Abaco Islands holidays Vacation rentals - luxury villas, condos & holiday homes to rent
The main Abaco Islands are Great Abaco and Little Abaco although the chain is a collection of a further 120 stunning islets, cays and beaches. They sit 150 miles east of, and roughly parallel to, the area running from Palm Beach to Miami and are the most northerly islands of the Bahamas.
With all the cays and tiny islands, sailing is extremely popular here which explains the high number of marinas boasting luxury motor boats and yachts. Many of these island gems are uninhabited so there is every chance, whilst doing some island hopping, that you will be the only people there to explore their breathtaking beauty.
Whilst there is the option of doing absolutely nothing apart from chilling out on a deserted beach, Great Abaco, is home to the main towns of Marsh Harbour, the bustling capital and Treasure Cay. Here you will find shops, superb restaurants, bars and lively nightspots.
| Top things to see and do | |
|---|---|
| Reef and wreck diving | ✔ |
| Deep sea fishing - marlin, snapper, grouper | ✔ |
| Hire a boat and explore the cays | ✔ |
| Wind surfing and kayaking | ✔ |
| Nippers Beach Bar & Grill on Guana Cay | ✔ |
| Albert Lowe Museum on Green Turtle Cay | ✔ |
| Spa at the Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club | ✔ |
| Hope Town lighthouse on Elbow Cay | ✔ |
| Water taxi to Green Turtle Cay | ✔ |
| Dolphin watching | ✔ |
Abacos Island beaches
There are magnificent beaches around the island where you will find the reef protected bays with warm shallow water that is teeming with tropical fish - perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sailing and scuba diving.
Some of the popular beaches include...
- Ocean beach at Treasure Cay
- Tahiti beach on Elbow Cay
- Sugary beach, Cocoa Bay
- Pelican beach near Marsh Harbour
- Guana Cay
- Gilliam beach near the town of Green Turtle Cay
After a day on the beach or sight seeing, the ideal way to end the day is to return to your own condominium or villa rental, light up the BBQ, watch the sun go down and dine under the stars.
The Abacos Islands are an all year round destination with a tropical climate and average summer temperatures of high 80s°F dropping to the mid 50s°F during the short winters. The position of the Abacos islands means they experience the same weather as southern Florida and are prone to hurricanes from July to November. The heaviest rains are normally between late May and October which coincides with the hot and humid summer months.
Featured villas & apartments to rent
Nearly all the vacation rentals are to be found around Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay where there is a good selection of villas and apartments to rent. Experience the very best of this stunning island chain by staying in a private beach front vacation rental. Many of our holiday homes are villas or condos set within touching distance of the pink sandy beaches and come with a full range of facilities such as wifi, satelite TV and private / shared swimming pools.
See all rentalsFestivals and Events
The people of the Abacos Islands like their festivals so if you are fortunate enough to be on the island, there is a high probability that a carnival or sporting event will be on at the same time. Two of the largest festivals occur in the summer...
| Junkanoo Parade | 1 Jan |
| Abaco "Love Rush" Junkanoo | 21-22 Feb |
| Hope Town Heritage Day | 1 March |
| Goombay Summer Festival | May - June |
| Bahamas Independence | 1 July |
| Abaco Christmas Festival | 6-11 Dec |
Our view on the Abacos Island
A stunning location with pristine pink talcum powder sandy beaches, tropical waters and laid back atmosphere make the Abacos Islands an unforgettable vacation. Its the perfect destination for a family holiday, an escape with friends, or a romantic getaway.
