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How To Choose The Best...
Eleuthera Vacation Rentals

Here I'm offering you access to most of the available Eleuthera vacation rentals.

For a selection of some very special rental homes, click here.

Since my wife and I live on Eleuthera island most of the time, we recommend that you find your preferred beach first and then your ideal rental villa.

bahamas vacation rentals at Ten Bayview from Oceanaire vacation rental villa on to Atlanticbahamas vacation rental on Winding Bay, South Eleuthera
A rental villa on Ten Bay, the calmer and shallower side of Eleuthera.The Atlantic or eastern side of Eleuthera. Most of the spectacular beaches are on this side.Calm, seccluded and gorgeous Winding Bay on the Atlantic side of South Eleuthera.


How To Find Your Ideal...
Eleuthera Vacation Rental

Have you already found your favorite Eleuthera vacation rental?
Click here to rave about it, i.e. send in your story

  • First, click the links under the heading "Spectacular Beaches". Then decide where you'd like to rent a home.
  • Second, read my "Short Introduction" below. Then...
  • Third, scroll down to the heading "Best Eleuthera Vacation Rentals" to view photos and summaries. Each rental has a form at the bottom of its page for you to contact the owners directly.
  • Fourth...If you haven't found what you were looking for, click the link Bahamas Beach House Rentals -- toward the end of this page.

    From there, write to Judy in Florida. She will suggest Eleuthera vacation rentals or homes on other islands in the Bahamas that will meet your exact needs.

  • Still haven’t found an Eleuthera vacation rental to your liking?... Click on the link that says "Contact other owners of Eleuthera vacation rentals directly" near the bottom of this page, just above the heading that says "Summary". It'll take you to a great number of Eleuthera rentals by owners.

Satellite photo of Eleuthera in the Bahamas

"Our" island above is situated 20 minutes by air, east of Nassau, capital of the Bahamas. Eleuthera is on the right in the above satellite picture. Notice the island's interesting shape. See, you are never far from a beach.

Spectacular Beaches

Most but not all of the powdery pink-sand beaches and rental villas are...
On the right side of Eleuthera, where the former British colonials used to build their homes.

Meaning...

  • Governor's Harbour visible on the satellite photo above.
  • North Palmetto Point five miles south of Governor's - not on the satellite photo - with quite a number of rental villas.
  • Double Bay just south of Palmetto Point. A long beach, ideal for walking.
  • Windermere Island - on the satellite picture - further south, where Prince Charles of England and Diana used to vacation.
  • Winding Bay north of Rock Sound, shown on the satellite photo.

These areas are all on the breezier right side of Eleuthera where you'll be able to enjoy long, powdery pink-sand beaches. We just love them.


On the left side of Eleuthera - the shallower one - take a look at these two sandy beaches...

  • Ten Bay south of Governor's Harbour. A very pretty beach, good for snorkeling, kayaking and fishing, too!
  • You will find lower priced rentals at Rainbow Bay in northern Central Eleuthera. Its sandy beach is relatively short. But as the island is particularly narrow at Rainbow, you can get to the Atlantic beaches on the right side in no time. However those beaches are not quite as attractive as the ones south of Governor's Harbour airport.

Please note this... Several rental homes on the left side of Eleuthera - the Caribbean side - have rocky shore lines.


Short Introduction

You'll probably want to take a good look at weather & climate in the Bahamas first.

Now back to rentals and beaches...

There are only a few hotels on Eleuthera. Instead you will find quite a number of vacation homes for rent on or near deserted, pristine beaches. The reason?...

These vacation homes are all in hand-picked locations. You'll be enjoying the very advantages home owners were seeking for themselves.

Central Eleuthera - the area between Governor's Harbour and Palmetto Point - has the widest choice of Eleuthera vacation rentals.

In Governor's Harbour you will find several stores, banks - even a movie theater - and quite a number of restaurants. And if you'd like to have coffee with winter residents, go to Haynes Library on Tuesday mornings.

Eleuthera is safe to explore. The locals are very friendly and the crime rate is low. It is sparsely populated, has lots of empty space and offers tranquility, crystal clear turquoise waters and pure air.


Best Eleuthera Vacation Rentals >>>
Contact Owners Directly

Villa Caresaway from outside CaresAway Villa
Atlantic side, 2.5 miles south of GHB airport.
3 Bedrooms,
2 ½ Baths.
Sleeps 2 to 8.
$2,500 - $2,800 for 2 to 6 people/week.
Spacious and very attractive villa. Elegant and comfortable. In a secluded area, yet easy to reach. Tastefully decorated. Perfectly equipped. Extraordinary landscaping. Wonderful beach, for kids, too. Click on the picture to see many photos of this villa.


View from villa Oceanaire Oceanaire Villa
Atlantic side, 3 miles north of Governor's Harbour.
2 Bedrooms,
2 Baths.
Sleeps 4 to 6
$1,600 for 2 to 6 people/week.
Romantic and perfectly furnished home on top of a 30 foot dune overlooking one of the most gorgeous pink-sand beaches. You can't get any closer to the water! All rooms are tastefully decorated. Click on the photo to see more of this villa.


Orchid cottage from outside Orchid Cottage
Atlantic side, 3 miles north of Governor's Harbour.
2 Bedrooms,
1 Bath. Sleeps 2 to 4
$850/week for 2 adults/week.
Very cozy, spotless cottage built in Bahamian style. Located next to a large meadow, one minute by foot from one of the best Atlantic side pink-sand beaches in Central Eleuthera. The owners of this website live next to it. Ideal for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and walking. Click on picture to see aerial photos.


Hut Pointe rental Hut Pointe
Seven luxurious two-bedroom suites with kitchens, each accommodating up to six persons. $1,275/week/suite peak season, $1050 off-season. Daily rentals are also welcome. Within walking distance of a comfortable beach restaurant. Situated on lush grounds between Governor's Harbour and GHB airport, Hut Pointe is a renovated and historic stone building. It's only 400 yards away from the rocky Caribbean side and 680 yards from the fine pink sand beach on the Atlantic side. Put 25°13'44.57"N, 76°16'32.24"W into Google Earth or Google Maps to see Hut Pointe's location in greater detail. For photos and more info, click here.


Dock of Highpoint vacation rental Highpoint... Ideal for boaters!
Caribbean side, 5 minutes north of Governor's Harbour.
3 Bedrooms
3 Baths
Sleeps 6
$1,690/week.
Attached large guest apartment available Jan. to March for $690/week.
Excellent for sailing, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking.
A spacious home with a wonderful view of the sea, especially from the master bedroom. Pick your fruits in this home's orchard. For a look inside and around vacation rental Highpoint, click on the photo.


Villa Georgie's Gale from behind Georgie's Gale Villa
Caribbean side, on Ten Bay, 9 miles south of Governor's Harbour.
2 Bedrooms
2 Baths
Sleeps 4
$1,750/week. Excellent value for your money.
A wonderful, airy home with a great finish. Cathedral ceilings.
Spectacular view of the turquoise sea. To look inside the villa, click on the photo.


Point-o-View rental villa from outside Point O' Vue Villa
Atlantic side, 7 miles north of Rock Sound airport (RSD) in South Eleuthera.
3 Bedrooms,
3 Baths.
Sleeps 2 to 6,
$2,500 to $2,800 for 4 people/week.
Beautiful and comfortable pink house on awe-inspiring Winding Bay. Walk out of the villa straight into the water. To see all the details of this fabulous Eleuthera vacation rental villa, click on the photo.

Other Interesting Beach House Rentals


Summary

All in all -- Eleuthera is still untouched by mass tourism. It's called a Family Island because people know each other.

You will feel and enjoy that family atmosphere, too, once you have found one of the many Eleuthera vacation rentals.



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