View of Atlantic from front is actually much closer than shown in this photo
Location: Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas, Caribbean (15 min north of Gov Harbour airport in RainbowBay Eleuthera) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: cottage, eleuthera, bahamas, kayaks, view
Once you rent our cozy cottage in Rainbow Bay on the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas you'll want to return to this island of natural beauty and warm, friendly people. Tranquil Seas is a comfy smoke-free cottage with Indonesian decor and bamboo matting on walls/ceilings, Bali-wood countertops, doors and trim. A separate laundry room is an added bonus that you don't find in many vacation homes on the island. We have completed lots of upgrades to the cottage that we know you will appreciate. (Spring/summer 2010)
There is a bedroom, full bath and walk-in closet at each end of the house providing privacy if you wish to share the cost with friends as well as a private outside shower. A queen sized sleeper sofa in the living room makes it easy to accommodate 6 guests. It is perfect for families or as a romantic getaway, Eleuthera is a wonderful place for couples because intimacy is easily obtained; no crowds, no noise. It's the perfect place to do as little or as much as you wish.
It is one of very few properties on the entire island with incredible panoramic views of both the Atlantic and the Caribbean side so you can sit on the front porch with your morning coffee and watch the sun rise and sit on the back porch in the evening with a frosty cold island drink and watch the sun set. Leave the sliding doors open in the bedrooms at night to catch the soft breeze, the sound of the surf, and see the cruise ships lit up in all of their glory cruising the Atlantic. Wake up to views of the sea without lifting your head off of the pillow. Gorgeous wide open water views from every room, you can see both seas at once from multiple rooms inside and outside.
Because of the close proximity of the ocean, cross breezes keep the cottage cool plus there are ceiling fans in each room and air conditioning in all rooms for warm nights. Short walks will take you to beautiful picture-postcard secluded beaches, each with it's own unique beauty. Two sea kayaks are available for your unlimited use during your stay at no extra cost which is a big bonus since the kayak rental fee on the island is $50/hr.
The cottage is centrally located to enable you to explore more easily. There are quaint little shops to browse in and even a cinema showing the lastest films. You can rent a surfboard in Gregorytown and will also see a very good variety of sea life while snorkeling. The area south of Current cut is one of the best places for snorkeling/diving ever. It is not unusual to see stingrays, squid, spiney lobster, many parrot fish, angelfish as well as lionfish, turtles and dolphins. Eleuthera has the best beaches in the Bahamas and you may not see another person while enjoying the sand, surf and sun since Eleuthera has an abundance of them.
We will ensure that you have car rental info (about $350 per week) and advice on booking flights (the closest airport is Governor's Harbour). Check out our video and for lots more photos of the cottage, beaches and the island - ask us for our link to the website. We know that you'll love this island and our home as much as we do! It's the place to escape from it all to restore your spirit and soothe your soul.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : whole house has ac, 2 bdrm units and 2 large ac/heater units for living spaces
- Linens Provided : All bedding (400 thread ct sheets), towels, face cloths, kitchen linens, beach towels are provided.
- Washer : extra large washer
- Dryer
- Garage : Not to be used by guests
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed : Double size (electric inflatable) aero bed to use if you wish to sleep on one of the porches
- Convertible Bed : Queen size sofa bed
- Crib : We provide a pack n play crib for children up to about 32 pounds and 35 inches long.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : flat screen tv in living room with about 150 satellite channels including XM/sirius satellite radio, tv connected to upconvert hd dvd player
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : small tv in master bedroom connected to dvd player; great selection of movies
- DVD
- Video Library : great selection of dvds
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : small assortment of music cds
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All pots/pans, small appliances and kitchen utensils provided. Our kitchen has everything that most folks have at home and more than some have. We have lots of spices and there are usually condiments in the fridge for your use.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : two full sets of pots/pans plus numerous baking dishes
- Refrigerator : brand new full size refrigerator/freezer; counter top water cooler takes 5 gallon size bottles
- Microwave : large toaster oven with rotisserie, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, rice cooker, crock pot, portable oven for cooking outside when it's too hot to use oven in stove
- Catering Available : Can arrange for someone to buy groceries and come to cook a meal on a daily, or less frequent, basis at an extra fee.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Porches on front and back of cottage with close panoramic views. Porches provide views of both seas (deck chairs, hammocks, hammock chairs and rocking chairs); second street back from water on each side.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Wide open unblocked close up view of Atlantic and almost as panoramic of the Caribbean, second street back from the water on both sides, empty house to the side in back though it doesn't block the view.
- Communications
- Telephone : New land line as of Feb 2012 for outgoing local calls and incoming calls from anywhere. Requires Talk2connect card for outgoing long distance.
- Cell Phone : Uses quik cell cards which can be purchased all over island - no fee for using phone. Enables you to have a phone with you while out and about. Much cheaper than using cell phone from another country.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Now have wifi at the cottage as of Feb 2012
- Other Amenities
- Unlimited use of 2 new sea kayaks with vests at no cost (if you had to rent one it costs $50/hr). We have town water (not cistern) so water use is not limited. We provide hair dryers, snorkel gear, beach chairs/towels, outdoor shower, beach floats/rings, insulated backpacks, picnic pack, floating cooler, ice blocks, frosty mugs, binoculars, Elusive Beaches of Eleuthera book, novels, magazines, cards and games, hammocks (some are the kind that you can take with you and hang between 2 trees), hammock chairs, tennis rackets, suitcase scale to weigh your luggage prior to departure. We allow pets for an extra charge No Smoking please, We accept personal checks, bank checks, credit cards and wire transfers
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : small charge for small pets.
- Kid Friendly : A great place for families with children of any age. Almost no traffic on roads near cottage, in very quiet area.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : At least one person in your group must be 20 years old to rent.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Please smoke outside and please pick up after yourself.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Hill Climbing, Tennis (bring your own balls), Shopping in quaint little Island shops, Cinema, Exploring or simply relaxing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun-Oct $850/wk,Nov-May $1000/wk(3 night minimum)
Additional $60 cash cleaning fee is to be left in the cottage at departure.
Discounts given to returning guests,for referrals and for multiple weeks
Full payment required by 30 nights prior to arrival date. $30 fee for bad checks.
No refund given for cancellations 30 nights or less prior to arrival.
A 4-5% fee per credit card transaction, $40 fee for each wire transfer
Refundable security deposit of $350. Checkin after 4pm/checkout by 11am
Two NEW SEA KAYAKS and 2 bicycles included at no extra charge
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Rainbow Bay
This island of natural beauty is secluded and safe. The locals are the most friendly we have met in our travels and the location of our house is ideal for exploring the island. You can sit and rock in the rockers or swing in the hammock/hammock chairs on either porch and enjoy panoramic views of both seas.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
Sitting on either porch gazing at the ocean, no noise, no crowds, and having the beaches mostly all to ourselves.
Owner's Map of Rainbow Bay
Husband and wife, mid 50's from Maine, who love the warm sea and perfect weather of the Bahamas.
Property Photos
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- View of Atlantic from front is actually much closer than shown in this photo - Eleuthera Vacation Rental
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- Uncle Ted enjoying solitude at Alabaster/Receiver's beach - Eleuthera Vacation Rental
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- Front of cottage/bed and bath on each end, located in Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera - Eleuthera Vacation Rental
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- Beautiful Club Med/French Leave Beach
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- Gorgeous sunsets
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- Living Room area has flat screen tv/satellite service
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- Rainbow beach for kayaking fun
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- Galley style kitchen, separate laundry room
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- Back of cottage faces Caribbean side but this shows the Atlantic in the front
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- View from back of cottage (inside/out) has wide open view of Carribean side
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- Living/Dining area
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- Bedrooms are almost identical, master has own bath, other has shared bath
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- kayaks on site
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- Enjoy front porch sittin' in the rockers to read, watch the surf/cruise ships
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- Rainbow Beach closest to cottage
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- Twin beach near cottage
Traveler Reviews (19)
Greaat vacation
Guest: i cummings
(mountainside nj)
Date of Stay: 07/13/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
Tranquil Seas has everything one would need for the perfect vacation. I have been renting vacation rentals for years now and I have never seen such a well-equipped home before. If you are looking for a comfortable home on a safe island with beautiful beaches, then you are looking at the right home. Eleuthera in general is very laid back so don't expect to do more than a little sightseeing, going to the beach and enjoying your home away from home.
Owner response:Thanks so MUCH for the glowing review. We try our best to accommodate all of our guests' needs and it's wonderful to hear that we are on track! And the best thing is to hear that people love our home and the island of Eleuthera as much as we do. Thank you and to all of our guests who have spoken such wonderful words about our home.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
How lucky we were....3 weeks at Tranquil Seas !
Guest: Joan
(Susquehanna, PA)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 05/12/11
Yes....it was paradise ! We simply loved our R & R at Tranquil Seas....just what we needed. Everything Dave & Carlene told us was true!!! Also, the cottage had everything we needed.....even safety pins. We didn't feel the need to do a LOT of exploring. We were happy at the cottage and going to Rainbow Beach everyday. However, we did find it necessary to have a car to get groceries, e-mail and attend mass at Hatchet Bay. .We found the church and people to be SO uplifting. Wish we could be there for every Palm Sunday ! Truly, the cottage is delightful and clean ! Laura was a tremendous help when we had questions/concerns. My only hope is that we get to go back !!!!! Simply LOVED every moment :)
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great owners and location!
Guest: surfer family
(Vancouver BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/18/11
Review Submitted: 04/27/11
My family, including two sons ages 10 and 14, stayed at this sweet cottage in March 2011. The owners, Dave and Carlene, are fantastic to deal with and know everything about the area and can give you many helpful hints and great ideas. They also helped us rent a vehicle from Hilton and told us about water taxis, day trips, where to buy wine and restaurants. Carlene was very prompt in all her replies and i would highly recommend them. The cottage is great and is in a central location to both ends of the island. We chose this area as we wanted to be close to Surfers Beach. It is very quiet, i walked the area each morning and seldom saw any cars. It was very handy having a washer and dryer when you return from the beach and the cabin was very clean and included everything we needed.. Right behind Hilton's house is the Stubb's barbeque on fridays and saturday at lunch time (11 - 2 pm or so)...don't miss this, food is great, and Brenda and Billy are wonderful. Say hi to them from Adam. Anyway, we loved Eleuthera , loved the cabin, loved Tom from Bahamas Out Island Adventures for surfing and drifting the current at the Cut. I would recommend booking through Dave and Carlene and staying at this cabin.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Tranquil Seas is Perfect
Guest: Jen and Dan
(Dover, NH)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11
Review Submitted: 03/22/11
Our stay at Tranquil Seas in March was wonderful! What a perfect little cottage! Carlene has done a great job of making sure that everything you could possible want or need is provided for you - From extra beach bags, towels and beach toys for the kids, to kayaks, bicycles, snorkeling equipment and much more! Not to mention a fully equipped kitchen for all your dining and cooking needs. She even made sure we had a cell phone available to us in case we had any problems while out exploring the island. Which is great because some of the roads to the beaches are very rough and most times we were the only ones there. But they are worth the effort to get too. We spent time on some of the most spectacular beaches, especially Lighthouse Point. But really all of the beaches on Eleuthera are beautiful and worth exploring. The cottage is very comfortable and clean, and has the most wonderful ocean views of both sides of the island. You can sip your coffee on the front porch watching the sun rise on the Atlantic side and then at the end of the day, enjoy cocktails from the back porch while the sun sets over the Caribbean side. There are several beaches within walking distance of the cottage, the most popular being Rainbow Beach. It is a great beach for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. The cottage is centrally located on Eleuthera (very close to Governor’s Harbour Airport) so it was easy to explore the entire island during our stay. Carlene made sure that we had a car rental available for us (thru Hilton) when we arrived. She made sure that our vacation was everything it should be! We couldn’t have asked for a better host or place to stay. Thanks, Carlene!
Owner response:We are very pleased by the positive reviews that our guests have posted on this site and want to say a big thank you to all, including those who have emailed us privately with glowing reports of their stay at our island home. We take pride in keeping our cottage as problem free, comfortable and clean as possible so that those staying there can fully enjoy their stay on beautiful Eleuthera. Thank you to all! Carlene & David
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Centrally located on beautiful Eleuthra!
Guest: Cody & Angela
(New Orleans)
Date of Stay: 02/07/11
Review Submitted: 02/21/11
We couldn't have picked a better location in the middle of Eleuthra. We had a great time visiting the beaches that were nearby, Smugglers Beach, Hidden Beach, Surfers Beach, Rainbow Beach and Twin Beach, all gorgeous! Quaint restaurants, The Front Porch(excellent!), Rainbow Inn, Sky Beach Resort & Coco Di Mama. Went to the Friday fish fry(fun). Hilton, the rental car guy was great. Don't miss Harbor Island, one of the most beautiful beaches. Friendly people in Eleuthra & Harbor Isl. The cottage was comfortable, the front & back porch was great for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. Having the kayaks, snorkling equip., rafts, life jackets and the cell phone was a very nice touch. All of Carlene's notes were very helpful and to the point. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you again Dave & Carlene!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Christmas & New Year 2010
Guest: Alena
(Salt Lake City, Utah)
Date of Stay: 12/24/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
Our visit to Eleuthera was absolutely fabulous – we loved our stay at Dave & Carlene’s house. The cottage is perfect, each morning we had breakfast on (as we named it) the Atlantic porch taking in the typically deep Atlantic blue colors of the ocean and afternoon or evening cocktails on the Caribbean porch starring into the calm (usually) deep green turquoise waters and sunsets. We ordered Christmas Eve dinner from Laura (housekeeper) and she delivered amazing foods to the cottage on our arrival – had lobster, conch and grouper with all kinds of sides – delicious! Actually, we didn’t eat anything else those 8 days but seafood and drank lots of Kalik and sipped some rum :-). Beaches are great and some absolutely fabulous with fantastic views – how great we had a chance to experience all the pink sand beaches most of the days devoid of other humans! On rough days (had few over Christmas) we watched the waves hitting the cliffs – the shores can be quite spectacular. We used the kayaks few days and played in the Rainbow bay area and the 18 speed bicycles concerted by the nature (rust ?) to one speed bikes were just fine. The small one-time use grills (which Carlene recommended to bring) were great! We bought fresh fish at the piers from the local fishermen and had few dinners at various beaches watching the sunset – awesome! We have enjoyed our stay on the Island, came home completely relaxed – loved the sun, sand, salt, air and sort of warm water. There was not need to hurry at all – after all, we were in paradise!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Wonderful vacation!
Guest: Rob
(Staunton, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10
Review Submitted: 08/17/10
We rented Tranquil Seas for a week and had a fantastic time. The house is well-decorated and in excellent condition. It was very clean and comfortable. The owners have thought of everything you need to create a perfect vacation and they were a dream to work with both before and after our stay. While on the island, we enjoyed visiting the many beautiful beaches, although there are many more we need to visit! Snorkeling was excellent at Rainbow Beach, which is walking distance from the cottage. We also had several excellent meals while there, especially Tippy's. Be sure to go to Billy Stubbs in James Cistern for excellent barbecue on Fridays and Saturdays; all of the locals can tell you how to get there. We can't wait to go back. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Guest: ann bryce
(white rock, bc)
Date of Stay: 03/10/10
Review Submitted: 03/10/10
WOW!! If you want a great holiday and want to make your friends just a teeny bit jealous when they see your pictures..this is the place!!! We had a great stay in Jan/10. My favourite memories of the week were sitting in the rockers on the front porch in the morning with a coffee, just being present. The stars in the night sky were amazing, the people very friendly and the beaches indescribable!!!! The cottage is a cottage with everything you need for a great holiday. It was immaculate, comfortable and homey. Super job on the outside paint job..I think it is one of the cutest houses on the island. We appreciated the owners call to check and see that everything was okay. Everything worked and we appreciated having things like spices and laundry soap there so we didn't have to buy everything we needed all at once. Hats off to the owners for doing a great job on creating a holiday getaway that has left me with a thousand wonderful memories!!!!
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Guest: Rosemary
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Date of Stay: 02/08/10
Review Submitted: 02/08/10
Thank you for opening your cottage for us to enjoy. We had a great stay on the island and certainly plan to return (hopefully in the near future). The first couple of days were very windy. It was the end of winter there (we think). Your verandas were spectacular and we had the most incredible views of the ocean swells. You are lucky to have such a fine place. It is nice to stay in a place where people have made their own home welcoming and tasteful to stay in. We met lots of people who seemed to know you and coincidentally we met a couple at Club Med Beach who stayed at Tranquil Seas in 2008. Our experience on Eleuthera was fantastic. I'm attaching a few photos of the family from the 1st week and of us from the 2nd week. We discovered a few of the many great beaches (Ben Bay, Lighthouse, and of course Rainbow). We discovered that the locals and the visitors were all friendly and agreeable. We ate at Big Rock Deli and CocodeMama. We met your neighbours George from Chicago and Bernie and Bernadette from the Deli. Unfortunately the weather was too windy to take out the kayaks. We could have done so on the last day but it seemed too rushed. In highsight it would have been nice to have taken the kayaks to Cocodemama as the moon was full and the tides were out. It was a nice calm bay to be in. We used the bikes and did some walking and enjoyed the snorkeling...life is good in the Bahamas! You are a very lucky couple to have that kind of respite. Laura and William were most helpful. Laura offered to make dinner for us (Bahamian dinner) which we accepted. The evening was enjoyable and we dined with them while learning more about the island. They are a very, very nice couple. You are lucky to have her. She did a great cleaning job in record time and we appreciated that. Thanks again for everything. The information you sent was so helpful and the books and 'The Elusive Beaches of Eleuthera' as noted by others was our Bible. We rented a vehicle from Hilton which also turned out O.K. Well take care, keep in touch, R
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Guest: Sue M
(-)
Date of Stay: 02/08/10
Review Submitted: 02/08/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. We found "favorite beaches" and some very good dining. We found the food great at Cocodimamas, The Bistro (brand new) and Tippie's. We even cooked a home twice. We were always careful with the use of water and did not have any shortage. Aaron ( and Aaron JR.)stopped by to have coffee and chat. Another gal stopped to check on us too. Don't recall her name but she had alittle "barky" dog with her. It took us a couple days to adjust to surroundings and heat/humidity but really relaxed.Driving those side roads (rocky paths) were treacherous at times. Surfer's Beach was the only one we did not get down. Luckily we were able to back up. Thanks again. We will visit again. Sue
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