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New Beach House, Amazing Views, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Bistro/Pool Bar

Escape to tranquility with breathtaking ocean views, refreshing sea breezes and access to world-class beaches.

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Beach nearby
Beach/ocean view
Beach nearby
Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

New Beach House, Amazing Views, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Bistro/Pool Bar

This charming new house, just completed in 2022, is on a private gated road and is a short walk from a spectacular mile-long pink sand beach. Flipper Refuge has breathtaking ocean views throughout, and you can hear the sounds of the waves from every room. Flipper Refuge is elevated with the windows looking out at the tree-tops, providing a lovely sense of being in a tree house. Come recharge your batteries and be in harmony with nature.

Flipper Refuge has two bedrooms, both with queen beds. Both have ocean views. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan, screened windows with noseeum screen, and an independent mini-split AC system. So you have many ways to enjoy the breezes and keep cool.

We have one full bath with a walk-in shower. There is also a wonderful outdoor shower with plenty of privacy.
The living area features a 42-inch flat screen TV. The dining area has seating for 5.

The kitchenette is equipped with a full-size refrigerator, two-burner induction cooktop, microwave, toaster, Digital Air-Fryer Toaster Oven, coffee maker and all the necessary dishes. You can use the oven/stove in the owners main house if you need to do more serious cooking. Our water is drinkable, filtered and purified with a UV system.

Imagine yourself relaxing on an elevated terrace with breathtaking views of the ocean. This shared common space is perfect for enjoying the sunrises, having your coffee, your meal, or simply relaxing after a long day.

Amenities include AC throughout, high speed Starlink WIFI, dedicated desk workspace, smart TV (but no cable), charcoal grill, washer/dryer, back-up generator and a UV Water Filter and private outdoor shower. Access available to the owners oven/stove and washer and dryer in the main house. All windows have no-see-um screens enabling you to sleep with windows open. Walk five minutes down our paved road and you are on a world-class pink sand beach with turquoise water, well protected by a barrier reef for great swimming, snorkeling, spear-fishing, and long walks year-round. There is typically no one else on this beach. And yet a 5-minute walk brings you to Sky Beach Club’s excellent restaurant, bar, and pool bar. You are welcome to use their facilities if you buy a drink at the bar or lunch at the restaurant.

Governors Harbour, the main town, is just a five-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 every 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.

Your hosts, Flipper and Normand, live right next door if you need help with anything or advice about the island. Flipper will take you keelingling and spearfishing if you like. But if you prefer privacy, you will never see them.

Property manager

Matthew Simon and Kristin Tornow

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

2250-247101

About the neighborhood

Map
Governors Harbour, North Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Hut Point Beach - 7 min walk
  • Twin Coves Beach - 7 min drive
  • French Leave Beach - 10 min drive
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 13 min drive
  • OceanView Farm - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coco Di Mama - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Beach House, Amazing Views, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Bistro/Pool Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Beach House, Amazing Views, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Bistro/Pool Bar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Beach House, Amazing Views, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Bistro/Pool Bar?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Beach House, Amazing Views, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Bistro/Pool Bar located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Hut Point Beach. Twin Coves Beach and Airport Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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New Beach House, Amazing Views, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Bistro/Pool Bar Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Flipper is an amazing host. The property is lovely, clean, and modern. A short 8-10 minute scenic walk to a secluded beach. I look forward to my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Flippers Refuge
Rating Details: 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: Great spot, ocean views, great folks!

8/10 Good

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean apartment, shared balcony
Well located on the center of the island, 8 min walk to a quiet beach. Super clean apartment, friendly owner. We appreciated the beach chairs we could take along with us. The only disappointment is that we thought from the listing the large balcony facing the ocean would be private and adjacent to our unit, but it is the owner's balcony which we could access. No direct ocean view from our apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H., ANNAPOLIS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property and Hosts
This property was amazing. It was clean and designed perfectly for a couple or small family not to mention it was decorated beautifully. The kitchen had everything we needed. The hosts, Flipper and Normand were so nice. Flipper was not there but we interacted with her on the phone. Normand was there and he was very nice, knowledgeable, easy and enjoyable to talk with and very helpful. We had a great fish dinner with Normand. The beach is amazing and quiet and just a short walk from the house. Catching a sunrise is a must. I can't say enough and can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flipper's refuge is amazing, especially the host/owner
Every accomodations immaginable in the quaint cottage. Simple, clean, and very well maintained! Just a smidge off the beaten path and that's exactly what we wanted. Flipper had recommendations for just about everything since she's been on the island for decades. Could but give hugs when we left, wish we had more time there. We'll definitely be back soon. You'll want your own transportation for this location although, if all you need is a beech then you'll be fine. Beech is roughly 1/4 mile walk, very close and don't be deterred. Jeff & Katie
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maya c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay ever!
The Beach House at Flipper’s Refuge was perfect for us in every way! The place is immaculate, I’m not kidding when I say you could eat off the floor! Flipper is the ultimate host, she is friendly and kind and exudes an upbeat and joyful energy but she knows exactly when to show up and when to give you space. She lives next door and was there for us when we needed her and invisible when we did not. She knows everything and everyone on the island and made a call for us when we suddenly needed a taxi at the last minute. The decor is fun and cheerful and the beds were super comfortable with brand new mattresses and crisp air dried sheets. There was not one thing we needed during our 5 day stay that was not immediately available. The location is ideal with breathtakingly beautiful beach at the bottom of the street and the mid-island location in governor’s harbor is perfect for accessing all of that Eleuthera has to offer in all directions. We can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gizele R.

Peace, Privacy and Relaxation
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: My husband and I recently returned from our first trip to Eleuthera where we stayed at Flipper’s Refuge. The apartment was adorable, thoughtfully constructed and well decorated. Flipper and Norm were fantastic hosts and knew when to give us privacy and when to come with freshly baked good! The location was FANTASTIC, close to town but not IN town, walking distance to a beach where you and likely the only person in sight. We were also close to James Cistern which had other great food options. It was a great trip and Flipper had the best restaurant recommendations! The commercial power was typical for the islands, the internet in the apartment was reliable and we were able to use the SmartTV to stream Netflix, etc. I purposely didn’t cook a thing, but all the basics were present if you wanted it. They provided plenty of linens and beach towels, and there is access to washing machine should you need it. We will be back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Raul O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend at Fllippers
We loved our time at Flippers house and she was an amazing host. We had a second house booked and we thought about cancelling and staying at Flippers house but we didn't as we wanted to experience the north side of Eleuthera. She is an incredible host and I can't wait to come back and go spear fishing with her. The beach which is minutes from the house is absolutely beautiful and on a crowded day, we saw four people there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

FANTASTIC, CLEAN, COMFORTABLE!
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: Flipper Refuge was everything we wanted and more! Location: excellent location close to Governor’s Harbour, a short drive down a private road to Sky Beach Club and the ability to use the pool and swim up bar there, and not a bad drive to other towns to the north (James Cistern, Rainbow Bay). Quick walk to a very beautiful, private white sand beach.House: amazingly modern, clean, well put together for either a couple or small family. AC worked very well. Beds were comfortable. When power goes out, hosts have a generator. Overall, a very comfortable place to stay when most housing on the island is old and nowhere near as clean as this.Hosts: fantastic hospitality with the owners living next door. They provided so much more than we expected. We were already familiar with the island and places we wanted to go, but they are so knowledgeable and can provide recommendations for those new to Eleuthera. Would strongly recommend Flipper Refuge!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Fantastic Stay @ Flipper Refuge
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: My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Flipper Refuge and our hosts Manon (Flipper) and Normand. The rental is adorable and nicely appointed all around. We arrived later than expected due to late flights and unexpectedly had to drive from North Eleuthera airport in the dark and Manon guided us there on the phone and stood at the roadside to wave us down at the turn into their private road then made a phone call to a nearby restaurant Pascal's to make sure they would remain open and serve us close to closing time & Normand lead us in his truck as we followed in our rental car to the restaurant down a back road entrance from their place so we could feel secure in getting there and we had a delicious meal with delightful service. Manon has lived on the island for many years and so is a great source of information about best beaches, restaurants, etc. It is so clear by and in everything Manon and Normand did while we were there that they genuinely wanted us to have the perfect vacation stay and were at the ready to assist us with anything we needed. Manon helped get our departure flight changed to leaving out of the closer Governour's Harbour. They shared their spaghetti dinner w/ homemade bread with us one night (another story). The beaches are breath taking each different one from another Atlantic and "Carribean" sides of the island. We fell in love with Eleuthera as well as Manon & Normand. Unfortunately there is not enough space allowed here in the review to share all the precious experiences that they made possible and the gracious generous above-and-beyond service that they provided, so you need to book to stay here so that you can experience it for yourself!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

LINDSAY S.

Perfect beach house
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: Great property, hosts are right next door and are helpful and generous. Beach is beautiful. Great location. House is new and spotless.
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10/10 Excellent

LINDSAY S.

Perfect beach house
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 our stay at Flipper's beach house! It has everything you need and is a close walk or very quick drive to a beautiful and private beach. Beds are comfortable and it's close to town. Flipper and Norm are lovely and helpful. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Reinhold S.

Great Place to stay
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: This home is a great place to stay, if you are looking for something nice, very clean and close to the beach.We loved it there.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

Amazing place to stay on Eleuthera
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: The rental itself is a very great, clean, and comfortable place to stay. The rental has a very good location to stay on the island. It is a short walk to one of many beautiful beaches. Others are a short or long drive away. The water is amazing on both sides of the island. There are multiple beaches on the island that are worth seeing and relaxing on. The property description of location, layout, amenities were spot on. The host, Flipper, was very helpful with any accommodations needed. I would recommend this place to all of my family and friends. We visited many beaches. Our favorites were Preachers Beach(where we got engaged!!), Rainbow Bay, Recievers Beach, and the beach area at the end of Flippers road. There was a great beach side/swim up bar pool at Sky Beach Club(Pascals) that was a short walk down the beach from the spot at the end of Flippers road. Sammy makes a great Pina Colada at the pool. We had a couple great dinners at 1648 and would recommend it if looking for a fine dining type of dinner.