"Baha Mara" - New Tarpum Bay Beachfront - Tarpum Bay

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view of the house and beach beyond from the driveway

the view of the house and large back porch from the beach

Overview
Amenities
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Location

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Check out the area

Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera

Winding Bay12 min drive
Ten Bay Beach17 min drive
Windermere Island Beach18 min drive
North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

"Baha Mara" - New Tarpum Bay Beachfront

Not just a vacation rental, but a beautifully designed home. You’ll love my place because it is 50 feet from the sea with great snorkelling and shelling. My place is good for couples, friends travelling in a group and families (with kids). We custom built this home in 2015. It's a great spot to stay put or as a base to explore the island. Most guests say they are happy just staying right in the house or on our beach.

We have amazing biodiversity right in front of the house and it is common to see spotted eagle rays, dolphin, turtles, juvenille sharks, nurse sharks, mutton snapper, grouper, dolphins, stone crab and more.

Close to Rock Sound airport (15 mins) and Governors Harbour (30 mins). 5 minutes from the quaint town of Tarpum Bay. There is a great local bar/restaurant a few minutes away as well as grocery stores and conch salad stands.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Gym

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

House operates on rainwater collection (1000 gallon cistern). It is usually not an issue if you are mindful, but for extra can be brought in for $125

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tarpum Bay

Located in Tarpum Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera

What's nearby

Winding Bay - 12 min drive
Ten Bay Beach - 17 min drive
Ocean Hole - 18 min drive
Windermere Island Beach - 18 min drive
Central Eleuthera Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

Rock Sound (RSD-Rock Sound Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

Seaside Breeze Restaurant & Bar - 3 min drive
The Club at Windemere - 17 min walk
Dolphin's Blow Hole Restaurant & Bar - 8 min walk
Shantzii's Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Baha Mara" - New Tarpum Bay Beachfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Baha Mara" - New Tarpum Bay Beachfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Baha Mara" - New Tarpum Bay Beachfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Baha Mara" - New Tarpum Bay Beachfront located?

This Tarpum Bay holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Windermere Island Beach and Winding Bay. Ten Bay Beach and Ocean Hole are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

NED M.

13 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Enjoyed hospitality. Clean and comfortable. Great hosts

Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke N.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

This is a beautiful, comfortable, well-appointed house in a stunning location. Kitchen is extremely well-stocked and there are games and books available for entertainment. The view is incredible and the beach feels private, although there are a couple of houses to one side of the home. The water in front of the house was crystal clear and great for paddle boarding and kayaking. It’s very shallow. The owner was easy to work with and very helpful in solving a little situation we had. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

8 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home!

This house is absolutely beautiful! Everything was nice and clean. In fact, I told John the house looks better than the photos! I would definitely recommend this house to anyone! The host Joanna and John were both welcoming and very friendly! I am so glad we decided to book this house. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance P.

3 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Year in a row

Second year in a row for us to stay at Baha Mara. Eleuthera is an amazing island and never disappoints. Some days we just stayed at the house swimming or paddle boarding in the Caribbean. Other days we would venture out to see new beaches.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah W., Louisville, KY

23 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay -- WE LOVED BAHA MARA!

From the minute you drive down the wooded "driveway" you are in a special place. the view is absolutely stunning. The house is 110% clean, and it's just so cozy. The house had everything we needed to cook some meals -- although the oven had serious issues while we were there & hope that gets fixed. The house is for the more adventurous family... The water outside is gorgeous. It is a rocky reef situation, and therefore attracts all kinds of fish. On day one, we had already seen a great barracuda and a nurse shark. This was a bit scary at first, but we tried to be more conscious as we were in the water. The SUP and kayaks provided are a fantastic way to enjoy the water, and were so appreciated. This is definitely a 5-star home!! A few things to keep in mind: As many have stated -- THIS IS NOT A SANDY BEACH. there is sand as a "yard," but that ends when you approach the water. It is 100% rock for 1/3 of the yard into the water. The casurina trees provide a host of bug life. We are covered with bites even now still itching, and we thought we had prepared for this. I think no matter how careful you are, given the trees and needles, you will be bit, even if the bugs normally don't "like you". There is a neighbor right next door. To the right of the house is all wooded, but neighbor is just to the left and is also a rental. It was booked solid while we were there. This is not clear from photos but if you google map north of Tarpum Bay and find it, you see there are 4 houses in a row where this is.... just keep in mind if you are picturing absolute seclusion. I was not, because I had seen the 4 houses on google maps prior. Overall -- we had SUCH a great time. THe location was perfect, we were close to Tarpum Bay to get fish and snorkel in their newly created reefs out of conch shells, and LIghthouse was only about 1.2 hours away, and Gregory Town PIneapple Tour at Eleuthera Farms was only 1 hour. Of course, it's only 10-15 min to Ten Bay, so we had to go there 3 times! If you like island drinks, CocoJo (on Facebk) delivered AMAZING really reasonably priced pre-made cocktails sealed, they were such a hit - (Joannie is a delight at cocojo!). If you want easy water access, and water sports and aren't scared off by some sting rays, barracuda and nurse sharks, then you're in for an adventure at Baha Mara. Thanks Joanne!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Your host

I am a Londoner who grew up in LA and has lived in The Bahamas for the last 12 years of my life. I moved to Eleuthera in 2007 to work at Deep Creek Middle School and The Island School. Several years later, I met my partner in Tarpum Bay and we now split our time as a family between Nassau and Eleuthera.

Why they chose this property

You will be more comfortable at Baha Mara than your average vacation home. We have built a home for our own comfort, not just to rent. We built this home ourselves a couple of years ago.

What makes this property unique

Nothing beats the view of the turquoise sea from every window of the house.

Large groups wishing to rent together can also book Mission Bay House or Sea View Cottage directly adjacent to Baha Mara.

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