Holiday houses in Russell Island

We really enjoyed the house. Loved sitting on the front porch having our breakfast watching the local chickens and ducks wander thru the yard. Also the view to the ocean was great too! There was a little bit of traffic (mostly golf carts) but it gave us time to people watch along with the animals. We also liked that the house has little nooks to relax in. The beach gear was a great asset having to rent everything would add up. All in all a great trip!

The Bahamas Beach House was a great stay. It’s an extremely charming and homey beach vibe - even better than the photos, in our opinion - with best-in-class beach access. Like all houses on the island, it’s a little worn around the edges and suffers from predictable challenges of grit and bugs. But it was the perfect space for our family with a kid-friendly layout and ample room to host a few friends indoors and out. If we make it back to Spanish Wells, we would definitely book this place again!

Kissafish played a HUGE role for us in experiencing the charm and beauty of Spanish Wells and the Bahamas. The house was absolutely perfect (there were 4 of us - 2 couples), especially the wide open kitchen/living space that provided exceptional views of the dunes, and beyond to the crazy assortment of greens, blues and tans of the ocean. The deck also provided fabulous views of the seascape, but it set the stage for viewing the night sky and glorious sunrises. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable; bathrooms clean and tidy. Down at the end of a dead end street, Kissafish was a peaceful retreat, but still close enough for easy access to the Food Fair and other island shops. Communication with the owner and property manager were excellent; they were very quick in responding to all our questions. We’re hoping a stay at Kissafish becomes an annual event.

Howard was great with communication and setting up our golf cart rental and transportation from the airport. Donna met us at the docks, she showed us to the house and gave us a tour. The house was beautiful and the view is exceptional. It was a great location and had all the amenities we needed. We will definitely be planning a trip back.

Island Wave is fantastic. We’ve stayed there a few times now. We love the location right on the beach. Great hosts make this a top place to stay.

We absolutely loved our stay at On The Rocks for our family vacation with a 1 year old. The house is decorated beautifully and was super clean with fresh bedding. If you're looking for a place to truly unplug, this is the place. The view is stunning and the local beach is a short walk away. We couldn't believe we got an entire beach to ourselves! The house was well stocked and had everything we needed, which made it easy to pack light. It is definitely remote – which is a amazing if you're looking for peace and quiet, but might not be for you if you're looking for something close to hustle and bustle of a town. The road in from the highway took about 10 minutes to get to the house. There are a handful of restaurants under a 20 minute drive and we enjoyed meals at El Karaka, Big Daddy's, and The Cove. We also did day trips to Harbour Island and French Leave beach (would recommend Tippy's as a place to spend an afternoon). We'd highly recommend On the Rocks or Due South!

We loved our stay at Elvia’s Hummingbird Retreat! The apartment was clean, quiet, and perfect for two people. It had everything we needed and more! The beach is a short walk on a beautiful pathway, and we had it to ourselves multiple times during our stay. The beach is gorgeous with powdery white sand, lots of shells, and crystal clear blue waters. And Elvia was an incredible host! It was our first Airbnb stay interacting with our host in person and she made us feel right at home from the moment we met. She was extremely responsive and helped us out multiple times during our stay, and even gave us a tour of the island so we were able to navigate much easier. She is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met and I actually felt sad leaving!! Thank you for your hospitality, your kindness, and everything in between! We hope to return in the future. :)

Gail and Austin were both fantastic hosts. Very responsive and accommodating. The rental was next to their personal home on Russell island. Awesome private water access at the end of their road. Austin showed us around their garden and cut fresh fruit for us to try. The cottage is exactly as shown in the photos. Ac in every bedroom is nice. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back!