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Location
About The Area
The Elbow Cay Club is located on the 5 mile-long island of Elbow Cay in the Abaco Island chain of The Bahamas. Elbow Cay has 400 permanent residents and more than twice as many second home owners. It is located 50 nautical miles north of the capital of Nassau, and 160 nautical miles east of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (MHH) in Marsh Harbour, is 30 minutes away by boat or ferry.
Marsh Harbour (population 6000) is the commercial center of the Abacos where the majority of services can be found: large grocery stores, lumber yards, hardware, travel agencies, government offices, taxi services, a hospital, shipping companies, major banks, restaurants and resorts, full-service marinas, boatyards, boat storage facilities, and charter companies offering live-aboard sailboats and powerboats.
The airport is a 2 hour flight from Atlanta, and 1 hour from Miami. A 6100 foot lighted runway has facilities for private jets and customs clearance. Major carriers such as Delta, American Airlines and Silver Airways have direct flights from the USA.
A popular destination for second home owners, The Abacos have been known as a safe haven for boaters for centuries. The potential of the region has been realized by other exclusive private communities; Bakerâs Bay (The Discovery Group) and Montage Cay (Montage Hotels and Resorts) have achieved global prominence.
Marsh Harbour Ferry Dock
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Elbow Cay Club
Elbow Cay
Tahiti Beach
Lubbers Quarters Cay
Marsh Harbour International Airport (MHH)
Mermaid Reef
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Elbow Cay & Hope Town
The property is minutes away from the historical and extremely charming village of Hope Town, settled by the Loyalist in 1785. Fondly known as âHollywoodâ by the locals, itâs the narrow laneways hedged with bright foliage and the colorful Bahamian-style homes that make the village so unique. The iconic candy-striped lighthouse (circa 1864) is a national landmark, being the only manned light station in the world fueled by kerosene, and is featured on the ten-dollar bill. Hope Town proper promotes walking-traffic only; golf carts are the main mode of transportation on the island. Oceanfront inns, grocery stores, boutiques, golf cart rentals, vacation rental homes, and an array of local pubs and dining options are available. Full-service marinas and boatyards can be easily accessed. Fueling stations, hauling, dry storage, trained technicians and a range of boat services are readily available.
Home of the Sea Spray Billfish Tournament, the area is known for ultimate sport fishing, as well as lobster and bonefishing. Several deep-sea fishing and diving charters operate in the area, and the high-quality reefbreaks attract amateur and pro surfers throughout the year.
The island has a natural, well-protected harbour. The surrounding clear aquamarine waters and white sugar-sand beaches, making it ideal for diving and snorkeling. Sea life abounds in this stunning natural environment.
The Offering
All structures have been razed on the original 19 acres that once formed the Elbow Cay Club. What remains is a property perfectly suited for development with excellent elevation, a sandy beach on the leeside, and pilings for a 175â dock rebuild (grandfathered in).
The current owners purchased an additional 9 acres adjacent to the original Elbow Cay Club which has become part of this offering and includes âCliffsideâ and âSmugglerâs Coveâ.
Cliffside is a 4b/2.5b home built in 2009, with 2,816 sq. ft. of finished living space, swimming pool, full solar system, back up generator, and cistern capacity of 30,000 gallons. Click HERE for a 3D tour of Cliffside.
Smugglerâs Cove is a private, deep water, 10 slip marina, which may be accessed by one of 2 private lanes. The south entrance is truly enchanting, as it cuts through 500â of elevated limestone creating a 36â rock wall on either side. The marina is arguably one of the most protected basins on the island. Huge rough-cut limestone walls and mature native vegetation provide function and beauty in equal measure.
The area is ideally suited for almost any watersport imaginable.
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History
Circa 1959
The Elbow Cay Club had a big history on the island for decades. Bob Maltarp was a Danish engineer who built the Elbow Cay Club in the 1970âs, and turned it into a family-run resort that was known to be the âhotspotâ.
Bob was industrious in using natural materials from the island, the structureswere made from Abaco Pine with natural bedrock plastered inbetween the I-beams. Known as âthe King of Concreteâ, he made counters and furnishings all from concrete, all beautifully tiled, along with the mermaid design at the bottom of the swimming pool.
Bob ran the Club alongside his wife Annie and their sons, Michael and Kenny. Tourists came from all over including Canada, Germany, and the USA. It became a successful establishment that ran year-round, where âthe bar was always openâ. It had sleeping capacity for 68 people, with different sized cottages plus hotel rooms.
Excellent Bahamian as well as Danish chefs were employed, serving American and traditional home-cooked meals which were served in the large âfamily-styleâ dining room with long tables where guests all sat together. The resort staff dove for native fish, crawfish and conch everyday, and the resort stayed busy even in the off season with an âall-you-can-eat lobsterâ buffet. Live music was held in the Limbo Lounge four times a week by Micheal and Kennyâs band âThe Island Boysâ. The family hosted large parties on every holiday, and Annie is still known known for her famous Danish âSchnappâs partiesâ.
Son Michael opened a dive shop and before long divers were flying in from the States. In the 70âs it became one of the first windsurfing areas in the world with German windsurf teams coming to the Club to train for a month at a time and holding windsurf regattas on the Sea in front of the resort.
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Development Concept
Development Concept Site Plan
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
In 2021, plans were approved in principle by the government to develop the property and revive it as a full exclusive club with 17 hotel bungalow units and 32 keys situated along the waterfront. The plans include 6 multi-family shortterm vacation rentals placed behind the bungalows, and another 26 homes (3, 4 and 5-bedroom) positioned around the east-side of the property. The homes are designed to be nestled into nature, surrounded by thick, native vegetation. Amenities include: a pool bar & restaurant, fine dining restaurant, cafe, fitness center, yoga studio, destination spa, tennis court, pickleball courts, bocce courts, retail shops and expansive clubhouse that would serve as a common gathering place for guests, residents and members. The marina is shown on the North End of the property with approximately 40 slips, protected by a low-profile seawall.
Development Concept Site View
Site View North End
Check-In
Check-In
Elbow Cay Club
Check-InFloor Plan
Check-In Sections
Check-InView From Water
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Check-InView From Entry Path
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Check-In Luggage Lift View
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Check-In Concept
Sense Of Arrival
Indoor Greenery
Unique Sculpural Moments
Wide-Plank Douglas Fir in Natural Finish
Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Clubhouse Site-Plan
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Clubhouse Site-Plan
Clubhouse Sections
Clubhouse View - From Beach
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Clubhouse View - Entry
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Clubhouse Concept
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Intimate Nooks
Dark Contrasting Fireplaces
Overall Look & Feel
Cozy Seating Clusters
Applied Decorative Lattice Work
Concealed Bar Cabinet
Clubhouse Finish Plan
Clubhouse Finishes
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Tented Ceilings & Interior Awnings
Glazing
Caned Wall Panels
Plaster Wall Finish
Applied Decorative Lattice Work & Interior Awning
Wood Floor With Painted Accents
Beach Bar & Restaurant
Beach Bar & Restaurant
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Beach Bar & Grill
Site Plan
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Beach Bar & Restwaurant Floor Plan
Beach Bar & Restaurant Section
Beach Bar & Restaurant View
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Beach Bar & Restaurant View
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Beach Bar & Restaurant Concept
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Simple Construction & Materiality
Woven Rope Wicker Pendants
Soft Rattan Furniture
Stone Banquette / Built-In Seating
Sailcloth Shades
Decorative Shell Fixtures
Beach Bar & Restaurant Finish Plan
Beach Bar & Restaurant Finishes
Mix Of Wood & Sand At Terraced Zones
Stone Walls
Stone Built-Ins With Greenery
Ceiling & Bar
Die Wall Materiality
Mix Of Stone & Plaster Walls
Beach Retail
Beach Retail Concept
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Blurred IndooR & Outdoor
Narrow Product Range, Wide Sku Variety
Wicker Or Rope Cash Wrap
Beach Retail Finish Plan
Beach Retail Finishes
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Fitting Rooms
Palapa Roof, Sailcloth & Rope Accents
Simple & Soft Interiors
Stone Walls
Ipe Flooring
Beach Bathroom
Plan
Beach Bathrrom Plan
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Rose-Tinted Mirror Mdorned With Shells
Simple Stall Doors
Shell Atrium Simple Stall Arched Entry Doors
Ipe Flooring
Beach Bathrrom Plumbing Fixtures
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Exposed Copper Faucet
Sculpted Stone Sink
Exposed Copper Piping Faucet
Perrin & Rowe Art Deco Toilet
Marina Restaurant
Marina Restaurant
Marina Restaurant Site Plan
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Marina Restaurant Floor Plan
Marina Restaurant Sections
Marina Restaurant View
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Marina Restaurant View
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Marina Restaurant View
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Marina Restaurant Concept
Connection To Marina
Permeability Or Lack Of Hard boundaries
Sailcloth Shades & Views To Water
A More Casual Interpretation Of Existing Clarkâs
Clerestory Detail & General Finish Inspiration
Marina Restaurant Finish Plan
Marina Restaurant Finishes
Glazed, Handmade Tile Inspiration
Glazing, Natural Light, Oversize Scale Of Windows
Rustic Feeling Tile At Oyster Bar
Painted Wood Floors
Plaster Walls With Wainscot Detail
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Applied Decorative Lattice Work
Sink Direction
Applied Decorative Lattice Work
Applied Decorative Lattice Work
Applied Decorative Lattice Work
Marina Bar
Marina Bar Concept
Grade Changes And Adjacency To Water
Connection To Marina / Sea
Inspiration
Marina Bar Finish Plan
Marina Bar Finishes
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Concrete Bar Top
Seating At Waterfront
Terraced Nooks Integrated Into Iron Shoretop
Stone & Recessed Back Bar
Marina Grocery
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Marina Grocery Site Plan
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Marina Grocery View
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Marina Grocery View
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Marina Retail View
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Marina Retail View
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Marina Grocery Concept
Food Display Inspiration
Large Windows And Doors
Natural Light
Pulled Together, Rustic Shelving
Marina Retail
Marina Retail
Marina Retail Site Plan
Marina Retail Sections
Marina Retail Concept
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Of Materials
Copper Accents
Marina Retail Finish Plan
Marina Retail Finishes
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Wide Plank Douglas Fir Flooring
Mix Of Stone And Shiplap
Rope Or Rattan Cashwrap
Stretched Sail Cloth Awnings
Spa Site Plan
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Spa Floor Plan
Spa Sections
Spa View
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Spa View
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Spa View - Treatment Hut
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Spa Finish Plan
Spa Finish Plan
FF&E Examples
Dining Chairs
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Dining Chairs
Outdoor Dining Chairs
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Soft Cane And Rattan
Mixed Material Seatingl
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Barstools
Maison Drucker-style
Soft Cane & Rattan
Banquets
Upholstered Striped Built-Ins
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Rattan Details
Banquettes
Maison Drucker-Style Freestanding Banquettes + Benches
Lounge Seating
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Outdoor Lounge Seating
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Rattan Loungers
Dining Tables
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Side Accessory Tables
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Curved & Scalloped Profiles
Hardwired LightingPendants
Incorporating Natural Materials
Incorporating Natural Materials
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Decorative Lighting
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Houses
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Villas Site Plan
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Plan
3 Bedroom Villa Sections
3 Bedroom Villa View
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Floor Plan
Beach Bathrrom Plumbing Fixtures
4 Bedroom Villa View
Plan Level 02
5 Bedroom Villa View
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5 Bedrrom Villa View
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Survey
Surveys And Developer Information:
The property is build-ready, and holds a clean title. Full ability to develop and sub-divide.
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