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Beachfront Dock TikiHut WiFi Kayaks Paddleboards Terrace Gardens Private

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Mockingbird from seaside beach.  Seabreeze/shade on veranda. View of Levy Island
Gardens surround Mockingbird with palms,  tropical flowers and foliage. Private.
 Living room, 12 foot sliding doors for sea view.  Comfortable furniture. Dining table for 6.  Large front room design separates bedrooms for privacy.
Open-concept. Comfortable seating. Feel at home on the beach.
Kitchen open to seaview.  Extensive cooking equipment.  Window overlooks garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Twin Coves Beach
  • Place, Hut Point Beach
  • Place, Haynes Public Library
  • Airport, Governor's Harbour (GHB)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 en suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master en suite bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Dock TikiHut WiFi Kayaks Paddleboards Terrace Gardens Private

PLEASE NOTE: 7 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY. RATES ARE FOR TWO PEOPLE. EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON IS $20 PER NIGHT. OWNER APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO ADDING MORE GUESTS AFTER INITIAL BOOKING AGREEMENT.

Sixty feet beyond the large covered veranda is the clear turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea. You are ON THE BEACH. Shade is provided for comfort on both the deck, overlooking the gardens, and on the seaside verandah. All rooms have sea views. Bedrooms have 8 foot sliding glass doors overlooking the bay. The Living Room has 12 foot sliding glass doors. The home has parking in a circular driveway and is 1000 feet down a private driveway to Balara Bay. The island's largest settlement, Governor's Harbour, is two miles away offering varied restaurants, grocery stores, bakery, post office, banks, historic library, service stations, beverage stores, churches, and gift shops.

The Mockingbird, new in 2010, is state of the art construction by the island's leading builder and energy efficient for your comfort and enjoyment. Concrete construction and the heavily insulated ceiling and walls allow windows to be open, even in hot weather, allowing seabreeze and sea sounds inside the home, maximizing the island experience. The home is not typical island cement block construction.


Why the Owner Chose Governor's Harbour: Balara Bay is beautiful, private, serene, and secluded. The Mockingbird is 1000 feet from the Queen's Highway on a stretch of white sand beach that looks out on Levy Island. The property is surrounded by extensive tropical foliage, and the property itself has many varied tropical trees including coconut palms and palmetto palms. The gardens are filled with bouganvilla, exora, hibiscus and numerous island flowers.

The Unique Benefits of this House: The Mockingbird is on a white sand beach. The Caribbean is 60-100 feet in front of the home. The view is unobstructed. The property is level and easy to walk. We are a four minute drive to the island's largest settlement, Governor's Harbour, with its many facilities and amenities. The Mockingbird is easily accessible as there are many remote properties on the island that are not easily accessible. Just minutes away from stores, restaurants and entertainment. Yet the property offers privacy, quiet and a sense of seclusion.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking inside. Smoking only outside.
Kayaks and paddleboards must be returned to parking area after each use. They cannot remain on water's edge due to rising tides.
Guests are responsible for their own safety and that of their children. The home owner is not responsible for injuries on or off the property.
The use of recreational equipment is at the guest's own risk. Life preservers are furnished for adults. Guests must bring preservers to fit children.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Governor's Harbour

Located in Governor's Harbour, this holiday home is on the beach. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include OceanView Farm and Queens Bath. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Balara Bay, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Twin Coves Beach - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hut Point Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Haynes Public Library - 9 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 18 min drive - 8.0 km
  • OceanView Farm - 19 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪1648 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pascal’s - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Dock TikiHut WiFi Kayaks Paddleboards Terrace Gardens Private pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Dock TikiHut WiFi Kayaks Paddleboards Terrace Gardens Private?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Dock TikiHut WiFi Kayaks Paddleboards Terrace Gardens Private?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Dock TikiHut WiFi Kayaks Paddleboards Terrace Gardens Private located?

Nestled on the beach, this Governor's Harbour holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and Twin Coves Beach. Hut Point Beach and Central Eleuthera Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Marion Macy

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Gil and Marian Macy purchased the Balara Bay property in 2000 from prominent Bahamians who used the Stone Beach Cottage as their beach retreat. Since that time we have lived on Eleuthera for 6 months of the year. In 2010 the Mockingbird was built on adjoining property. Jason Thompson, the island's leading builder, was the contractor. We chose our property on the Caribbean side of the island as we love walking the Atlantic beaches, but we want to live on the side of the island with gently prevailing winds and calm waters. Fishing, bone fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, and kayaking all from our waterfront property. Our property is premier, the location is great, close to the largest settlement Governor's Harbour, the view is spectacular. Gardens abound. The beach is our front yard.

Why they chose this property

Balara Bay is beautiful, serene, and secluded. The home is 1000 feet from the Queen's Highway on a stretch of beach that looks out on Levy Island.








We are 1000 feet off the Queen's Highway for easy access anywhere on the island. The property is surrounded by extensive tropical foliage, and has many varied tropical trees including coconut palms and palmetto palms. The gardens are filled with tropical flowers. WE ARE ON THE BEACH directly in front of our home for immediate kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing, swimming and bone fishing. White sand is our front yard. The proximity to Governors Harbour, the island's largest settlement, provides access to banks, restaurants, grocery and beverage stores and the famous Friday Fish Fry. Within minutes are islands best restaurants Tippy's, Buccaneer, Sunset Inn, and recently the 1648 at French Leave Harbour as well as Pascal's at Sky Beach


What makes this property unique

Calm, Caribbean waters only steps away from the house for kayaking, paddleboarding, lounging, swimming, fishing and overall peaceful enjoyment. Surrounded by an oasis of tropical foliage and flowers. Private drive off Queen's Highway. Private circular driveway to home. Our caretaker neighbor is within a mile and available to help if you need assistance. Our guests say our view of Levy Island is as beautiful a view that they have found anywhere on Eleuthera.

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