Paradise is Not an Illusion

The setting is exactly what it looks like, and the location just south of Gregory Town is ideal to see most of the more secluded and absolutely stunning beaches you will ever come across. You will be living among the locals of a small village that lives simply, so don't expect the everyday amenities you'd find in a more populated and commercialized vacation spot, but that's part of this amazing place. Highly recommend for an escape from busy life and spend time with each other, the sun,the water, and the island !

We have always wanted to stay on the cliffs. All the pictures represent this house perfectly. We did snorkel and saw so many sea fans. There are plenty of turtles and fish to watch from the deck! I was glad I had read the previous reviews. It's good to know to bring your own TP, paper towels, soap, etc. as it can be hard to find on the island and is so easy to pack. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

We chose Bahamas Sunset based on all the 5 star reviews. Unfortunately, we did not have a 5 star vacation. First let me start with the positives because it will be short. The views are amazing morning, noon, and night which is very relaxing. My husband really enjoyed the snorkeling. He saw quite a bit of marine life. The house is fairly spacious, and the locals were mostly friendly. That's about it for the positives.

Now for the negatives...Our introduction to Philip was met with complete and utter disinterest in us. We were told to ask Philip about a wonderful place to get fresh bread and his response was "just go the market and buy some bread". The house did not have trash bags and we asked if he could bring us some, but that never happened. There were other things we asked for but to list them all will take up too many characters. We can appreciate him allowing us our privacy but to be completely dismissed and/or ignored when we specifically asked for help is unacceptable.

We have used VRBO for many years, and we have NEVER stayed in a house that had rusty appliances and mold on the curtains, or did not supply extra toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, trash bags, or extra towels. Housekeeping really does not wash the dishes. So be kind to the next renters and wash the dishes before you leave or they will be put away dirty as we found out. Oh and be prepared to sleep on a futon mattress. The owner should also consider investing in a safe, as we had a man lurking around house with a trash bag in tow not realizing we were there. When my husband confronted him he began to offer his services to wash the car, get us some lobsters if we would give him some money. The only way we were going to get rid of him was to give him a few dollars. Not to say he was there to steal from us, but it just seemed a bit suspicious and unnerving.

We love traveling and value our trips. So to have this kind of experience on our first trip to the Bahamas is disappointing to say the least.

Would recommend asking for the caretaker's number just in case. We arrived hours later than expected because of a delayed flight and we should've let Phillip know but it did all worked out. The house was stocked with limited paper products, no paper towels and one roll of toilet paper. But there was every appliance and other kitchen tool you could ever need. We were unable to find hand soap to purchase. Would recommend renting the car through Scott, the VRBO host; it was a reliable car and easy to arrange pick-up/drop-off. We did get a flat but Phillip had given us a tutorial prior, making it easy and quick to change. We received a new spare with a day or two. We had a storm one of the days and it knocked the ladder down to the water into the ocean. Again Phillip to the rescue and it was fixed within a day. The property is very private, even the few days we had neighbors, we never felt intruded upon. It was a romantic spot for the perfect honeymoon. We cannot wait for our next visit to Eleuthera and plan to stay again at Bahama Sunset.

Amazing. Cozy, clean, inviting little cottage all done in wood, on the cliff. The real beauty is at the bottom of those stairs and the breathtaking views.