Location: Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas, Caribbean (10 miles North of Governor's Harbour Airport.)
Accommodations: Villa, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House, Villa
Dolphin House - CALENDAR INACTIVE. CONTACT US BY EMAIL FOR AVAILABILITY. We can provide a phone number if you wish to speak with us.
You are ON THE WATER. Walk out your front door and down the private walkway into the Caribbean. Swim and snorkel over coral reefs at water’s edge that are home to over 10 species of colorful tropical fish. A short way out is a broad sandbar 3 to 5 feet deep that is excellent for swimming.
Sip morning coffee on our dock at water’s edge and see the sunrise paint morning clouds pink, purple, and gold. Enjoy breakfast at the gazebo dining table. Relax in the hammock in the heat of the day. Grill your evening meal on our shaded veranda while you catch the cooling breezes and watch the sunset.
We provide two kayaks. Our four adult bikes will take you on miles of back roads on the scenic Caribbean and Atlantic coasts.
Rainbow Beach is a minute stroll away. Shallow and calm it is a wonderful beach for kids and adults and offers great snorkeling along the jetty. There are tiki huts with picnic tables and benches. We provide beach chairs, floats, and beach towels. It is a ten minute walk from Dolphin House to the Atlantic side of the island where you will find more beaches to explore.
Dolphin House offers privacy and year round comfortable living inside as well as out.
Our central location on Eleuthera provides convenient sightseeing and travel on the 110 mile long island with easy access to the Governor's Harbour airport (15 minutes) and North Eleuthera airport (30 minutes). Taxi service and rental cars are readily available. Grocery stores, a bakery, restaurants, pubs, service station, and beverage stores are all within a few miles drive.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Central air, Ceiling fans, VCR and region free DVD player (plays European, Asian, Australian DVDs), CD/Tape player, Dial-up Internet (bring your own laptop), Videos, Music tapes, Books, Games, Fully equipped kitchen with Microwave, Gas stove, Toaster oven, Foreman grill, Coffee maker, Blender, Electric mixer, Linens, Bath and Beach towels, 2 Kayaks with life vests, four adult Bicycles with adjustable helmets, Floats, Binoculars, Picnic supplies, hot and cold outside Shower, Washing machine, Drier, 2 Tennis racquets, Tennis court use for owners and guests
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Exploring Eleuthera's beaches and villages, Scuba diving, Beachcombing and shelling, Public Library in Governor's Harbour, Day excursions to Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, Guided bone fishing and deep sea fishing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 8 - May 31, 2011: 2 guests $1175/wk Added guests $150/wk each. child discount
Jun 1 - Aug 31, 2011: 2 guests $1100/wk Added guests $100/wk each. child discount
Sept 1 - Sept 31, 2011: 2 guests $975/wk Added guests $100/wk each. child discount
Oct 1 - Dec 16, 2011: 2 guests $1175/wk Added guests $100/wk each. child discount
Dec 17 - Jan 6, 2012: 2 guests $1350/wk Added guests $100/wk each. child discount
Jan 7 - May 31, 2012: 2 guests $1175/wk Added guests $150/wk each. child discount
6 guests max. 1 week min. Shorter stays in slow periods. Discounts for 3 weeks +
50% at booking. Balance 45 days prior to arrival. Ask about cancellation policy.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- View from veranda of peninsula beyond Rainbow Beach - Eleuthera, Bahamas Home Steps from Rainbow Bay Beach!
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- Shallow water stretches to Rainbow Beach - Eleuthera, Bahamas Home Steps from Rainbow Bay Beach!
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- Snorkeling reef in front of Dolphin House - Eleuthera, Bahamas Home Steps from Rainbow Bay Beach!
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- View to veranda and Caribbean
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- Master bedroom suite with private bath
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- Kayaking off walkway in front of home
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- Kitchen overlooks the living area and Caribbean
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- Rainbow Beach view towards Dolphin House a minute stroll away
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- Water edge gazebo with hammock and dining table
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- One of three fully tiled bathrooms
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- Guest bedroom, queen bed
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- Fishing guest on Dolphin House dock
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- Veranda looking north
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- Sunset from veranda
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- Southside yard
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- These shoes could be yours . . .
Traveler Reviews (6)
Great Place to Stay
Guest: Bryan Gilbert
(Webster City Iowa)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/20/11
This property is beyond description . A Sandy Beach foot steps away. A bay full of colorful fish, turtles rays, shells, coral , sea urchins ,star fish sand dollars We and the kids snorkled swam kayaked and played on the beach for hours a day. We will go back . hopefully many times.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Large Beautiful Home right on the Caribbean !
Guest: Two Laid Back
(New Brunswick)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11
Review Submitted: 07/13/11
My wife and I had visited Eleuthera three years ago and we knew we had to make another trip as we enjoyed the quiet of the island and its many unspoiled perfect beaches. This time we wanted to stay on the Caribbean side as it is often much calmer for swimming or kayaking. Dolphin House was the perfect location for us as it is right on the water with spectacular views of the Caribbean and its beautiful sunsets! The home was more then we had anticipated, with a huge shaded veranda with plenty of seating for watching the water, enjoying a meal or relaxing with a book. From the moment we stepped into the house we were impressed with how well kept and well stocked it was. Brenda the housekeeper does a great job; she and her family were a real pleasure to meet. The three bedrooms with their large beds and own bathrooms give plenty of privacy for three couples. Not only does Dolphin House offer a beautiful home, but Joseph the gardener keeps the outside looking like a postcard. The Rainbow Beach area was quiet, but not remote with peaceful paved streets for walking or biking. A short distance from the house is the small Rainbow Inn restaurant offering breakfast and supper. Swimming was terrific right in front of the house after you go through the cut in the coral and out onto a perfectly sandy bottom sea. If you would rather swim from the sandy Rainbow public beach it is only a two minute walk, where you will also find shaded tables. With the use of the many bikes, snorkel gear and kayaks you may never leave the area. Take a drink, a book and some snacks and relax in the large gazebo where you can watch the many fish or the sail boats go by. The owners Roger & Margie make sure all is in first class shape even from afar and we thank them for sharing their island home. I know we will always treasure our stay at Dolphin House and hope to return for another restful island visit.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Awesome Vacation....
Guest: Janice26
(Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11
Review Submitted: 03/07/11
I was reluctant to write this, because I want to keep this place a secret ! But that would not be fair to the owners ! Roger and Margie, thank you so much for sharing your home. It was all that we expected it to be and more ! We found the place well stocked, and clean, which is the way we left it for the next renter. For our needs it was perfect ! Quiet, off the beaten path, gorgeous views, snorkeling excellante! The location was central to everything. We biked, kayaked, and walked most everywhere we wanted to go. We did make it to the GH friday fish fry, and was not disappointed ! All of our needs were met just by opening the door to Dolphin house ! I have rented a number of villas on different islands, and always came up with a reason not to go back. I have no reason not to return to Dolphin House ! Brenda and Billy are a joy, and so friendly and helpful ! This vacation will stay with me for a long time as one of my all time favorites ! We loved it !!!!! Thanks again...till the next time...and there will be a next time !!! Janice and Dave
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
wonderful
Guest: David from France
(Chaudun Picardie FRANCE)
Date of Stay: 08/11/09
Review Submitted: 09/02/09
bonjour we spent 2 weeks in dolphin house and it was a great moment. wonderful view. beautiful house very well-equipped. wonderful island. it's a great pleasure to take his breakfast with this view of caribbean sea every morning.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Private and Secluded
Guest: GladWeWent
(Kingwood, Texas, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/05/08
Review Submitted: 08/15/08
Dolphin House is a great family house! Comfortable sleeping for 6; HUGE porch for watching the water and skies. Kitchen had lots of supplies and room to move around. Owners allow use of floats, snorkel gear, bikes and kayaks -- kids always had things to do. Rental cars are very expensive on the island, but consider it a necessity. Rainbow Bay beach is one of the smaller beaches on the island and you will want to explore the other beaches. Hidden Beach, on the Atlantic side, is a short walk/bike ride away. Others are quite far. Maps/directions/street signs on the island are non-existent, so print satellite photos to help you get there. We missed out on some of the island's features because we couldn't find them or didn't get an early enough start. Some beaches take hours to get to and some beach roads were impassable without a Jeep or other off-road vehicle. Off the main highway, most roads are not paved. Restaurants are expensive and did not have food on certain days (ran out). Plan on $$$ for groceries if you have teenagers. If you are looking for secluded quiet, this is the house for you. If you want people watching or services such as a bank (everything is cash only), groceries or local culture you will have to head south to Governor's Harbor (1/2 hour drive) or even more south than that. All in all, the water and the scenery of Eleuthera can't be beat and Dolphin House was a wonderful way to get away.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Everything and More Than I Expected
Guest: Chris-n-IL
(Carterville, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/03/08
Review Submitted: 05/20/08
The home was absoulutely wonderful, very clean, and preprared when we arrived. The caretaker, Brenda, does a great job and is very friendly. The pictures of the rental don't really do it justice. The view off the back veranda is absolutely amazing. They have everything you could need at the house, snorkeling gear, bicycles, coolers, everything to make your stay very enjoyable. The snorkeling from the provided path into the water was perfect. I would say that there are 40-60 fish right at waters edge. The house is definitely big enough for the six people that would stay there. Having the 3 bathrooms was a big plus. Overall, when I return to Eleuthera, I will definitely choose the Dolphin House.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
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