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Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home on a World Renowned Pink Sand Beach

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TV, books
TV, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

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

Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home on a World Renowned Pink Sand Beach

Rocks Retreat is a privately owned beachfront estate with 335 feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage on 12 secluded acres. It is located along the ‘Gold Coast’ of Eleuthera on the Banks Road. It consists of 2 cottages, which are connected by a tiled patio. Both cottages are always included when you rent the property. It provides excellent value as a private, secluded, direct-beachfront estate in the prime Governors Harbour location.

The Main Cottage is a 24 x 24 two story structure with a broad wrap around veranda. The entire upstairs is one enormous bedroom with two queen beds and a single bed. It has wonderful ocean views from its many windows and two lovely balconies, providing cool breezes. The downstairs of the Main Cottage is a large great room with a full kitchen, dining room, and living area. The sole bathroom of the Main Cottage is on the first floor. It is a small bathroom and includes a tile shower. The kitchen area is small but adequate, and has been newly remodeled. There is also an outdoor shower on the veranda, which we recommend using.

The Master Suite Cottage is a one story spacious en suite king bedroom. It includes a sitting area, desk workspace, a double sink bathroom with a tub and separate tile shower. There is a nice veranda in the front and also a second outdoor shower.

Rocks Retreat is set back 100 yards from the ocean and includes the spectacular Culmer's Rocks that separates the north from the south beach. We have private access to both world renowned pink sand beaches, which are typically deserted. The estate is made up of primarily palmettos, with stately palm trees and other landscaping. The grounds are maintained by our gardener. You have 12 acres all to yourself!

Amenities include WIFI, air conditioning on the second level of the Main Cottage and first floor of the Master Suite Cottage, washer/dryer, and Sonos speakers. You can use the WIFI to stream movies and shows on our two TVs in the Main Cottage. We also have beach chairs and a cooler for guest use.

Pet’s are considered at Rocks Retreat. There is a $75 pet fee and a $500 security deposit for guests who bring pets.

If you haven't been to Eleuthera, you will need to understand that on occasion, the Bahamas power or water service will go out for periods of time. We have a backup well that can be turned on if there is a long delay. We do not have a generator. This is just part of island life.

For longer term renters, our housekeeper will clean every two weeks and remove the garbage. If you prefer more frequency, you can arrange prior to, or upon arrival with Marsha Clark our housekeeper and cover the additional costs directly.

Rocks Retreat is located on the prestigious Banks Road of Governors Harbour. Famous Tippy's restaurant is just a mile away. The town of Governors Harbour is a 5 minute drive. Governors Harbour has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, two bakeries, gift shops, and a dive shop. It has a nice little collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking a picturesque harbor. You can buy fresh fish and lobster from fishermen 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.

Property manager

Kim and Jason Menefee and Matthew Simon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

2250-129429

About the neighborhood

Map
Governors Harbour, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Queens Bath - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 2 min walk - 1.0 km
  • OceanView Farm - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home on a World Renowned Pink Sand Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home on a World Renowned Pink Sand Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home on a World Renowned Pink Sand Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home on a World Renowned Pink Sand Beach located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is steps from Lucayan Archipelago and Queens Bath. Central Eleuthera Beach and OceanView Farm are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home on a World Renowned Pink Sand Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oh Well
Last minute broken wrist caused us to have to stay home. Owners would not exchange or give us credit for a different date, which was a disappointment. Get the insurance if you want to book here, no exceptions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2023 Stay
Great spot. House is private and the beach location is great for either in water or beach activities. Check in/out was smooth as well. Spent a week here with our three kids (between 6 and 11) and everyone loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P., Knoxville, Tn

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous!
Such a beautiful place - the pictures do not do it justice! We had an amazing stay with our family - plenty of room to spread out, very clean and well appointed, and so comfortable. The beach is amazing and quiet, and the water to the left of the rock formation is perfect for swimming. The owner has thought of everything needed for a great stay - plenty of fluffy towels, blankets, pillows, beach equipment, etc. We hope to come back again someday soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise outside your door.
We loved our stay at Rocks Retreat! It had it all - a private beach, 3 outdoor showers, great location, close to Tippy’s, perfect size accommodations and just beautiful grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very private beach getaway
Loved this property. Was just as advertised. Beach was beautiful, house was great, loved the dual Sonos systems that we could connect to play music from. Well stocked with everything we needed for basics plus some bonus items. GREAT Wi-Fi, which was an important part of why we stayed with them. If you want a great place that's quiet, right on a beautiful beach, but still has great privacy, this is the place to rent!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rocks retreat
This place is awesome! I have been to Eleuthera 3 times this year and this is the best place of them all! Beautiful beach just steps away from the house. Beautiful stars at night and great spot for fishing. Sunrises are unbelievable with a large rock on the beach to watch them from on the beach every morning so you don’t get sandy if you don’t want to.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
25th Anniversary
We were so happy with our stay at Rocks Retreat. Very clean. Very secluded. Short walk to the amazing beach. We snorkled and saw many beautiful fish right off the beach. So much beauty here! We fell asleep listening to the waves while relaxing on the loungers by the house our first day there! We didn't want to leave. Everything you need for a wonderful beach vacation was available at the house. The only thing we missed was a beach umbrella... This is a must stay place! We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thank you Marsha for your availability to answer our questions so quickly!🏝🌞❤
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Paul G., Great Barrington, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Property Needs So Much Work and Updating
This was our first stay at Rocks Retreat and second on Eleuthera. We don’t intend to tell you about our vacation as that’s useless and of no interest to you. We will tell you about our stay at this property to give you information to best select a property for your vacation. We manage several vacation rental properties in the metro NYC area so we have some idea what is important to give renters a seamless experience. Rocks Retreat as you know is two buildings, a main house and a cottage. The cottage is an extra rental charge should you need the space. The main house is two floors with an un-air conditioned main floor - an open plan with comfortable sitting area, dining table and well supplied (non-food items) kitchen. In the corner is the one small bath with shower - there is no second bath. The second floor, up a steep stairway, is a one-room bunk house/sleeping loft attic with two queen beds and two single beds and has a split air conditioner unit. The positive impressions included the house delivered very neat and clean. The grounds, with no view of the ocean from the main level, were attractive and well maintained. Down a 100 yard path is a stunning Atlantic beach that was deserted every time we used it. A washer/dryer is available for the renters use at no additional charge. All linens were provided and the beds were comfortable. Beach chairs and chaise lounges were available. The detractors included all corroded or non-working windows that required sticks to hold them open. Windows either had no shades or broken shades that injured a guest, cracked/broken or no light bulb lamps, several non-working outlets, no bath in sleeping area, and a terrible condition rusted and duct-taped refrigerator. The only “starter” goods provided on our day of arrival were a gallon of water. We had to make an immediate visit to a market. No air conditioner for main level made for uncomfortable stay. Premium accommodations (king bed, efficient air conditioning, large bathroom with tub) were strangely only available in extra rent charge cottage. Learned that owners hadn’t updated property in about 20 years.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roy L., N/A

Beautify House and Great Location
We just returned from two weeks at Rocks Retreat. This one can't be beat for the price. This is a beautiful beach house in a great location, convenient to Governor’s Harbor, Banks Road Deli and Tippy’s Restaurant. The main house and cottage are spacious and are well maintained. The picturesque beach extends for several miles and is less than a three minute walk from the house down a palm lined path. Another couple joined us for one of our two weeks – the separate guest cottage provided excellent privacy. The owner was very helpful in providing information about the house and location. Marsha greeted us on arrival and ensured that we were familiar with the house. We highly recommend Rocks Retreat and look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

We loved Rocks Retreat
Rocks Retreat was a dream location for us, perched above the warm Atlantic Ocean over two spectacular beaches. The house is simple, comfortable, and has everything needed to cook at home. We'll come back any time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017