ISLAND INFO
Hope Town is a small picturesque village built around a protected harbour on the island of Elbow Cay (just 175 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida). Often described as a pastel-coloured New England fishing village, Hope Town has several fine restaurants, lovely inns, grocery stores with fresh baked bread, interesting shops with artwork, jewelry, and clothing, modern marinas, boat rentals, private vacation homes for rent, and most importantly a genuinely kind and friendly population.
The island is approximately 6 miles long and 1/4 mile wide. A magnificent barrier reef protects the long sandy beaches, making them perfect for swimming, snorkeling, diving, and fishing. The climate is ideal year-round. Renting a private home for your island vacation provides you with more choices, more space, more privacy, and more flexibility than you ever imagined. Tanny Key Vacation Rentals will help you find the perfect island home to rent.
HOW TO GET HERE
We are only 180 miles due east of West Palm Beach and 90 miles north of Nassau.
There are daily direct flights from Florida, Atlanta and Nassau to Marsh Harbour.
FLIGHT
Abaco Freight based in West Palm Beach, Florida offers passenger service to Abaco. Call Kimber at (561) 502-2632, Nick at (561) 689-1010 or email kimber@abacofreightllc.com.
Air Unlimited offers scheduled flights between Orlando Sanford Airport and Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay. Call (407) 585-4300.
Airgate Aviation offers charter flights between New Smyrna Beach, Florida and Abaco. Call (386) 478-0600.
American Airlines offers direct flights to/from Marsh Harbour through Miami and Charlotte, NC.
Aztec Airways has scheduled flights to/from Marsh Harbour from Ft Lauderdale. Call (954) 351-9313.
Bahamas Air offers regularly scheduled flights between Nassau and Abaco (Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay) and between Marsh Harbour and West Palm Beach.
Delta offers direct flights to/from Marsh Harbour through Atlanta, Georgia.
Island Wings transports passengers and freight between Abaco and Ft. Lauderdale. For details, email info@flyislandwings.com, or call (954) 617-8804 (office) or ( 954) 274-6214 (charters)
Island Tyme Cargo transports passengers and cargo between Palm Beach and Marsh Harbour. For more information, call (242) 699-4900, (242) 475-1476 or (242) 422-5239 or email rspservices1242@gmail.com
Makers Air offers charter flights from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Email info@makersair.com or call (954) 771-0330.
Silver Airways offers a variety of flights between Florida, Nassau and Marsh Harbour.
Trans Island Airways offers charter travel service. Call (242) 362-4006 or email sales@tia.aero for details.
Western Air offers regular flights between Nassau and Marsh Harbour.
TAXI
After clearing customs in Marsh Harbour, you will take a 20 minute taxi ride to the Hope Town Ferry Docks. There are several trustworthy cab drivers available at the airport to assist you. Cash only.
FERRY
Both G&L Transportation and Albury's Ferry Service. run ferries between Hope Town & Marsh Harbour. Purchase tickets (round-trip is a good option) at their office window.
The ride to Hope Town is approximately 20 minutes.
Once on board tell the ferry driver the name of the property you are staying at and ask them to call "Spanish Eyes" or Tanny Key Rentals on the radio. They will drop you at the appropriate dock. Our property manager will meet you at the dock and escort you to your rental.
WHAT TO PACK
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passport
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reef safe sunscreen
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hat
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comfortable walking shoes and flip flops
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rain jacket
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casual clothing
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bathing suit and cover ups for sun protection
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snorkel gear
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cash & credit card (there is no ATM or bank on island)
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any specialty food items, medications or supplements
GROCERY STORES
LVA Grocery is open 7 am-9 pm Monday through Saturday, and 10 am-2 pm Sundays.
In-N-Out Grocery is open 7 am - 11 pm every day.
Vernon’s Bakery & Grocery is open 8 am - 1 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm (but may vary). Vernon's features fresh baked bread and assorted local fresh vegetables when in season. Call (242) 699-2153 or on VHF Ch 16.
LIQUOR STORES
Jacks' Fine Wine & Spirits is located in the settlement just behind their restaurant. Hours: 9 am- 6 pm Monday-Saturday.
Lighthouse Liquor Store is across the harbour by the Lighthouse Marina & Fuel Dock. Hours 9 am - 5 pm Monday-Saturday.
Abaco Spirits is located in White Sound. Hours: 9 am - 8 pm Monday-Saturday.
EXTRAS
Celestial Water provides purified water (pick up or delivery) for your hydration needs. Call (242) 577-0277.
Lubbers Bakery makes and sells cakes, pies, bread, pepper jellies and conch fritter batter. Contact Nancy Cash at (242) 556-4750 or lubbersbakery@gmail.com.
Marilyn Prosa makes and sells hot pepper jelly, using locally grown finger and bird peppers. Call (242) 475-3206.
Sea Biscuit Bakery & Co offers coffees, bagels, quiche and a variety of sweet and savory treats. Call (242) 804-1517 or email seabiscuitbakery@gmail.com.
Tiffany’s Treats makes custom decorated cakes, pastries and savory and spicy treats. Call (242) 554-9830.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Abaco Inn serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are located in White Sound. Call (242) 816-1114 or (242) 802-5856 for reservations.
Cap’n Jacks serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are located on the water in the settlement. Contact: (242) 699-3067. Closed on Sundays.
Firefly Sunset Resort serves lunch & dinner and Bahamian breakfast on Sundays. Call (242) 366-0145 or visit their website for reservations. Closed on Mondays.
Hope Town Inn & Marina serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are located across the harbour and offer a free shuttle service. Contact: (242) 366-0003.
Island Delights serves pizza, snacks and ice cream. They are located on Center Line Road. Contact: (242) 814-6466
Krave offers a variety of asian cuisine. They are located on Center Line Road near White Sound. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 8 pm. Contact: (242) 810-0890 / info@kravehopetown.com
Mackey’s Takeout serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Bahamian Breakfast on Saturdays. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7 am-3pm and 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm. They are located in White Sound. Contact: (242) 821-1052. Closed on Sundays.
Munchies serves carry out lunch and dinner. They are located in the settlement, across from Vernon's. Contact: (242) 475-3141.
Oasis Juice Bar serves breakfast and lunch. They are located on Center Line Road. Hours: Monday through Saturday 8 am - 1 pm. Contact: (242) 577-0277.
On Da Beach serves lunch and dinner. They are located on Turtle Hill. Hours: Monday through Sunday 11 am - 9 pm
Sea Spray Marina serves lunch and dinner at their dockside tiki bar in the sand. They are located in White Sound.
Skoops serves breakfast and lunch and ice cream! They are located in the settlement.
Sunrise Sports Bar serves refreshing drinks with several TV's to watch your favorite sports teams! They are located on Center Line Road. Hours: 5 pm - 2 am.
Thirsty Cuda serves food & drinks from their floating bar at Tahiti Beach. Usually Noon - Sunset (weather permitting).
BICYCLES
BOAT RENTALS
TOURS & ADVENTURES
Captain Michael Shriner with Abaco Down Deep: (242) 577-0331 / downdeep@lubbersquarters.com / abacodowndeep.com
Captain Stafford Patterson with Captain Plug’s Adventures: (242) 801-5085 / captplug@gmail.com
Captain Ranaldo Newton with Hope Town Boat Charters: (242) 577-7309 / ranaldo@hopetownboatcharters.com
Captain Ira Key with Salty Skys: (242) 458-8521 / saltyskys@yahoo.com
JR Rolle: (242) 804-0417 / jrrolle7@gmail.com
Captain Justin Russell with Local Boy Charters: (242) 458-1685 / hopetownfishing@gmail.com / hopetownfishing.com
FISHING
Captain Michael Shriner with Abaco Down Deep: (242) 577-0331 / downdeep@lubbersquarters.com / abacodowndeep.com
Captain Ira Key with Salty Skys: (242) 458-8521 / saltyskys@yahoo.com
JR Rolle: (242) 804-0417 / jrrolle7@gmail.com
Captain Justin Russell with Local Boy Charters: (242) 458-1685 / hopetownfishing@gmail.com / hopetownfishing.com
Captain Robert Lowe with Seagull Charters: (242) 475-3143 / reservations@seagullcharters.com / www.abacofishing.com
PADDLEBOARDS / KAYAKS
Kayaks & Paddle Board Rentals
A & S Rentals : 242.366.0633
GOLF CARTS
Big Hill Cart Rentals: (242) 823-9420 / info@bighillcarts.com
Elbow Cay Cart Rentals: (242) 475-3882 / info@elbowcaycartrentals.com
Get-A-Way Cart Rentals: (242) 477-5201 / info@getawaycartrentals.com
Hope Town Cart Rentals: (242) 458-0442
Island Cart Rentals: (242) 577-0316 / info@islandcartrentals.com
Lighthouse Cart Rentals: (242)475-0218 /rabby111482@yahoo.com
Low Cay Cart Rentals: (242) 805-6400 / lowcaycartrentals@outlook.com
Ocean Waves Cart Rental: (242) 821-0023 / oceanwavescart@gmail.com
SHOPPING
Abaco Inn Gift Shop
Da Crazy Crab
Ebb Tide Gift Shop
Edith's Straw Shop
Firefly Resort Boutique
Hope Town Canvas
Hope Town Inn & Marina Gift Shop
Lighthouse Marina Gift Shop
SandBank Boutique
Sun Dried T's
SAILING
SWIMMING PIGS
Arrange a day trip to nearby "Piggyville".
Approximately 45 minutes away by boat to No Name Cay, where you'll get a chance to meet, feed & swim with local wild pigs and enjoy food & drinks at Big O's Bar & Grill.