Luxuriously Restored Historic Hilltop Estate with Harbor & Ocean views

Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour
$1114 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Buccaneer Hill sits high on a hilltop overlooking Governors Harbour and the Caribbean Sea beyond. With stunning views, a private pool, and beautiful lawns and gardens, the property exudes the grace and elegance of an in-town estate. This grand 19th century home was completely restored in 2009 with modern comforts and conveniences. Buccaneer Hill sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms.

The ground floor features a large living and dining area spanning the length and breadth of the house. Outside, a large veranda faces the sea, and offers two additional seating areas and covered dining. A modern kitchen with stainless steel Kitchen-aid appliances and full amenities is located just off the main room. The first floor also has a powder room.

On the second floor are three large bedroom suites. The master has a king bed, the first guest bedroom has a king bed, and the second guest room has two full beds. All bedrooms have en-suite full baths and balconies. Floors are elegantly finished in polished oak.

On the third floor, a large bunk room features 6 twin beds and a sitting area, a haven for the children. This bedroom also has an en suite full bath.

The fifth bedroom is a private bedroom suite on the ground floor with a private entrance, a king bed, and an en suite bath.

The house sits on nearly two acres with mature fruit and poinciana trees. The extensive veranda is furnished for dining, or BBQ outside by the pool. The main veranda faces west, to capture stunning sunsets over the Harbour and the sea.

Amenities and equipment include air conditioning, super-fast Stalink WIFI, books, puzzles, croquet, ping pong table, gas grill, and daily housekeeping (included in the rent). The house has a washer and dryer for use by the housekeeper. She will do your laundry twice a week.

The town of Governors Harbour, a three-minute walk down the hill, has a charming collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking its historic harbor. Buy fresh fish and lobster most afternoons from fisherman at the town dock, or visit the recently restored Haynes Library, which dates from 1897, for the weekly coffee hour for foreign residents and tourists. Governors Harbour has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, and a medical clinic. Friday Night Fish Fry in Governors Harbour, a street/beach party that brings together all the tourists and locals with food, drink, and dancing in the street, is not to be missed.

A 10 minute walk in the other direction takes you to French Leave Beach, a mile-long crescent of pink sand that has been ranked in the top 20 beaches of the world. Most visitors to Eleuthera rent a car, because the island is rural and spread out, and a car is the only practical way to get around. By car, Buccaneer Hill is just a minute from French Leave Beach.

Eleuthera is famous for its 100 miles of spectacular, deserted beaches. The island, home to just 8000 residents, is famously safe. The snorkeling, diving, and fishing on the island are world class. Boating, surfing, and other water sports are also popular. You can rent power boats, sailboats, sea kayaks, jet skis, scooters, and bikes. You can have a charter captain take you out for excursions of various types. There is excellent sightseeing as well. Eleuthera has vast caves, cliffs, a bottomless ocean hole, many unique beaches, historic churches and 19th century homes, and small villages to explore. We hope you will enjoy Buccaneer Hill, and experience all our island has to offer.

Rates are on a sliding scale based on the number of guests. We set the rates this way to make the property more affordable for smaller groups who use less utilities and put less wear and tear on the house. If you enter the correct number of guests, the reservation system will calculate the rates correctly.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4600 Sq Ft (427 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Dock Furnished Lanai Garden Gas Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    5.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower/tub Combination Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Table Tennis Video Library TV With Cable Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Beautiful home and property. Water views in every direction. Tropical island oasis. Our family had a wonderful time here and will return again and again.

  • Debbie C.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2025

    Stayed Feb 4, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: From our very first interaction with Matt at Eleuthera Vacation Rentals to the warm welcome from Mona, the wonderful housekeeper, everything about booking and check-in was easy. The property itself is spectacular — perfect for our large group, as we rented both the main house and the cottage.There was plenty of space to come together, whether under the cabana, in the spacious living room, or around the dining table. Yet, for those seeking a little solitude, a lounge chair, hammock, or cozy porch nook offered the perfect escape. The upper porch boasts breathtaking views, while the lower level feels like a private retreat.The location was ideal, with the town and grocery store just a short walk away. And in just 12 minutes, we could sink our toes into the pink sand and turquoise waters of French Leave Beach. To make our stay even more special, we hired Brenda to cook local specialties on a few nights — giving everyone a true taste of Eleuthera and a break from the kitchen!A truly unforgettable stay! Many thanks to the owners for sharing their home and for all the helpful communication.

  • Lindsay C.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2024

    Stayed Apr 1, 2024

    Beautiful, lots to do, great communication!

  • Kristine T.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved every minute at this house. It is so well furnished and supplied. They tapped into the Bahamian style while providing comfortable furniture that tempts you to lounge all day.

  • Lindsay W.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2024

    Stayed Mar 9, 2024

    The house was absolutely perfect! Beautiful and spacious interiors with many areas to gather. The outside pool, porches, cabana and lawn gave us lots to do and we could walk to town for coffee and sandwiches. The house has wonderful entertaining spaces and is well stocked. We highly recommend visiting all of the gorgeous beaches, bone fishing and having dinner at Tippy’s. We had a ball!

  • Jenny D.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gorgeous historic home, perfectly renovated and decorated. We loved the location - being able to walk down the hill for coffee, groceries, and the fish fry. And also only a few minutes from the best beaches in the world.

  • Kent O.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2023

    Stayed Mar 26, 2023

    Two families totalling 8 stayed at Buccaneer Hill for a week. The house is great and there is lots of room, fully stocked and we had everything we needed. Pool and outdoor space is great. Easy walk to restaurants and shops. Highly recommended.

  • Brent C.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing property and location for a multi family vacation.

  • Tara S.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2022

    Stayed Jul 22, 2022

    We were 8 ladies celebrating 50th birthdays and 30 years of friendship! Everything about the home was perfect. The most amazing part being Mrs Millie…she took such good care of us and we left there feeling like family.

  • jennifer d.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2021

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Buccaneer Hill was perfect for our group of 3 families (kids ages 8-14). We all love good design and authentic surroundings so although this house wasn't right on the beach the home itself more than makes up for that. The beach was just a short drive (or walk) down the hill and the view from the house was spectacular. We enjoyed being just a stroll from the town of Gov. Harbor and walked into town often for meals and groceries. The home was nicely appointed. Everyone had the space and everything they needed. The kids loved the pool and the adults loved the 2nd floor piazza sunset views. The housekeeper, Millie, looked after things for us and helped clean up in the mornings which was wonderful after a night of cooking. The homeowner was extremely helpful and accommodating especially when we all had to postpone our trip last year due to Covid. We would all love to stay again at BH! Highly recommend.

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