Hampton Court Vacation Rentals on Grand Bahama Island
From 1996 - 2003 this was the Hampton Court Vacation Rentals website. The content below is from the site's 2003 -2009 archived pages.
Hampton Court
Freeport Lucaya
Grand Bahama Island
Affordable Bahamas Residential Vacation Condos
Freeport/Lucaya
Grand Bahama Island
Walking distance to brand new Isle of Capri Casino!
Nicely appointed condos, both are completely equipped. Includes the following amenities:
Stove/Range, Fridge, Microwave, Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Coffee drip system; blender, toaster, electric mixer and more!! All Kitchen utensils, dishes, cups, mugs, serving dishes, serving pieces, bakeware, casseroles and cook ware! Phone for local calls.
Ample furnishings. All linens, towels, iron and iron board! Extra supplies on hand! Ample closets and storage space. Security bars and screens on premises.
Oversized living rooms and dining area makes for comfortable gatherings of friends or families. Colour Cable TV and VCR in living rooms and master bedrooms, videos, stereo, DVD & CD player and much, much more. Central air conditioning. Local management for prompt problem resolution. Laundry on premises! Smoking is permitted but quitting is encouraged.
Our bedding is to die for - you've heard of the Heavenly beds at high price tagged resorts - well we offer you pillow tops on your mattresses. Mattresses are kept updated, no backaches sleeping here; and only quailty products are placed for your use.
Enjoy our unique residential rentals; we are NOT a guesthouse, boarding house or hotel. Private and unique living in a residential community. We offer and promote quiet and comfortable living in our rental units -- your own home in The Bahamas! We are close to tourism but not a tourist community. You can still read quietly outside and hear the birds sing.
Need to check your e-mail while on vacation? Surf the Net for activities, restaurants and on-line reservations to achieve discounts? Local Cybercafe too expensive and inconvenient? How about your own private cybercafe? Right in your vacation accommodation for you to use 24/7? Stay with us and we can now provide a constant broadband connection for your laptop laptop free of charge.
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Need your loved ones (kids, parents, dear friends) to affordably call you by telephone or you to be able to affordably phone them? Finally affordable calling rates to and from the Bahamas!
Easy first floor access for the physically impaired!
Walking distance to nearly everything!!!
Beaches and Brand New Isle of Capri Casino (7 minute walk), brand new Our Lucaya Reef, Trent Jones Jr. designed course, 6,920 yards (under a 5 minute walk), hotel strip (7 minute walk), Port Lucaya (5 minute walk), which offers: restaurants, night life, water sports, dolphin experience, cruises, day trips and outings; bus stop (2 minute walk), taxi stand, and more!!! Avoid car rental fees by choosing this location! You can even walk to free nightly entertainment at Port Lucaya.
Large Shaped Pool, privately set on premise. Only five units in complex for a quiet vacation
Peaceful Setting. Mature, Tropical Landscaping. When Port Lucaya's festivities include fireworks, you can watch them from the patio! (or 2 bedroom unit - right from porch!)
Have your Wedding in The Bahamas!
The Lucayan Beach is right around the corner
Have you ever fantasized of your wedding day? Dreamt of a tropical destination wedding on a beautiful beach? Warm ocean waters dancing at your feet as you stand with your significant other and exchange vows beneath shady palm trees? Have your wedding in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas and enjoy all of that.
Why not have your wedding in the Bahamas? Getting married is often a time of great stress and confrontation with relatives and friends vying for attention, making demands and insisting that they be considered before the wishes of the couple to be wed. The heck with that - leave those bickering idiots behind and come to us to marry. We will help you find all the services you need or the handful you desire. Take control and bring your wedding back to where you dreamt of it; into the warm Bahamian sunshine beneath the palms. With folks who are strangers only once - then they become family. True, true people of heart.
Or invite the family along having your arrangements settled in advance without the interruptions they might otherwise cause. There are wedding coordinators, clergy/JP's, bakeries, florists, photographers, stretch limos, tuxedo rentals, beautician's and all other necessary professional services that will make the occasion most memorable. As residents of Grand Bahama Island (Freeport) we know the right people to recommend who will NOT let you down. Or if you wish for the most simple of affairs we can assist with bringing a few services together without the need make large expenditures. Then you can simply relax and just get married in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas!
Want it formal - it can be that way there are many wonderful locations to hold a formal event from beautiful churches, resorts, gardens, warm chapels and so much more to chose from. You can select the location from an array of photos supplied to you based upon your specifications, the number of guests invited to your wedding and all other factors you present.
Want it simple or different? Get married on horseback in The Bahamas or even scuba diving. How about a Batman themed wedding on the beach with Robin and the Joker acting as ushers? The owners of MoonAtMidnight offer a special on this Batman T shirt for just such an occasion and we've had more than one couple take them up on it! And I'm sure their huge selection of Batman T shirts have inspired many a fun wedding where the Dark Knight rules and the wedding party can all wear cool Batman shirts, maybe even under a tux. The Batman Begins T shirt is probably perfect for a young couple to begin their lives together! Check out their amazing collection of Batman shirts online. Absolutely nothing is too outrageous when it's your wedding! There is an endless list of possibilities of what Grand Bahama weddings can offer. The bride and groom should have the day that they will long remember. Not just the guests. Do what you want to do for your wedding in The Bahamas.
What can we offer you in addition to our caring assistance? Our group of vacation condos on Grand Bahama Island can offer a headquarters for you and your guests to relax, plan and enjoy the merriment of the occasion. We have world-class amenities that rival those found in aberdeen hotels. Hampton Court has been used for many wedding parties even when the bride and groom elect to stay in a honeymoon suite off premise. Wedding showers, Jack and Jill parties, wedding day brunches, receptions and last minute jitters have all been spent on our ample property. Its close location to all of tourism, Port Lucaya, Our Lucaya and the beach make it also a great location to enjoy the vacation spirit that you no doubt will arrive with.
So what are you waiting for? If you are now planning your wedding in The Bahamas don't you think you should make reservations today? We can and will help you throughout the event and supply reliable contacts for your wedding on Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas.
Requirements for getting married in The Bahamas.
Grand Bahama accommodations below can be added to for extended groups.
Check out our Bahamas rental Specials!
January 2nd through February 28th 2009: Any booking of 5 nights or more in #4 the two bedroom unit or 4 nights or more in #1 the four bedroom unit receives a charter for two (2) persons from Lil B Fishing. (Extra persons may be added at your expense) or a Glass Bottom boat tour for two (2) persons at Reef's Tours - applies only to bookings made after 7 December 2008 and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Any booking of 10 days (10 nights) or longer for the above 2nd January 08 through 28th February 09 receives a coupon good toward $125.00 credit for Exotic Adventures Charters or Reef's Tour's. Applies only to bookings made after 7th December 2008 and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
April 2009 specials: Any bookings in either unit of 3 nights or more, for available dates in either unit receive a $25.00 gift certificate toward dinner at either >Pisces Restaurant in Port Lucaya or Bikini Bottom at Traveller's Rest in Williams Town. Applies only to bookings made after 7th December 2008 and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Send your rental deposit NOW securely via paypal - deposit amount should equal 50% of rental rate after discounts.
Wedding parties who make reservations after 7th December 08 receive a free bottle of champagne and a floral arrangement in their condo(s)! Not just for the bride and groom - all members of the wedding party receive the gifts - one bottle of bubbly and floral arrangement per vacation rental unit! Have your Wedding in The Bahamas! Discounts and other incentives may not be combined with other offers.
or Bahamas (242) 373-2268 or Fax # (242) 373-2511
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Want to know how to get here from the U.S.? We are very close to south Florida and can be accessed by sea or air. Would you like to have your wedding in The Bahamas?
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We can refer you to a shopping service who will shop and stock your fridge and cupboards for $30.00 per hour.
Looking for the ultimate in personalized excursions? Have a peek at Exotic Adventures web site and let Captain A.J. make this the most memorable vacation you have ever had.
For a fun light tackle bottom fishing charter try Pat & Diane's Fantasia Tours -- try their steak and lobster dinner cruise for a romantic evening on Grand Bahama.
Enjoy Rake n Scrape with a live local band on Thursday and Saturday night at Bikini Bottom bar and grill. Dance under the stars!
**Use of vehicle requires valid operator's license and driver(s) must be at least 25 years of age.
More Background On HamptonCourtVacationRentals.com
HamptonCourtVacationRentals.com once represented one of the more distinctive small-scale lodging operations on Grand Bahama Island, specifically in the Freeport–Lucaya region. Before the rise of major booking platforms and mass-market vacation rental marketplaces, Hampton Court Vacation Rentals operated as a locally managed, intimate collection of residential-style condos that welcomed travelers seeking a quieter, more home-like stay in the Bahamas.
The website, active primarily between the mid-1990s and the late 2000s, served both as an information hub and a direct booking portal. Although the site has since gone offline, a combination of historical snapshots, tourism directory listings, and public business data creates a detailed picture of what Hampton Court offered, the experiences it emphasized, and why it remained memorable among visitors to Grand Bahama for more than a decade.
This article synthesizes all available historical information—including surviving promotional descriptions, local directory listings, and contemporary tourism context—to provide a complete, modern overview of HamptonCourtVacationRentals.com and the lodging destination it represented.
Location: Freeport/Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island
Hampton Court Vacation Rentals was located in the Hampton Court residential community, a small, tree-lined neighborhood situated within the larger Freeport/Lucaya district of Grand Bahama Island.
This area is known for its accessibility, calm residential feel, and walkability. Freeport is the business center of Grand Bahama, while Lucaya is the island’s tourism hub, known for beaches, shopping, nightlife, water activities, and golf. Hampton Court sat at the intersection of these qualities: removed enough from the high-traffic resort zones to offer serenity, but close enough to allow guests to walk to the island’s most visited attractions.
Within minutes on foot, guests could reach:
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Lucayan Beach: One of the island’s most popular white-sand beaches.
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Isle of Capri Casino (later the Casino at Our Lucaya): Once a major draw for visitors, located a short walk away.
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Port Lucaya Marketplace: The central hub of restaurants, boutiques, bars, live music, straw markets, and entertainment.
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Reef Golf Course: A 6,920-yard course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., situated just minutes away.
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Our Lucaya Resort area: Offering nightly entertainment, water sports, boat tours, and family-friendly activities.
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Local transportation: Bus stops and taxi stands were nearby, reducing the need for car rentals.
Hampton Court promoted this walkability as a defining amenity. Travelers could spend a full vacation using only local transit or simply walking, something uncommon in many resort-focused Caribbean destinations.
Accommodations: Residential Living in a Vacation Setting
Unlike typical hotel rooms, Hampton Court offered fully equipped residential-style condominiums designed for comfort, convenience, and long-term stays. The property consisted of only five units, which created an atmosphere that was quiet, uncrowded, and distinctly home-like.
Available Units
The complex featured at least two primary rental configurations:
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A two-bedroom unit, ideal for couples, small families, or long-stay guests.
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A four-bedroom unit, suitable for larger groups, family reunions, or wedding parties staying together.
Both units included:
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Spacious living rooms and dining areas
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Full kitchens with stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, blender, toaster, cookware, and utensils
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Linens, towels, ironing equipment, and ample storage
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Cable TV, VCR, DVD player, CDs, stereo system, and video library
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Central air conditioning
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Access to on-site laundry facilities
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Security features such as bars and screens
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Private patios and access to landscaped outdoor areas
A standout feature emphasized on the website was the quality of the bedding. The owners boasted of mattress comfort “to rival the Heavenly Beds of luxury resorts,” with pillow-top mattresses, regularly updated to ensure no guest encountered a worn or uncomfortable sleep surface.
These amenities made the property particularly attractive for travelers who wanted the comfort of a home rather than the formality of a hotel.
On-Site Features and Atmosphere
Hampton Court’s charm came not only from its physical amenities but also from its commitment to creating a peaceful, community-oriented environment.
Residential Serenity
Guests were encouraged to enjoy the quiet outdoor spaces, read on the patio, listen to birds, and embrace the slower rhythm of island life. This contrasted sharply with the bustle of nearby tourist districts—close enough to reach in minutes, but far enough not to disturb the calm atmosphere.
Private Swimming Pool
The property featured a large, uniquely shaped private pool, set among mature tropical landscaping and used exclusively by the small number of unit guests. Because the complex had only five units, crowding was never an issue, and the pool area became a place of quiet relaxation rather than loud gatherings.
Proximity to Fireworks and Nighttime Entertainment
The property was situated close enough to Port Lucaya that, during the resort district’s events and holiday celebrations, guests could sometimes view fireworks right from their patios or porches—a memorable detail noted on the original website.
Internet and Modern Conveniences
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, reliable internet access in vacation accommodations was far from guaranteed—particularly in island destinations. Hampton Court set itself apart by offering a constant broadband internet connection available inside the units.
At the time, this was considered premium service and allowed guests to check email, research activities, or work remotely. This feature made the property appealing to:
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Business travelers
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Long-stay visitors
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Students or remote workers
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Guests coordinating large events such as weddings or reunions
The property also emphasized affordable international calling options, which were often a challenge in the early 2000s.
Audience: Who Stayed at Hampton Court?
The property appealed to a broad range of travelers:
Couples
Couples liked the peaceful setting, comfortable units, and easy walking access to beaches, restaurants, and entertainment. The property’s involvement in helping organize destination weddings (discussed later) made it a frequent choice for newlyweds and honeymooners.
Families
The spacious units, fully stocked kitchens, laundry facilities, and quiet pool made Hampton Court a highly attractive choice for parents seeking convenience and affordability.
Groups and Wedding Parties
The four-bedroom unit and overall layout of the property made it an ideal base for groups traveling together for events, wedding weekends, or extended family vacations.
Long-Term Travelers
Digital nomads, retirees escaping winter, and seasonal workers appreciated the full kitchen, internet access, residential feel, and long-stay discounts.
Wedding Services and Destination Ceremonies
One of the most distinctive features of HamptonCourtVacationRentals.com was its dedicated wedding section, which explained how the property frequently served as a headquarters for destination weddings on Grand Bahama.
Why Grand Bahama Was Ideal for Weddings
Grand Bahama Island was promoted as an accessible, scenic, and romantic location offering:
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White-sand beaches
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Palm-lined ceremonies
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Horseback riding wedding options
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Scuba-diving weddings
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Formal church ceremonies
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Resort-based events
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Garden weddings in private estates
Hampton Court’s Role
Although the property did not host the ceremonies themselves, it acted as a gathering point where:
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Bridal parties prepared for the ceremony
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Guests stayed together conveniently
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Receptions, brunches, or gatherings could be accommodated
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Last-minute preparations could take place in a comfortable environment
The owners emphasized their local knowledge, offering recommendations for trustworthy:
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Wedding coordinators
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Justice of the Peace or clergy
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Photographers
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Florists
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Bakeries
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Beauticians and barbers
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Limousine services
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Caterers
This personalized support made the property appealing not just for vacationers but for couples planning stress-free wedding experiences.
Specials, Packages, and Promotions
Throughout the late 2000s, Hampton Court offered a variety of creative promotions to attract travelers:
Fishing Charters Included with Stays
Guests booking multi-night stays in the two-bedroom or four-bedroom units could receive:
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Complimentary fishing charters
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Glass-bottom boat excursions
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Discounts toward Exotic Adventures or Reef Tours
Dining Gift Certificates
In certain seasons, guests received gift certificates to local restaurants such as:
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Pisces Restaurant
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Bikini Bottom Bar & Grill
Wedding Party Gifts
Wedding groups were offered:
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Free champagne
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Floral arrangements upon arrival
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Discounts not available to the general public
Grocery Stocking Services
Guests could request a shopping and stocking service, where a local assistant would pre-fill the fridge and cupboards before arrival for a modest hourly fee.
These promotions demonstrated Hampton Court’s commitment to personalized hospitality and local partnerships.
Cultural and Social Significance
Although Hampton Court was never a large resort, its impact was meaningful in several ways.
Supporting Local Tourism Beyond Major Resorts
The property represented a category of Bahamian tourism that supported:
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Local businesses
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Independent excursion providers
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Community-based wedding vendors
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Neighborhood economies
This contrasted with all-inclusive resort models where tourist spending often remains within a single company.
Providing Affordable, Home-Like Island Travel
Many travelers who could not afford resort pricing—or who preferred the feel of a private home—found Hampton Court a welcoming alternative.
Encouraging Environmentally Aware, Walkable Travel
By allowing guests to walk everywhere, the property inadvertently promoted:
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Lower carbon footprints
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More authentic contact with local culture
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Reduced reliance on rental cars
Why Hampton Court Remains Memorable
Even years after its website faded from the public internet, Hampton Court is still recalled for:
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Its comforting, home-like ambiance
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Its personal management style
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Its welcoming tone and helpfulness
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Its unique promotions and local involvement
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Its role in countless weddings, family gatherings, and milestone trips
For many travelers, Hampton Court was not merely a place to stay—it was the Bahamian home that shaped their memories of Grand Bahama Island.
HamptonCourtVacationRentals.com represented a now-vanished but fondly remembered chapter in Grand Bahama’s tourism history. It showcased the best of locally operated hospitality: personal care, practical amenities, intimate scale, walkable access to major attractions, and an unwavering focus on guest comfort.
In an era before major booking platforms dominated the travel landscape, Hampton Court Vacation Rentals stood as a model of warm, community-rooted island lodging. Today, its legacy survives not only in archived webpages, but in the memories of travelers who once called it home—if only for a week in the Bahamian sun.