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Lux Waterfront Villa on Secluded Caribbean Cove w/Fabulous Snorkeling

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Lux Waterfront Villa on Secluded Caribbean Cove w/Fabulous Snorkeling

Immerse yourself in an exquisite, romantic waterfront villa nestled within a serene cove in the enchanting Eleuthera, Bahamas. Elevate your vacation experience in this luxurious 2200 sq. ft. haven, comfortably accommodating up to 6 guests across three elegantly-appointed bedrooms, each featuring one king-size and two queen beds.

Indulge in the lavish comforts of Bella Mer's two pristine bathrooms and a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen – the perfect setting for crafting delightful meals and cherished memories with your loved ones.

Embrace the allure of the turquoise waters as you step into your private cove, where an underwater paradise awaits. Dive into an exhilarating world of swimming and snorkeling with our complimentary water sports equipment and easy-to-use water access ladder.

Venture beyond the villa to discover the enchanting Ten Bay Beach, accessible by a 100-yard wade through shallow waters at low tide or a swift two-minute drive. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Governor's Harbour, the island's bustling epicenter, boasting delectable dining options and a lively nightlife scene, a mere 12-minute drive away.

Bella Mer's sophisticated ambiance is accentuated by contemporary amenities, including Wi-Fi, a state-of-the-art SONOS sound system, air conditioning throughout, ceiling fans, washer & dryer, wine cooler, TV with DVD player (cable TV not provided), and a cutting-edge backup generator.

Experience the unparalleled charm of Eleuthera, Bahamas, as you escape with family or friends to this idyllic, private retreat. Uncover the island's hidden gems and immerse yourself in nature as you embark on the vacation of a lifetime at Bella Mer. Reserve your stay today.

Property manager

Matthew Simon and Kristin Tornow

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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 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

Property is also known as

2250-243922

About the neighborhood

Map
Savannah Sound, Governor's Harbour

What's nearby

  • Ten Bay Beach - 11 min walk
  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 12 min drive
  • Windermere Island Beach - 14 min drive
  • Queens Bath - 16 min drive
  • OceanView Farm - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Rock Sound (RSD-Rock Sound Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tippy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fish Bones - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Bay Friday Night Fish Fry - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lux Waterfront Villa on Secluded Caribbean Cove w/Fabulous Snorkeling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lux Waterfront Villa on Secluded Caribbean Cove w/Fabulous Snorkeling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lux Waterfront Villa on Secluded Caribbean Cove w/Fabulous Snorkeling?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lux Waterfront Villa on Secluded Caribbean Cove w/Fabulous Snorkeling located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Ten Bay Beach. Central Eleuthera Beach and Windermere Island Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Lux Waterfront Villa on Secluded Caribbean Cove w/Fabulous Snorkeling Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard p.

Little house on Ten Bay
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: The house was clean and well appointed. As shown, it is right on the water. The beach is either a short drive, or you can walk it at low tide.
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10/10 Excellent

Patty T.

Beautiful Location
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 the house, it had everything we needed. Very clean and comfy. Snorkeling was fantastic. Ten Bay beach is very close by and a very nice beach. It is secluded so you cannot walk to any restaurants or shops, but its perfect if you want to relax and sit on the screened in porch and listen to the water. You feel like you have the whole cove to yourself. I would love to go back again one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bella mer
Excellent property, excellent location! We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela G.

Relaxation & tranquility
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: Our stay was very relaxing! The house is lovely and well equipped; a perfect little enclave to relax and just enjoy the water and sun
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8/10 Good

Russell H.

Great stay!
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: Bella Mer was perfect for my family, we created a lot of wonderful memories during our stay. Clear communications prior to arrival and very easy check in process. The house was spotless on our arrival. Beautiful view of the Caribbean. Kitchen items were very well stocked.. We didn’t need it, but the owners thoughtfully provided much in the way of snorkeling/ water equipment. Just a great stay all around. And a huge thank you to Kristen and Tennille for working with us on a bit of an early check-in - very much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Third time staying here so we must love it. Its just the perfect little house for us. Modern and clean - and we love the location. Eleuthera is getting quite popular but still so many private beaches - get out and explore!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great VRBO
Great VRBO. House was clean, kitchen had everything we needed. A few issues popped up during our stay but Tennielle and Kristin promptly took care of them. The screened in porch was damaged but was told new screens were on order, understand it takes awhile to get parts. The trampoline wasn't in water think the cover must have been damaged and on order. Snorkeling in front of house is great, Ralvin Buggies tours was a lot of fun. The best grocery store is The Market in Rock Sound. But for fresh veggies and bread Island Farms! We already miss Eleuthera!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rock Sound stay
This is a really nice property at end of a back road. Home has everything you need for a good time. Nosiums were our only problem in late afternoon. Manager very responsive and extremely helpful with anything one needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Quiet and Comfy!
Bella Mer is such a pretty house with most any amenity you would need (even a wine chiller!). Very pretty interior with an amazing view! The beds were super comfortable and the a/c cooled the rooms quite quickly every evening. Lots of beach gear (although some better beach chairs would be our only request as that is a tough thing to bring but there were lots of floats to hang in the water). Tennielle was very attentive and quick to answer any questions we had. A great stay and we look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great house, well stocked kitchen, and nice views of bay
We really enjoyed our stay at Bella Mer. It was very clean and the kitchen has everything we needed since we like to cook a lot. We chose this house for the location, as well as the generator due to frequent power outages and the outdoor grill. Needless to say we were very disappointed when we arrived to see there was not an outdoor grill. Also, we had 4 power outages over 3 days forcing us to cook by the light we brought from home because the generator wasn’t working. Power outages happen but not having the generator as promised was beyond disappointing since it was one of the reasons we chose Bella Mer. The snorkeling was excellent in the creek and from the dock. Even saw a sea turtle!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katie B., lexington ky

Bella mer
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 the house and location. True to previous reviews the road to the house is awful. But the house made it worth it. The only thing we would add is lounge chairs. Fabulous place to stay overall.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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 place is incredible. We loved the privacy, the ocean, the house is beautifully outfitted for everything you might need including paddle boards and snorkeling gear plus everything you'll need to cook with. It is absolutely delightful!! I would absolutely stay here again and would recommend it to all who is looking for nights in paradise
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Wonderful vacation Spot
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: We had an amazing time. The house was clean and very well kept. Plenty of space for 3 couples and a baby. The screened in porch is a beautiful additional living space. There are some life jackets , snorkel gear and a paddle board for use while there. Also plenty of beach towels. Beautiful and private. Enjoyed snorkeling directly off the properties ladder in the cove just south. Light house beach was our favorite spot we visited on the island , worth the 2 mile walk on the beach. Such a beautiful quiet island. The host was Very nice and responded quickly.
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Love Nrlla Mar
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was as advertised. Place was clean and well stocked including beach gear. Property manager was excellent and very helpful! Very responsive. Only downside is the road to the Property, treacherous and long causing rental car difficulties. Overall, we had a great time in eleuthera.
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10/10 Excellent

John W.

A wonderful peaceful stay in 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: Bella Mer was the home we chose after being unable to rent our previous longstanding preferred home. I’m so glad we did! Bella Mer was the absolute perfect spot for us. Our priorities are solitude and snorkeling. Bella Mer is perfect on that front. The home was immaculate and well appointed. Not too big and not too small. Just right. The snorkeling on site is fantastic with Kemp’s Creek being easily accessible. Nightly sunsets were magical. Tennille the property manager was delightful and responsive, though we were able to find everything we needed. It was nice to know she was a quick WhatsApp message away. We love central Eleuthera for its ready accessibility to the rest of the island and Bella Mer is a perfect launching point for island adventures. We fully intend to return. We truly could not have been happier with Bella Mer, in fact just a few days into our stay we agreed that this was our new home away from home.
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen T.

Fantastic location & wonderful amenities
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: Our party of 3 adults & 2 kids under 10 years old had a great time at Bella Mer. We enjoyed the well appointed house & surroundings. We had wonderful snorkeling experiences swimming towards Ten bay and in Kemp’s Creek. The water trampoline was a bonus. The kitchen had everything we needed. The caretaker was fantastic with communication & accommodating us. We will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

Beauty on the Bay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 really enjoyed our 6 nights at Bella Mer. The house has a very nice layout and we couldn't get enough of the water and view. We are a family of 4 (teenage kids) and the house was a perfect size for us. Definitely recommend that you rent a car that is higher off the ground and has 4 wheel drive so that you're able to navigate the 1 mile road to the house.
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10/10 Excellent

Randy & Louisa R.

Bellamazing!
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: Bella Mer is everything that's described and then some. The house has everything you need. It's immaculately clean (thank you Tennielle), the kitchen is fabulous if you plan on cooking, and Ten Bay beach is literally just around the bend. The road to the house is pretty bad as other reviews noted, but once you're there, you'll love the remoteness and privacy. The floating trampoline is nice for sunning or just grab a float from the porch and a cold beer and float around in the water. Don't hesitate to rent this house; you won't be disappointed.
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen H., Kansas, USA

Wonderful stay 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 loved Bella Mer! It was private and quaint — had almost everything we could have needed. Loved the back yard/ocean access. We enjoyed snorkeling around the point to the left and down toward Kemp’s Creek — we saw Teddy the turtle and stingrays, many fish, starfish, etc. It was fairly close to Governor’s Harbor (20 min) & maybe 30 min from the airport. We explored far north and far south, and this location made that convenient! The bed was SO COMFY too — one of the better ones we have ever slept on in a VRBO/Airbnb. If I were to give any tips at all, I would say that it would be handy to have scissors in the kitchen and bars of soap available for showering and also some drinking water, since the tap water is not recommended to drink. Finding the bottle and where to get water was a bit confusing but we figured it out with Tennielle’s help ($5.50 for a 5 gallon refill at a local store). Nice to be able to text her with questions! Handy! Thanks so much for a wonderful stay — we loved it!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Fantastic stay
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: The house was clean and well stocked, with an incredible outdoor area where we could end each day relaxing in the water. We really enjoyed the stay.By far, the best selling point of this house was the backup generator. Power went out multiple times while we were in Eleuthera, and the generator here kicked on each time. We spent a couple of days in a different house where we had to sleep in the heat - we were thrilled when it was time for Bella Mer!The road to the house is pretty rough, but we got used to it quickly in our SUV. I'd recommend bringing sealable bags for any open food, as there were some ants that got into things a couple of times, but there was bug spray under the sink and that took care of it. Nothing you wouldn't expect at any house in a remote area.Would recommend the house - we loved the stay at Bella Mer!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa Y.

Could not have asked for a better 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: This house is amazing! It has an amazing view, access to the water, TONS of water toys including water shoes, snorkel fins, masks, various floats, and even paddle boards. The house was very clean and stocked with all the necessities that we needed such as toilet paper, towels, and every dish you would need. The washer and dryer came in handy to wash the beach towels that are provided as well. The road is a little bumpy to get to the house but completely worth it. It also has a screened in porch which was a life saver and let us still be able to enjoy the view and being outside without getting bit by the dreaded no-see-ums that come out around dusk. We contacted the property manager about check out and she responded very quickly. I would definitely recommend this property to everyone. Queens bath and the blue hole at the north end of the island were amazing! All the food was amazing too!
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10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Fantastic House and Location!
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 wonderful vacation and really enjoyed our time at Bella Mer. The house is very well appointed and is exactly as described and was immaculately clean upon our arrival . It has everything you might want or need to prepare your own meals. We especially enjoyed the dishwasher and clothes washer and dryer as we didn’t have to bring as much. The screened in porch is great for morning coffee and coming in from the water.Tennielle, the caretaker ,was very friendly and accommodating. She let us put our cold groceries in the refrigerator early as we were coming to Bella Mer from a few days in Rainbow Bay and had to check out there at 10:00am. The snorkeling from Bella Mer is fantastic! Go left and follow the rocky shoreline past the Kemp’s Creek opening about 100 yards. There are Protruding rocks with channels to swim through. We saw nurse sharks, sea turtles, huge crabs, starfish, sting rays and millions of fish. We snorkeled every day except our Lighthouse Beach day (highly recommend) and did two night snorkels, one night starting right in front of Bella Mer.Ten Bay beach is right around the corner and is a perfect calm beach. And lastly, the sunsets from Bella Mer are beautiful. We will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in Bahamas/ Bella Mer!!!
This property is great! It has a perfect set up for a couple or a family or 3 couples. There is a ton of snorkelling gear at the house so don't bring anything unless you are particular of sizes but it seemed there were alot of options. One paddle board was deflated when we got there but we only used the good one anyway so no big deal (there was a pump there but i never tried). We saw all kinds of creatures in the water from little grunt fish, angel fish (gray), a nurse shark right at the ladder, a barracuda, and some turtles all from the porch! Also walk the driveway past the house and walk up the cliffs to watch the sunset! You can easily paddleboard to Ten Bay Beach as well and that is the perfect hang out when the ocean side is windy. We would come back in a heart beat! The beaches around governors harbor and south are great and be sure to do some research of maps before you go and while you are in route as maps and satellite images are the best way to navigate to some places like John Millars which has according to a british woman has STONKING good shells, which it 100% did! Go There and you will have a beach all to your self. Between Bella Mer, Lighthouse Beach, and John Millars, I could easily go back and do it all again! The only downfall of Bella Mer is the drive back to the house but every time we go back we said, Totally worth the drive!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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2/10 Terrible

William V.

Our first impression was not a positive one
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I were disappointed in Bella Mer. We had read the positive reviews and decided to book on that and the view. We had reached out a week prior to our arrival to make sure they had a grill & propane, but the afternoon we arrived we purchased chicken & steak and were not able to use the grill because the igniter was broken. The WiFi was not working either. We did reach out to the property manager & she had the WiFi rebooted. The rental advertises paddle boards but they both have holes and one was unusable. The other we had to pump it up regularly. The beach chairs were broken. The pots & pans were very old and there was only one oven save dish. They didn’t leave any bottled water to start our week or dish detergent, hand soap, only two trash bags, no foil, only 1 paper towel roll. We had to purchase a lot of basic necessaries for bathroom & kitchen.The grill should be replaced. There was a slippery film on the tile so when entering the house we slipped walking around. They did come back and mopped the floor. They didn’t have any matches or lighter to light the candles on the porch to rid of the moquitos. We had to request more bath towels. Its not luxury but what made us book this house was the back yard view and access to the Caribbean. We will stay at a different property next time. We never felt comfortable and we shouldn’t have had to request what is advertised for what we were paying for. This is not an inexpensive house but the price should be lower for what is offered. We also had to kill a roach in one of the bedrooms the first day. This made us very uncomfortable thinking they made be more throughout the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island Paradise
Great location on the caribbean side of the island. Wind was strong (20-30 mph) out of the east most of our trip and being on the western side protected us from some of the wind. House was great and generator was needed as power went off numerous times. Little extras provided like beach chairs, snorkeling equipment, and beach cooler were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024