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

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

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The Main Cottage is on the right, the Master Suite Cottage on the left.
Rocks Retreat a private, secluded, direct-beachfront estate
Welcome to Rocks Retreat
Rocks Retreat consists of 2 cottages, which are connected by a tiled patio
Main Cottage Living Area

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

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera
  • Popular LocationQueens Bath1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOceanView Farm3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTwin Coves Beach16 min drive
  • AirportGovernor's Harbour (GHB)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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

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

North Palmetto Point

Located in North Palmetto Point, this holiday home is on the beach. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Queens Bath and OceanView Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cave exploring.
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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Queens Bath - 1 min walk
  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 2 min walk
  • OceanView Farm - 3 min drive
  • Twin Coves Beach - 16 min drive
  • Ten Bay Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Buccaneer Club - 8 min drive
  • Tippy's - 11 min walk
  • Hot Buns Bakery - 9 min drive
  • 1648 - 9 min drive
  • Da Perk Cafe - 8 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is steps away from Lucayan Archipelago and Queens Bath. Central Eleuthera Beach and OceanView Farm are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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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.

About the host

Hosted by Kim and Jason Menefee and Matthew Simon

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