Guest Reviews
The most gorgeous home on the most pristine beach (Tropic of Cancer), with all the amenities you could ever need.
Renee M
Sets the platinum standard for location, accommodation, amenities and hosting + love the Exuma vibe!
David G
The house was beautiful, comfortable and not lacking for anything. House manager Andrew was very attentive and available when needed. It is in a more remote location, but the beauty and laid back atmosphere is wonderful.
Lissa W
23 Exuma is located on one of the most beautiful and exclusive beaches in the Caribbean. The sand is smooth, the water bright blue and the views are picturesque with small islands just off shore. The house has a grand hall for elegant dinners and nighttime activities. The wifi and modern amenities are superb. The outdoor deck is like another living room with a large covered dining table, a gazebo with couches, a horizon pool, lounge chairs and plenty of room for games. This is a perfect getaway spot for a large family or a group of friends.
John G
23Exuma is magical. The home, the location, the locals...all of it is top notch. Yvonne, the owner, is so responsive and accomodating. Believe the other reviews. This is as good as it gets! We can't wait to return.
Laura L
23Exuma is amazing! The house is incredibly well equipped, beautifully decorated and the beds are very comfortable. The location is gorgeous - directly overlooking the Tropic of Cancer beach. Sand is soft and the ocean here is calm and inviting - like Grace Bay beach in Turks, but with virtually no foot traffic. Never got tired of the view - whether from the infinity pool or right on the beach. Gorgeous sunsets! The hosts are just as amazing as the property. Will be back!
Eric E
Such a beautiful property! Everything you need for a perfect Caribbean vacation!
Anthony C
My family of four stayed just under a week and we had a lovely time. The pool and deck were well maintained and very comfortable the view was just amazing (I wish you could post pics on this site) the house was just as pictured. Current up to date photos. Very clean and well stocked with bath and pool towels. The pool house had both children’s and adult life jackets, which was a nice added touch although we had packed our own. The kayak and paddle boards were perfect for us. The beach had beautiful white soft sand. I would recommend water shoes though if you kayak to the islands in front of the property as they are rocky. My kids and I went snorkeling at the cave (Andrew can fill you in) he and Yvonne were very helpful and attentive to any need or question. They provide filtered water. And if you like to cook/bake the kitchen is well stocked with all pots, pans, and baking supplies. We had very little issue with flies (took lavender oil) I never give 5 stars as I feel there is always room for improvement but this home and Yvonne and Andrew deserved 6! I’m also not a person to go back to a house again as I feel the world is too big and beautiful, and life is too short to visit a place twice but for this house, I would make an exception. Also, almost forgot to mention the beach was very private, and I always felt very safe which in some countries you don’t. Pack your bikini and SPF and go you won’t regret it. Thank you Yvonne and Andrew for the memories
Claire K
Such a beautiful property! Everything you need for a perfect Caribbean vacation!
Anthony C
We stayed at the property with our family (grown daughters, grandchildren, husband, boyfriend). The villa is amazing. Clean, well appointed and comfortable. The location on Tropic of Cancer beach couldn't be better. It is a bit of a ride from Georgetown, but once at the villa you don't want to leave. The property manager was over the top helpful and checked on us daily to see if anything was needed. We highly recommend
We just stayed at 23 Exuma July 9-16 2023 and it was INCREDIBLE! The house was well stocked and had everything we needed. Great layout for hosting our family. The pictures don’t do this place justice. The beach was incredible…some of the prettiest water I have seen. Kayaks and paddle boards made it easy to explore the surroundings. We brought our own snorkel gear but they had plenty of gear to use along with baskets full of sand toys if you don’t want to mess with bringing those. The house also has plenty of beach towels, double washer and dryers so it helped with a larger group to stay on top of laundry. There are multiple ice makers in the house which also helps when packing beach coolers for the day. Andrew was extremely helpful and very responsive. We also did a pre-shop with Kim which we would highly recommend. Both Andrew and Kim were awesome! We also has Cat from Vibe Exuma come to the house for a private chef meal one night and it was phenomenal!! Overall this was an amazing house and vacation spot for our family. We would highly recommend this place!!
Jessica T
We stayed at this amazing property with our family from Germany. The house is gorgeous and has everything you need. David and Yvonne are wonderful. Always are prompt when we messaged them before our trip. The management team is amazing. We had a chef prepared meal for a birthday celebration and it was fantastic. We highly recommend this property and can’t wait to go back.
Shalon T
This house is amazing! It was perfect for our family of 11! One daughter and her family had one side of the house, and the other daughter had the other side with bunks for all three of her kids! The large family room and open kitchen was so enjoyable. So much space for a large group. The view from the house was so beautiful that you felt like you were outdoors enjoying the pool or beach! We’ve stayed in a lot of VRBO rentals and this is one of the best! Absolutely the best equipped kitchen you will ever find! The furnishings were the icing on the cake! Outdoors was just as amazing. The pool was surrounded by lots of different seating choices. It was hard to not hang there and go to the beach instead! The pool cabana was stocked full of beach supplies….too many name! Our kids loved kayaking or paddle boarding to the two islands that were close to the house. They loved exploring everyday! What made all this even more perfect were the hosts! The communication with the owners was so good! Every question I had, big or little, was handled very promptly. I really appreciated their tips, advice, and willingness to guide me through our first visit to Exuma. We can’t wait to go back!
Suzanne L
The perfect luxury holiday location. Beautiful turquoise water, blue sky with the best beach on the island. I plan to go back!
Victoria S
My family and I had an amazing stay at 23 Exuma. Breathtaking, from the house to the beach and ocean. All was breathtaking.
Never have we seen such clear clean ocean water (and we have travelled extensively). The sand is as soft as talcum powder. It was a real luxury to have this beach in the backyard.
The house is gorgeous. Immaculate, spacious and so very comfortable. It is equipped with everything. Hosts Yvonne and Dave clearly put a lot of thought and energy to ensure their guests have an amazing stay. We found their information package most helpful. We were conveniently guided to the grocery store, restaurants and day excursions. Twice we ordered our take home dinner from Claudine. Everything she cooked tasted to perfection.
The house is equipped with beach games and kayaks and paddle boards. All of which kept us and our kids entertained.
There was nothing we were left wanting except to have more days to spend there. We will definitely be back!
Lawrie B
We had a wonderful time for our boys spring break. We’ve been traveling to the Bahamas for the last 15 years and have been fortunate to go to Exuma four times in the last 12 months but Exuma23 is the most amazing house we have ever rented! The pictures do not do it justice as our expectations were definitely exceeded! The amazing view, the pool, having every amenity possible in the house was just perfect. The house is immaculate. We briefly lost power one evening and to our amazement, within seconds, all the lights went back on. Yes, there is a generator that is automatic, which allows electricity and water to keep working. No expenses were spared with this house.
Exuma has always been our happy place but this may be the happiest place.
Vince, Indianapolis
We enjoyed our stay at 23 Exuma immensely.
The villa was welcoming, spacious, elegant and modern. Perfectly designed for comfort and relaxation for private time or group activities. Well appointed kitchen, a bathroom attached to each bedroom, two sitting areas for kids and adults and a great T.V. that we never had time to turn on. A beautiful, warm infinity pool with panoramic views of one of the top beaches in the world. The large deck was incredible for reading, sunbathing and drinking our morning coffee/tea.
The Tropic of Cancer beach was breathtakingly beautiful - a soft, shallow, sandy beach with no pebbles for long walks and water sports. Our teenagers used the kayaks for exploring the nearby islands and our son enjoyed some of
the best kiteboarding he has every experienced right in front of the villa.
Dave and Yvonne were amazing hosts providing excellent recommendations and information on local services.
Overall it felt like we had been transported to a place to refresh and reset from life as usual.
We would highly recommend this experience as it over delivers in every way. We hope to return one day!
Lisa H, Toronto
I am not sure where to start. Typically on the last day of vacation we are ready to get back to reality. We did not want to leave. The location was amazing. We did a lot of touring of the island and fell in love with Exuma!! This house was stunning and my in laws and four daughters and husband had an absolute blast!!! The kitchen was fully stocked with everything and we could not find one thing that was missing!! Thank you for a fabulous vacation!!
Ashley A
This house. Amazing views, amazing beach, amazing home. The lay out of this home is so well thought out and perfect. This is our third time to Exuma, traveling with our three adult sons and their wives. We loved the location on Tropic of Cancer beach. The kayaks were perfect for going to the island, the paddle boards wonderful! The pool was fantastic! We cooked most night (well appointed kitchen and appreciate the ice maker that you can use bottled water with), and ate at Blue ( fantastic meal) and Santanas ( fried lobster, need I say more). This is a wonderful home, and we can’t wait to return.
Brian B
Our family has been fortunate to have traveled extensively and rarely do we return to previous locations…the world is to big and there is to much to see. That said, everyone in my party was planning a return trip to 23 Exuma by the end of our week! The beach is one of the most beautiful we have experienced. The owners have thought of every detail to ensure their home creates a once in a lifetime experience for you. I would highly recommend 23 Exuma.
Randy B Columbia, US
We stayed at 23Exuma to celebrate my mother's birthday. We had a mix of adults and young children and to say this property was perfect is an understatement. The house is absolutely stunning and was the perfect place to spend a week with our family. The heated pool and beach was an amazing place to spend time hanging out, and we could not have loved our stay more. We are planning to return to 23Exuma as soon as our schedules will allow!
Whitney S
Everything about 23Exuma is out of this world! The home is immaculate and should be in a magazine! The 5 bedrooms, stunning kitchen, gorgeous bathrooms, huge ocean deck, covered gazebo, outdoor shower, and heated infinity pool are perfectly designed and taken care of. PLUS it’s in the best location, on the best beach in Exuma! Everything about this Villa over-delivered on all of our expectations. We loved it so much that we are coming back in 6 months!
Michelle M
We just returned from vacationing with friends @23Exuma. We totally agree with the previous reviews. Yvonne is a wonderful host. She quickly responded to our questions about this property prior to booking, and forwarded all necessary information before our arrival. We had no issues during our stay. It’s obvious that Yvonne and Dave put a lot of time and thought into creating a dream destination for others. We have rebooked this property for a family vacation in 2024. Thank you, it is wonderful!
Julie B
Paradise With The Family
The home, property, and location are absolutely amazing!
David & Yvonne were extreme attentive to any questions we had about the property, as well as recommendations for surrounding activities.
We took my family of 8 to Exuma for a week long vacation. Each room was perfectly appointed, and the attention to detail was incredible.
The Beach: Tropic of Cancer Beach is absolutely stunning. It was perfect for our 1.5yr old daughter to play and roam. It’s a very secluded beach that’s great for long walks, kayaking, and exploring “turtle island”
The House: 5bds / 5.5ba - Beautifully decorated, and very modern. On-site water purification, as well as a bottled water dispenser. The pool is heated to the perfect temperature, and the sun ledge is perfect. 3 of the 5 bedrooms have uninterrupted ocean views, as well as direct access to the deck and pool area. David and Yvonne have made sure that anything you could need is provided at the house (Even some children’s beach toys).
The Location: Is solitude is what you need, then this is the spot! That said, I would strongly recommend arranging groceries and chef services prior to arrival. There’s a few restaurants near by (Santana’s & Tropic Breeze mainly), but we found that they close fairly early (5-6p) and it was difficult with our schedules. We worked with Judy Gray to arrange the groceries, chef services, excursions, and car rentals for the week - I definitely recommend her.
In summary, I can’t say enough good things about this experience, and I suggest you book right now! :)
Colton M.
This house was even better than the pictures showed it. It also boasts the best location on the entire Tropic of Cancer Beach. My family and I were stunned by the beauty of this place from the moment we drove up. This house is worth the extra drive from the airport. The property management team was wonderful. They stocked the house with food, cooked for us, gave us advice on things to see and they resolved issues that came up very promptly. The teenagers were so entertained with things to do that you could almost forget they were there. We all enjoyed the location and being semi secluded from most of the population on the island. This house and the layout is amazing to say the least. This place is unreal, like something out of a dream.
Paul B.
We can’t say enough good this things about 23Exuma. We feel so fortunate to have found this Villa for our family vacation. The beach is unbelievable! The house is total luxury! We have been to Exuma a few times, but our experience at 23Exuma was by far the best. We will definitely be back.
Carla G.
This house was amazing, luxury in Exuma for sure! I’ve stayed at various houses on the island through the years and this by far exceeded my expectations. Tropic of Cancer beach is one of my favorites on the island and this house sits right on it. We had our own private beach out the back door. They really took the time to think of everything. It was so nice to have the kayaks and other water toys to explore. The manager was very responsive with any questions as well. The only thing I would recommend is having groceries delivered before you arrive because the store is a 40 minute drive. We had an amazing week and we will be back. Thank you!
Leigh Ann H., Montgomery Texas
The most beautiful villa we have ever stayed in!
And that’s saying a lot as we are incredibly seasoned travellers.
From the minute you step into 23Exuma and see those ocean views, you will freeze. Tropic of Cancer Beach is the nicest beach in Exuma and literally rated one of the best in the world - and now we know why.
If that isn’t enough, this Villa is simply over the top luxury. Gorgeous interior design and a kitchen that is better equipped than my kitchen at home. Three different types of coffee makers, milk frother, wine fridge, and even an industrial ice maker that makes 25lbs of ice a day.
There are two little islands in front of the property that provided a great destination for paddle boarding and kayaking. There were life jackets, snorkel gear, cornhole, sand toys, beach umbrellas and beach chairs.
The pool was pristine and heated! The beds, sheets and towels were ‘luxury hotel’ quality.
We really enjoyed all that the island offered, but my personal favourite thing to do was wake up early, go for a long walk on the beach followed by a swim in the pool. While my teens were still sleeping, I enjoyed a cup of coffee and read my novel under the covered gazebo. Simply heaven.
We honestly can’t say enough great things about our experience at 23Exuma. It was the most incredible holiday in the most beautiful villa on the best beach we have ever stayed at.
Thanks to Dave and Yvonne for literally thinking of everything and opening up your beautiful villa to us. We loved it so much that we are already booked for next year. Can’t wait!
Diane
We had the pleasure of staying at 23Exuma for a week in August travelling with another family. The Villa is brand new on one of the most spectacular beaches - white powder sand and beautiful crystal blue water. We enjoyed daily morning walks along the 1 km stretch of beach, SUP and kayaking to a nearby island. The Villa is modern, spacious and luxuriously appointed with all features and amenities you expect from a 5 star stay. We spent much time enjoying the expansive outdoor deck area with multiple seating areas and infinity pool overlooking the ocean. We had an exceptional stay and highly recommend 23Exuma – will definitely be back!
Barb (travelled with teenagers)
We had an incredible experience at 23Exuma! Totally first class all the way.
Their expansive white sand beach and warm, turquoise ocean are amongst the nicest on the island and are truly world class! The paddle boards and kayaks allowed us to go exploring around the small islands that are around ten minute ride off shore. The property also has a lovely infinity pool with extensive deck containing multiple seating areas from which you can view the ocean during the day and star gaze at night.
The house is beautiful and spacious house with all the modern amenities you would expect from a new property. Exuma is hot so the their powerful air conditioning system with each bedroom having individual climate control is awesome. Wifi was great - even worked well by the pool deck. Multiple fridges and multiple washers and dryers is an added benefit. We were a group of 11 so all the appliances were put to good use! The common areas are spacious (very high ceiling!) with multiple comfortable seating options - it never felt congested. Also, lots of bathrooms with plenty of hot water and good water pressure. The bedrooms were all very nicely appointed. Our king sized mattress was excellent (I have back issues) and we had a memorable view of the ocean right outside of our bedroom's sliding doors which opened onto the pool deck.
You should definitely order some of the locally prepared food options including delicious chicken and ribs!
The owners have thought of everything! You could literally have a wonderful stay at 23Exuma without ever leaving the property...
Colin