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New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach

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Beach nearby, beach umbrellas
Pool
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach

Welcome to Gumbo Limbo! We are located on the prestigious Banks Road of Governors Harbour, the most sought-after location on Eleuthera. This area is called the Golden Mile, a stretch of island with pink sand beaches, patch reefs and great restaurants and cafes. We are 5 minute walk from famous Tippy’s beachfront restaurant and bar, and a 3 minute drive from the beautiful and charming town of Governor's Harbour, where you will find grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, liquor stores and gas stations, along with many lovely historic homes.

We have just completed out new saltwater pool! There is a fee of $400 per week to heat the pool.

Gumbo Limbo is a short 150 yard walk down our deeded path to an ideal beach with clear blue water and soft pink sand. If you like walking the beach, you can head for Tippy's restaurant to eat or venture further to Club Med Beach or Culmer's Rocks.

WE HAVE A DISCOUNTED RATE FOR STAYS OF 7 NIGHTS OR LONGER.

The house is surrounded by native tropical vegetation which creates a peaceful, private setting. Gumbo Limbo features a spacious wrap-around veranda with a glimpse of the ocean. Our lovely veranda has both covered and uncovered areas, to read, relax, sunbathe, and enjoy the refreshing island breezes.

The house is single story with 9-foot ceilings. It was remodeled in 2022 and has a tasteful coastal décor. The central living space is great for relaxing and entertaining. It has an open concept with 2 comfortable sofas surrounding a large screen TV with cable and wifi in the family room. There are books, games, puzzles and movies. The living room flows into the dining area which has a table that can seat 8. The modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and looks out over the living space.

The master bedroom suite has an elegant ceiling of cypress boards and contains a king size bed. The master has a large en-suite bathroom with walk-in tiled shower, garden tub and dual sinks. The front guest bedroom has a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with tub and shower. The back guest bedroom has two sets of bunk beds. The guest bedrooms both have sliding doors to the veranda.

The house has central AC in all rooms as well as a large capacity washer and dryer. Free WIFI throughout the house. There's also a 5 gallon water dispenser, two sea kayaks, pack n play cribWeber charcoal grill, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, waveboards, and snorkel sets are included with the rental as well. We also have a backup generator!

Property manager

Pam Fontes and Matt Simon EVR

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Policies

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

2250-135123

About the neighborhood

Map
Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour

What's nearby

  • OceanView Farm - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Queens Bath - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Central Eleuthera Beach. OceanView Farm and Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve are also within 15 minutes.

New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marion T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
The house was immaculately kept and had a lovely decor. We loved the stunning beach. There were plenty of beach towels which we appreciated.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

shawn h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just little details
Our stay was great in general. We enjoyed it and loved the proximity to the beach. We have been to Eleuthera many times over the years and generally know what to expect. Only a couple of areas for suggested improvement: 1) Pool seemed to have remnants of a sealant or plastic protective covering or something delaminating. It made the pool experience less than optimal. 2) The outdoor front and rear porch ceiling fans didn't work. That is an important part of sitting outside in the heat that made spending time outside a challenge for us. 3) Typically we assume a base level of soap and shampoo are provided(like a hotel size) when renting a place of this level. We often don't pack those items because they are usually provided. There were no toiletries provided and it's hard to find those things conveniently on the island so not an ideal situation. 4) The recommended car rental company was less then desireable. The car was very old, AC worked only on full high fan, radio didn't work, generally worn out. I saw many rentals on the island that were top notch and newer and will be sure an pursue one of those in the future. I suggest you recommend those sources as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with some limitations
Overall had a wonderful stay at Gumbo Limbo, however, be aware that this house does not have an operating generator, and power outages occurred every other day while we were there. Can be a bit uncomfortable in 90+ degree heat. Outdoor fans are also inoperable, as is the outdoor shower. No outdoor gas grill, only charcoal, limiting with charcoal being $30 a bag. Good beach gear, aside from no snorkel masks. Good location, just down the road from Tippy’s, with fairly easy beach access across the road.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rory F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Paradise
This property was perfect for us. We had privacy in our bedroom plus private bath, and our daughter and family had their own bedrooms/bath on the other side of the cottage, with common space between. Perfect layout. Having the pool to jump into at any time of the day was wonderful, with lots of comfortable outdoor furniture. Well-outfitted kitchen allowed us to make most meals on site and save some costs. The washer and dryer were a bonus with children. We appreciated the beach towels provided, plus everything one might need, as we travelled from Canada with minimal luggage. Being able to walk to some sites was great. The beach was just a few minutes' walk away, and it was gorgeous and non-crowded every day. Eleuthera is a gorgeous island, and I think we stayed at the best location to explore it. The weather stayed sunny and hot each day, and we enjoyed every minute of it! We would love to return here another winter.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect paradise
I cannot say enough good things about Gumbo Limbo! We traveled here with two 10 year olds and a 3 year old. The location is top notch. This house is on the most beautiful beach on Eleuthera. Sometimes we even wondered why we left to do other things. The house is so beautiful and comfortable. The pool is pristine! Having Tippys just right down the street was also perfect! I hope we can make it back to this paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ann Woods B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house but…
We loved staying at Gumbo Limbo. The beach is gorgeous. The house was better than the pictures. Eleuthera is fantastic. Only issue we had was that there is a pool advertised to be completed in February but it was not completed when we arrived in April.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cat O., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Gumbo Limbo 2022
This was our second visit to Gumbo Limbo. Another great stay. I would recommend this location to all.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Everything was great. House was perfect and well-stocked. As advertised. Property manager very helpful. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lolly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, immaculate, lovely home
We had a fantastic stay at Gumbo Limbo, and even extended our stay to nearly three weeks it felt so much like home. Pamela, who arranged the rental details and Carol, the fantastic house manager, were right on top of things, though we had no issues! The house is fantastically well appointed, complete with new beach umbrellas, chairs, etc. The beach across the street from the property is large, clean, and sparsely visited (the Tippy's crowd is a decent distance away, but the restaurant is an easy stroll down the beach). I can't say enough great things about our experience!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
After researching the property before booking we had high expectations, but Gumbo Limbo exceeded them by far. We had a wonderful week there and our whole family is looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021