Well-equipped terrace on the Caribbean Sea. Levy Island across bay.
Location: Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, Bahamas, Caribbean (1.5 miles N of Governor's Harbour.10 miles S. of GHB Airport)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Balara Bay Beach House
The Hummingbird offers privacy on a long stretch of Caribbean sand beach. 100 feet beyond the large seaside terrace is the clear, turquoise blue water of the Caribbean Sea. The location is PREMIER. You are ON THE BEACH. All rooms have seaviews. The home is 1000 feet down a private road to the beautiful setting of Balara Bay. The island's largest settlement, Governor's Harbour, two miles away, has varied restaurants, groceries, bakery, library, beverage stores, service stations, banks, gift shops and post office.
The HUMMINGBIRD's charm and character includes a Savannah stone exterior, white sand beach, extensive outdoor terraces and gardens. The 1300 square foot interior is informal and inviting with comfortable upholstered furniture, and original works of local artists.
The master bedroom wing has queen bed, private bath,, AC/ceiling fan. The guest bedroom has twin beds, private bath, AC/ceiling fan. A sunroom adjoins the frontroom. The kitchen includes a breakfast bar, breakfast room, and utility room. Sliding glass doors, cathedral ceilings, and large windows overlooking the Caribbean, give the home an open, airy atmosphere.
The Hummingbird's central location provides convenient sightseeing and travel to the northern and southern tips of our 110 mile long, 2 mile wide island. Governor's Harbour Airport is ten minutes north: North Eleuthera Airport is one hour north. Taxi service at all airports. Car rental available. Eleuthera has easy access with direct flights daily from Fort Lauderdale and Miami (50 minutes) and Nassau (20 minutes).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Bedrooms have AC.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Bedrooms AC, ceiling fans thruout, fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, crock pots, blender, electric skillets, sandwich maker, GF grill. Outside shower, comfortable sand chairs, loungers, hammock, picnic table, SPECIAL FEATURES, 2 KAYAKS.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Shelling, Reading, Relaxing, Beachcombing, Exploring Eleuthera's beaches and villages. Bonefishing.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
December through March .. $1250/week.
April through November .. $1150/week.
50% Deposit at Time of Booking.
50% Deposit 30 Prior to Arrival.
Certified Check or Money Order or Wire Transfer
Rates based on two guest occupancy. Each additional person $100.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose Governor's Harbour
Hundreds of feet of white sand Caribbean beach. Gently prevailing winds and crystal clear water. Excellent swimming beach. A+ location just minutes away from island's largest settlement, Governor's Harbour, with restaurants, shops, churches, banks, postoffice, movie theatre, bakery and entertainment. Levy island a kayak ride away across the bay.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Wonderful shelling beach. Premier bone fishing territory. We want to live on the Caribbean, or leeward side of the island. We want the gentle breezes and calm Caribbean waters for kayaking, fishing, swimming. Hummingbird sand beach is a treasure. Very few sand beaches on Caribbean side of the island. Easy access to Governor's Harbour, just 2 minutes away.
Property Photos
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- Well-equipped terrace on the Caribbean Sea. Levy Island across bay. - Eleuthera/Governor's Harbour, Bahamas - Vacation Rental in the Balara Bay Area - Relaxing Caribbean Beach House!
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- Hummingbird's front terrace and entrance to home. - Eleuthera/Governor's Harbour, Bahamas - Vacation Rental in the Balara Bay Area - Relaxing Caribbean Beach House!
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- White sand beach extending to south of Hummingbird. - Eleuthera/Governor's Harbour, Bahamas - Vacation Rental in the Balara Bay Area - Relaxing Caribbean Beach House!
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- Private driveway thru dense tropical foliage to Hummingbird property.
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- Gardens. Circular driveway. Surrounded by tropical foliage and flowers.
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- Kitchen. Breakfast Bar. Well equipped kitchen. Many amenities.
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- Master bedroom. AC. TV. Couch. Private bath. Beautiful views.
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- Master bedroom.
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- Guest bedroom. Twin beds. Private bathroom.
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- Hummingbird's front room. Couch, loveseat, two chairs, desk.
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- Frontroom opens onto sunroom with additional couch and chairs.
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- White sand beach to the north of Hummingbird extending to old docks.
Traveler Reviews (5)
Charming Caribbean Cottage - Private, convenient - Wonderful family vacation spot!
Guest: Raiderchic
(Asheville North Carolina USA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/27/11
My family of 4 adults stayed here in July and it was all we expected and more. Centrally located minutes from Governor's Harbour, this classic stone cottage sits right on the water's edge offering wondering views of the bay. The owners have thought of everything - there's extra beach hats in case you didn't bring one, maps, books, and every utensil needed for cooking (we did some of our own) and drinks. Bedrooms are a good size and the layout doesn't feel cramped despite being a true "cottage." The character of this home won me over when making a reservation and I wasn't disappointed. Bugs are to be expected as with anywhere - so bring DEET - and use it regularly. Can't wait to return to the Hummingbird!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
A wonderful place to spend a very relaxing week!
Guest: Evan, Jessi and Sammy
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/06/11
Review Submitted: 02/23/11
This charming beachfront house was a wonderful home for a relaxing winter vacation. It was stocked with everything one could possibly need, and the owners (who vacation on the adjoining property and happened to be there at the time) went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. We were there with our 19-month-old son, and it was great to be so close to the beach so we could all just walk out the screen door and down to the water without any hassle. The shells on the beach out back are so varied and fascinating! The garden in front is also gorgeous and we enjoyed looking for lizards. The pack-n-play at the house was a wonderful bonus too. The only two things we can complain about are 1) the bugs. Definitely bring bug spray and use it liberally. Some people (like my wife) are more sensitive than others and the bites can be very itchy. But this apparently is a problem everywhere in the Bahamas (except in Nassau where they spray). And 2) the wall separating the second bedroom from the living room doesn't go all the way up to the high ceiling, so we were very hesitant to use the TV and DVD player when our son was asleep. There is a small TV in the master bedroom but the satellite dish system annoyingly requires the channel to be changed in the living room. Eleuthera, especially staying at this house, was a fantastic vacation destination for us. There aren't many real sightseeing destinations on the island, so we had no choice but to relax, go to some of the many gorgeous beaches, and hang out on the patio at the house. We would definitely recommend this house and Eleuthera as a whole!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Home from home.
Guest: AliJG
(Poole, Dorset,England UK)
Date of Stay: 10/07/09
Review Submitted: 10/25/09
This beach house has everything and more that you need for the holiday of a lifetime. We could not fault it and it was far better than we had hoped for. The weather was perfect and only added to the experience. It was so relaxing, the Island is very welcoming and the people very friendly. Although it was out of season this did not deter from our enjoyment of the holiday and we will certainly go again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Beautiful, Untouched Island
Guest: 3LittleOnes
(Mason City, IA USA)
Date of Stay: 08/22/08
Review Submitted: 09/08/08
My family and I stayed in this home for 8 days at the end of August. It is an extremely well stocked house that is very "homey," and reminded us of visiting an aunt or grandmother's home. Marian has done a fabulous job making sure that anything that could be needed can, infact, be found with just a bit of searching. She has done a very good job of labeling everything and placing instructions/directions all through out the home. We never had to wonder about anything, it was all layed out somewhere! I do have three small children, 8 months, 3 and 5 years, and there were some things I wish I'd have known before visiting this home. The first is that the two bedrooms are on opposite ends of the home and it was difficult and worrisome for me trying to hear them at night. Bring a baby monitor! Also, only the bedrooms are air conditioned. It was a very good thing there were no neighbors around because it was too hot to wear much of anything unless we were sleeping! The bugs were awful! I brought both natural bug sprays and OFF!, neither of which particularly worked, so enjoying the hammock was difficult. The bugs also get in the house through cracks between the screens and the doors, so we got bit even in the house and when we were sleeping. The house is situated on a truly beautiful lot with much to look at. All the flowers, trees and plants were amazing! The beach was right out the back door and our kids loved playing and shelling there. My husband enjoyed snorkeling, and even I took a stab at it! The island itself is amazingly beautiful. However, groceries are incredibly expensive (2-4 times the cost in the US), and we were hard pressed to find anywhere to shop for souveniers. We did enjoy searching out the eleusive beaches (we found a favorite on the Atlantic side), and traveling to Harbour Island (take your suits, the beaches there are amazing!), and we enjoyed eating at Papa George's Pizza south of Governor's Harbor in maybe Palmetto Point? George was so friendly and told us many stories about Eleuthera and its past. We also found a nice place to find ice cream novelties in Gregory Town, where the few women working were very friendly and chated with our family for a long time. Some Bahamians are friendly, some aren't. Overall, we had a fun, very relaxed time on our vacation. Obviously, it would have been much more relaxing without the three little ones! But what are family vacations for, if not for spending time with your FAMILY?
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
A Great Escape
Guest: Dawn & Eric
(Buffalo, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/10/08
Review Submitted: 07/02/08
My husband and I stayed here for 7 days. This home was wonderful! The water was clearer then the pictures show it to be,it was as warm as a bathtub. The home was clean and comfortable. The grounds were beautiful with all the gardens and that beach.... We saw a few sharks but I guess that is part of swimming in the ocean. There were a lot of shells to collect on the beach. The fishing didn't turn out to be as good as we expected we now know that a boat would be needed to catch anything big.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children.
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