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Sky Beach Club Waterfall Villa with Pool

Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas

This spacious 3200-square-foot villa features an abundance of glass to capitalize on the breathtaking views. 50-mile, 180-degree beach and ocean views spread out in front of you from every major room. The house has two master bedroom suites with king beds and ocean views, and two guest bedroom suites with queen beds. Every bedroom has total privacy, with en-suite baths and well separated entrances off long hallways.brbrThe great room, with 20-foot ceilings and a wall of tall glass Nana doors, opens onto a vast patio with private pool (unheated) looking out over the beach and ocean. The dining room shares these views, as does the modern kitchen. The house features a complete wet bar overlooking the great room, and an adjacent office area with desk. Other features include travertine marble floors and Hansgrohe & Duravit Fixtures.brbrOther amenities in this villa include a full laundry room with washer and dryer and ironing board, air conditioning, satellite TV, DVD player, charcoal grill, free high speed internet with WIFI, Blue Ray player with in-wall surround sound audio/video in living room, and acres of closet space. Light-touch housekeeping is provided daily.brbrIt is a short 3-minute walk down the hill from the villa to the beach. The mile-long, pristine, pink-sand beach which this house overlooks is almost always deserted. The beach is perfect for swimming, with crystal-clear water and a smooth sandy bottom. The surf is moderate at this location, because a large barrier reef protects the beach. There are beach chairs on the beach.brbrThis villa is located in Sky Beach Club. It comes with full access to the Sky Beach Club facilities and amenities. Sky Beach Club is a small club with accommodations for a maximum of 46 guests, so it will never be crowded or busy. It has an excellent fine-dining restaurant, Pascal's, and a spectacular beachside pool with poolside service all day long--lunch, dinner, drinks--and a swim-up cocktail bar.brbrIn addition to the Club pool, this villa has a private pool too. Please note that the villa's private pool and spa are not heated. Sky Beach Club is not a full service resort. Front desk, gym, spa, room service are not available. brbrAdditional charges apply for parties of more than 8. If you have more than 8 guests, we have up to two rollaway beds available upon request.brbrPlease note that the driveways in Sky Beach Club are all unpaved and rough, so we recommend renting a Jeep-type vehicle when staying at this propertybrbrGOVERNORS HABOUR:brbrThe town of Governors Harbour, five minutes away by car, has a charming collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking its historic harbor. Buy fresh fish and lobster every afternoon 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, a dive shop, 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.brbrELEUTHERA:brbrEleuthera is famous for its 100 miles of spectacular, deserted beaches. The island, home to just 8000 residents, is famous for being 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, 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.brbrRates are for the first 8 guests. Additional guests are $50 per night per guest.
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Oceanfront Deck, Kayak, SUP, Snorkel Mask, AC, Free Wi-Fi, Grill, Great Location

Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas

PLEASE READ OUR ENTIRE LISTING DESCRIPTION so you understand exactly what you are renting. We break everything down by section so it is easy to read and understand.brbrWHO WE ARE AS HOSTS;brWe have been VRBO/HomeAway Premier Hosts since 2016 so you can book with confidence. We have many thousands of reviews online for our 20+ properties in multiple locations and countries. Our average review rating for all properties is 4.95 stars average out of 5.0 stars. brbrPERKS YOU ONLY GET WITH US;brWhen booking with us our guests, (and only our guests), receive access to the best tour guide for the swimming pigs, adventure tours, fishing charters and snorkel trips. Your on island host also rents vehicles to all guests as an option for you. We also have an incredible and extensive Trip Planner Document that provides each guest awesome tips on everything from; where to eat and drink, the best beaches, blue holes, cave systems, and all the best stuff to do all over the island. Most guests find that document to be invaluable for a great trip. We provide all guests free to use a kayak, a SUP, masks and snorkels and beach chairs.brbrCOTTAGE LOCATION;brThe cottage is in a great location just a few minutes from the capital of Governor's Harbor and at the mid point of the island for exploring everything to the north and south. There are many world class beaches, bars and restaurants within minutes of the cottage. You can also use the awesome pool for free at Pascals Swim Up Bar and Restaurant which is just a one minute drive from us. Gas is very expensive and the island is 110 miles long and just half a mile wide so being in a great location is very important.brbrCOTTAGE DESCRIPTION;brIt is a studio style air conditioned cottage with a small, but nice grassy yard with woods at the front and back. It is a local Bahamian road with about 5 other homes and the people are super friendly. The Bahamian owner owns all the homes and the property down at the oceanfront with a deck for you to use with the cottage. Note the cottage itself is about a one minute walk to the ocean shoreline. The deck down at the oceanfront is great for swimming, snorkeling or fishing. The unit is bright and airy with fun Caribbean colors and lots of windows to let the natural outside light come into the interior. The interior is cute as a button with hardwood floors and fun tropical decor. It has free Wi-Fi with a strong signal for your laptop or cell phone. There is a 40 flat screen TV with a Fire stick for streaming. The king size bed is very comfy with high quality mattress. It is really geared towards 2 people, but we offer the option of a couple with a small child age 12 and under. Just understand you will all be sleeping in the same bed. We do not allow 3 adults. There is a small, but functional galley style full kitchen. There is a two burner cook top, microwave, nice full size toaster oven for baking, mini fridge, kitchen sink and drip coffee maker. The kitchen is stocked for full cooking at home. There is a small and cute seating area in the corner of the master bedroom to enjoy meals. There is a semi-covered deck off the front of the cottage with a small table and two chairs for al-fresco outside dining. Bathroom has a custom tile walk in shower. Charcoal grill provided. We provide roughly 100 photos with captions so you can really visualize the rental property. Note we do not have a washer dryer, but there are numerous coin laundry facilities on the island nearby.brbrSUPPORT THE LOCAL ECONOMY;brUnlike the 95% of rental properties that are owned by foreigners, this property is owned by the Rolle family who are local Bahamians. So the funds you are spending goes right back into the local economy versus being wired to some foreign bank account which we think is pretty darn awesome.brbrPETS AND SUPPORT ANIMALS:brPlease note we do not accept any pets, emotional, support or therapy animals due to extreme allergies/health related issues in our family.brbrELEUTHERA IS NOT FOR EVERYONE;brIf Miami Beach or Vegas is your thing we respectfully suggest you pick a different destination. Eleuthera is a sleepy island with some flaws; bad roads, dated infrastructure, there can be power / water / internet outages and the occasional gecko on the wall. The trade off is going back in time 75 years to an unspoiled gorgeous island where you will explore the most stunning beaches you have ever seen and have them usually all to yourself. The seafood is fantastically good. The people are warm and genuine, crime is very low and the vibe is super chill. We love it and so do 95% of our guests.brbr-Marielbys
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Majestic 9BR Beachfront Estate w/ Private Pool & Back-up Generator

Governor`s Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas

Welcome to Lush Life, a spectacular private estate set directly on the world-famous French Leave Beach — a mile-long stretch of powder-soft, pink sand ranked among the Top 20 Beaches in the World. Located on the exclusive Banks Road in Governor’s Harbour, this unmatched compound offers luxury, privacy, and island elegance at the highest level.brbrOften described as “the best house on the best beach in the best town on Eleuthera,” Lush Life is the island’s most sought-after vacation rental — a favorite for family reunions, milestone events, and intimate destination weddings. It even served as the backdrop for the 2010 Tyler Perry / Janet Jackson film Why Did I Get Married Too brbr Property Highlightsbrbr • Direct beachfront on stunning French Leave Beachbrbr • 3 private residences on one estatebrbr • 9 bedrooms | 10 full baths | 2 half bathsbrbr • 3 fully equipped kitchensbrbr • Heated private pool with expansive sundeckbrbr • Ocean-view “Sky Box” lounge overlooking French Leave Beachbrbr • Mid-week housekeeping includedbrbr • Full-time on-site caretakerbrbr • Private chef and additional staff available upon requestbrbr • Outdoor fun: kayaks, paddleboards, ping pong table, BBQ grill, and Big Green Egg smokerbrbr AccommodationsbrbrThe Main HousebrbrA grand Bahamian Colonial home featuring:brbr • 4 King bedrooms | 5.5 bathroomsbrbr • Brazilian hardwood floors & cypress ceilingsbrbr • Elegant interior design by one of the Bahamas’ top designersbrbr • Chef’s kitchen with gas range, dual refrigerators, deep freezer & outdoor grillbrbr • Large media room with satellite TVbrbrThe Guest Cottagebrbr Overlooking the pool and garden:brbr • 2 bedrooms | 2.5 bathroomsbrbr • Full kitchenbrbr • Washer/dryer in half-bathbrbr • Private open-plan living room with large, SMART TV & DIRECT TVbrbrThe Bunk RoombrbrPerfect for kids or teens:brbr • Sleeps 9 with 3 bunk beds + 3 trundlesbrbr • Private bathroombrbr • Attached to Guest Cottage & Studio ApartmentbrbrThe Studio Apartmentbrbr • A cozy retreat with pool viewsbrbr • Four-poster bedbrbr • Private bathroombrbr • Kitchenettebrbr • Flat screen SMART TV (with DIRECT TV)brbrThe Pool Cabanabrbr Steps from the sand and water:brbr • 1 bedroom | 1 bathroombrbr • Full kitchenbrbr • Spacious living room with SMART TV (& DIRECT TV)brbr • Washer/dryer combobrbr ️ Modern Comfortsbrbr • High-efficiency AC in every roombrbr • High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi throughout the estatebrbr • Backup generator for uninterrupted comfortbrbr • Satellite TVs in main house media room and guest cottagesbrbr Unbeatable Locationbrbr • Nestled on prestigious Banks Road, Lush Life is:brbr • Less than 1 mile to iconic dining: Tippy’s, Bacchus Fine Foods, Buccaneer Club, and morebrbr • Minutes from Governor’s Harbour, with 19th-century architecture, the historic Haynes Library, and a vibrant local fish dockbrbr • Close to shops, bakeries, ATMs, and the island’s famous Friday Night Fish Fry — a must-do cultural event with food, drinks, and dancingbrbr Natural Beauty & Beach AccessbrbrFrench Leave Beach is protected by an offshore reef system, offering calm, clear turquoise waters ideal for:brbr • Swimming & snorkelingbrbr • Family-friendly beach daysbrbr • Peaceful sunrises and romantic sunsetsbrbr Exclusivity & PrivacybrbrLush Life is rented exclusively to one group at a time, ensuring total privacy and a seamless luxury experience from arrival to departure.brbrStart Your Lush LifebrbrWhether you’re celebrating a milestone, gathering with loved ones, or simply seeking a beachfront escape, Lush Life delivers the very best of Eleuthera!brWeddings and large celebrations must be approved, in advance, with the property manager/owner. Venue rental fee is in addition to rental cost.brbrEach additional guest beyond the quantity of 12 (up to 25 total) is $70 per person, per night, with the exception of children under the age of 2.
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Shangri-La - Bahamas Tropical Beach Villa, Steps from Pink Sand Beach

Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas

Shangri-La is a beautiful Bahamian home, located on Old Banks Road, steps from the Atlantic Ocean. The house is surrounded by coconut palms and a meadow that stretches to the Atlantic Ocean. Walk three minutes from the wrap around deck and a magnificent ocean view unfolds.brbrUpon arriving to Eleuthera, our property managers will meet you at the Banana Beach Estates gate. You will be greeted with complimentary Bahamian drinks and appetizers. Our staff is utterly lovely and they make every effort to make sure you are well taken care of. brbrOnce you enter Shangri-La you will be welcomed by the airiness of the twenty-eight foot ceiling and coastal decor. The open concept living, dining, and newly remodeled kitchen will allow you to enjoy your vacation with all your family. Enjoy the smart tv with access to your Netflix account or use our new Fire Stick with numerous international and local channels as well as free Pay Per View movies. Connect to the web by way of free internet. brbrThe two, large bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. The master suite has a king size four poster bed, while the second suite has two queen sleigh beds. The master suite has a beautifully renovated ensuite washroom with a large walk-in glass shower. Eleutheran conch shells are embedded in the shower floor. Custom woodworking, by a local craftsman, completes the coastal theme. For those who need extra sleeping space, the open loft has a queen and twin bed. A third washroom, with a washing machine, can be found on the main floor. An additional shower is located outside to rinse off beach sand. brbrShangri-La is equipped with ceiling fans and air conditioning throughout. Both bedrooms have a/c units, and the loft has a new a/c which cools the loft and below. Beautiful linens, bath and beach towels have been chosen with attention to quality. The coastal furniture, linens, and Bahamian artwork make for an authentic island getaway.brbrThe kitchen is equipped with cookware, cutlery, coastal dishes, spices, and tropical glassware. The dining room table accommodates six people and additional seating for two at the breakfast peninsula.brbrThe wrap around deck is a perfect spot for listening to the ocean's waves, grilling dinner, and enjoying al fresco meals on the outdoor dining table. Children can enjoy playing on the grass, exploring the neighborhood, or taking walks along this safe cottage road. Relax on the two-person hammock and read a book or have a nap while the palm trees sway in the breeze. Enjoy the quiet and relaxing atmosphere of Shangri-La away from any crowds.brbrA short walk along the path will take you to a deserted, white sand beach that extends for miles. Bring along Shangri-La's beach chairs and cooler. Spend your day in the turquoise water enjoying swimming, snorkeling, watching the dolphins, or beachcombing. You're likely to be the only people there. A short drive away is French Leave Beach, Twin Coves, Naval Beach, and the calm waters of Cocodimama.brbrA ten-minute walk takes you to Sky Beach Club and Pascal's Restaurant, FREE access to the infinity pool, hot tub, and swim-up bar. Ask Sammy to make you one of his famous Bahamian drinks. Plus, Shangri-La is only a few minutes' drive from the lovely town of Governor's Harbour, with its century homes, selection of restaurants, and stores.brbrFor larger groups we offer additional rooms in our guest cottage. Orchid Cottage has two bedrooms, one bathroom, and an open concept living and dining area. Each property offers nice privacy, with large palm trees and foliage between the two. This allows a larger group extended space and privacy to celebrate a special occasion.brbrEnjoy a catered meal and Bahamian cocktails at Shangri-La. The caterers will shop for local seafood and produce, prepare the meal, and provide clean up. A Bahamian experience that will be enjoyed. brbrRate is for 4 guests. Additional guests are $35 nightly.
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Condo w/Views, Beach, Htd Pool, Golf Cart

Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas

Serenity Vistas (unit 1B at the Buttonwood Reserve Oceanfront Condominium Resort) is a bottom-floor unit, that includes a full-surround two-ocean view, facing west over the Caribbean for the sunset and east to the Atlantic for the sunrise. Enjoy stunning ocean views from every room through eight-foot glass sliders and six-foot bay windows. The expansive private decks also feature spectacular sea views in every direction. brbrButtonwood Reserve has access to two beaches. On the Atlantic side is a world-class, 3-mile-long pink-sand beach, pristine without a single house. It is accessed via our private, golf-carts only driveway. All condominiums at Buttonwood come with access to a fleet of golf carts at no charge. On the Caribbean side of our property, almost in your front yard, is a second beach. This beach is small and rather rocky, so not so aesthetic, but the water is as calm as a lake and this shore is perfect for snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing.brbrOur resort-style pool is just steps from your condominium. This beautiful landscaped pool is heated for comfortable swimming year round.brbrWe just completed a new pickleball court!brbrOur mini-gym is equipped with a multifunction smith machine cage with precision linear bearings, an Olympic weight rack, dip station, and a cable routed pulley system. Guests also have access to dumbbells and a fitness/yoga mat. This is an open-air gym (fully roofed and with three walls).brbrThe professionally decorated interior of this vacation rental is elegantly furnished, modern, warm and comfortable. The east end of the great room features a modern, open-plan, luxurious kitchen finished in stainless steel and black granite. The kitchen, dining area, and living room have magnificent ocean views in every direction, with water sparkling as far as the eye can see.brbrThe master bedroom is features a large upholstered window seat with magnificent panoramic views of the Caribbean, a perfect spot to relax with a book or morning coffee, or watch the sunset over the sea. The master is furnished with a king bed and equipped with an en-suite full bath. The master has a private door leading to the deck over the Caribbean.brbrThe guest bedroom also features a large window seat with a spectacular view, this one overlooking the Atlantic. The bedroom has a full en-suite bath (which can be accessed from the hall as well). It is furnished with twin beds that can be converted into a king. brbrButtonwood Reserve comes with kayaks and a paddle board for use on the sea or in our pond. Bicycles are also provided for riding around the property or to town, less than a mile away. Our retired groundskeeper, Patrick, is an expert fisherman and will take you out fishing in his boat for a half day or full day (extra charges apply.) Grill your catch fresh on our outdoor gas grill near the pool. Other amenities include AC throughout, ceiling fans, and superfast Starlink WIFI.brbrTo ensure uninterrupted power, Buttonwood has a full solar array, back-up batteries to power the entire property, and a connection to the grid in case we ever need it.brbrButtonwood Reserve is a 10 minute walk from three restaurants: Delish, Leorose Sunset Beach Bar and Grill, and Mel's Snack Shack.brbrJust a mile from Buttonwood Reserve is the village of James Cistern, which has three grocery stores, a town dock where the fisherman bring their catch every day, a produce stand, and Kel D's sports bar. James Cistern is also the home of Stubb's famous barbecue, now called Tamarind Tree Grill, every Friday and Saturday, which is not to be missed.brbrButtonwood Reserve is an easy 15-minute drive from Governor's Harbour, the main town on the island. Governor's Harbour has a charming collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking its historic harbor.brbrOther restaurants in the area include Pascal's at boutique resort Sky Beach Club, Tippy's (international and fusion), 1648 Bar & Grille at French Leave (fine dining for lunch and dinner), The Buccaneer, The Rainbow Inn (steaks and Monday night brick oven pizza night), the Front Porch, Hot Buns bakery and sandwich shop, and Da Perk Café (café and sandwich shop).brbrEleuthera is most famous for its 100 miles of spectacular, deserted beaches. The island, home to just 8000 residents, is safe and friendly.
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Brand New Designer Home on Banks Road, Steps from Beach, Walk to La Bougainvillea

Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera, Bahamas

Welcome to Silver Palms, a brand new (July 2025) home just over the dune from pink-sand Poponi Beach, one of the top beaches on the island. Silver Palms is located in the premier location on Eleuthera, The Banks Road of Governors Harbour, and is a short walk down the beach to La Bougainvillea's excellent restaurant and bar. Located on a quiet side street, Silver Palms is set in a grove of the trees that gave it its name. brbrEnter Silver Palms into the great room, with its modern fully equipped kitchen finished in quartz and stainless steel. The sunny dining area has seating for up to eight. The living area is furnished with a leather sectional sofa and a 65-inch flat screen TV.brbrSilver Palms has two bedrooms and two baths. The master suite is furnished with a king bed and has a full en-suite bath with a walk-in shower.brbrThe guest bedroom is furnished with a twin XL-over-queen bunk bed and is right next to the second full bath, which is accessed from the hallway.brbrStep outside and enjoy the broad wrap-around veranda with areas for sunning and shaded areas for lounging.brbrAmenities at Silver Palms include Starlink super-fast WIFI, AC throughout, ceiling fans, a kayak, back-up generator, and back-up water system.brbrSilver Palms is a 2 minute walk over the dune path to world-class Poponi Beach. La Bougainvillea Boutique Resort, with its excellent restaurant and bar, is a short walk down the beach. Tippy's famous beachfront restaurant and bar is a 3-minute drive. Governors Harbour, the main town on Eleuthera, is an 8-minute drive. Governors Harbour has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, a dive shop, and a medical clinic. It has a nice little collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking a picturesque harbor. You can buy fresh fish and lobster in the afternoon from fisherman at the town dock. Friday night Fish Fry in Governors Harbour is a street/beach party that brings together all the tourists and locals with food, drink, and dancing in the street. You won't want to miss it.
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