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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 681 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

5 minutes from Harbour Island!

The Palm Tree Cottage is the perfect place for relaxation! We are tucked away in the secluded Whale Point neighbourhood in North Eleuthera which is just a few yards north of the world-famous Glass Window Bridge . By boat we are also 5 minutes south of the prestigious Harbour Island. The cottage is the ultimate getaway for couples, families, or travelers just looking to unwind and enjoy nature. The property is situated on a cove which serves as a nursery for marine life and is teeming with wildlife. From the dock you can observe the many sea turtles, fish, sting rays, and maybe even one of the juvenile sharks! You won’t fully enjoy the surrounding location until you’ve explored the cove via kayak and experience the the wild life swimming beneath you.
The cove is always quiet, calm, and shallow - a stark difference from the Atlantic Ocean, just a few yards across the street. Imagine being able to wake up and have a cup of coffee overlooking the serene shallow waters of the cove, going for a swim, and then walking right across the street and deep sea fishing off the rocks. There is a beach within short walking distance of our private dock or you can make the quick commute to Harbour Island and experience the world-famous Pink Sand Beach.
Harbour Island also has a wide variety of things to do. If you are looking for fine dining, nightlife, or a spa day, Harbour Island has something to offer. Harbour Island also offers SCUBA trips, excursions, and deep sea fishing trips. The ease of accessibility to Harbour Island is definitely an advantage of staying with us. We have so much to offer and look forward to hosting you!
Car rental is mandatory as there is no public transportation or Uber on the island. If interested in boat rental, I can assist in setting that up for guests.

Property manager

Dewitt Pratt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing 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: 874 sq ft (81 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

5 Minutes Harbour Island House North Eleuthera
5 Minutes Harbour Island North Eleuthera
5 Minutes From Harbour Island
5 Minutes From Harbour Island! Gregory Town
5 Minutes From Harbour Island! Private vacation home
5 Minutes From Harbour Island
5 Minutes From Harbour Island! Gregory Town
5 Minutes From Harbour Island! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
North Eleuthera, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Whale Point - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Glass Window Bridge - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Gaulding Cay Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 25 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Pink Sand Beach - 49 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusty's - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Coffeehouse - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Queen Conch - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bar - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪VicHum's - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 minutes from Harbour Island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 minutes from Harbour Island!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 minutes from Harbour Island!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 minutes from Harbour Island! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gregory Town vacation home is just steps from Lucayan Archipelago and Whale Point. Glass Window Bridge and Queens Bath are also within 3 mi (5 km).

5 minutes from Harbour Island! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meghan O., Mount Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second visit and we will be back!
This place is by far our favorite place to stay on Eleuthera. I love waking up early, grabbing my coffee and sitting on the dock. You never know who will come visit. We have seen sting rays, sharks, octopus and our favorites are the sea turtles. This place is magical and we can't wait to get back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
If you want to see the turtles this is the spot!! So much fun paddling back into the creek with the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

arianne b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect recharge!
Like all gems in life… they are hidden in rough terrain. Get yourself a 4 wheel truck and find this piece of paradise. We swam with Toni and Tippy the turtles day and night. Had a visit from a black dolphin while in the water, stingrays and friendly fish everywhere. The home was well appointed with all you need to escape our crazy world. We will be back soon!! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amanda F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Always paradise
This is the ultimate, peaceful getaway. My daughter and I came in March and had to return to bring my husband and son. The view from the dock is amazing, fish, turtles, rays! Water is clear and great to snorkle in to greet the turtles and get a closer look at the colorful fish. Owner is very easy to communicate with and offers great advice to navigate the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan O., Mount Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is magical!
Magical! This house and location were everything we could have wanted and more. We have stayed on Eleuthera many times but this house was by FAR our favorite and I can't imagine staying anywhere else moving forward. The sea turtles were so much fun to watch! We loved watching them nap, eat and even play with our son. We saw sting rays, barracudas and bonefish as well. We spent hours on the dock sunbathing and watching the sea life. Our son loved kayaking in the cove. Dewitt was great to work with and was super quick to respond when we had questions. I would HIGHLY recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A., Columbia, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
North Eleuthera Adventure
Just returned from 10 days at this porporty and we loved it; literally like stepping back in time 50 years. Very quaint and rustic home sitting on the beautiful bay that became more mesmorizing the higher the sun climbed. The dock was perfect for boating, kayaking, or just sitting and watching the turtles swim by. The home had great A/C, hot water and good wifi for those who need it. Great location too, only 20 mins from airport and minutes away from countless beaches. Our host and his Team were also great, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Fun Place
This is an awesome location! Saw turtles and all sorts of wildlife every day. The water is crystal clear and we paddle boarded and kayaked. The house is a little rustic and the road in a little rough but the location is worth it. The dock Is amazing. You can't get in the ocean on the east side but the rocks are cool to explore and enjoy the ocean breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natasha A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Beautiful views from the front porch of the bay. Short walk to sandy beach and rope swing. Very nice dock with plentiful turtles and starfish. Great location for fishing, kayaking, boating and relaxing. Very easy check in and check out. Good communication from host. Wi-fi in the home was an unexpected plus.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fanny O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at Palm Tree Cottage
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Palm Tree Cottage! The house is very comfortable, great communication with the owner and caretaker, and the location is superb. We cannot wait to return.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jim S., Huntington Beach, USA

Palm Tree Cottage is very quaint
I would give it 5 stars, but for the price, I would have expected it to be maintained a little better. First, let me list all the reasons why you should rent this place: LOCATION! The cottage is located at the south end of the Harbor and a little more protected by the wind than most of the harbor when it's windy (and it was windy for several nights & days during our stay) THE DOCK! The dock is a "window into the sea" where we witnessed quite a few fish and sea turtles! In fact, there were ALWAYS sea turtles there. I think a couple of them live under a board under the dock, so they were always around. THE VIEW! Just sitting on the deck or dock and looking out at the crystal-clear green waters or even the sunset was surreal. THE STAFF. Dewitt and Cedrick were quite nice. Answered all our questions quickly. THE KAYAKS were fully functional and worked great. We kayaked around one day just to explore and even found some large starfish! Also, the master bedroom bed was very comfortable to sleep on, the A/C in the bedrooms worked great (not so much the living room one); No bugs inside; The stove, refrigerator, sink and shower work great and water pressure is good. Oh, they say they have "well" water, but it's actually the front deck is one big tank that they fill with water when it runs low. We tested the water for all sorts of things, including bacteria and it all came back negative, which is a good thing! (hardness was a little high, but that was it). But, as much as we loved the place, Dewitt Cedrick & all, I've got to say maintenance isn't so great. And I mean the simple things. For the price, we would have expected a cleaner unit and cleaner windows! When 80% of what we are paying for is the view, I would have expected the windows to be spotless. They did have Windex and paper towels though so the next renter can thank me for cleaning all the front harbor facing windows. They were literally so dirty that it looked like I was looking through a fog bank out of them. The floors weren't that clean either and some of the blinds had to be manually rolled up each morning. The electrical meter box is also not latched shut so when the wind blows (which it did for several nights during our stay), it constantly bangs open and closed. One of the worst things is the septic tank or sewer smell that comes from the bathroom. Leave the door open and eventually the whole house smells. The smell might be coming from under the sink, we couldn't tell. :-(
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away!
We love this island, the cottage with dock was perfect, owner & caretakers were very responsive to our needs. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

James L.

Very nice cottage, terrific location. A little weak on maintenance.
The bay is fantastic, as is the nearby lagoon (almost next door). The cottage is nice. The living/dining kitchen area is spacious enough and nicely furnished for a 2 BR. The dock is in good condition and the laundry equipment works. We had to request a plumbing repair in the bathroom, which was done promptly, but one has to ask why wasn't it done before we arrived given their maintenance person knew about the leak. Our sleep was disturbed by a banging shutter, which is one of at least two that are falling off the house. We did a temporary fix for that by tieing it up with clothesline cord. We didn't call on that, because we just wanted to fix it and get back to sleep. One of the kayaks had a broken seat. We fixed that also ourselves, using a piece of webbing strap that I happened to have with me. Be sure to ask the landlord how you will get access when you arrive. The landlord had sent an email with that information, but it arrived while we were traveling and were no longer looking at email. Fortunately, a man happened to be there delivering water and he knew how to get in. Also ask for a backup phone number in case of problems warranting immediate need to contact management. When we arrived there was no electricity and it took some doing to contact someone in management to call the power company. It was fixed after a few hours. So, in sum, it is a wonderful little cottage in a terrific location. The owner is nice and is responsive, but needs to be more pro-active about maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Amazing snorkeling!
We loved our stay. On day one, we saw turtles, a nurse shark, a sting ray, and star fish, all from the deck. DC replied to all questions, immediately. Ray took us around for a snorkeling tour, and a trip to Harbor Island. Well worth it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jolene U.

Scenic, great base for exploring, nice dock
This was a great location for a couple staying four nights and exploring the rustic beauty of the North half of Eleuthera. Dewitt did a great job communicating with us on the check in / out process. Best features: off beaten path (need 4x4), on water w/dock, great WiFi, good water pressure, screened windows, great AC, very quiet, chairs on porch and dock for reading. Sitting on the dock we saw turtles, rays, fish, a small shark and beautiful sunsets. Plenty of linens. There is some good dining within 15 min drive if you don’t want to cook.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Another amazing trip to Eleuthera
Dewitt’s cottage was a great place to unwind and relax. This is our 3rd trip to Whale Point/Bottom Harbour part of north Eleuthera. This is a quiet bay where there are lots of turtles and rays that are frequently visiting the dock and beach area all day. We utilized Dewitt’s car which was so convenient. Ray met us at the airport and it was great to see a friendly and familiar face. Ray has been our water taxi drivers during our first 2 trips. We had everything we needed to enjoy our week’s stay. We stopped at the grocery store and liquor store both not far from the airport. We did have a few dining options with Daddy Joes being one and a few on Harbour Island that Ray ferried us to and from. The cottage has a great dock to sit on and relax all day. There is a beach at low tide that you can walk all the way over to The Other Side a new resort. This is about a 15 minute walk. We truly enjoyed our time at Palm Tree Cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ltgt L.

This place is incredible! Dewitt could not have been a better host. This vacation was just as we ima
gined it. Very quiet, and peaceful. Swimming with the turtles, kayaking, and reading books on the dock and porch was so much fun. We wouldn't change a thing and can't wait to be there next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017