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Historic Beach House with Pool, Spectacular Ocean Views

Historic Beach House with Pool, Spectacular Ocean Views

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Allamanda's pool with the house visible above it.
Our pink sand beach facing south.
Welcome to Allamanda!
Allamanda's spectacular screen porch, which runs the full length of the house and enjoys sweeping ocean views, ocean breezes, and the sound of the waves.
Screened porch with areas for lounging and dining.

Overview of Historic Beach House with Pool, Spectacular Ocean Views

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera
  • Popular LocationHut Point Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTwin Coves Beach6 min drive
  • AirportGovernor's Harbour (GHB)8 min drive
  • Popular LocationFrench Leave Beach12 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Historic Beach House with Pool, Spectacular Ocean Views

Welcome to Allamanda House! Upon entering the front steps of the house, you are greeted with old world charm and local elegance. The house is built with its original stonework, made from the local island coral stone. Feel free to help yourself to the fresh rosemary bush that grows there! Further to the right, there are steps leading to the covered car port.

To the left of the front steps there is a screened porch with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. From this porch there is direct access to a large private sun-deck and, beyond it, down steps and a short path, to the pool. All of the furniture on the screened porch has been carefully chosen and acquired locally from island craftsmen and artisans. Take advantage of the outdoor seating and dining table to enjoy your meals “al fresco” (there are three ceiling fans for your comfort).

There are three sets of French doors that open from the porch into the house. The first French door brings you to the grand living/dining room with beautiful ocean views. It is again designed to give you a true island feel, furnished and decorated with local art. The living room has three large windows that provide lots of natural light. There is a television with a DVD player. The dining room table comfortably seats 6 people, situated next to the large and fully equipped kitchen.

Past the living/dining room and through the second set of French doors, is the first of two bedrooms. The first bedroom features ocean views with a king size bed. The bed frame is one of a kind, built with original local pieces of drift wood. At the end of the room you will find a linen closet with a washer and dryer. Next to the linen closet is the bathroom, which is shared with the second bedroom.

The second bedroom has two twin beds, ambrosia bedding and bed frames made by local builders. This bedroom has a door that gives access to the back yard.

The master bedroom, has a double bed with an en-suite bathroom, is accessed from the front porch through the third set of French doors for ultimate privacy. (It does not connect internally to the rest of the house.) The bed frame is also made with collected driftwood. It features a canopy/mosquito net if you wish to open the doors during the night to enjoy the ocean breeze. This bedroom has beautiful views of the ocean, similar to that seen from the porch.

Every room in the house is equipped with its own AC unit and ceiling fan. There are hair dryers in each bathroom. Other amenities include WIFI, a smart TV with a DVD player with many classic DVD's to choose from but no satellite or cable TV. There are also lots of puzzles and games. The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, toaster & blender. Outside you will find an outdoor shower, hidden under a lovely blanket of Allamanda flowers. There is also a gas grill here for your convenience, located by the door that opens into the kitchen.

For your convenience there are beach chairs, umbrellas & beach towels.

Allamanda is just 100 feet from a large and lovely pool. It is shared with several other homes, but in practice it is used only occasionally, and you will probably have it entirely to yourself most of the time. A five minute walk takes you to Sky Beach Club's excellent beachfront/poolside restaurant and bar, which has poolside service. Other nearby fine dining includes Tippys and 1648, both less than 10 minutes by car. The historic town of Governors Harbour, less then three miles away, has other restaurants, grocery stores, banks with ATMs, gift shops, liquor stores, dive shop, bakery, and restaurants. Buy fresh fish and lobster every afternoon from the fisherman on the village dock. And don’t miss Friday night fish fry, a weekly beach/street party that brings together tourists and locals for food, drink, and dancing in the street.

Property manager

Pam Fontes and Matt Simon EVR
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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

About the area

Governor's Harbour

Located in Governor's Harbour, this holiday home is near the beach. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include OceanView Farm and Queens Bath. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cave exploring nearby.
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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Hut Point Beach - 4 min walk
  • Twin Coves Beach - 6 min drive
  • French Leave Beach - 12 min drive
  • OceanView Farm - 13 min drive
  • Queens Bath - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buccaneer Club - 8 min drive
  • Tippy's - 17 min drive
  • Hot Buns Bakery - 9 min drive
  • 1648 - 8 min drive
  • Da Perk Cafe - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Beach House with Pool, Spectacular Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Beach House with Pool, Spectacular Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Beach House with Pool, Spectacular Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Beach House with Pool, Spectacular Ocean Views located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Lucayan Archipelago and Hut Point Beach. Twin Coves Beach and Central Eleuthera Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Linda P.

Allamanda House for 3 weeks
Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You can't beat the view from the Allamanda porch and the close proximity to the ocean and pool. We've stayed at 5 other properties on Eleuthera over the past 13 years and we feel like Allamanda is nice for the price. We spent most of our three weeks on the porch, in the pool and the ocean. Allamanda had better water pressure than anywhere else we've ever stayed on Eleuthera. Actually, it's better than the water pressure at home!Allamanda House could use some TLC. It's overdue for a thorough cleaning and painting inside. Flies were in the kitchen and living room every night and swarms of termites come out of the ceiling when it rains. The screen porch needs some patching - it kept most bugs out, but we had a snake visit us on the porch. The furnishings are quaint/dated. The kitchen needs to be restocked. There weren't many tall glasses, the blender was gone. The glasses that were there seemed permanently dirty. There were nice, new pots and pans. The master bedroom is beautiful. The beds are very old - we didn't find them comfortable. The bathrooms could use a thorough cleaning. Allamanda had nice, new beach chairs and umbrellas, as well as access to a fun beach hut. The beach was perfect. Due to the layout, we were glad it was just the 2 of us. We often travel with friends, but this house wouldn't have been comfortable with another couple. The property manager was still cleaning the house when we arrived at 4:00. She finished at 5, the house wasn't very clean. She was kind enough to lend us a blender and hairdryer and purchase some washcloths. But she messaged me early in the morning repeatedly to see if we would hire her to clean and texted/called me repeatedly after midnight the night before we left to make sure we didn't take her blender/hairdryer/washcloths. The pool was lovely when it was clear. It was too cloudy to swim in 7 out of our 21 days. You go to Eleuthera f

10/10 Excellent

Bess Z., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for Families
GREAT LOCATION! The house was very comfortable. We stayed for a Month my two children (14yr old Daughter, and 7yr old son), as well as my Parents. Upon arrival the house wasn’t ready - we tried to kill some time and come back and they were finishing up and we were able to get in 2hr after check-in. The beds were very comfortable, the house is set up well for family dinners, game night on the screened in patio. The pool is a few steps down the hill, and as other reviews have said, it’s true we had the pool to ourselves most always. We did not have wifi for 2.5weeks of the month, which wasn’t ideal, however there was a pretty solid dvd collection. All and all, it was a great summer, filled with many memories of Friday night fish fry’s, tippy’s, la boganvilla, 1648, The front porch (rest) swimming with pigs, snorkeling with seahorses, the swings in the middle of no where, and lots of fishing. A few hiccups with plumbing, wifi, and check-in. But all and all good stay!
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Allamanda
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: All up to expectations.Silver airways out of Governor's aHarbor a disappointment., late and then cancelled outgoing flight.Overall, a great vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

gina t.

Great location wonderful views
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 location of this house is ideal. So close to many food places. The beach is beyond gorgeous and we only saw 3 people during the entire week we were there. The pool was clean and again, never saw anybody else using it. We especially liked the huge screened in patio!! I would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
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6/10 Okay

Stephen C.

Great location - older property that needs a little attention
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location just north of Governors Harbour. A quick walk down hill to beautiful beach. Nice view from back porch.The house is quite old & has it's issues. It is nicely decorated and clean. One bedroom is separate from the main house, through a separate entrance. We didn't realize this.

About the host

Hosted by Pam Fontes and Matt Simon EVR

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English, French

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