William's Town

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William\'s Town featuring general coastal views
William's Town
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William\'s Town featuring tropical scenes, landscape views and a gorge or canyon
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Filled with stories of a fascinating history of salt production, this old-fashioned village is the gateway to one of the Bahamas’ most beautiful beaches.

William’s Town is the southernmost settlement on Little Exuma. This quaint town is best known for its ruins of a former plantation home and a nearby beach that is touted as one of the region’s most stunning stretches of sand. Watch local fishermen bringing in their catches and see the haunting remains of the town’s salt lake.

Check out the unusual Salt Beacon, located on the Queen’s Highway on the outskirts of William’s Town. This 30-foot-tall (9-meter) Tuscan-style pillar was built in the 18th or 19th century to help guide ships to the salt port. Exuma’s salt-raking industry flourished for hundreds of years until refrigeration was developed in the 20th century. Look for a small plaque describing the beacon, as well as a lone cannon once used to defend the site against pirates.

The land at the base of the Salt Beacon is an excellent lookout point, offering views over the ocean and inland to the Great Salt Pond. Look over this eerie body of water, where salt was harvested before overseas shipment.

Don’t miss the picturesque hilltop ruins of the Hermitage, an 18th-century cotton plantation. The Hermitage spans 970 acres (390 hectares) and is the last surviving example of many plantations once dotted across the Exumas. Look for wild cotton growing around the property, a reminder of the slaves who once worked on the land.

Near the Hermitage are a somber group of Loyalist tombs. Read the inscriptions to see that three of the graves are marked with the names of Loyalist families, while the fourth is mysteriously unmarked, possibly belonging to a slave.

Ask for directions to the Tropic of Cancer BeachOpens in a new window, down an unmarked rocky road northwest of town. It is often described as one of the Bahamas’ most beautiful beaches. You’ll likely be the only visitor enjoying this secluded strip of sand. Aside from being a serene place to relax, the imaginary Tropic of Cancer meridian line runs across this beach.

To reach William’s Town, cross to Little Exuma from Great Exuma. You’ll find it about 19 miles (30 kilometers) southeast of George Town.

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Always Calm Beach. No Estate like this in Exuma! Brand New on protected sand bar
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Best Location on Island. On Private Lazy River Sand Bar. Always Calm Water!
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Best Location on Island. On Private Lazy River Sand Bar. Always Calm Water!
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Luxury Beach & Oceanfront SilverPalmsVilla Private Heated Pool/Spa Starlink Wifi
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Luxury Beach & Oceanfront SilverPalmsVilla Private Heated Pool/Spa Starlink Wifi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Best Location on Island. On Private Lazy River Sand Bar.  Always Calm Water!
Best Location on Island. On Private Lazy River Sand Bar. Always Calm Water!
Moore Hill
Stay at this vacation home in William's Town. Enjoy private pools, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Little Exuma Beaches and Salt Pond ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Stunning home
"The property is beautiful and clean. The views are stunning. My family loved it!"

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2025

Best Location on Island. On Private Lazy River Sand Bar. Always Calm Water!
23Exuma * LUXURY, TOP BEACH* Calm Waters* 5 Bedrooms, Each w/Private Bath* Pool
23Exuma * LUXURY, TOP BEACH* Calm Waters* 5 Bedrooms, Each w/Private Bath* Pool
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Always Calm Beach. No Estate like this in Exuma! Brand New on protected sand bar
Always Calm Beach. No Estate like this in Exuma! Brand New on protected sand bar
Little Exuma, Exuma
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in William's Town. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Relaxing family Christmas in Exuma
"This was our first time and Exuma. We loved that the island is quiet and does not support large resorts and the crowds accompanying them. Getting to and from the home in our rental car was easy; we booked two sailing excursions and dinner reservations that made a rental car necessary. We used the ..."

Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2025

Always Calm Beach. No Estate like this in Exuma! Brand New on protected sand bar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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