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The Long Bay House
a large oceanfront vacation home
On a white sandy beach, with a pool, boat and four bikes.

Comfortable furnishing and amenities.
The Long Bay House, offers pleasant, quality accomodations in an exotic seaside setting within earshot of the Atlantic surf.

Handsome Abaco Pine living areas,
a cathedral ceiling, library and magnificant views grace the house. Outside, enjoy the 20'x40' swimming pool or have a barbecue.The Atlantic Ocean is visible to the north and Black Sound is visible to the south. On Black Sound there is a 120ft dock complete with a 14' Boston Whaler for your pleasure. Walk along the two miles of private white sand beach complete with two ocean side decks. Lay out on one of the two sun decks or view the island from the observation tower, then ride one of the four bikes on a tour of the Island.

We are approximately 1/4 of a mile from town.
About a ten to fifteen minute slow walk or 3-5 minutes via Bike or golf cart. We have 6-8 small local restaurants, 3 larger restaurants, three well stocked grocery stores, two hardware stores a half dozen gift shops, a Museum, post office and Government building. You can rent boats up to 28 ft long, bikes, motor bikes, golf carts, and scuba Gear.

Thank you for your interest in the Long Bay House.
The current rental rate for 2004 is $300.00 per night for two persons, additional guests run $35.00 per night.

The House sleeps up to eight persons. 

 

Photographs of Activities at The Long Bay House

We have four bedrooms, a master bedroom with a King Size bed and a large bath. On the other side of the house is another large bedroom with two singles, traversing this room are two other smaller bedrooms both with two singles each, all three bedrooms in this wing share the same bath.
The House has a dining room that seats eight, a full modern kitchen with full size refridgerator, oven, microwave, and complete set of cooking utensils, including coffee maker, toaster, etc.

We provide all towels, linens, toiletries, soaps, coffee filters, etc. (Maid service is available at an extra cost) The Longbay House has a 20x40 ft swimming pool with three sundecks, an observation tower with a wonderful 360 degree view of the Island, Black Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.

The 14 ft Boston Whaler with 30 hp motor comes with the house, larger rental Boats are available should you desire.

The  Long Bay House is located up on the Atlantic Ocean on a 2 mile long white sandy beach, there is a covered gazebo off the house. There is a BBQ grill and an outside shower. We Have hammocks and picnic tables for your outdoor enjoyment and a screened porch overlooking the Ocean that also seats eight and is a wonderful place to enjoy your meals, play cards or read. My wife Linda and I are the owners and live on the property and have been here for over 10 years full time. Your group will be met at our dock where the Water Taxi drop you, then taken up to the House and settle in.

 

We have fishing guides to take you deep sea, Bonefishing, or reef fishing.
There are people who will take you on picnics or snorkeling. We have lots of small Uninhabited islands around us that are wonderful for Sunbathing, exploring, and picnics. We have two dive shops that offer diving and snorkeling trips and equipment Rentals. 

This is a private home and only one set of guests are on the property at any given time.
So your group has the full private use of Our Island Home. The dock is shared with the Longbay Cottages another property that we own next door to the Long Bay House. We can also arrange for you to hire a guide that will take you out diving, fishing or a secluded picnic on an uninhabited island, to make your stay a memorable and enjoyable one.

There are several choice for dining out,
from local cuisine, to more elegant gourmet dining (island style). All welcome casual attire. Make sure you try the homemade bread and pies (baked by local women), none are better, and they’re made fresh daily.

There are also three grocery stores,
to accommodate your needs for food and supplies, including a liquor store along with several small quaint shops for your souvenirs and gifts. After a day of relaxing, you may feel the need for entertainment, You have your choice of local bars or clubs, in which you may find some interesting conversation. Who knows, you may even try the native dance of Raggae, when the band is playing.

We have a community of very friendly people.
who have prospered here for over 200 years, giving us a crime free, happy, small town painted in pastels reminding many of a quaint New England town.

 

   Getting to the Long Bay House...

greenturtlecay.gif (8827 bytes) is very easy. It is located 180 nautical miles east of West Palm Beach. You can fly directly from the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. We are serviced by Vintage, American, US Air, United, Continental, and three or four small airlines, such as Sunshine, Island Express, Bahamas Air, and Gulf Stream. You book your flight to Treasure Cay, Abaco Bahamas, airport code TCB, which is a port of entry with a Customs and Immigration. After you have landed, you take a taxi for about a three-minute ride to the Green Turtle Ferry docks where you board a Water Taxi (Bolo), which runs on a regular schedule and meets most all flights. On the Water taxi, you just tell the captain you are guests of the Long Bay House, and he will bring your group right to our docks and notify us of your arrival, where you will be welcomed and taken up to the house.

The taxi ride runs $3.00 per adult and the Water Taxi boat trip costs $8.00 per adult. If you have a larger group there are private charters, and can be a good bargain. Once at the Long Bay House, your party can just relax and enjoy the good life in this Island Paradise.


Thank you again for your Interest in the long bay house.
If you would like to reserve your special dates with us just send one half the rental fee and security deposit, that is refundable after your stay and is above the rental Fee to:

Long Bay House
9378 Arlington Exressway #315
Jacksonville, FL. 32225               
Fax us at 242-365-4425 
or call us at 242-365-4294
Dennis and Linda Pine  


To reserve your special dates with us

just send one half the rental fee and a refundable security deposit of $200.00.to:
Long Bay House 9378 Arlington Exressway #315
Jacksonville Fl 32225
Listed on webs411.com also avacationrental.com


Fax: 242-365-4425 | Phone: 242-365-4294 | Email: longbayhouse