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par un voyageur
Rejuvenation!
Publié le 4 juill. 2024 sur HomeAwayWe will be back, Todd and/or Mary were absolutely incredible hosts. Reading the travel planner is essential and the description on VRBO so you won’t be surprised by bugs or power outages on island. The biggest advice I would give is to bring plenty of cash there are only 2 ATMs we could find on island and one did not work on one of our cards. Almost no one takes cards. This was a challenge at first but if i would have doubled my cash I brought i would have been fine:) this island has so much beauty and charm that if you complain about bugs on an island maybe a vacation by the water isn’t for you.
par un voyageur de DECATUR
Wonderful place
Publié le 21 mai 2024 sur HomeAwayWe thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house is clean, comfortable and attractive without being overly fancy---kind of a beach house crossed with a cabin. The view from the upper deck is truly spectacular. The house was a great base for travelling around to other beaches, and to shops and restaurants, with many very close by. (We strongly suggest ordering pineapple tarts from Monica's Dis and Dat in Gregory Town.) We also enjoyed a great day out with Tom of Bahamas Out Island Adventures, who lives nearby and has great ideas for fun activities.
The northern part of the island did have an unusually long power failure during our stay, but Todd was great at keeping us updated on progress reports from Bahamas Power and Light. Any visit to the out islands requires a bit of resourcefulness, and this visit was no exception--as they say, Eleuthera isn't for everyone, but that is part of the charm.
We would return to this house again in a heartbeat. We are already talking about planning another visit.
par un voyageur
A Truly Special Place
Publié le 6 mai 2024 sur HomeAwayThe property looks exactly like the photos, but there is no substitute for actually being there. The location and views are absolutely beautiful. The house is in a very private setting, and comfortably furnished. There are great mattresses in the bedrooms, and 2 large and very comfortable sofas in the living room. There are plenty of places to sit in the kitchen, and the cooking area is well equipped. The covered breezeway on the side of the house was a wonderful place to relax. We had a nice breeze while we were there, so we were able to sit outside without being bothered by any bugs - even at dusk. The host was very responsive while we were setting up our trip, and sent helpful information about restaurants, grocery stores, and other items of interest. Check-in, as well as communication with the caretaker while we were there, was very easy as well. We loved our stay here.
par un voyageur
Pretty great
Publié le 18 avr. 2024 sur HomeAwayEverything was perfect, we were on a surf/dive trip. Surf was great for two days then diving was great for two days. Couldn’t have asked for more. Todd has some great recommendations for sure!
par un voyageur
Beautiful location with unbeatable views
Publié le 8 avr. 2024 sur HomeAwayMy group of 8 had a fantastic week at this property. We were two families with kids aged 5, 7, 11, and 13. Views from every vantage point on the property were spectacular and finding all of them was part of the fun. Sunrise and stargazing from the upper deck was incredible and the 180-degree panorama of the rocky coastline was pretty astounding.
The hosts thoroughly prepared us for our visit with both the listing description and a comprehensive planner they sent at the time of booking. We spent the time to review that planner and found it both helpful and accurate. The road from Queen's Highway to the villa is rugged but we knew that and it was part of the adventure. We rented SUVs as recommended and had no problems.
The private beach trail is a rugged and steep route down through the jungle and the rocks, but our 5-year-old had no issues with it and we were well prepared by the recommended reading.
For surfers: I rented a board from Tom (recommended by the hosts) and had a few really fun sessions. The peak and paddle-out spot is the pair of surf shacks located south of the big rock in front of the house.
Overall the house and provisions were great. One note: we had planned to sleep one couple in the downstairs apartment. That unit did have a very strong musty/mildew smell however so we ended up sleeping everyone in the main house. The hosts are aware and are working on it.
All in all, great communication and recommendations from the hosts. Embrace the adventure!
par un voyageur
Another great stay!
Publié le 2 avr. 2024 sur HomeAwayWe love Eleuthera Villa! The views are second to none. Thanks again!
par un voyageur
Perfect!
Publié le 27 janv. 2024 sur HomeAwayGreat property! It was ideal for our family, had everything we needed and more. Amazing location and views. Would return in a heartbeat and quite frankly didn't want to leave. Thank you so much for sharing your slice of Heaven with us!
par un voyageur de Washington, MO
Pure Bliss
Publié le 29 nov. 2023 sur HomeAwayThe view from the observation deck was amazing day or night. We watched the sunset every morning and looked over a moonlit beach every night. Accommodations were as described and fit the needs of our two families. We were close enough to enjoy each other's company, but there was space to step away if you needed some alone time. Best vacation in years, we will be back Eleuthera.
par un voyageur
Great Hosts!
Publié le 27 oct. 2023 sur HomeAwayThe hosts thoroughly and accurately described everything necessary about the property and surrounding area. They responded in a timely manner to our many questions. We rented the Villa, Apartment, and Cottage for our large group of 7 and an infant and it was a perfect fit. We had a great time and would recommend to orhers without hesitation.
par un voyageur
Charming Home with adventurous drive
Publié le 21 oct. 2023 sur HomeAwayHosts were very easy to reach. The house was clean and charming. I feel it is better in person than the photos portray. When we got our rental car we thought...bit of a beater but were so thankful it was because the final stretch getting to the house scrapes the car with surrounding foliage and the super pitted road is slow going. Home is off the beaten path but felt safe. The view is great but my sister & I got eaten pretty bad by the biting midges. They didn't seem to bother our husbands, of course. If mosquitos like you..midges will too and their bits take 24 hrs or so to show. Private path down to beach is about a 5-7 min walk. During our visit the path was a bit overgrown and thorny but the beach is private and found some nice shells..1-3". I think the water tow was a bit strong at Surfers beach for younger people. We stayed closer to coral and my brother in law did surf.
Things to note...when the power goes out, there is not water which means no toilets (only the 1 flush in the tanks). We did start keeping a large pot in the kitchen, full of water, for flushing purposes. Had one long outage and several smaller ones. The smaller ones were 30 min to 2 hrs.
The home is nestled in a hillside so you cannot see the ocean from the home, you have to go out to the observation deck. There is a deck on the opposite side of the home from the ocean with an amazing view of the countryside with rolling hills.
Overall, great trip. fyi, slow season = 70% of the stores closed
Commentaires de Gestion de l’hôtel
22 oct. 2023 par VrboOwner, Gestion de l’hôtel
Hi Hesper So glad you enjoyed your stay but I do want to clarify a few things you mentioned so no one reading believes its the fault of the property and not the island.
1) Eleuthera is a rugged island, so SUV rentals are important to explore the island and have a comfortable ride. This was covered extensively in email and the trip planner.
2) Our home as pictured is on the cliff with some of the boulders creating natural protection but you can see the ocean from two of our windows including the front door, The observation deck is 10' from the house. Very convenient. No See Em bugs are everywhere on the island and throughout the Bahamas. Luckily for us they're far less on the Atlantic side than the Caribbean. It's really hit or miss with the wind and wind direction. Calmer the wind the likelihood you'll want bug spray or lotion as provided in our pantry. As noted in my initial email and again in the planner, there are two paths to access Surfers Beach. The path you are referring to is a much narrower scenic trail so if you're taking things to the beach the main trail is easier.
4) Surfer's Beach is hit or miss on waves. If the wind isn't blowing there is little current and the ocean is flat. When we get good winds we can larger waves and of course the current comes with that being the Atlantic Ocean.
5) Losing power on the island happens and is not exclusive to Eleuthera Villa. Next month we will have Full Solar Power which means no more blackouts so we will no longer have the issue that affects the out islands of the Bahamas. Note: We also gave you a refund for your night without power although it wasn't the fault of the property or the area but Bahamas Power and Electric.
Thanks for the kind review. Just wanted to make sure someone reading your comments didn't think these were issues with the property itself.
