Welcome to Nautilus By The Sea, one of the newer homes on Great Exuma, completed in January 2022. ***Pool under construction, will be complete February 2025*** Enjoy stepping into the beautiful warm turquoise waters of Hoopers Bay directly from your back door where you will find colourful fish, sea fans, sand dollars and an abundance of other marine life ready to dazzle you. Two stand up paddle boards, four kayaks and snorkel gear are provided for you to explore Hoopers Bay, Turtle Beach and swim with the turtles. This is one of just a few properties with a dock on Hoopers Bay. The dock extends 50ft into the bay which can accommodate up to a 36ft boat and 3ft draft. (The boat lift is not available for guest use.) There is a mooring buoy just off the dock as well to keep the boat secure. Only privately owned boats are able to be kept at the property. Guests with privately owned boats can hop in the boat right from their back yard and explore the spectacular sandbars, secluded beaches, snorkelling reefs, lazy river, restaurants etc. The home sits on a small private lane off Queens Highway on 0.75 acres, 125ft of waterfront and the house is 90 feet from the shoreline. It has many outdoor places to entertain and relax at the seaside. There is a large deck off the great room under a canopy of trees providing shade all day where you can grill out, dine and relax, or follow the wooden paths to the dock, gazebo and boardwalk along the shoreline. Stop along the way to gently swing in hammocks under the Gumbo Limbo trees and take in the tropical gardens throughout the property. Enjoy laying on sun loungers on our sandy "beach" or have some fun playing cornhole and ring toss while taking in the amazing views. In the evening, enjoy gorgeous sunsets and sit under the twinkling lights of the waterside gazebo while gazing at the stunning stars that fill the sky here in Exuma. There is a bright and sunny courtyard at the front entry where you can relax in Adirondack chairs and enjoy the peace and tranquility of palms blowing in the wind, wind chimes, butterflies, birds and beautiful vibrant colored tropical flowering plants of Exuma. The house is a modern design 3 bedroom / 2 bath with 13 ft ceilings and a great room with a full wall of glass offering a breathtaking view of the stunning blue water. The kitchen with large island, dining room and living room with 65” TV comprise the great room. The home has a split floor plan design, with the primary suite on one end of the home. The primary bedroom has three 8’ high sliding glass doors proving a beautiful view of the water and leads to a private deck where you can enjoy your morning coffee in Adirondack chairs looking out at the water. It has a king size bed, a 50" Smart TV and large desk. The primary suite also includes a large closet and beautiful ensuite bathroom with a double vanity and extra large doorless shower. Separate from the primary suite and on the other end of the house, there are 2 bedrooms and a full guest bathroom. One bedroom is seaside and has 2 extra long twin beds which can be easily converted to a king size bed, also with three 8’ high sliding glass doors that open onto a private deck. The 3rd bedroom has a garden view on 3 sides with a patio door that leads to a private patio with bistro set and path to the water's edge. It has a queen size bed and an extra long twin bunk bed. The couch in the great room converts to a double bed. The maximum occupancy is 8, which can be divided comfortably among the 4 sleeping spaces. Take advantage of a private hot and cold tap outdoor shower to freshen up after a swim in the ocean. The house is in an ideal location to take in all the unique activities the Exumas has to offer.... Paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, splashing and snorkelling from your backyard, just 90ft from your back door. 5 minute swim, paddle or walk to Turtle Beach where you can swim with the popular Hoopers Bay turtles and enjoy a stroll along or picnic on a gorgeous white sand beach. 5 minute walk to Prime Island Meats, Deli and Grocery Store and pizza restaurant 3 minute drive to a liquor store (C.N.K. Liquors) and grocery store / pharmacy (Smittys) 8 minute drive to Georgetown 10 minute drive to the airport 5-10 minute drive to fantastic restaurants with fresh local seafood, and conch salad. We are one of just a few homes on the island with Fibre internet providing the best quality Internet available on the island. There is wifi as well as a hardwired connection at the primary bedroom desk if required. 4 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, coolers, beach chairs, beach umbrella and snorkel gear are available for guests to use as well as games and books for some fun indoors as well. Please keep in mind that Exuma is an out island of the Bahamas and as such does experience power outages. They usually last less than an hour and can be taken advantage of by lighting a lantern and taking part in fun family activities not requiring electricity. This brand new property is sure to provide you and your family/guests with a very special place to stay while creating experiences and memories of a lifetime. GUEST COMMENTS... "Exceeded all expectations." "Paddleboarding and kayaking everyday over to feed the turtles, snorkelling, swimming, BBQ'ing and lounging all in the "backyard"." "BBQ'ing is a must with that million dollar backdrop, you will long for nothing else." "Impeccably appointed with everything you need for the week." "Imagine walking out through sliding glass doors every day and saying "hello, my love" to crystal clear, calm, stunning, turquoise waters filled with marine life and at dusk you are excited to witness breathtaking sunsets." "Property manager was great, very responsive and had great recommendations for our trip." "Yoga, meditation, connection with nature and ocean: that's the place.” "This vacation was truly paradise" "We would definitely go back and stay here again! Just beautiful!" "The hosts were very kind and accommodating and the views of the water were beautiful to wake up to."