north end is Baker's Bay, a new resort for the rich and famous. Go around the north end of the island and you will experience the most beautiful beach in the world. Stay between the beach and the reef. On a calm day you can venture to Green Turtle Cay, a most interesting island. Explore the village and then motor around to White Sound and have lunch at the G.T. Club or the Bluff house. There is much to see here and I've just skimmed the surface. A reef runs the whole oceanside of these islands for those who like to snorkel or dive. Also visit Treasure Cay with its fabulous beach and marina with restaurant and swimming pool. Going south from MOW, the next island is Elbow Cay and its village of Hope Town, famous for its red and white striped lighthouse. Very interesting village with restaurants, shops, art galleries, etc. Take your boat right up to your table at Cap'n Jacks. The Hope Town Inn and Marina is wonderful with great atmosphere (marina, swimming pool, handsome bar and restaurant) About 1 mile south of Hope Town is Firefly Resort. Beautiful open air dining. Try their lobster fritters. Down in White Sound is the Abaco Inn with swimming pool on the ocean and good food. Also in White Sound is Sea Spray Resort. Sea Spray suffered hurricane damage but docks have been rebuilt and it should open shortly. South end of island is Tahiti Beach a great spot for a swim. Further south is Lubbers Quarters Cay. Continuing south is Tilloo Cay banks, a shallow area for swimming. Next are the Pelican Cays. Anchor off and you'll think you are in the South Seas. To the west is Sandy Cay, a national underwater park, with an extensive reef within the Sea of Abaco and has moorings. Further south past Lynyard Cay (nice beaches) is Little Harbour, the southern end of the Sea of Abaco. Home of the Johnson family - artists and famous for their sculptures. Proceeded by his father Randy, Pete carries on the family tradition. Have lunch at his wreck of a bar and grill and visit the gallery. These are just the highlights of the Sea of Abaco. A word about the local hotels. You are welcome to visit and feel free to use their pools. They just hope you will buy a drink or have a meal. In my opinion there is no other place like this.

POST DORIAN UPDATE
Lost & Found escaped the hurricane with very little damage. Our wonderful caretakers, Charmaine and Glenn Albury were not so lucky and repaired their house while living in Lost & Found. Now back at their home, Glenn has done the necessary repairs for us. The house exterior has been re-painted. Thankfully, the interior was not damaged at all. Our shed out back flew off to parts unknown and Glenn has built a new shed attached to the back of the house. The boat dock we rented was destroyed and is now rebuilt so you can leave your boat there. The main public dock has been repaired and enlarged and has a gazebo. As far as the island is concerned, the vegetation is green, the sea is still blue, and the weather is great. Terrific progress has been made with all the newly repaired and re-painted buildings. Electricity from Marsh Harbour has been restored and the town now also has it's own large generator. Cable TV and internet is back and as good as ever. The Sail Shop is open so their wonderful bags are available. The Clinic with resident nurse, much better is almost done. All the local churches have been repaired. The iconic gazebo at the Low Spot has been rebuilt and all the roads to the north end have been repaired. Sadly, the MOW Marina and Dock & Dine restaurant were destroyed, but docks are rebuilt and the restaurant is coming soon.. They sell fuel at the dock and in their drive. The very industrious local people rely on their faith and their own hands to restore the island to the place we all love.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Central Abaco

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Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(51 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Guests praised the comfortable cottages, well-equipped kitchens, friendly hosts, and convenient locations. The close proximity to amenities and beaches made for an enjoyable stay.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2024
Above, we really enjoyed meeting the local folks. Location right by the island grocery and coffee shop—also ice cream shop and hardware store nearby. We enjoyed the coral reefs, snorkeling, spear fishing and finding conch shells. Three nice churches on the island. The beds were comfortable and we loved the amazing kitchen, preparing fish every evening.
5.0 / 5.0
May 2024
This was the perfect home for what we needed! My wife, sister and her husband all stayed at the home and it was the perfect amount of space for 4 adults. The pictures and description are spot on! We had friends in other homes on MOW that we also spent time with. We will be back!
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Feb 2024
We wanted a very quiet and comfortable accommodation for a couple of weeks . We have visited Man of War three times before and are quite familiar with the island and with your cottage. It was comfortable and quite adequate for our needs . My only comment negatively would be the lack of lounges or fold up lawn chairs that can be taken to the beach and a good interior clean up including cupboards.
5.0 / 5.0
Dec 2023
The cottage is very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked with pans and dishes. The VRBO pics tell an accurate story of what the cottage looks like. Our hosts - Charmaine and Glenn - were very fun and helpful during our stay and they made getting to know the island easy. The location of the cottage is in the heart of the Man o War settlement, which makes walking around a breeze. Don't miss the museum and coffee shop, and Russells for some very good baked goods and meals. Thanks to all on Man o War - especially Charmaine and Glenn. You made our stay so special.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
Our stay was amazing even with a couple of rainy days (funny how things always seem to work out, especially on MOW). Our hosts were quite gracious, kind, and very helpful. We appreciate all they did for us. The waters around MOW are truly WOW. Lost and Found is exactly what we needed and the owner was right, we weren’t there long enough. We look forward to a return visit.
5.0 / 5.0
May 2023
Close to everything in settlement. Everything was as described and we easily used generator when island had rolling blackouts during 2 days of our stay. If both bedrooms had Queen beds it would be great for 2 couples. We got golf cart and were able to go all over the island with our friends he. Would love to build deck so you could have cocktails looking over harbor otherwise not much of a view . Great 7 day intro to MOW.
5.0 / 5.0
Apr 2023
Man O War Cay is a very unique community. People are friendly and helpful. All the beaches are lovely and practically deserted. We did not rent a golf cart which is the mode of transportation on the cay and just walked everywhere. We did rent a boat to explore the other cays. Lost and Found is ideally located in the settlement. The cottage was as presented online and met our expectations. We enjoyed the fully equipped kitchen (no main restaurant on this cay) , cleanliness, and overall condition.
5.0 / 5.0
Apr 2023
We had a great stay! The cottage was clean, comfortable and the AC was nice and cold. SUPER convenient to the grocery store, hardware store and boat dock. Would not hesitate to return. Thanks Richard!

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Central Abaco?

The average price for a rental in Central Abaco is $515 per night. This rental is $276 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Loyalist cottage, cathedral ceiling, generator, air conditioning, use of dock. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Loyalist cottage, cathedral ceiling, generator, air conditioning, use of dock pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Loyalist cottage, cathedral ceiling, generator, air conditioning, use of dock?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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