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Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate

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On the beach
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books
Aerial view
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate

Poponi Cottage was just named one of the 7 best stays in the Caribbean by Wanderlust travel magazine! (April 23, 2019)

Poponi Cottage is a private studio apartment 100 paces from a mile-long, deserted pink-sand beach. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, Poponi is located on the second floor with a garage beneath. Water views are available from the balcony. Poponi Cottage shares a 4 acre beachfront estate with Poponi House. The house and cottage have good privacy from each other. There is great snorkeling off our beach! Two beachfront restaurant/bars are walking distance down the beach: Unique Village, 10 minutes, and La Bougainvillea 15 minutes.

Poponi’s kitchen is fully equipped with a gas range, full size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, blender, and toaster. The sleeping area is a queen size bed and a full bath with walk-in shower. The comfortable living area has a TV, DVD, cable & WiFi. The double glass doors open to a balcony with chairs, grill and outdoor dining table. There is an outdoor shower downstairs. The cottage is fully air conditioned.

Poponi Cottage is centrally located near the settlement of North Palmetto Point which has several grocery shops, pharmacy and restaurants. The historic town of Governor's Harbour, the main town on the island, is a ten minute drive from the property. Governors Harbour has grocery stores, banks with ATM’s, gift shops, liquor stores, dive shop, bakery, and half a dozen excellent restaurants. One or another of the restaurants/bars will have live music almost every night of the week. You can also buy the fresh catch of the day to grill at home from the town dock.

We love children but unfortunately this house is not suitable for kids, so we do require all guests to be age 18 or older.

Property manager

Kim and Jason Menefee and Matthew Simon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Property does not allow children

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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

This property does not allow children

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

2250-137070

About the neighborhood

Map
North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 2 min walk
  • Queens Bath - 6 min drive
  • OceanView Farm - 6 min drive
  • Ten Bay Beach - 12 min drive
  • Twin Coves Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Palmetto Point cottage is just steps from Lucayan Archipelago and Central Eleuthera Beach. Queens Bath and OceanView Farm are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poponi Cottage
Beautiful property, and beach. Well maintained. Great location for easy day trips to the north or south of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Time
We truly enjoyed our stay. The apartment was exactly what we expected and provided the comforts of home. It was centrally located on the island. The short walk to the Atlantic was rewarding and the short drive to the Caribbean side of the Island produced equally magnificent views. We would highly recommend this for a couples time together.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN K., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Rick is a great guy with a beautiful property,we will be back
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Janis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay
We enjoyed our stay at Poponi Cottage. It was a short, pretty walk to the beach, and we mostly had the beach to ourselves. It was nice to have morning coffee at the sitting area in front of the beach, and watch the surf. We appreciated the outdoor shower for rinsing after swimming. The hosts, Rick and Missy, were very nice. The linens were not allergy free, as they were cleaned with detergent and/or fabric softeners with fragrance and likely other ingredients that irritate sensitive individuals, and that gave us some issue. VRBO needs to have standardized laundry policies, similar to hotels, for the products they use. (We don’t have issues with hotel linens.)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steps from world-class beach
Enjoyed our stay at Poponi Cottage. The pictures and info on VRBO are very accurate. The beach is incredible and rarely do you see anyone else. Amazing. This studio apt is ideal for a couple. The outdoor deck is wonderful; we had morning coffee there each day. The owners live next door. Don't worry, they do not interfere at all, but were there to help and provide suggestions for the island. Highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten track
Great get away from it all location. Set back about 100m from superb beach. Further rental house in front. Very helpful and attentive hosts. The cottage consists of one room and bathroom above garage. Although very basic there is a thoughtful comprehensive inventory. Drying line outside but partly shaded and if humid drying beach towels etc. difficult. Would suggest change of these every 3 days or so. Overall we enjoyed our stay and good central base to explore the rest of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

bruce h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise found
We searched online for an island paradise and found it on Eleuthera. Poponi Cottage is exactly as described in the posting! The accommodation is perfect for a couple. The gentle breeze in the evening means you don't need to use air conditioning. The beach is in front of the main house and a 2-minute stroll from the cottage through lush vegetation. The landscaping is well-manicured and invites leisurely evenings on the deck. The private beach is beautiful and sandy, perfect for swimming or lounging. We stayed for 10 days on this trip and hope to make it longer next year. Our host Rick was very responsive to the few requests we had because everything was set up to allow us to have a turnkey experience with just the right amount of privacy.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha Sorrell F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Poponi cottage is a short walk down the lawn to the beach, which is perfect for walking and wading. During our stay, the ocean was rough on this side, so swimming and snorkeling were better on the Caribbean side if the island. Overall, a lovely property ina great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness
An exceptional place
We had an amazing time at the cottage. I can’t speak highly enough about how incredible the location is, the uniqueness of the cottage, and the opportunities for both relaxation and exploration. Missy and Rick have done an outstanding job of the cottage and we loved being there.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N., Issaquah, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Treehouse in Paradise
We loved our stay at Poponi Cottage, the grounds and beach are beautiful! The cottage has everything we needed. Rick was great, very helpful and quick to respond to any needs. Thank you for sharing your cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poponi Cottage
Lovely place. Perfect for two people. The beach is stunning. Owner/manager Rick was very nice and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLIE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is one of those places that has that thing!
Poponi Cottage has that sweet indescribable vibe - authentic and relaxing. Well equipped, everything you need to cook and relax. Beautiful beach location. Lovely, lush well kept property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pomponi Beach
Nice, clean, small but nicely central location on the island. Beautiful beach with hardly anyone seen all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher, Noblesville

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Heaven
My husband and I love Eleuthera and have been there many times over the past 11 years, usually with our daughters and their friends/partners, and have stayed in quite a few rental homes of varying sizes around the Governors Harbour area. This trip was an anniversary trip for just the two of us and Poponi Cottage was the perfect getaway! We felt instantly at home in this bright, cozy and very private bungalow surrounded by lush trees and flowering plants. The property is on the Atlantic Ocean side of the island and the cottage is about a 1 minute stroll to the gorgeous and mostly deserted beach. In fact, we only saw 2 other people on "our beach" one time the entire week of long walks, swimming and snorkeling. It was truly like a fantasy vacation on a private island...only better because a short drive away were all the restaurants and shops we've grown to love over the years of visiting central Eleuthera. Missy, the owner who happened to be on island, came by to say hi our first day and goodbye our last, but otherwise left us to ourselves...which was unfortunate because she's such a lovely ray of sunshine we'd have loved to spend more time with her. Hopefully that will happen next time as we 100% plan to rent Poponi Cottage again along with Poponi House when we return with the rest of our family in the fall!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Eden on the Beach
Adorable, comfortable cottage set in a beautiful, lush tropical garden on a long, very private pink sand beach. Great place for a couple to have a romantic stay. Although the cottage is the second floor of the garage building, there was no compromise in the privacy because of the gardens, the 1mile plus beach and numerous hide-away- lounging spots on the property. Our hostess was charming, very helpful, informative and quick to remedy any issues we had (a burned out light bulb was the only one). We lacked for nothing from beach chairs, beach towels, beach bags & coolers to a kitchen well stocked with spices, utensils and all manner of pots and pans. There is even a grill on the balcony overlooking the grounds and ocean
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace, Glorious Colors, Perfect for Us
We didn’t want to leave! We loved the professionally decorated suite, the clean tiled shower, the lighting above the bathroom mirror, the birdsong and looking out into the tropical foliage with the turquoise ocean beyond. I felt like I was walking into a storybook. The colors, the unique accent pieces and mostly the Caribbean sunshine coming through the windows couldn’t have been more lovely. Poponi in Greek means Paradise. It was, to us, a taste of Paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020