Best Airbnbs for luxury

The villas we'd save up for.

Beachfront privacy, real design, and the kind of service that makes a rental feel like a small resort — hand-picked across the islands, with honest notes on what you're paying for.

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“Luxury in the Bahamas isn't marble and gold — it's privacy, water you can walk straight into, and someone who'll stock the fridge before you land.”

Location

Private beach frontage, not a shared strip.

Service

Concierge, chef, or a host who arranges both.

Design

Considered interiors, not just square footage.

Water

A dock, a pool, and swimmable sea out front.

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4 rentals at the top of our list.

Exuma On The Rocks, George Town · Great Exuma
Private peninsula

George Town · Exuma

Exuma On The Rocks

A 6,000-square-foot villa on its own private peninsula near George Town, with 180-degree ocean views from nearly every room and a dock built for a 35-foot boat.

4 BR · 5.5 BASleeps 8

$3880per night · est.

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Exclusive Ocean Villa, New Providence · Nassau
Oceanfront estate

New Providence · Nassau

Exclusive Ocean Villa

A 5-bedroom oceanfront villa in Nassau with 120 feet of private beach, an infinity pool, and a 90-foot dock. Built for groups who want total privacy.

5 BR · 6 BASleeps 10

$1680per night · est.

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Gold Pearl Villa, Fortune Bay · Freeport, Grand Bahama
Private boat dock

Fortune Bay · Grand Bahama

Gold Pearl Villa

A four-bedroom luxury villa on a private Freeport canal, with an 80-foot dock, a saltwater pool, and individual guest suites for genuinely private stays.

4 BR · 4.5 BASleeps 8

$1162per night · est.

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