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Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach

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Property grounds
Exterior
Beach nearby
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Point of interest

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    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.

Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach

Welcome to FOLLY!

One of the most beautiful Victorian Houses in Governors Harbour Eleuthera, with breathtaking views of the Harbour from sunrise to sunset. Sunset cocktails are an absolute must!!

The main town of Govenors Harbour, steps from our front door, has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, a diving shop, and medical clinic. You can buy fresh fish every afternoon from fishermen at the town dock.

Friday Night Fish Fry in the Harbour is a street/beach party that brings all of the tourists and locals together with food, drinks, and dancing in the street. Something not to be missed… and you can walk ...

Governors Harbour also has a beach on the harbor which you can see from the front of the house, and which you can walk to in two minutes.

Enjoy a beautiful night on the wrap around porch, dining alfresco and sipping cocktails while watching all the boats and activities.

FOLLY has been updated and features a large elegant living room with a gorgeous, open, sun-filled plan, overlooking the harbor and featuring light sheers for total privacy. This house also includes comfortable couches and a smart TV with cable and internet. There's also a crib. Folly has AC in every room.

The wonderful separate dining room sits 12 and is great for large gatherings and has beautiful sideboards for easy entertaining.

There is also a sitting room with a walk out to the private back terrace. The terrace includes an outdoor eating area, lounge chairs, and an outdoor shower. A wonderful space for garden parties with night lighting and beautiful tropical flowers. There is also a gas grill.

The stunning modern kitchen with an oversized island features open shelving and plenty of counter space. Note that it does not have a dishwasher. It is fully equipped with everything else a chef would need.

There is a full bath located on the main floor off the kitchen, which has a walk-in shower.

The second floor features 3 large bedrooms and a library which overlooks the Harbour.

Master/Main Bedroom - A dream retreat! This room features a queen size bed, closet, dresser, and a beautiful seating area for reading, with lots of natural light and wrap around windows.

Guest Bedroom 1 - Overlooks the Harbour, has 2 single beds that can be converted to a king, a closet and a dresser.

Guest Bedroom 2 - Overlooks the rear terrace, has a queen size bed, closet, and dresser. From this room, you can smell the wonderful night jasmine as you fall asleep.

There is one shared bathroom on this floor that is en-suite to the master and which the other two bedrooms can access from the hall. This full bath contains a shower/tub combination.

Off the back terrace, there is a separate guest suite with its own entrance. A great space with a king size bed, en-suite full bath with a shower/tub combination, and a small kitchenette with a toaster oven, coffee machine, small fridge, kettle, plates and glasses and utensils. There is no range or oven in the kitchenette.

FOLLY is situated in the heart of the main town so you can walk everywhere.

The glorious world-famous pink sand beaches of French Leave are a short picturesque 3 minute drive or a 15 minute walk.

The drive way can easily accommodate 5 cars.

Enjoy your stay at FOLLY!

Property manager

Kristin Tornow and Matthew Simon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

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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 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

2250-192336
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Governors Harbour, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Haynes Public Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • OceanView Farm - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Hut Point Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • French Leave Beach - 15 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach located?

Located in the heart of Governor's Harbour, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Haynes Public Library. Central Eleuthera Beach and Twin Coves Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John G., Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place !!
What a great house and so spacious! Lots of room and beautiful grounds Martha the owner cannot do enough for you ! The location at governors harbour is excellent!! Totally recommend this little piece of heaven to stay in !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
A week in Paradise
We loved this house with an incredible view of the harbor! Being centrally located on the island, we were able to explore a lot of the island. And the house was well supplied with kitchen items and linens! We would definitely there again if the opportunity arose!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Folly Review
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was as advertised, the owner was responsive and the area was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot for an incredible vacation!
Folly house is full of character and charm and in a perfect place to explore Eleuthera! It is very nice to walk into delightful Governor’s Harbour and close to so many beautiful beaches! The owner and property manager were very helpful in planning our trip and while there. We are so grateful for the special memories we will cherish of this amazing place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of heaven
Our stay at Folly and trip to Eleuthera was beyond perfect. Folly is your quintessential Bahamian home. The location is fabulous. It’s within walking distance to the store, a couple of shops and restaurants. We also were able to walk to the Fish Fry, which turned out to be the highlight of our trip. The property manager was easy to get a hold of and Leo, the caretaker of Folly, went above and beyond. He even cut down and crack open some coconuts for us. It was truly a dream vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect central location!
Folly is a beautiful historic home centrally located in Governor's Harbor within walking distance of several restaurants, a grocery store, gas station and a short walk across the street to swim in the harbor. The house was just as pictured and very clean. It was built over 100 yrs ago! Martha was very quick to respond to every request. I highly recommend for location - we had 4 adults and 2 kids. Wifi was awesome!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends vacation
It was a good vacation enjoyed it
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monroe D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Loved our stay at this historic character home.. Plenty of room for 8 adults. Kitchen was well equipped. Chef in our group loved it. Owner was very helpful.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way!
We are seasoned travelers to this location and Have stayed at this house many times over the years. It is charming, well provisioned, and perfect location to get to anywhere on the island. We can’t wait to be back for more porch sunsets. It is a literal aquarium in front of the house - this visit we spotted eagle rays, shark, grouper, dolphins and more!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021