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

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Exterior
TV, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Games

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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours 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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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
  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 2 min walk
  • OceanView Farm - 3 min drive
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 4 min drive
  • Twin Coves Beach - 15 min drive

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).

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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
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Rocks Retreat privacy and comfort abound
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 just returned from our 7th trip to Eleuthera. We enjoy trying different house rentals. Rocks Retreat ranks as one of our favorites. While it does not have full water view the path to the water is both easy and enjoyable. We have not experienced privacy like this home offers. There was not a single item we needed ( except food items) during our 10 day stay that was not available in the home. Decor is welcoming bed in master comfortable linens better than most all the beach needs. Best is the absolute privacy. Caregiver answered all emails quickly house was very clean.
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8/10 Good

Patricia R.

Very Nice Vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The main house kitchen was very well equipped with high end knives and cookware! Appliances were so-so, but functional and in good working order. Beds in both buildings were comfortable and had nice linens. The grounds were well kept, and the walk to the beach was not too long. The beach was spectacular! Snorkeling and swimming were excellent. The air conditioner in the main house really isn't big enough to cool both up and down stairs. The air conditioner in the guest house/master suite is very good. I think this property is very nice and well worth the money. The caretaker, Marsha, was extremely helpful!
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10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Absolutely Perfect 7 Weeks in 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: We sold our businesses a few years ago and bought an RV to travel around North America. Before we picked it up we were surprised to find out we were expecting an addition to the family so we headed out in the van to get in what we could before we welcomed our son into the world. During that time Covid became a thing in our world so we locked ourselves in for a couple of years. During that time we decided we would book a vacation for a couple of months in January 2022 truly thinking the pandemic would be over. As time grew closer our parents all had some health issues including one with covid and covid was not letting up. We were back and forth on whether to go or not but in the end we went for it. We could not have made a better decision. Kristin booked us the absolute perfect place for our family and friends to enjoy. The property was insanely private with us all enjoying outdoor showers daily and basically the most beautiful private beach you could dream of. We did some fishing and went and saw sea turtles a couple of times but otherwise we were fully content to be at Rocks Retreat. Marsha who handles the property is an incredible lady and our son absolutely adored her. Thank you to all of you for making this experience absolutely amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

A Perfect Place
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 everything about this home! We particularly loved the two different buildings.The grounds were beautifully kept, and it is located directly on an amazing beach location. The home was set back a little from the ocean- it was private and very peaceful. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a few meals at home. We hope to stay here again next year.
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10/10 Excellent

paige b., Charlotte, USA

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: This was one of our favorite vacation properties. We had 3 teens who stayed in the main house & my husband & I stayed in the apartment. it was the perfect set up- dinners & movies together in the main house & we all had our own spaces to sleep. the location and beach were stunning. Most days we had this beach & many others to ourselves. Rental company and caretaker were extremely helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Rocks Retreat is INCREDIBLE!!!!!
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: Love this house so much!!! Rocks Retreat is amazing! I’ve been coming to Eleuthera 11 years and stayed all over the island. I think the location is perfect. It’s close to Governors for restaurants and grocery shopping, and between Tippy’s and La Bougainville so convenient for dinners out or a beachside lunch. It’s easy to fly into GHB airport. The house is incredibly private because the acreage and sits directly on the most beautiful beach. It feels close to nature. There is a Venus pond right in front of the house that’s created by the rocks and tide. The home has peekaboo views of the ocean and you can hear the waves. Because it doesn’t sit directly ocean front it’s more protected from the wind and other elements we found this really relaxing. The floorplan and layout is a little unusual, but not uncommon for Bahamas cottages. The description is accurate. There is a house with kitchen, dining, living room and bunk room on the second floor. It feels more like a cabin. The master is a separate structure and was incredibly comfortable. The layout is a king bed with small sitting room. The bed is awesome and very comfortable. Going between the main house and primary suite is a little strange, but not a big deal. We loved this house and can’t wait to book again. Don’t think twice stay here!
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10/10 Excellent

Marsha W., Jersey Shore

Relaxing at the Rocks
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: Relaxing at the rocks just what we needed! Beautiful property - well maintained for a relaxing vacation. This is an older home with comfortable amenities - fans throughout the house and comfy outdoor furniture. A short walk to the beach..... a mile walk to the wonderful Tippys Restaurant!
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10/10 Excellent

Leonard Z.

Rocks Retreat
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 a great stay at Rocks Retreat. The beach is unbelievable and the location is perfect!
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8/10 Good

Roberto Carlos G.

Really good option with a nice secluded beach
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is really good with lots of space and a 5 minute walk to the secluded beach. The property is well stocked and has everything you could need. The only downside was that there were a lot of wasps, and also mosquitoes inside the big house, so I would recommend better fumigation / pest control. There were also some blinds missing in the upstairs room and some maintenance is needed. Overall, we liked it and had a good time.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Great vacation at Rocks Retreat!
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 a great stay at Rocks Retreat! It is in a great location close to town, and the beach is one of the most beautiful we’ve had on the island. The house has modern updated furniture with comfortable beds. It’s very clean, air conditioning works well and had everything needed for cooking our own meals. Lots of space for lounging around and we loved the beach chairs, umbrella and floaters! The walk to the beach through a beautiful private path was short and really nice.Marsha the home manager was always quick to respond to our questions and came right away on the one occasion that something didn’t work. We would definitely stay there again!
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10/10 Excellent

Mindee M.

Excellent vacation
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 Rocks Retreat. Lovely Marsha made sure our stay was easy & comfortable. We loved having the beach to ourselves & the property is in a great location, quiet but close to everything we wanted. Highly recommend this property for a family trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Nice clean house in a private location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property has two buildings - the main house (kitchen facilities & 3 beds upstairs) and the master suite cottage (single large bed - very comfortable - we slept here). It's a short walk to the beach from the house along a private path. The property fronts onto the beach near some large rocks that form a natural barrier. You can go down to the beach on either side so it's like having access to 2 beaches - since we were looking for seclusion we chose the side with fewer or no people. Everything in the house was functional that we tried (oven, fridge), although the AC remote controls were a little hard to figure out. Overall, a very nice place - we would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Pretty Close to Paradise
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 the second time we stayed at Rocks Retreat on Eleuthera, obviously the first time was a good experience so we stayed again about 4 years later. The location is central to the island, located in Governor's Harbour with easy access to groceries and places to eat or get takeout from. The house is super well appointed with just about everything you could need and its location pretty much has its own essentially private beach on the Atlantic side of the island. beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the water, crystal clear water, and memories for the making.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert R., Asheville

Great family vacation
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 can we say, it was the perfect place to spend three weeks with the family. The kids loved it, we loved it. A quick stroll to the beach everyday, but having all that property to explore and birwatch was fantastic. Location is perfect, right in north Palmetto Point but feeling like you are out in the bush! The houses were well stocked with everything that we needed. All the appliances were in great shape, the beds were comfortable, and the furniture was in great shape. We couldn't have picked a better place to stay, and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Walker A., DeKalb, IL

Solid Eleuthera vacation home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 8th time on Eleuthera, and third separate rental. This house is nice and offers everything one would need to enjoy Eleuthera. The house is set back from the beach by about 100-150 yards, so don't expect to easily see the beach from the front porch. However, the beach and its unique "cove" geology are certainly awesome and worth the slight inconvenience of line of sight from the house. I do wish there was a welcome basket with some basic essentials like I've experienced in other houses. Only other slight was no TV (for watching football), but knew that going in. Overall, property was in good shape and had everything one would want to enjoy. The rental next door (on the rocks) had two families with lord of the flies-type kids that overran the beach (and rocks retreat private property) at times, but that is certainly not fault of owners. Marsha (manager) was responsive. Will likely be back ...

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Palm Bay, FL

Amazing Property and Very Private and Secluded
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 only stayed for 4 nights and sadly that was not nearly long enough. The house and cottage are spacious and comfortable and the 12 acre property is very private and beautiful. I could easily imagine that we were the only people on the island!
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki B.

First time back in almost a decade
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 an amazing vacation and Rocks Retreat was the perfect place to stay! The house and guest cottage are beautiful, clean and exactly as described, minus the beach chairs that we thought would be there but we’re not. The property housekeeper met us there and offered 2 of her own chairs and an umbrella which was very kind. Definitely necessary~the sun is intense! The walk to the beach is short and the cove and stretch of private beach is a slice of paradise! We cannot wait to be back!!!
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10/10 Excellent

G C.

Very Relaxing
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Well, first I want to thank Marsha (host) and Arthur (driver) for picking us up from the airport and making sure we got to the house safely. Once we arrived at the house we realized that the place was bigger than we expected. There are two seperate spaces, one house for the master bedroom w/bath and side living room, then the main house that was two story. The main house had a living room, breakfast area, kitchen, bath on the first floor. The second story was an open bay concept with 4 beds (2 of them queen) with their own spaces to store luggage and hang clothes.We liked the private beach entrance, which was a path that lead you down to the beach. It literally felt like we had our own beach because it was so private. The water was crystal clear and it was a great place to be and stay. I would go back and stay at this home for sure because it had everything you needed, down to the towels and silverware, glasses. If you need a rental car, get to the house first and marsha will help you out with the rest, she was super sweet and helped out alot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021