Location: Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, Bahamas, Caribbean
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
Mrs. Russel's House is an artistic blend of the historic and contemporary. This lovely house dates from the first half of the1800's. During the recent restoration, the original historic architecture was preserved while accommodating the needs of modern luxury living, including state-of-the-art fixtures, appliances, and electronics, and an oceanview infinity-edge pool. Mixing original furnishings with a unique blend of creatively researched pieces, Mrs. Russel’s reknowned Italian architect has created a sense of Colonial nostalgia that is unique and delightful.
Mrs. Russel's House has three full-size bedrooms. Two feature king-sized beds and the third has two double beds. The house has a large formal living room, elegant formal dining room with seating for six, and a fully equipped island kitchen with gas cooktop and state-of-the-art Smeg appliances. There are 2 luxurious modern bathrooms, one with shower and one with shower/tub combination. A large terrace overlooks the pool and harbour with beautiful ocean and sunset views. Amenities at Mrs. Russel's include flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning, ceiling fan, wireless internet, hi-fi stereo, cordless telephone, and off-street parking.
Mrs. Russel’s House is part of the Squires Estate collection of beautifully restored 19th century homes on the hill above Governors Harbour, furnished with antiques from around the world. The décor and level of finish will delight the most discrimminating world traveler. Our manager will greet you upon arrival and be available to assist you as needed. She can arrange for daily housekeeping, a private chef, or a car rental (extra charges apply), and provide advice about island activities. Other staff at Squires Estate include a fulltime gardener and housekeepers. Laundry and ironing services are provided on the premises at no charge. Mrs. Russel’s House can be combined with other historic homes and cottages in the Squires Estate collection for larger groups.
Mrs. Russel’s estate is surrounded by a lush garden which is home to many fruit trees, bougainvillea, hibiscus, aloe and coconut palms. Those are just a few of the plants that grace this serene property. The infinity pool serves both Mrs. Russel's House and Toad's Hall. The pool deck is dramatic with its views of the harbour and adds to the delight of the well-manicured grounds.
The town of Governors Harbour, a one-minute walk down the hill, has a charming collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking its historic harbor. Buy fresh fish and lobster every afternoon from fisherman at the town dock, or visit the recently restored Haynes Library, which dates from 1897, for the weekly coffee hour for foreign residents and tourists. . Governors Harbour has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, and a medical clinic. Friday Night Fish Fry in Governors Harbour, a street/beach party that brings together all the tourists and locals with food, drink, and dancing in the street, is not to be missed.
Walking over the hill in the other direction takes you to French Leave Beach, the finest beach on the island and one of the great beaches of the Caribbean. By foot, it’s about 10 minutes to French Leave, a mile-long crescent of pink sand which is literally deserted most of the time. Most visitors to Eleuthera rent a car, because the island is rural and spread out, and a car is the only practical way to get around. By car, Mrs. Russel’s is just a minute from French Leave Beach.
FREE FLIGHTS: A stay of four nights or longer entitles you to two free round-trip tickets from Nassau to Eleuthera.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season (Dec. 24 - April 30) $4200/week - $600/night (min. 3 nights)
Low Season (May 1 - Dec. 23) $3,360/week - $480/night (min. 3 nights)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Infinity Pool and deck area - Governor's Harbour Vacation Home with Wi-Fi & Private Pool; Close to the Beach
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- - Governor's Harbour Vacation Home with Wi-Fi & Private Pool; Close to the Beach
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- Living Room - Governor's Harbour Vacation Home with Wi-Fi & Private Pool; Close to the Beach
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- Dining Room
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