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Seafront, Spanish wells , Russell Island, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, water access

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    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.

Seafront, Spanish wells , Russell Island, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, water access


May - 23 . Since lockdown the house has undergone a lot of renovations.

We also now have mains water to our end of the island so including our other water sources, we won’t run out of water.

The photos of house and interior were taken August 22 to May 23
All kitchen appliances are new , all bedrooms are newly decorated and beds all have new mattresses and linens.

Four Bedrooms and two Bathrooms and an outside shower

Bedrooms and beds are arranged as detailed which means we really can sleep 12 people.
Nobody will have to sleep on a sofa bed, camp bed or on a blow up mattress on the floor.

The open plan kitchen and dining area will accommodate everyone. If you want to dine outside then the Deck area has a large table able to seat 8.

House is set in mature orchards with ocean to the back and a sandy beach across the road at the front ( 50yds away ) accessed via The Sandbar restaurant ask them for access if not dining there. The house ocean side is deep enough to swim/snorkel and keep a boat close during your stay.

We have small coral reefs in the front with resident Octopus, Puffer fish and the usual brightly coloured reef fish. Rays and Turtles cruising past , there is always something to see. Dip your rod in the water and pretty sure you would get enough for grilled fish for supper.

House is secluded but not remote, and is just a short golf cart ride ( 10 Minutes ) from all the facilities in Spanish Wells Town, Bars, Restaurants, Shops, Supermarkets, Clinic, Doctors and a stunning crescent beach with warm turquoise waters and silky white sand. Beach is great for Adults and children as the water starts very shallow and is protected by an offshore reef.

Our nearest Bar and Restaurant is " The Sandbar " opposite the house on the beach. Food is good and staff friendly, also a 1 minute walk from the front door, 30 Seconds if you are desperate.


Spanish Wells is also where the 'Bo Hengy ' fast ferry from Nassau arrives at 10:30 every morning and then travels on to Harbour Island 30mins away returning in the afternoon. Government ferries to Eleuthera leave and arrive every few minutes from Spanish wells dock giving access to North Eleuthera Airport which is about 15Minutes away by Taxi.


The view is stunning and the house is part of it, from sunrise to sunset on the veranda I never tire of staring out to sea, with a drink in one hand and Fresh lobster cooking on the Grill.

Keywords: House, ocean front, water access, kayak

VRBO isn't our main source of renters, hence the lack of recent reviews, if you don't book through VRBO then they won't put up a review.
House was also rented for 3 years privately

Please note that VRBO have the property pin location in the wrong place. if you google map then we are across from The Sandbar Restaurant .

CoOrdinates 25°32'40.9"N 76°47'47.7"W

Update : May 23 . After a 20 year wait we are now connected to mains water, in addition to our other water sources the water supply is now more reliable.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: You can smoke, But strictly outside only please.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Jet skiing 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3200 sq ft (297 sq m)

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Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Spanish Wells, North Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Ben Bay Beach - 117 min drive - 38.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar bar & grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shipyard Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Budda's Snack Shack - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seafront, Spanish wells , Russell Island, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, water access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Seafront, Spanish wells , Russell Island, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, water access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago and within 20 mi (32 km) of Government Dock and Briland's Blue Hole. Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial and Fisherman's Dock are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Seafront, Spanish wells , Russell Island, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, water access Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
Just beautiful. A great place for R and R. However, flies are a huge problem at certain times. It seems like we chose that time. And you must be armed with bug spray. Other than that, our stay was magical!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s in the details
Location is beautiful, and we very much enjoyed our selves. However there were two issues that should be noted. The house is in need of maintenance. The refrigerator is poshest and needs replaced. When on vacation I don’t set an alarm, the fridge had other ideas. Could use an investment. The 2nd point is that I felt the photos and video gave the impression that the access to the water was easy, it was not. The “ramp” to the water is rocky and with waves and wind is difficult to navigate. Finally we expected two kayaks there was only one and it had a leak that wasn’t apparent until 50 yards off shore.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Kevin C., Huntingdon, TN. USA

Ok place. Water was unusable and made the house smell bad.
House was ok. Furniture is stained. Water was the main issue. It was black and smelled terrible. We bought several gallons of water to sponge bath and to drink/cook etc. No TV in Master. Bedspread was stained. Towels and linen had stains. Wouldn’t rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We had a really great stay at Justin’s house. The house is in a beautiful location with absolutely stunning views. Justin was extremely helpful and kind. Highly recommended. Thanks for helping us to have a great holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eugenie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 weeks at the Blue House
We have throughly enjoyed our time at the Blue House, the kids had so much to do in Spanish Wells and we had our privacy on Russell Island, and there is nothing like privacy when you are on vacation ! Justin the owner responded quickly to any and all questions we had, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue water getaway!
Spanish Wells is a beautiful island. We were three woman traveling - so safety was my main priority. Once we got there and saw the house, the deck and got in that magical water... any stress or worry melted away. You can kayak and snorkel right off the house - make sure to bring some water shoes. House is as pictured. Only drawback was the taste of the tap water - however they left us a 5 gallon water which we used to make ice / brush out teeth / etc. It really wasn't an issue other than a small surprise when you first brushed your teeth or shower. We rented a golf cart and went all over town, also took the ferry to Eleuthera. Boat tour with Crazy Roy is a MUST - Franklin our caretaker was great. He lives next door and you only seem him if you want to - he won't intrude but will always respond. Justin - homeowner responded to my logistic questions like an old friend lending me his house. I can't wait to come back and see my new friends again!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location but house needs maintenance
The good: The house is in a beautiful location on the ocean on Russell Island. We loved snorkeling, kayaking, relaxing in the back yard hammock and on the beautiful sand beaches around Spanish Wells. The caretaker (Franklin) and his wife were super nice and helpful during our stay. The bad: There is a lot about the house that needs maintenance. The oven did not work (not a big deal, but wish we had known before grocery shopping). Midway through our stay the icemaker/freezer started making an extremely loud noise and we had to keep the icemaker off (again a minor inconvenience). A bigger issue was the air conditioning units in the living room and upstairs bedrooms starting leaking a lot of water. The repairman came the next day and put more freon in them, but the upstairs one never worked right and it was extremely hot in that bedroom and upstairs hallway. The second major issue was we ran out of water six days into our stay. Frankie switched us over to a reserve tank and the water smelled strongly of sulfur the rest of our stay. Everything in the house (including us and our clothes) reeked of the sulfur smell. Also, a previous review from several years ago mentioned the upstairs master bedroom mattress being worn out. I guess it was never replaced because sleeping on that bed was like sleeping on concrete. It was uncomfortable enough that I ended up on the couch several nights. We would definitely go back to Spanish Wells, but would find a different house to rent next time.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Vince S.

Hidden jem
Spanish Wells is a great place to unwind. The locals are accommodating and friendly. Didn’t have a bad meal and the Kaliks were always cold! Love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank G., Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home
This is a great property in Russell Island. The location on the ocean cannot be better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Julie D., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Eleuthera!
If you’re looking for a quiet place to spend time on a beatiful island, this is it! Justin’s place is on the westernmost end of Russell Island/Spanish Wells, facing the Atlantic Ocean. There are neighboring homes, but the town is a 10 minute golf cart ride away. Across the street is the Sandbar restaurant, which has good food, drinks, and it’s own beach, so that worked nicely for dining out without having to drive. In town, the Shipwreck is the place to go! The property and home have a nicely sized yard, and while there is no beach, there is a large deck out over the water, and on a calm day the turquoise water is great for swimming - my husband did a 1 mile swim out there one morning and raved about it. We sat out there in the mornings on the lounge chairs, too. The house worked great for us and our teenage children, everyone had a nice room, privacy, and the house felt secure and safe. The W/D worked well, but are a bit worn and there was no soap or supplies. The wifi worked well, no issues with power (our friends were staying on south Eleuthera and they had power issues twice that week), and there were plenty of sheets/towels/etc. It’s a great casual home for a true getaway! The road it’s on made for a nice running route as well, taking advantage of the distance from town to have plenty of time to enjoy the birdsong, the views, and the gardens along the way. We would consider it again when we return to Eleuthera!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Dream
We loved our time! Shantel and James were the best hosts!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020