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Paradise is Not an Illusion 🏝️

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Paradise is Not an Illusion 🏝️

Bahama Sunset is a beautiful island home set on rugged cliffs overlooking the quiet Caribbean Ocean!

Guests at Bahama Sunset have a view of the crystalline blue-green waters from every window, and each night can watch stunning sunsets glide into the ocean from the wrap-around deck that hangs over the cliffs. You'll find excellent snorkeling and diving a one minute walk down the stone cut steps that bring you to your own private lagoon.

The marine life in our 'lagoon' includes colorful parrot fish, balloon fish, moray eel, grouper, lobster, crab, needle fish, red fans, sea snails, many varieties of coral and all kinds of other beautiful sea life. Eleuthera is a quiet, rural island and the nearby village, Gregory Town, is a sleepy harbor town full of friendly Bahamian natives. The night life at Bahama Sunset includes an orchestra of crickets and the dance of the ocean in the lagoon.

Bahama Sunset is the perfect place to get away with that special someone and spend lots of quality alone time. This house was built for 2 with love, however there is a full size futon bed in the great room for additional guests. Many of the guests that visit Bahama Sunset, go to celebrate their engagements, honeymoons or anniversaries. Eleuthera is a quiet island, comprised of local farmers and fisherman. Everything is really laid back and it is not your typical tourist destination, you wont find any crowded beaches, as a matter of fact, you will probably be the only people at most of the islands beaches. There are dozens of beautiful sandy, secluded beaches scattered all over the island, many less than a mile away. The house is located just south of Gregory Town (less than a mile). You can fly into either of Eleuthera's 2 airports (ELH or GHB) from MIA, FLL or NAS. The house does not have internet, nor does it have a phone but cellular service is available with data. There are places on the island where you can check your emails by Wi-Fi if this is necessary. There are several restaurants nearby and there are stores in Gregory Town . Our Caretaker Phillip can help you arrange surfboard, charters, fishing guides, bike and kayak rentals Keep in mind, you will not be able to explore many of the islands beaches without a car. The ocean is accessed by a set of stairs and a small ladder (due to tides), there is great fishing and diving/snorkeling, swimming right below the house. I assure you “Paradise is not an Illusion”

“Eleuthera is ranked and reviewed as “Sexiest Beach Escapes” by Bing Travel, high on the list of “25 Sexiest Beaches in the World” by Forbes Traveler, and awarded the “Best Secret Island On Earth” by Travel and Leisure”.

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Property manager

Scott Cahoy

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note, house is located on a cliff
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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Paradise is Not an Illusion Gregory Town
Paradise is Not an Illusion Private vacation home
Paradise is Not an Illusion Private vacation home Gregory Town

About the neighborhood

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Gregory Town, North Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Hatchet Bay Cave - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Surfers Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Gaulding Cay Beach - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Glass Window Bridge - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Pink Sand Beach - 51 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Joe's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Unca Jenes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Glass Window Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Twin Brothers - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise is Not an Illusion 🏝️ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Paradise is Not an Illusion 🏝️?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise is Not an Illusion 🏝️?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise is Not an Illusion 🏝️ located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lucayan Archipelago, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Surfers Beach and Hatchet Bay Cave. Gaulding Cay Beach and Queens Bath are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Paradise is Not an Illusion 🏝️ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pavla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Beautiful views. Quiet and relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation
What a perfect home & setting for a vacation :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., Winlock, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic sunsets
House is extremely private and the view is breathtaking. A beautiful place to relax and seek adventure from.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it!
We enjoyed this vacation a lot. Beautiful location, wonderful people and great food.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet private vacation for 2
Very quiet and very private cabin-like home perfect for 2. Lovely deck overlooking the beautiful turquoise water. We didn’t swim as the wave were very rough during our stay-but with beaches all over the place, that was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We enjoyed our stay near Gregory Town! Views were amazing. First time on Eleuthera and we will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wife Birthday
Exceptional
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharlene g., Abbeville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was it a dream?
After returning home, the stay in Gregory Town seems like a dream. A dream filled with smiles, adventures, relaxation and the sounds of the Sea lapping against the rock below the house. Such a wonderful hiatus from the real world.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and relaxing!
The most relaxing vacation ever. We enjoyed the very private and safe space. The lagoon was fun to snorkel in and watch fish and turtles swim. The sunsets were incredible from the deck and we enjoyed cooking local fish and conch on the outdoor grill. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!
We celebrated our 30th here and it took our breath away daily! Fantastic snorkeling experiences right out the door and great adventures around Eleuthera! Many memories were made and will not be forgotten!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Elyse S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
Beautiful place to stay. The swimming and snorkeling in the lagoon is amazing. Quiet and peaceful property. Rustic but charming. Inside not great for lounging on a rainy day but we spent most the time outside anyway! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
We loved the house and location. Only kvetch might be that it is time to replace towels? Otherwise just what we were looking for...
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking View
Bahama Sunset exceeded our expectations. From the deck, we watched everyday as the sea turtles swam by. At night, we watched the stars and the occasional satellite zip across the sky. It was truly a magical location and vacation. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular location
House is spartan, but has all that you need and is comfortable. The site is just perfect. Great snorkeling right out your door and down the steps, as well as to north and south of cottage. Plus you can spend hours gazing at the sea and watching for sea turtles from the porch. And spectacular beaches a drive away to north and south. Host & caretaker were very easy to work with. Eleuthera is a place to slow down and go with the flow. Nearby grocery/convenience stores may not have exactly what you are looking for, but have pretty much all that you need.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Omaha NE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect view at a perfect location
Obviously the view is absolutely amazing and yes it’s better in person! Love the simplicity of the house - found the inside to be nicer than i anticipated from the pictures. It’s cozy but charming! We did spend most of the time at the house on the back porch though! We were delayed a day arriving which created some stress but Phillip met us at the property when we made it in with the car that we were also renting for the week. Made it entirely stress free and we needed that after being delayed 24 hours in a canceled flight / standby mess coming in. Would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Amazing
We had such a wonderful time at this property for our 30th anniversary. It's a cozy cabin with enough room to be comfortable and the amenities we needed to do a lot of our own meal prep. We visited several beaches while on Eleuthera, and none even came close to offering the property's view and snorkeling opportunities. In the lagoon, we saw several reef fish, including needlefish, barracuda, porcupine fish, grouper, spiny lobster, stingray, and more. The location is a favorite for several sea turtles as well. The steps to the water are steep, and the ladder into the lagoon requires a bit of upper-body strength and courage to navigate, but we did alright (in our 50s). If you like seclusion, peace, and amazing views this property has it! We also liked the central island location, not too far from areas like Gregory Town or Governor's Harbor for shopping and dining out.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Already need to go back
Scott's property is amazing. when you arrive and first look down the cliff your mind is blown. The beauty and serenity at the house is unparalleled anywhere in the world. My wife and I spent a week at the house and enjoyed every second. We did have a rental car and traveled to many many beaches but the time we spent just hanging out at the house playing cards or scrabble and watching the water was the best. Snorkeling and swimming in the lagoon is special. There were an abundance of fish that swam with us and many others hiding in the shadows. If you are looking for a simple, comfortable, and peaceful place to stay this is perfect. Having no internet nor tv really kept us from wasting our time on those things and instead we truly spent quality time together. One bit of advice, check out the Front porch restaurant about ten minutes up the road near hatchet bay, amazing food, and amazing staff. we cannot wait to go back Stephen and Renee

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is NOT an illusion, it is VERY REAL and VERY AMAZING! It is Paradise!
My wife and I have been blessed to travel throughout the Caribbean, North America and even Europe. Bahama Sunset stands well above most every other experience. Scott Cahoy has thought of everything you'll need and extras. Landscaping, grounds keeping, amenities are top notch. Most amazing the access to your own private lagoon, for snorkeling or scuba. You will not see such amazing sunsets like those from your own private deck looking westward. The property is well off the highway, private and quietly hidden amongst the tropical foliage. Close proximity to Gregory Town to buy your essentials or eat out at local restaurants. Great cell signal. We stayed here before, and will continue to back - time and time again. One of the best VRBO values (luxury, amenities, views and costs) you will find, certainly in the Bahamas. Your stay will help you unplug from the frenetic pace of the world, quiet every voice within you and get re-centered with life.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon with a view.
Firstly, I have to say we wanted to be somewhere off the beaten path, away from crowds, places like Atlantis or Sandals. This was exactly what we needed. My wife and I came to Scott's property for our honeymoon and were definitely not disappointed. We explored the island every day, spent afternoons snorkeling in the cove, had dinner at different restaurants on the island. Did a little grocery shopping at the North Eleuthera shopping center and Seymours Variety. Checked out just about every beach, cave, point of interest we could. Drove all the way south to Lighthouse beach and had the entire place to ourselves. The cove at the property was amazing, a school of fish would come through every morning and we would rush to go swim with them. TONS of fish in the cove to see. I would bet that we spent a good 2-3 hours a day just watching the fish. Spanish wells was ok, not really what we went to the island for but interesting nonetheless. I really liked Daddy Joes restaurant. My wife even left her purse there and they found it, put it in a special spot, and when we came back the next day they had held it for her where no one could get it. Although with how friendly everyone was i doubt it would have been a problem. Such amazing people! All in all it was a wonderful experience, I would definitely come back again, but next time I'm gonna suck it up and try the Souse with my man Jah. We have so many good stories from our trip to Paradise. Sorry it took so long for us to review
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rachel s.

Beautiful and WORTH IT
My husband and I went back and forth on this and another property. Of course the other property was much cheaper, but after arriving at this beautiful place, we knew we'd made the right decision. I woke up every morning looking forward to seeing the fish below in the lagoon (and feeding them - whoops - they love pineapple scraps). We also saw a resident barracuda and a few turtles - amazing. My only regret was that we didn't snorkel it. Some things to know - there isn't any wifi, which we preferred...disconnect. The AC wasn't awesome, but it was perfectly fine for us. Phillip was great and didn't really bother us unless we needed him. There were beautiful flowers in the house when we arrived. Also, I loved reading all the journal entries and books from the previous travelers...if you want to know where to go and what to do, you should take some time to read these on the patio with some pineapple. Scott was very responsive and kind. This island was amazing and the people were beyond friendly. I will say bring some cash and expect to spend it. The food and other things are pricey, but totally worth it. Oh, and before I forget - we rented Scott's car. I would definitely recommend doing that instead of renting on the island.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd Time - Just as Amazing
We enjoyed our stay in March so much, we couldn’t wait to come back. This time, while snorkeling in the lagoon, we spotted one of the sea turtles and a lion fish. This charming and comfy cottage is perfect for a couples getaway. Phillip, the caretaker is also wonderful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

G. Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Place to Unwind
My wife and I had four relaxing days here. It's a great place to turn off your cell phone, enjoy the ocean and unwind. The house had proper kitchen tools and we were able to find convenience/grocery stores nearby to buy ingredients for basic meals. We found a couple of great restaurants for dinner that provide some variety and local flavors. Having a car was a must as we were able to explore the island and go to the beach for a great day out. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwenn B., Tomball, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise is NOT an Illusion!
This cabin was exactly as promised and we thoroughly enjoyed our adventure! Communication with Scott and Phillip was great and we had no problems at the property. Scott has done a good job of describing the property and what you need to bring with you. The cabin is very simple - if you're looking for luxury, go elsewhere. We loved the simplicity and quite frankly, spent almost all our time on the deck or in the water. If you're a snorkeler or diver, you will be enchanted by the cove and the sea life you can see there - turtles, all kinds of fish, squid, small jelly fish (non-stinging), a small shark, crabs, star fish - you name it, we saw it. And please, be respectful of the sea life! Absolutely amazing! Already working on a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
So many great things to say about this place. Watch National Geographic from your back deck every evening as the sea life takes harbor in the rocks. House is clean and well kept. The owner is very detailed about what to bring. Stayed here once and booked again a year later, it’s simply unbelievable. Stairs are very steep, place is only good for 13 to 65 year old people due to the ability to get down the steps and back up. Don’t let that deter you from the most unbelievable view in your life!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022