| featuring terraces and island-style decor, the unfussy 1- to 5-bedroom villas offer kitchens, and living rooms with pull-out sofas and dining tables, plus cable tv and wi-fi (fee). some units add washer/dryers, formal dining rooms, ocean views and/or direct beach access. other perks include beach access and massage services. set amid palm trees on cabbage beach, these relaxed oceanfront villas with a neoclassical flair are 8 minutes' walk from atlantis casino and 11-minutes' walk from the ferry terminal. minimum-stay rules may apply. there's a casual eatery, a beach bar, and an outdoor pool with a waterfall, a kids' area and a stone grotto. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Lynden Pindling International Airport 28 min
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre (13 min)
Conservation-minded zoo & gardens noted for marching pink flamingoes, parrots & tropical foliage. Pirates of Nassau (9 min)
Museum documenting city's history as 18th-century pirate base, with replica pirate ship & exhibits. Queen's Staircase (9 min)
102-ft., 65-step staircase carved by slaves from limestone in 1793 as shortcut to Fort Fincastle. Nassau Straw Market (9 min)
Traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, Bahamian souvenirs & tourist trinkets. Dolphin Cay Atlantis (13 min)
Eco-tourist attraction featuring a marine habitat offering animal play & water sports. Fort Fincastle (9 min)
Bennet's Hill 1793 limestone fort built in shape of paddle-wheeler & later converted to lighthouse. Atlantis Bahamas (8 min)
Sprawling hotel complex featuring restaurants, cafes & bars, live entertainment & a vibrant casino. Arawak Cay (13 min)
Seaside strip known for colorful food stands & restaurants, most specializing in fish-fry fare. Salt Cay (9 min)
Small member of the Turks Islands group known for salt production, with beaches & a few restaurants. Fort Montagu (5 min)
Limestone fort built in 1741 by the British, with scenic views & guided tours available. Cabbage Beach (17 min)
Popular, resort-adjacent white-sand stretch for walking, swimming, snorkeling & sunbathing. Paradise Island (4 min)
A huge resort & golf course are the main draws at this tropical getaway with white-sand beaches. Aquaventure (8 min)
Popular, 141-acre aquatic center featuring high-speed waterslides, a lazy river & swimming pools. Fort Charlotte (13 min)
100-acre 1788 limestone fort with moats & bridges offering tours & characters in period costume. | 
