Location & Getting Here | Hummingbird Cottages – Hope Town, Elbow Cay, Bahamas

Hope Town, Elbow Cay

A Place Like Nowhere Else on Earth

Hope Town is a small, historic settlement on Elbow Cay in the Abacos — an archipelago of islands off the north-eastern coast of Great Abaco in the Bahamas. Founded by Loyalist settlers in the 1780s, Hope Town has retained its colonial charm and a pace of life that the modern world seems to have forgotten.

The town is famous for its iconic candy-striped red-and-white lighthouse — one of the last hand-operated kerosene lighthouses in the world — its rainbow of pastel-painted clapboard homes, and its crystalline turquoise waters. Golf carts replace cars here; the streets are made for strolling.

Hummingbird Cottages is located right in the heart of Hope Town, an oceanfront retreat with direct beach access and everything the village has to offer just a short walk away.

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Pool and tropical gardens at Hummingbird Cottages overlooking ocean in Hope Town Bahamas

Tropical garden and white arbour in Hope Town Elbow Cay

Getting Here

How to Reach Hope Town

Hope Town is accessible by air and sea. There are no cars on Elbow Cay — only golf carts, bikes, and boats. Your caretaker meets you at the dock for the short walk to the property.

Fly to Marsh Harbour

The most popular gateway. Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH) in Great Abaco has direct flights from several US cities.

1 Fly into Marsh Harbour (MHH) — direct from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta & more
2 Take a taxi or water taxi to Marsh Harbour ferry dock
3 Board the G&L Ferry to Hope Town (~20 min)
4 Disembark at the post office dock and meet your caretaker for the short 200 ft walk to the property

Fly to Treasure Cay

A quieter airport option with connections through Fort Lauderdale and other Florida hubs.

1 Fly into Treasure Cay Airport (TCB)
2 Take a taxi to the Treasure Cay ferry dock
3 Board the G&L Ferry south to Hope Town (~20 min)
4 Disembark at the post office dock and meet your caretaker for the short 200 ft walk to the property

Arrive by Private Boat

Hope Town Harbour is a favourite cruising destination. A dock slip for vessels up to 35 ft is available at the property.

1 Navigate into Hope Town Harbour
2 Request dock slip add-on when booking (+$250/wk)
3 Tie up directly at the property dock
4 Enjoy the most scenic arrival possible

G&L Ferry operates regular scheduled runs between Marsh Harbour, Man-O-War Cay, Great Guana Cay, and Hope Town. Check current schedules at gandlferry.com and book ahead during peak season. Your on-island caretaker from Loyalist Living will meet you at the post office dock for the 200 ft walk to the property. Once settled, reserve a golf cart through Loyalist Living to explore the island.

What To Do

Explore Hope Town & Elbow Cay

From world-class snorkelling to freshly caught grouper sandwiches, there's no shortage of ways to fill your days.

Tahiti Beach

One of the Bahamas' most beautiful stretches of sand, tucked at the southern tip of Elbow Cay. Accessible by golf cart, bike, or boat.

Fowl Cay Snorkelling

Fowl Cays National Park is minutes away by boat — some of the healthiest hard and soft coral reefs in the Bahamas, teeming with tropical fish, sea turtles, and stingrays.

Bone Fishing & Sailing

The Sea of Abaco is world-renowned for bonefishing. Day sails, sunset cruises, and private charters are all available from Hope Town Harbour.

Grocery & Supplies

Vernon's Grocery and other village shops are a short walk away.

Golf Cart Rental

The primary mode of transport on Elbow Cay. We recommend Loyalist Living — 2025 white electric Club Cars, four-seater, book online.

Boat Charters

Day trips, snorkel tours, and private charters available from Hope Town Harbour.