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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

"Always lovely Mainbrace is our favorite place to stay on Harbor Island."

"Visited with partner and her parents. The road is rough, as with most roads off of the highway on Eleuthera. The house is beautifully minimal, but has the essentials that you need. The view from the house is breathtakingly beautiful, and the visceral experience down at the beach is humbling in the best way possible and in a way that I do not think can be re-created anywhere else."

On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels

"Purple Papaya checked off all of our boxes. It was clean, with a pool, and the view, my God, the view. Everyday we walked on the beach, got in the ocean, got in the pool only to take another walk during the sunset. Watching the sunrise was life changing!! Only God could create something so beautiful and Purple Papaya provided that for us!!"

"This was our second stay on the property and will stay again in the future. You can hear the waves crashing on the beach and the house is perfectly set up for two people. The beach is largely private. Host communicates very well and property is clean and well cared for. Access to washer and dryer is also very nice."

"The house was clean inside and had plenty of dishes and pots and pans to cook and . Bedding was nice and comfortable. The beach would’ve been nice, but it was windy every day and the waves were way too high for the children to play in the water so we had to go to another beach every day in order to get in the water. I’m thinking most likely it was due to hurricane Milton going through Florida while we were there at The Dunes. The stairs going down to the beach need a little attention. There...

" Overall, I thought the stay was great; it was peaceful, noise-free, and close to everything."

"The house is a newer build, modern, and clean. Just outside the development and across the street we found a great place to watch the sunset: a small parking lot next to the tennis courts. Lovely."

"The property is stunning and couldn’t have been more perfect. This was the perfect place to relax, enjoy the view, and appreciate what life has to offer. We would love to come back to Eleuthera and stay here again!"

"John maintains a meticulous property and operation. You can tell he takes pride in his work. Since we were renting one of his vehicles (highly recommended and a must to explore the island), he gave us a great rundown of the do’s and don’ts, some recommendations, and how to reach him if we needed anything. If and when we go back, we’re definitely staying at Villa Allamanda. It’s in a good location about 5mins from Governor’s Harbour; so everything you need is closeby. Furthermore, being in the...

Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

"We were a like a pair of castaways on a private island -- swimming, reading, napping, cooking, star gazing. Absolute perfection. "

"Location and view are wonderful. Facility is clean an d bed i s com fo Location and view is wonderful. Beach acces is an issue if you are elderly our handicapped. The people are great. Give it a thumbs up! "

"Loved the local Whale Point Beach, turtles galore and some fun fishing from the kayaks! Beautiful view of the Atlantic from the house, and easy walk to the calmer, turquoise water. The kayaks are nice and really made this place for us with the easy access to Bottom Harbor. Pittman's Cove for conch salad with local island vibe and Daddy Joe's for toasted coconut pina coladas were our favorites. We found the digital guide the owner provided very helpful. "

"Small but cute. Hosts are very friendly and helpful. Property needs maintenance. Kitchen needs more cooking supplies. Restaurants on the island are very very expensive so eating at the cottage was a must for us. And it’s not a five minute walk to the beach!"

"Our stay was amazing...how can it not be at Harbour Island. I do think it could be clearer that the queen bed is not in the upstairs master bedroom. My husband and I decided to stay downstairs in the guest room simply to have a queen size bed instead of a double bed. Our door was a leaver door with slats that didn't lock so not a lot of privacy. Super trival but I do think a shower door down stairs would be helpful instead of a small piece of glass. We seemed to get water on the floor and...

"The cottage is very comfortable and well equiped, had to be put in service just recently. Everything was great except the wifi hotspot device was not consistent. I would recomment the owner gets Starlink like other folks on the island. The electric fireplace doesn't work consistently too, it keeps shutting off every few minutes, but it was not that cold that it was a problematic."

"My husband and I stayed at Palm Bluff for a long weekend in February 2025. The house was spotless, nicely decorated, and had everything we could have needed. I can’t say enough about the views. The porch and sun deck were perfect spots for breakfast or watching the sun set over the water. We enjoyed having the calmer Caribbean at Palm Bluff but then having Surfers Beach, a beautiful and dramatic Atlantic beach, within walking distance. The house was a great base from which to explore Gregory...

"This is a very nice house in a good location. While it is not waterfront there is a good view of the Atlantic from the front porch and easy access to central Eleuthera - Governors Harbor, James Cistern, and many beaches on both the Atlantic and Caribbean. The house itself is spacious, modern and well-maintained. Large double doors on the front of the house provided cooling breezes both day and night. The owner was very responsive to our very few needs."

"I would highly recommend it, and I would stay the same place on my visit. The location is ideal, near the Harbour Island and just few minutes drive to the Spanish Wells ferry. Very nice."

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"My bookclub celebrated our 20th anniversary in Eleuthera. I have only great words to describe my visit at Buttonwood Reserve. The views of the Caribbean Sea & Atlantic Ocean were a perfect way to start my day. We enjoyed the grounds, the staff that soon became family and the island residents. We are planning on returning really soon. The communication with Matt and his staff was efficient and made us feel prepared for the stay. You will not regret booking a stay at this exclusive, secure and...

"We rented the whole property for 30. It was fabulous! Each condo was decorated beautifully. We as the parents lived in the Main House where our family met every evening for cocktails, dinner or late night. The outside deck was gorgeous overlooking the Caribbean and you couldn’t beat the sunsets! We hired Brenda and Patrick to cook a couple of nights. They are a must! So warm and welcoming! Loved Buttonwood!"

"Beautiful Resort. It was well-maintained, and the staff was amazing! "

Recent reviews of James Cistern hotels

5/5 Excellent

"Very great location and the facilities are very nice. Location is exceptional. Some very minor challenges but overall very good trip."

A verified traveler stayed at Mika's Resort

Posted 3 days ago

5/5 Excellent

Adventurous Island Getaway

"This quaint cabin provided us with the exact experience my husband and I were looking for in the Bahamas. We spent 5 days learning the ways of life on Eleuthera, getting to snorkel just outside of the cabin, walk through the nearby town, and explore other parts of the island by car. There are incredible nearby beaches, easy access to the airport, and a welcoming community of locals and animals that made us feel at home. We paddle boarded almost every day out to our favorite coastline for snorkeling, and saw multiple stingrays, jelly fish, angel fish, and other beautiful tropicals creatures. It’s hard to not get attached to this simple, beautiful lifestyle!Special thank you to our hosts, who have been incredibly communicative, helpful, and bountiful with recommendations that made our stay so memorable!"

A verified traveler stayed at Romantic getaway on the beach

Posted 2 weeks ago

Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool

5/5 Excellent

Incredible stay! Highly recommend!

"The property was even prettier and more lovely than the pictures! Fantastic location and such a helpful host. We will definitely be back!"

A verified traveler stayed at Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool

Posted 1 month ago

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Compare 59 Cottages in James Cistern with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Mainbrace. A Three Bedroom, Two Bath Home Just Steps From The Beach!

Spectacular Eco Cottage, oceanfront, secret beach

Bird of paradise, purple papaya

Semi-private beach. Ocean views. Adults only.

Beachfront Cottage with 50 Mile Ocean View and Pool Access

Pineapple Blues....Big Bang for your Buck

Sands of Time is ready for You

Beachfront Cottage with Spectacular Ocean Views TOP RATED

Caribbean / Atlantic Ocean Views / Near Twin Cove Beach / Garden Oasis Setting.

Sugar Cube: Charming & Artsy 1 bedroom cottage in the heart of Harbour Island

WATERFRONT W/POOL, STARFISH

Romantic Cottage directly on private Double Bay Beach, Bahamas, "Senza Nome"

Beautifully relaxing Beach Front Cottage, Prime Banks Road Location

Oceanfront Cobalt Cottage- rooftop deck, generator, slide, & daybed swing!

Ocean Sounds Cottage - 5 Minute Walk To Twin Coves Beach

Elizabeth on Crown W/ (Complimentary Breakfast at our local Coffee House)

Mango Tango with AC, Fireplace, WiFi

Private Waterfront On The Caribbean Cliffs With Carved Steps To The Water!

Eve's Cottage - Ocean Breeze Peaceful Getaway

Garden View Cottage, North Eleuthera, Driftwood Seaweed Cottage #1

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Compound w/Beach, Pool, PICKLEBALL, Gym, Kayaks, Golf Carts, VIEWS!

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Pineapple Fields Boutique Condo Hotel

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Mika's Resort

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Romantic getaway on the beach

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Ranked by VRBO/HomeAway as a top 10 most unique rentals in all the world!!!

Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool