Whatavue! Fabulous Two Year Old Villa ,,Pool, Views,Beach

• Come to Whatavue! to Get Away From It All!

  Come to Whatavue! to Get Away From It All!

  • Guest Laura K.
  • Date of stay 04/06/13
  • Review Submitted 04/18/13
  My husband and I visited Pat and Gerry's beautiful home in April of 2013. They were very prompt in responding to my inquiry and took the time to call me on the phone to discuss the house, Eleuthera, and Windermere Island. Their promptness and personal attention was a welcome change from previous house rental experiences. They were very helpful and answered all of my questions about the house and island//what to expect. They were also were kind enough share their personal experiences regarding restaurants, and shopping for groceries and wine. Between booking and arrival, Gerry regularly stayed in touch and always offered to answer any questions I might have had. We were a day late arriving due to weather, and Gerry ensured the property manager was aware of our late arrival. Once we made it, the house was immaculate. Whatavue has a very inviting and homey feel, not like some house rentals where it is clear no one has ever really lived in it. Their personal touches could be found though out the house- from the well stocked spice cabinet for cooking, to the board games tucked away under the stereo, to the stylish decorating that has been done. The Whatavue patio is very large and overlooks the Sound which is a gorgeous blue and green. At night, don't forget to look up and really finally see all of the stars that for most are normally hidden by the hustle and bustle of city lights. The property around the house is very lush and well kept. The Atlantic is a short walk or drive down the street. We saw hummingbirds, yellow bellied song birds, and colorful bougainvillea in our stroll to the beach. On the Whatavue side, we found two kayaks we used to navigate the Sound, where we spotted many sea turtles and fish. The water was crystal clear and shallow at the beach. The people of Eleuthera are lovely and very outgoing. Be like the locals and wave when you drive past another car or person. Don't forget to visit some of the great eating establishments (we enjoyed Tippy's). Don't be afraid to stop and ask for directions... Or don't and discover some secluded beach to call your own for a day. We found ourselves relaxed and actually lost track of time while we were there. The stress of work and life melted away as did the sense of time. We found ourselves on Eleuthera time, which isn't calculated in minutes or hours but is represented in varying hues of blues, greens, pinks and whites. We look forward to our next visit.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Laura We enjoyed your description of our home so much that my wife just booked her flight to return. Thankyou for your kind notes , we are so happy that you enjoyed the home, Windermere, Eleuthera , and the people. We do hope that you return. Toes in the water Pat and Gerry

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• A wonderful surprise on Windermere Island

  A wonderful surprise on Windermere Island

  • Guest Whitney S.
  • Date of stay 01/24/13
  • Review Submitted 02/19/13
  A wonderful surprise on Windermere Island Several people told us that you should not rent a vacation home sight-unseen. We were given stories about misrepresentation, long flights just to lose the payment and have to find lodging at the last minute. We felt that after speaking with the owners that we were safe, however, all the negative Nay Sayers who recounted their bad experiences left a small amount of fear in our minds. We flew from Boston to Miami and then on to North Eleuthera Airport which allowed us to stay with one airline and only have to change planes once. It also gave us a chance to see Spanish Wells and Harbour Island which Whit had only seen when sailing in the area. We rented a Honda Accord with 55,000 miles on it from a very nice man who was recommended by the owners. Our decision was last minute so we could not get exactly what we wanted but were completely satisfied with the result. We drove the 1½ hours to Windermere Island, stopping only in Governors Harbor to purchase groceries and wine and then on to Whatavue where we would stay for 9 days. The Island was as I had last seen it; beautiful and private. Our apprehension upon arrival was building. We found the gates to Whatavue, drove in and parked the car and are hearts were pounding. We walked in and could not believe our eyes. The home is outstanding. Everything worked and the interior décor was exactly as we had hoped for. The layout of the house is superb. We think that we had one of the best vacations ever. The local people were extremely friendly, we felt safe and the food was terrific. Dealing with both the owners was a pleasure. The only negative during the whole trip occurred when a cold front came through the Florida Straits, the wind clocked around, stopped and then the No-See-Ums came out. Wo we went inside and turned on the air conditioning and everything was OK. The next day the wind came back and the No-See-Ums had gone into hiding. We hope to return for a longer stay. There is so much to do and it is all fun. Ellen and Whit

  Owner response: Whit and Ellen Thank you for this review. I know what you mean about your apprehension. We had an experience a few years before we built "Whatavue". The home was absolutely terrible. The owners were not accessable . We said to ourselves we would never let anyone be in that position, it's very hard to show in pictures what the home really is like. We are extremely happy you enjoyed yourself and sincerely hope you come again. It has been our pleasure. Thank you so much. Toes in the water Pat and Gerry "Whatavue" Windermere Island, Eleuthera

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• Recharge your battery!

  Recharge your battery!

  • Guest Jim and Anne
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 08/14/12
  My wife and I had a fabulous week. The owners are very helpful and easy to work with. The property manager was excellent.....she came over one night when the power was off due to a storm, just to check on us. The house is excellent. High end furnishings and very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked. The house is in a very private setting, quiet, and an excellent view of course. We usually had the beach to ourselves. We flew into Rock Sound where we were met by Dawn Taylor with the rental car.....you pay cash for the car rental. The grocery store was great and we found everything we could need. I was expecting very high prices but the prices were only about 10-15% higher than a large supermarket in the states. Don't waste luggage space bringing food. The restaurants were great and the people very friendly. It was hot and humid away from the beach, but the AC in the house was perfect. A great stay and we plan to return.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Wonderful house and lovely very helpful owners

  Wonderful house and lovely very helpful owners

  • Guest Anke
  • Date of stay 05/31/12
  • Review Submitted 07/17/12
  We had a fabulous time on Windermere island. The house is just gorgeous and with so much love and great taste furnished! Everything one need is there to immediately feel homely! Actually the pictures do not reflect how nice the house in reality is! The owners Pat and Gerry were extremely helpful and are such nice people. We can only recommend the house to anybody and we are looking forward to our next trip!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Amazing house - Amazing island

  Amazing house - Amazing island

  • Guest Amy, Madison, and Michael
  • Date of stay 06/21/12
  • Review Submitted 07/02/12
  Words cannot really describe what a wonderful experience it is to stay at Whatavue on Windermere Island. I just returned from 10 wonderful days at Whatavue with my husband and 13 year old daughter. The house is absolutely beautiful. It is exactly as pictured and described in the listing however words and pictures cannot do justice to the property. It is even better than it looks. The house is beautifully decorated and impeccably clean. The AC is cold (something you rarely see in the Caribbean) It has everything that you could possibly want or need during your stay. We loved the sparkling pool and patio. We liked to bookend each day with refreshing swims in the pool. The property is landscaped with lush foliage. There is such a sense of peacefulness and privacy that you honestly feel like you are the only people on the island. We loved Windermere Island. It is nicely located in the southern part of the Island between two of the larger settlements. Fish fresh from the docks is only minutes away as are several good grocery stores. I was a little worried that we might be too far from restaurants and grocery stores but the location of Windermere Island is actually perfect in my opinion. The Windermere beaches are beautiful and so easy to access. Eleuthera has many beautiful beaches but some are more challenging to reach than others. We loved coming home to the effortless beauty of Windermere beaches after a day of hunting Eleuthera beaches. The owners were very easy to deal with. Gerry was very helpful in answering my questions via email. I can't say enough positive things about our stay at Whatavue. I've run out of adjectives! We've stayed in many villas throughout the Caribbean but I have to say that Whatavue is one of my favorites. Thank you Armstrong family for sharing your dream with us. I hope to return again very soon.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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  • Guest Kevia and Family , Washington State
  • Date of stay 03/23/12
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  As the other reviews reveal the house is terrific. It is well stocked in everyway you could imagine and truly has the feel of your very own vacation home on a private island. From the short ride from the airport, to small but well stocked grocery store , the logistics were a breeze and allowed us to begin relaxing the evening we arrived. We found the beach on the sound side of the island to be perfect for our 20 month old son, who could play safely in the large shallow areas on the beach. We stayed a week and there are still many things we will look forward to doing on subsequent trips. Among them are lounging on the travertine patio by the pool , taking bikes out for an island ride or paddling the kayaks out on the sound. Buying fresh lobsters at Governors Harbour is also an experience not to be missed ! Activities aside you can have a perfectly divine holiday without leaving this lovely home,it has design , interior decorations and views that are stunning.

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• A beautiful home in paradise

  A beautiful home in paradise

  • Guest Joseph S.
  • Date of stay 04/10/12
  • Review Submitted 05/04/12
  My wife and I along with another couple recently spent a wonderful vacation at Whatavue.  The house is absolutely beautiful and it is exactly as depicted in the photos.  The décor is first class and the amenities of the home were perfect for our needs.  The sunset views were spectacular and the stars at night were equally impressive.  We loved spending part of the day at the pool and the other part at the beach.  We rode the bikes supplied with the home and explored the entire island.   Windermere Island is so beautiful, quiet and peaceful. We fell in love with the island.   The homeowners (Gerry and Pat) were unbelievably helpful leading up to our trip and they reached out to us on our first day to ensure we arrived safely and everything at the house was to our liking.  I had mentioned to them that due to a car rental challenge that we were unable to get to the house until later than planned.  As a result, we were unable to locate Tippy’s in the dark.   The homeowners were so concerned by this that they contacted the clubhouse and arranged for pizzas to be available for us for dinner.  I can’t say enough about how helpful and gracious Gerry and Pat were.   We would recommend this house to everyone.  Thank you Gerry and Pat for allowing us the opportunity to stay at your beautiful home.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Joseph and Kathy We are so happy you have enjoyed our home on Windermere Island . The views, beach, and security is what sold us on the home and Windermere. Hopefully you will be able to join us again. Toes in the water Pat and Gerry

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• Beautiful Island Getaway

  Beautiful Island Getaway

  • Guest Kelly & Michael
  • Date of stay 02/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/04/12
  From the moment we walked through the huge mahogany entry doors of this lovely home, we knew we had made the right decision in choosing What-A-Vue on Windermere Island, Eleuthera for our winter getaway.  This lovely, secluded home is immaculate inside and out.  It is beautifully decorated and very well equipped with everything you could possibly desire in a home away from home.  Patricia and Gerry have assembled a binder with lots of information about the home, local restaurants and the island itself.  It was a great source of reference and proved to be invaluable. The food at local restaurants was delicious.  The grocery and liquor stores were well stocked and ATMs were easily accessible.  We found the locals to be polite, friendly and very helpful.  We felt very safe wherever we went.   We had a fantastic time exploring the island and its many beautiful beaches (which were usually deserted).  We always made sure we were back at the house, sitting by the pool (or in it) for the sunsets as they are stunning and not to be missed.  There were also a couple of kayaks available and we made good use of them.  There's nothing quite like the peace and tranquility of paddling on the Sound late in the afternoon watching the turtles swim past as they made their evening trek from one end of the Sound to the other.  We would highly recommend What-A-Vue for your island getaway.  We had a wonderful time.  Thank you Patricia and Gerry for sharing your home with us.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• New Years Getaway

  New Years Getaway

  • Guest Dayle R.
  • Date of stay 12/28/11
  • Review Submitted 01/17/12
  From the moment we walked through the door the feeling we received was one of peace and tranquility along with a sense of "we can now relax" - we were immediately drawn to the patio (that is the full width of their home over looking the pool) where just steps away from a crystal clear pool over looking the sound and an amazing sunset. The bedrooms each over looked the patio and with the feeling we received upon coming onto the island was safety so being able to sleep at night with our windows/doors wide open was outstanding - especially with the breeze we received coming into their home. It was enough to lull you to sleep without having to have the air conditioning on. Which is a treat!! We were able to explore and find the most amazing beach we have ever had the opportunity to be on, and made us feel as if it was ours and ours alone. We could walk forever!! Everything you need is here and more - including an outstanding spice cupboard, fresh linen and towels, internet, television for movies, recommendations for local restaurants and or sites, fully equipped kitchen and more. We recently received our dive license and the information provided was much appreciated. Their home was extremely clean and well organized - and we are a little picky in this department and we could not find any complaints at all. Their property is very well maintained and before to long they will be able to pick their own fruits of their labour with all the papaya and banana trees - this will truly be a treat, and the pool was kept exceptionally clean (by someone coming by twice while we were there to make sure it was kept that way) - which just added to our experience. The owner had left us information regarding the local restaurants and Tippy's was a great spot to let loose!! We were surprised by the atmosphere and outstanding menu.... we wish we had a spot like this closer to us!! What took our breath away were the amazing sunsets each night and being able to have a cocktail or two without having to rush anywhere was exactly what we needed and more. The clubhouse is a short walk away - and New Years Eve festivities were fun and light, and we felt as if we have always been a part of the island rather than just first time visitors. My husband loves to fish and was not disappointed in the least. Outstanding fish dinners were had by all!! We will be back for sure and are already planning our next holiday vacation, and are now calling Whatavue our piece of paradise. LOVED IT!

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• GIRLS FABULOUS 50TH BIRTHDAY

  GIRLS FABULOUS 50TH BIRTHDAY

  • Guest Mike and LouAnn
  • Date of stay 11/24/11
  • Review Submitted 12/15/11
  Great house, wonderful location. This is how a vacation is supposed to be. Comfortable, everything you need and more. We spent every day exploring Eleuthera, from Lighthouse Beach, to the Cape, and north to Harbour Island. Fabulous, empty beaches that you can walk for miles. And then back to "Whatavue" in the evening to relax and refresh. Wonderful back patio, great sunset views to share with great friends. Thanks again to Gerry and Pat for sharing their small piece of Paradise with us.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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 Jun-Nov15th $3500/wk Nov 16th to May 31st $4000/wk WIRING OF US FUNDS FOR PAYMENT
UPON BOOKING REQUEST AND DAMAGE DEPOSIT or accepting cheques w/ ample notice
Monthly rental :Jan-May $11,000 Jun-Nov  $9,000
Last minute deals ,please inquire by email to owner

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.