Great view from inside the house. Seeing the sunrise from inside makes the day start out cheery!

Guest: David H (Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 10/28/11

Comment Text: Hey Emmy, My wife and I had a great time on our first trip to Eleuthera! We really liked Bahama Villa too and would recommend it to everyone. The view from inside the living room looking out over Ten Bay was amazing! The house was clean and comfortable. The kayaks were a “must have” and allowed us to explore the bay from the water. We kayaked over to Kent's Creek and snorkled there. There are pretty fish near a big rock just outside the left side of the bay entrance. This was my first time to snorkel and it was great...like swimming in an acquarium. You can see a whole new world under the water. I recommend visiting Light House beach and snorkel in Light House Bay. The rock road to the Light House is very rough and narrow, 4 miles long and takes 25 min off the paved road but it is worth the drive. Take water, food, a camera and spent the whole day there. Arthur Nixon was very nice. I felt like he would help us if we needed him. The things we like best about the house were the view (from the deck and 4 sliding glass windows), the location on Ten Bay and central Eleuthera, the house was neat and clean, and dock and kayaks were great!

Owner response:Thank you so much David!! I really appreciate this. Best regards, Emmy

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

Perfect quiet getaway for a family with small children

Guest: Molly (Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 11/22/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

We had such an amazing time staying at Bahama Villa. It was perfect - exactly what we were looking for. The beach was PERFECT for our 17 month old - she had so much fun splashing around and finding star fish. Every day she'd nap for at least two hours, and my husband and I were able to enjoy quiet time right by the water on your dock, with the monitor right by us. I can't tell you how much we enjoyed the quiet and having such a beautiful beach all to ourselves. And seeing sting rays and a shark right at our feet was pretty incredible too!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

A beautiful, wonderful, peaceful vacation!

Guest: stsav (Montreal, canada)
Date of Stay: 11/15/10 Review Submitted: 11/29/10

This place is even nicer than what is shown on the pictures! It has everything you can reasonably think of. It is decorated with taste, very clean and well maintained. We felt at home and safe immediately! The internet, phone and cable were a nice addition, our cellphone even picked up a signal from a nearby tower. While there are a few other houses on the bay, they were all vacant while we were there, and they are mostly hidden, so it really felt like we had the whole bay to ourselves. The location is absolutely fabulous! The view of the translucent Ten Bay is gorgeous. It is the perfect getaway and only a short drive from the airport (easy to find using the owner's directions) - conveniently located south of governor harbor where you can buy groceries, gas, and fresh fish on the pier around 3Pm. Once you get to the villa there is no need to go anywhere else! You will find wonders snorkeling or walking on the beach on low tide ! I've added a similar review on tripadvisor.com where I posted additional pictures. We visited other villas that we knew were for rent and agreed that Bahama villa was by far the best value and had the best emplacement. The breathtaking view and the sound of the Caribbean water gently slapping against the coral right off the bedroom is priceless. I would not hesitate to recommend this place! Thank you for a beautiful, wonderful, peaceful vacation!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Romantic Getaway

Guest: Reid (Tequesta, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

We loved our stay at Bahama villa! The property was clean and well maintained and had THE most gorgeous view. Every day we walked down the steps to snorkel in beautiful crystal clear waters with fish so plentiful that you felt like you were swimming in an aquarium. Every night, we sat on the back porch and enjoyed cool breezes and star gazing. It was so quiet and peaceful. We would wake to the most serene setting as we took in the views of the bay from our bedroom....it was so romantic! We stayed in mid-September so many of the resorts were closed. However, it meant we practically had the island to ourselves and it was amazing! The local restaurants remain open so finding a great meal is always easy. Try Coco's near Rock Sound. The owner (Coco) points you to the beer cooler while he crosses the street to the beach to get live conch from the ocean for your meal...don't be in a hurry, but worth the wait. The Sky Beach Resort became our favorite for its infinity pool bar, great beach and wonderful food. I would definitely recommend renting a car to get around the island because there is so much to explore from one end of the island to the other.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Guest: Brandal (Crestet France)
Date of Stay: 03/09/09 Review Submitted: 03/09/09

The moment we set foot on the deck of Bahama Villa we new that this vacation would be different from any other stay before. We have rented beach houses on the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, but Bahama Villa is beating them all. Lay down in the hammock and allow the view to overtake you, you will wish that heaven will be like that.To your right is the well protected 900 yard Ten Bay beach, one of the best beaches of the Bahamas, even during high season peaceful and clean (only a few houses have access to this beach, during our stay we only once saw 15 persons on the beach). In front of you a picture perfect scenery of dark and light turquoise blue sea colors and topical fish swimming visible in the crystal clear water right under your large deck, and left of you: palm trees, coconuts, conch shell, coral rocks and a sun set on the sea horizon as in a dream. Great snorkeling starts right under the house as the overhanging rocks provide shelter for fish and growth of coral. (it felt like being in a Jacques Cousteau documentary). The house is very private and cozy with good beds,(first class bedding) a living room with a 270 degree view and is well taken care of.The interior has recently been upgraded . The house was very clean!!! The local house manager is very friendly and helpful. The view from the master bedroom with a full moon of the Caribbean Sea is to die for….You will also find a good collection of books, DVD, detailed maps, and tips and hints on what to do on the island in the house.This villa is unique because it feels as if you are on a boat and the on beautiful the beach in few steps……it is big value for money!!!!We will recommend this house highly and we must return!Paul and Miriam from Crestet, France, staying in Bahama Villa in March 2009.Ps. Before we went we read the comments below and were afraid they were maybe a bit exaggerated, but we can promise you, they are not!

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Guest: Brandal (Crestet France)
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/09/09

The moment we set foot on the deck of Bahama Villa we new that this vacation would be different from any other stay before. We have rented beach houses on the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, but Bahama Villa is beating them all. Lay down in the hammock and allow the view to overtake you, you will wish that heaven will be like that. To your right is the well protected 900 yard Ten Bay beach, one of the best beaches of the Bahamas, even during high season peaceful and clean (only a few houses have access to this beach, during our stay we only once saw 15 persons on the beach). In front of you a picture perfect scenery of dark and light turquoise blue sea colors and topical fish swimming visible in the crystal clear water right under your large deck, and left of you: palm trees, coconuts, conch shell, coral rocks and a sun set on the sea horizon as in a dream. Great snorkeling starts right under the house as the overhanging rocks provide shelter for fish and growth of coral. (it felt like being in a Jacques Cousteau documentary). The house is very private and cozy with good beds,(first class bedding) a living room with a 270 degree view and is well taken care of. The interior has recently been upgraded . The house was very clean!!! The local house manager is very friendly and helpful. The view from the master bedroom with a full moon of the Caribbean Sea is to die for…. You will also find a good collection of books, DVD, detailed maps, and tips and hints on what to do on the island in the house. This villa is unique because it feels as if you are on a boat and the on beautiful the beach in few steps……it is big value for money!!!! We will recommend this house highly and we must return! Paul and Miriam from Crestet, France, staying in Bahama Villa in March 2009. Ps. Before we went we read the comments below and were afraid they were maybe a bit exaggerated, but we can promise you, they are not!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/12/07

My name is Kathryn Bayless, and I and my husband recently stayed at your home in July of 2007. I just wanted to say what a wonderful time we had. Your home was just perfect for our anniversary get away. We saw more sea life from right off the front of the deck than we did the entire Bahamas trip this year and 2 years ago. I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your piece of heaven with us.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/28/07

My husband and I recently returned from our honeymoon at Bahama Villa, where we had the most fantastic time! The house was wonderful (the bed in the master bedroom was heavenly comfortable) Ten Bay and Eleuthera are beautiful, and I would recommend Bahama Villa to anyone looking to escape to paradise for a little while -we will definitely be back as soon as possible! By the way, of all the snorkeling we did in Eleuthera, some of the best was right off the dock of the house - don't miss it! Don't hesitate to book a vacation at this house - we loved loved loved it! Thank you so much for letting us stay with you! Brad and Kerry Kocsis

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/06 Review Submitted: 01/07/06

I spent a lot of time searching the internet for the perfect beach vacation and narrowed my search down according to location and amenities and of course cost. Bahama Villa seemed to be the best and through a gigantic leap of faith we paid for a 9 day stay in Dec. and WOW Bahama Villa exceeded all our expectations. A Swiss family followed us in Bahama Villa who had a very similar web search experiece ...and the first words out of their mouth was "we really lucked out". I must admit that I never knew what a relaxing holiday could be like until this vacation. What ever you imagine this Bahama Villa holiday could be I can bet the reality of a vacation here will far exceed your expectations. See other comments above regarding no-see-ems and dining out to get the full picture. Keith and Bernice

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/05 Review Submitted: 09/12/05

My husband and I honeymooned at Bahama Villa in the middle of May 2005. It was the most beautiful place I have ever been! Could not have asked for a better honeymoon! It is like having your own private island paradise! The bugs weren't a problem due to the perfect breeze. Bahama Villa is incredible. We will definately be back, hopefully for the first year anniversary! Everyone there was soooo nice and helpful. I really felt like royalty for a week! It is so nice to get away from the crowds for a while! Loved it! Romantic sunset too!!! Thank you guys!

Owner response:You're welcome Danielle and thank you for spreading the word! We just replaced the AC and upgraded several features, so it should be even better your next trip.

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