La Randa

Originally built as a home for rum running during the prohibition era, this home features 4 generously sized en-suite bedrooms, a large living room with a fireplace, dining room and Bahama room overlooking the pool. Unlike many Bahamian homes, this home features a full-height basement that had a tunnel passage out to sea to transport rum to boats. Though the tunnel has long been closed up, the full-height basement remains. As time passed, modern comforts have been added to the home including air conditioning. 

In the 2000s, the small galley kitchen, original to the home, was converted into a powder room plus laundry room, and a large kitchen was added. Even with the new additions, however, much of the original flooring remains intact.The yard is over 2 acres large with many fruit trees including coconut trees, breadfruit, guava and almond trees. 

The estate also features a carriage house which prior to Rita Marley's purchase had been converted into a guest house with full kitchen, bath, combined living and dining room, and a large bedroom. After her purchase, the carriage house likely served as a recording studio.