LOCATION

"Barefoot Elegance" is the motto of the Abaco Inn, a small unpretentious property on the Island of Elbow Cay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Sea of Abaco on the other, catering especially to guests searching for a romantic getaway and to those seeking seclusion in a laid back atmosphere.

The hotel's 14 rooms and 8 villas are nestled among coconut palms and seagrapes, along a ridge of sand dunes. Guests enjoy a leisurely, "away from it all" atmosphere whilst swimming in the resort's private freshwater pool, or from one of the two nearby Oceanside beaches. The indoor/outdoor restaurant; serves a casual informal breakfast & lunch and an elegant dinner.

ROOM FEATURES:

The resort features 14 private Point View, Bayside or Oceanside rooms along with 8 luxury one-bedroom Harbour or Oceanside villas:
The rooms have 1 queen bed; some have additionally a single bed. All units are air-conditioned, have ceiling fans and are situated amongst tropical foliage.
The 1-bedroom villas have 1 queen bed, a living room and a kitchenette and are situated so that you will see a spectacular view of the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean or sunset over White Sound Bay.
There are no TV's in the rooms, however there is a TV in the bar for weather, news and sporting events.
Persons under 6y stay free. Persons age 6y and older pay the additional adult person rate. For example a family of 4 with 2 adults, a 10y old and a 5y old, is considered as 3 adults and 1 child.

ACTIVITIES:

For 20 miles north and south of the Inn, there are scores of uninhabited islands and deserted beaches, all waiting to be explored and safely accessible by small boats. We do suggest that you rent a boat for your stay. There are many boat rental companies that are highly recommended. If interested, we can help you find one that suits your needs. Docking for your boat is FREE at the Abaco Inn.

Deep-sea, reef and bone fishing are all excellent. The Abaco Inn can arrange either a half or a full day's bonefishing with Bonefish Dundee, the 1997 and 1999 Abaco Bonefish Champion.
For scuba divers and snorkelers, there are guides who will escort you on diving and snorkelling trips. Froggies Out Island Adventures is based on Elbow Cay. The trips will take you to either Sandy Cay Reef or Fowl Cay Reefs. Both are underwater National Parks. They are teeming with live coral and many fish. Another popular spot is the USS Adirondack, a large navy gunboat that sank off Man O' War Cay during the Civil War.

The hotel offers a free bus ride into Hope Town, the 18th century seafaring, laid back and picturesque village, where you will find boutique type shops and native restaurants.

GETTING HERE:

When you arrive at Marsh Harbour airport - take a taxi to the Ferry Dock (about $12 for two people). Then take the Ferry to Hope Town (approx. $15.00/person each way on scheduled departure times). At times outside of the regular scheduled departures there are often other people waiting and would share a charter with you. Charters are normally $100 each or more than 5 people $20 per person - charters can be delivered directly to the Abaco Inn dock. Otherwise ask the captain to call the Abaco Inn and they will pick you up in Hope Town. For more details on the ferry schedules see the Albury's Ferry page.
http://oii.net/alburysferry/index.shtml

CLIMATE:

In the winter the island is warmed by the Gulf Stream and in the summer cooled by the trade winds, giving it a temperate climate. The dress is casual and we suggest that you pack lightly. Bring your favourite clothing, including something warm for the occasional cool evening. (remember airlines charge for extra baggage).
The electricity is standard US, 115 vac 60 hz. The US dollar is used locally and is on par with the Bahamian dollar.