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New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach

Escape to a tranquil beachside haven where ocean views meet soft pink sand beaches, great restaurants and charming town vibes.

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Beach nearby, beach umbrellas
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Terrace/patio
DVD player
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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 Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach

Welcome to Gumbo Limbo! We are located on the prestigious Banks Road of Governors Harbour, the most sought-after location on Eleuthera. This area is called the Golden Mile, a stretch of island with pink sand beaches, patch reefs and great restaurants and cafes. We are 5 minute walk from famous Tippy’s beachfront restaurant and bar, and a 3 minute drive from the beautiful and charming town of Governor's Harbour, where you will find grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, liquor stores and gas stations, along with many lovely historic homes.

We have just completed out new saltwater pool! There is a fee of $400 per week to heat the pool.

Gumbo Limbo is a short 150 yard walk down our deeded path to an ideal beach with clear blue water and soft pink sand. If you like walking the beach, you can head for Tippy's restaurant to eat or venture further to Club Med Beach or Culmer's Rocks.

WE HAVE A DISCOUNTED RATE FOR STAYS OF 7 NIGHTS OR LONGER.

The house is surrounded by native tropical vegetation which creates a peaceful, private setting. Gumbo Limbo features a spacious wrap-around veranda with a glimpse of the ocean. Our lovely veranda has both covered and uncovered areas, to read, relax, sunbathe, and enjoy the refreshing island breezes.

The house is single story with 9-foot ceilings. It was remodeled in 2022 and has a tasteful coastal décor. The central living space is great for relaxing and entertaining. It has an open concept with 2 comfortable sofas surrounding a large screen TV with cable and wifi in the family room. There are books, games, puzzles and movies. The living room flows into the dining area which has a table that can seat 8. The modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and looks out over the living space.

The master bedroom suite has an elegant ceiling of cypress boards and contains a king size bed. The master has a large en-suite bathroom with walk-in tiled shower, garden tub and dual sinks. The front guest bedroom has a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with tub and shower. The back guest bedroom has two sets of bunk beds. The guest bedrooms both have sliding doors to the veranda.

The house has central AC in all rooms as well as a large capacity washer and dryer. Free WIFI throughout the house. There's also a 5 gallon water dispenser, two sea kayaks, pack n play cribWeber charcoal grill, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, waveboards, and snorkel sets are included with the rental as well. We also have a backup generator!

Property manager

Pam Fontes and Matt Simon EVR

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

2250-135123

About the neighborhood

Map
Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour

What's nearby

  • OceanView Farm - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Queens Bath - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hut Point Beach - 13 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Central Eleuthera Beach. OceanView Farm and Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve are also within 15 minutes.

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New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marion T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
The house was immaculately kept and had a lovely decor. We loved the stunning beach. There were plenty of beach towels which we appreciated.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kerri l.

Excellent!
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 house is beautiful, clean, and well kept. The walk to the beach is very short and convenient. The area around the home is quiet and safe. The proximity to governors harbor is close, there are several good restaurants and a pretty well stocked grocery store. The distance from governors harbor airport is about an hour and fifteen minutes, but it’s not a bad drive. The beach is beautiful and very private. The private pool was also great. We had it to ourselves the entire time. Carol is a pleasure and very helpful. I cannot say anything negative about our stay! Thank you having us!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect paradise
I cannot say enough good things about Gumbo Limbo! We traveled here with two 10 year olds and a 3 year old. The location is top notch. This house is on the most beautiful beach on Eleuthera. Sometimes we even wondered why we left to do other things. The house is so beautiful and comfortable. The pool is pristine! Having Tippys just right down the street was also perfect! I hope we can make it back to this paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Perfect Location, Perfect Trip!
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 family recently stayed at Ocean Trace. The property was clean, well kept and very comfortable. The house was conveniently located and provided us with opportunity to explore the island. Groceries, restaurants and many beaches, all within a short drive. Great local beach access. The short walk to French Leave was very safe and easy.

8/10 Good

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with some limitations
Overall had a wonderful stay at Gumbo Limbo, however, be aware that this house does not have an operating generator, and power outages occurred every other day while we were there. Can be a bit uncomfortable in 90+ degree heat. Outdoor fans are also inoperable, as is the outdoor shower. No outdoor gas grill, only charcoal, limiting with charcoal being $30 a bag. Good beach gear, aside from no snorkel masks. Good location, just down the road from Tippy’s, with fairly easy beach access across the road.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rory F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation Paradise
This property was perfect for us. We had privacy in our bedroom plus private bath, and our daughter and family had their own bedrooms/bath on the other side of the cottage, with common space between. Perfect layout. Having the pool to jump into at any time of the day was wonderful, with lots of comfortable outdoor furniture. Well-outfitted kitchen allowed us to make most meals on site and save some costs. The washer and dryer were a bonus with children. We appreciated the beach towels provided, plus everything one might need, as we travelled from Canada with minimal luggage. Being able to walk to some sites was great. The beach was just a few minutes' walk away, and it was gorgeous and non-crowded every day. Eleuthera is a gorgeous island, and I think we stayed at the best location to explore it. The weather stayed sunny and hot each day, and we enjoyed every minute of it! We would love to return here another winter.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

shawn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just little details
Our stay was great in general. We enjoyed it and loved the proximity to the beach. We have been to Eleuthera many times over the years and generally know what to expect. Only a couple of areas for suggested improvement: 1) Pool seemed to have remnants of a sealant or plastic protective covering or something delaminating. It made the pool experience less than optimal. 2) The outdoor front and rear porch ceiling fans didn't work. That is an important part of sitting outside in the heat that made spending time outside a challenge for us. 3) Typically we assume a base level of soap and shampoo are provided(like a hotel size) when renting a place of this level. We often don't pack those items because they are usually provided. There were no toiletries provided and it's hard to find those things conveniently on the island so not an ideal situation. 4) The recommended car rental company was less then desireable. The car was very old, AC worked only on full high fan, radio didn't work, generally worn out. I saw many rentals on the island that were top notch and newer and will be sure an pursue one of those in the future. I suggest you recommend those sources as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

A beautiful, spacious & clean home & pool
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: Gumbo Limbo house and pool were very clean and the house was well stocked with the everyday items. The house and pool area are much bigger than the pictures convey. Nice & private yard with no neighbors close by. Easy walk to the beach with private access stairs. Very close by to the major venues for our destination family wedding. Would rent it again! Management team was excellent and very accommodating, responded quickly & most helpful!
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10/10 Excellent

heather p.

Gumbo Limbo is perfect!
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 the moment we arrived we knew the house would be perfect. Beautiful, very clean and plenty of room for eight of us! The pool was always clean and inviting. Everything we could have needed for the beach and pool was available. Beach access was very easy to get to and so close. We used the kayak a few times! Location was the best. Close to the market, liquor store, gift shop, coffee shop, and beaches of course. Our property manager, Carol, was so kind and welcoming. She was quick to help us with any problems! Overall, this was the best family vacation we have been on, and it’s partly due to the wonderful house we called home for the week!!
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

Gumbo Limbo has everything you need!!
Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: House is very nice and spacious. Literally has everything you need for the week. We loved it. Generator was amazing! Had clean water all of the time. Carol and Pamela were always so helpful!! Pool was nice. Only thing is that you have to walk up and down lots of steps to get to the beach. Definitely would stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Perfect paradise get away.
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 Gumbo Limbo house was perfect in every way for our family and friends. The location is great. Right in the middle of the island. Easy to get to. Local grocery stores and places to eat. The house was so clean and the towels and bedding smelled to good. We loved the access to the beautiful beach. The house also had great amenities with the pool and the beach chairs and kayaks down by the beach. It was also a very private location so quiet and peaceful. Would highly recommend the house and the great staff at Eleuthera Vacation Rentals. They were on top of everything and helpful for whatever we needed and easy to reach and work with.
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10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Gumbo Limbo!
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 wife and I and two friends stayed here for eight days at Gumbo Limbo and everything is as advertised in the description and in the pictures. The house was well stocked with all the kitchen essentials, it also has plenty of beach towels and beach equipment. The location on Banks Road is excellent and it is just a short one to two minute walk to the beach from the house. The pool, with its lush, tropical setting, is very peaceful and quiet. The Eleuthera Vacation Rentals staff is always excellent to deal with (shout out to Carol!) and they will always take care of you. I would not hesitate to book this house for your next vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

Amazing home in great location!
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 had such a pleasant experience at Gumbo Limbo. Carol (the property manager) was so incredible. She was responsive, kind and quick to communicate regarding any questions or concerns. The house was such a fun home, the pool and generator also made our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Luxury & Comfort
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 enjoyed a much needed, restful stay at Gumbo Limbo. After 10 days we were sad to be leaving what we decided was the a top 2 vacation house experience we’ve ever had!!Everything was perfect, from the location, the heated pool, the cleanliness.But what set this house apart from many other homes we have stayed in was the amazing comfort throughout the house.From the bed, to the various seating throughout the inside of the house.But our favorite spot was the covered outdoor porch with com, high quality seating. A+!The beach was across the street and the house had many beach chairs and accessories.We highly recommend this home and will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Relaxing 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: We enjoyed the space, comfort, amenities and proximity to beach and town. I would stay here again. The property is well kept and tastefully furnished.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Gumbo limbo
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 ideal central location. Nicely equipped kitchen and fabulous layout
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren S., Naples Fl

Great 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: My family and I really enjoyed staying in this home. The beach is just beautiful. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Perfection
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 is our fourth Easter on Eleuthera and our stay at Ocean Trace was the best by far. The house was clean, fresh, spacious and and perfectly comfortable for our family of 5. To sum it up, what makes this property a stand out are these three factors...The amazing wrap around porch where you'll sit for hours dining or lounging, a two minute walk to the most beautiful beach and a 5 minute drive in any direction to the best restaurants and charming town of Governors Harbor.We loved this house so much that we have already booked it for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

Clean, comfortable and convenient!
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: Ocean Trace was the first of two rental homes my friends and I stayed in during our visit to Eleuthera. What a nice, clean welcome Ocean Trace provided. The home is spacious, bright, cool and clean. A home away from home. We did not want for anything in this well-equipped and comfortably furnished home. We had easy to access Wi-Fi, cable TV, movies, games and every appliance and item of cookware you could want. An added bonus is the expansive decking around the home. The deck furniture is comfortable and gives plenty of cover from the sun. Arnold and Patsy greeted us warmly and took their time giving us a tour of the home and orienting us to the location. Speaking of location; Ocean Trace is a short walk (basically the edge of the property) to a deeded path and wood steps down to the beach. If you feel like taking a longer walk up Banks Road or the beach you will find a well-established restaurant and bar called Tippys. Ocean Trace is located only a short drive to the town of Governors Harbour which has everything you need; grocery stores, gas station, bakery, liquor stores, restaurants, etc. An easy trip that we ended up doing daily for one thing or another. Of course, the beach (the main thing we come to Eleuthera for) is incredible. The beach is clean, quiet and absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed the relative solitude and found every passerby to be friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ocean Trace and would recommend this home for a comfortable vacation stay. This home is perfect for a family or two with children as the 3rd bedroom offers bunks that will sleep four. The staff at Eleuthera Vacation Rentals, Pam, Matt & Tara, will be honest and helpful in determining if Ocean Trace is the right fit. I hope it will be and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Ocean Trace 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 house across the street from the most beautiful beach! Walking distance to Tippy’s ! Fun restaurant and bar right on the beach. The house is clean, well stocked and so pretty. It has a great deck to lounge, and outside shower. This was our 2nd time back to Ocean Trace. We’re going back!

8/10 Good

Ann Woods B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house but…
We loved staying at Gumbo Limbo. The beach is gorgeous. The house was better than the pictures. Eleuthera is fantastic. Only issue we had was that there is a pool advertised to be completed in February but it was not completed when we arrived in April.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cat O., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gumbo Limbo 2022
This was our second visit to Gumbo Limbo. Another great stay. I would recommend this location to all.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Incredible Experience with Gumbo Limbo!
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: What an incredible house! The master bed is incredibly comfortable, the house is well stocked with anything you need, the layout is perfect for a family, and the house was incredibly clean! Carol... she's amazing! The location you simply cannot beat (near Tippy's, the beach, a few minutes from other restaurants). We highly recommend and will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Everything was great. House was perfect and well-stocked. As advertised. Property manager very helpful. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lolly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, immaculate, lovely home
We had a fantastic stay at Gumbo Limbo, and even extended our stay to nearly three weeks it felt so much like home. Pamela, who arranged the rental details and Carol, the fantastic house manager, were right on top of things, though we had no issues! The house is fantastically well appointed, complete with new beach umbrellas, chairs, etc. The beach across the street from the property is large, clean, and sparsely visited (the Tippy's crowd is a decent distance away, but the restaurant is an easy stroll down the beach). I can't say enough great things about our experience!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021