Location: Gregory Town, Eleuthera, Bahamas, Caribbean (Very Close to Gregory Town with its Renowned Pineapple Fest.)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Cottage
Welcome to our island paradise. This recently renovated and elegantly upgraded beach cottage is located in the quiet and serene area of Oleander Gardens just north of Gregory Town. Perched on a hill only steps from a peaceful cove, Bella Mare offers the ultimate in modern conveniences and some of the most beautiful scenery of the Bahamas. Take time out of your stressful lives and relax on our front porch. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Caribbean ocean and your worries will surely fade away.
A private beach is only 150 feet away so take time out to enjoy the sun and discover the wildlife while snorkeling in the cove.
Away from it all: Eleuthera - From the ancient Greek word for freedom. Freedom is what you can expect when you visit Eleuthera. Freedom from work, stress, and the pressures of everyday life. This island is truly a paradise away from it all. You are far removed from the glitz and glamour of the casinos of Nassau and the hustle and bustle of the big city. Take your time and enjoy sleeping in, snorkeling in the cove or enjoy the sunset from the porch.
The Island: Eleuthera offers 220 miles of coastline with countless sandy coves and isolated beaches with pure white and pink sands. The snorkeling and fishing are some of the best in the Bahamas. Bonefish can be caught by wading out in front of our house. Swimming and sunbathing are especially enjoyable activities due to the privacy of the many beaches. You can go to the beach and never spot another human being.
The Cottage: The cottage has been lovingly upgraded and decorated by the owners. It features custom made furniture covers, cushions, and window treatments.
Travel to Eleuthera: It is easy to travel to Eleuthera. You can catch a non-stop flight from from Miami, Florida or Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to North Eleuthera or Governor Harbor via US Airway, Continental Airlines, Lynx Air or Twin Air. You can also fly to Nassau and then on to North Eleuthera or Governors Harbor via a 20 minute domestic flight with Bahamas Air or Southern Air.
From Europe you can fly straight into Nassau via British Airways or Virgin Atlantic.
Another option is to travel to North Eleuthera, or Governors Harbor via fast ferry from Nassau. That trip will take you 2 hours.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central air conditioning for your comfort. One of the very few rentals with central air conditioning.
- Linens Provided : All linens are included for your convenience.
- Washer : New energy efficient unit.
- Dryer : New energy efficient unit.
- Wood Fireplace : Yes it is available. However, it never gets cold enough to use it.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Features premium pillow top mattress.
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2) : New Ikea chairs that converts into beds.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : 32" High Definition flat screen TV.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : With over 50 movies.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Selection of music available.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Complete with anything you need for your dinner or drinks. Stainless steel appliances. Indonesian river rock counter tops.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you need.
- Refrigerator : Stainless steel.
- Microwave : Stainless steel.
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony : Very cozy tiled porch with incredible views.
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Oceanfront
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone : Cell phone is available with rental.
- Cell Phone
- Other Amenities
- Other amenities include a large selection of DVDs, Central air conditioning for your comfort, bicycles and kayaks.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov 01, 2011-May 31, 2012 .. $195/night .. $1300/week .. $4000/month
Jun 01, 2012-Oct 31, 2012 .. $185/night .. $1200/week .. $3500/month
Rate includes tax, cleaning and kayak/bicycle rentals.
4 night minimum stay required.
We will accept payment via check, credit card or Paypal.
A 3% processing fee will be charged for credit card, or Paypal transaction.
A $250.00 damage deposit is required. Will be returned within 30 days.
A 50% deposit is required to hold all reservations.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2009
We are a couple from North Carolina who have been fortunate enough to find our own little slice of heaven in this island paradise. We enjoy spending as much time as we possible can in Eleuthera.
Why the Owner Chose Gregory Town
We were looking for a place that was "away from it all" yet close enough where we could travel here in just a few hours. Since the Bahamians are some of the most friendly people that you will ever meet and their islands incredibly beautiful it was a clear choice for us.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
We upgraded and furnished the house to our own taste. We wanted to make sure that it was the way we wanted to live when we went on vacation, not just another rental with window air conditioning and wicker furniture.
The kitchen is very modern and features everything for your cooking needs. It also has stainless steel appliances and countertops with Indonesian river rock.
The house has central air conditioning for your convenience.
The bedrooms feature one queen bed and two single beds with premium pillow top mattresses.
Our bathrooms are tastefully decorated with Indonesian river rocks and Italian marble.
We offer high definition TV with DVD player.
The house was tastefully decorated by the owners who hand made all the window treatments, pillows and cushions.
Property Photos
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- View from front porch - Gregory Town, Bahamas Oceanfront Cottage with Front Porch and Central Air Conditioning
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- Property exterior - Gregory Town, Bahamas Oceanfront Cottage with Front Porch and Central Air Conditioning
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- Living room - Gregory Town, Bahamas Oceanfront Cottage with Front Porch and Central Air Conditioning
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- Bathroom
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- Nearby beach.
Traveler Reviews (17)
The BEST......
Guest: Carolyn R.
Date of Stay: 07/08/11
Review Submitted: 08/11/11
My husband and I and our 11 year old son stayed at the house from July 8th til July 16th and what a slice of heaven. The house has evrything you need and more. Went grocery shopping for provisions for the week. We ate at the Cove which is a five minute walk from the house, it is a little pricey but the food is divine. I recommend the Lamb Chops (I had them four times). The Laughing Lizard is a great place to stop to check in at home(free internet) and the sandwiches are great. The beach in front of the house is prefect for snorkeling and just soaking in the warm water. It is a lot of work to caryy the kayaks down to the beach but it was nice having the use of them. Went to lots of different beaches, one of our favortives was Alabaster and the food there at that restrauant was great too ( lots of shells there). All and all a wonderful vacation and a great get away from it all. That you Per Yde family for the great house and wonderful amentities.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
great to place to get away from it all
Guest: terry
(charleston, s.c.)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11
Review Submitted: 06/15/11
this was my first visit to eleuthera and defintely will not be my last, the island is wonderful. the house is centrally located and we were able to explore the island from one end to the other without any difficulty. the beaches are beautiful with very few people on them. the house is cozy and sleeps four comfortably, and it had everything you could possibly need. maurice, the grounds keeper is very friendly, prompt when called and knew people to meet all our needs, such as deep sea fishing, etc. the owners of the property recommended wallace for a car rental and he was also wonderful, he picked us up at the airport and had the car at the house waiting for us. (i do recommend stopping at a store before arriving at the house to at least pick up drinks). at the house there are kayaks and bicycles which we used daily, there is also information about the island with directions to many beaces which we found very helpful. be sure to bring snorkeling gear, this is a must. a car is also a must. thank you per yde for allowing us to rent your home and for all you did, hope to return soon.
Owner response:Thank you for your kind review. We hope you return soon.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful and Relaxing
Guest: D
(Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/05/11
Review Submitted: 04/20/11
My wife and I spent the first part of our honeymoon here and it was perfect. The home is spacious, well kept, and has a very relaxed island feel. When we weren't exploring the island in our rental car (thanks, Wallace!), we relaxed on the front porch, lounged and watched movies, or cooked our meals in the well-stocked kitchen. We didn't need the air conditioning much, but it worked great when used. It was nice to be able to do some laundry too. We stayed at the Cove for the rest of our trip and it was very nice too, but we missed having the spacious house and amenities. We would love to return to this house on vacation someday, hopefully for an anniversary.
Owner response:Thank you for the kind review and for taking well care of our house. You guys are welcome back any time.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Comfortable and Cozy
Guest: Karen
(Portland, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 03/16/11
Review Submitted: 04/03/11
We just returned from our stay at Bella Mare. Our week was everything we expected and more. The cottage is beautifully and tastefully decorated and provided a great view of the cove. Centrally located on the island, too. It was a very relaxing time for us. There is a great selection of dvd's and cd's. Never missed having a tv. The kitchen was very well stocked with anything one needs to make a meal. Having a cell phone available was very convenient because we did not have US cell service. We bought a phone card which worked very well. We used the kayaks which were fun to explore the coves with. The queen bed was very comfortable. We never used the air conditioner because the air flow through the house with the celing fans on was perfect. You definitely need a car and Wallace was a great resource. We had dinner at the Cove which is a short walk, listened to music at Elvinas and the Rainbow Inn. Bought some fresh baked goods at Thompson's bakery in town. Shopped at Pam's. Bought groceries at The Bluff which had by far the best selection of vegees and meats. Maurice was available any time we needed anything. Thanks again, Per, for opening up your home. Truly a little slice of heaven.
Owner response:We appreciate your review and we are very happy you enjoyed your stay at Bella Mare.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Great Vacation
Guest: Mike
(Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11
Review Submitted: 03/15/11
My wife and I had a wonderful time on Eleuthera and at Bella Mare! The property is in a very convenient location, and the owners couldn't have been more helpful in working with us on rental cars and travel arrangments. The property is in a very safe neighborhood with a wonderful beach. All of the neighbors introduced themselves right away, and the kayaks and bikes were a great added value! Both bedrooms are large and well appointed, and the bathrooms are newly remodeled and very nice. Great centralized location on the island; make sure to check out Elvina's, the Cove, and The Rainbow Inn, they are all close (especially The Cove) and have great people, food, and drinks. Make sure to use Wallace Sands for your rental cars or any other local needs, he can help you with anything!
Owner response:Thank you for your kind review. You are welcome back any time.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Secluded Paradise
Guest: Beach Bums
(Thornton, CO USA)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11
Review Submitted: 03/02/11
The house was perfect just like the pictures and included everything in the description. A car is needed to explore the island. The grocery store, liquor store and gas station were all very close by. Make sure you try the homemade bread from the pink house. Everyone on the island is very friendly and helpful so be sure to wave to everyone. Pams island made shop is the best for gifts. Per was easy to get ahold of if anything is needed and Maurice the groundskeeper was right there as well. The bathrooms were very clean and updated and the bed was very comfortable. We had no complaints with the house or trip.
Owner response:Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
What a great place to relax
Guest: John and Stephanie
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Date of Stay: 10/22/10
Review Submitted: 12/02/10
We snorkeled everyday, visited different beaches and explored the island. We loved Lighhouse beach with turquoise clear water and a great coral reef to snorkel. The locals are very friendly and helpful. Empty beaches wherever we went. A perfect place to enjoy a last week of summer before the winter season begins.
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Thank You
Guest: Lidia
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Date of Stay: 08/11/10
Review Submitted: 12/02/10
The weather was very warm with sun in the morning and sometimes showers in the afternoon. We swam, kayaked, ate coconut and mango and lobster....and RELAXED
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Thank you for letting us stay at your house
Guest: Ingrid
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Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 12/02/10
It was mostly warm and sunny during our stay. Some rain in the aternoon. We swam, fished and snorkeled. We visited a lot of privated beaches. Locals are very friendly
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