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Private Beachfront House on Exclusive Windermere Island

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Patio on the beach side
View from HoHum
HoHum ocean front patio
Sunrise from HoHum patio
Patio with outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Windermere, Central Eleuthera
  • Place, French Leave Beach
  • Place, Windermere Island Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ten Bay Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private Beachfront House on Exclusive Windermere Island

HoHum is a beautiful beachfront home on Windermere Island; a secure gated community, just over a tiny bridge from the main island of Eleuthera. Windermere is an unspoiled tropical hide-a-way; and the perfect place to un-plug, relax, and enjoy the beach with family and friends.

HoHum is a mid-century bungalow-style home that blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape (and is literally on the beach). It has a 2-bedroom/2-bath main house and a 1-room studio/guest house, with 3rd full bath. The main house features an open floor plan and easy one-floor living in a dreamy setting—with wrap-around patios overlooking a turquoise sea.

HoHum's layout is great for couples and families with kids. The main house features practical tropical design, including beautiful tile floors throughout, and high vaulted ceilings. All rooms and bedrooms offer ocean views and breezes through large picture-windows and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. The house has a large comfortable living room, a big breezway with dining and sitting area, pretty full-size kitchen, plus waterfront patios for outdoor dining, sunbathing, and incredible sunrises and sunsets.

The bedrooms in the main house are both very spacious with en-suite bathrooms and direct ocean views. The 'master-bedroom' has a king bed, office nook area, and a very large bathroom with double vanity sinks, bathtub/shower, and a separate toilet room (plus gated garden area with outdoor shower). The 2nd full bedroom in the house has its own oceanfront patio, 2 twin beds (easily convertible to king) and vanity area with sink, plus a separate bathroom with toilet, shower, & sink. The layout of HoHum's 2 large bedrooms offers privacy for 2 couples sharing the house, as each bedroom book-ends the home's living room, kitchen, and glass-walled breezeway. The breezeway's sitting area also has a (full-size) futon-sofa, good for kids or an extra sleeper.

Outside, HoHum has 2 well-kept beach paths off both corners of the house. Each beach path has a convenient cold-water shower for rinsing sandy feet. HoHum's easy in-out beach access is simply awesome.

HoHum's Studio/guest house also overlooks the ocean and is about 100-feet from the main house. The studio is an ideal creative workspace that can double as a 3rd bedroom. The studio has a king size bed, its own wrap-around patio, and beach path. It also offers a high ceiling; kitchenette (with minifridge & sink); and a small full bathroom with sink, shower, and toilet. It was originally designed for use as an art studio, so it is an amazing place for painting and creative projects, with lots of natural light, lots of counter space, a center island, and easels for guests that might enjoy painting or drawing the surrounding tropical landscapes.

AC Note: HoHum is purposely designed for tropical living, with lots of screened sliders to take advantage of “Windermere's” famous breezes. Most times a year AC is not necessary. However, HoHum has AC units in both the main house bedrooms and in the studio/guest house only (they are new and work well). Other main house common rooms, like the living room, have ceiling fans only.

The Beach: HoHum's beach is second to none. It is a haven for swimming and snorkeling. The water is protected by a coral reef, so it is calm and crystal-clear—and especially peaceful for kids. The sand is made from coral, so its powder-soft and cool to walk and play on at-all-times—it extends 5 miles for leisurely strolls & jogs. There is also a 2nd beach on Windermere Island called West Beach. It is great for shelling and just down the road on Windermere's sound-side. West Beach often has picnics during high season (and the bar/picnic hosts accept cash & venmo).

Please Note: because of HoHum's super-close proximity to the ocean and constant exposure to the elements, it does need some re-painting to some outside areas, but overall it still remains beautiful. Outside, the main outdoor shower (in gated area off master bathroom) plus the 2 beach path showers are good and in working order (but one outdoor shower off the 2nd bedroom, and one off studio have been temporarily disconnected). Inside the house, an old kitchen bar sink and a bidet in the master bath have also been disconnected. You won't miss them as the house is fully equipped and remains a gem.

HoHum is the perfect house for guests who appreciate a comfortable, charming, and unpretentious home in an private and exclusive location with unbeatable in/out beach access.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Savannah Sound

Located in Savannah Sound, this holiday home is on the beach. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Windermere Island Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Queens Bath and OceanView Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Windermere, Central Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Windermere Island Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 21 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 30 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Cotton Bay Club Golf Course - 47 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • Rock Sound (RSD-Rock Sound Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchor Bay Friday Night Fish Fry - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fish Bones - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Twin Brothers - Bay Inn Estates - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Island Style Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beachfront House on Exclusive Windermere Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Beachfront House on Exclusive Windermere Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beachfront House on Exclusive Windermere Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beachfront House on Exclusive Windermere Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beachfront House on Exclusive Windermere Island located?

This Savannah Sound holiday home is on the beach, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Windermere Island Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ten Bay Beach and Central Eleuthera Beach. Queens Bath is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cicely Beston I.

The most relaxing vacation ever

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Ho Hum is truly a magical place! My grandparents built this wonderful house back in the late 60s and being able to bring my family here and share this amazing place with them was a once in a life time experience. The house is still as beautiful and charming as ever and the beach is the just as private and spectacular as when I was a little girl.As my grandparents used to tell us when we would visit years ago, getting here isn't easy but if it was it wouldn't be so special.Being at Ho Hum is worth the effort to get there.The only thing you can do there is get relaxed!And that is what we did. We swam, snorkled at the reef (we saw sea turtles, rays, an octopus and lots of tropical fish) woke up to stunning sunrises, star gazed at night and simply slowed down.Ho Hum is island living at it's best.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sage D.

Wonderful Spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Ho Hum is a wonderful house steps from the gorgeous beach. It was clean and though a little tired, everything worked and Wallace and Tina who help take care of the house were very responsive and welcoming. A heavenly place to spend a vacation!!
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2/10 Terrible

Colleen S.

Really beautiful house, on a stunning beach.........BUT?

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our party of four, 2 couples, were warned by the booking agent that Ho Hum was tired, but we wanted to be on Windermere Island, as we knew the beach was magnificent. We looked forward to 3 relaxing weeks. Ho Hum is a magnificent home, with awesome views, and the interior is lovely, Had we been staying for only 1 week, we would probably have overlooked a lot of the numerous things that needed fixing, but over the course of 3 weeks, it is important that a house functions well. Then a horrible thing happened! Two rats and a mouse appeared in the master bedroom. We should have realized on our arrival that there were rodents in the room, as a chest of drawers was chewed around the top and bottom edges, we informed the caretaker, who sent over 3 live rat traps, by day 3 of seeing very obvious signs that rats were living in the room, we informed the agent, that we could no longer stay in the house, and we’d like our money back. The listing agent proceeded to find us alternative accommodation, while we went back and forward with the owner, negotiating how much of our money should be returned. The contract does not cover anything about rat infestation,which the owner pointed out to us, telling us she was in no way obligated to return any of our money, as we were choosing to leave. Finally she returned 2weeks plus1 day, and also returned our $1000 security deposit. There were so many thing damaged and broken in the home, it really didn’t seem reasonable to pay a $1000 security deposit. We did inform the caretaker on our arrival of all the things that were broken.My overal impression of Ho Hum is that there needs to be considerable renovations done on the house. At no time did the owner offer to send an exterminator to deal with the problem. This is a lovely house that has been allowed to slip into a state of disrepair, but with rats and mice lurking around in the bedroom and living room we had no choice but to leave. We lost 4 precious days of our vac
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10/10 Excellent

Laura T., Argentina , Buenos Aires City

Vacation in Eleuthera island at Ho Hum House was perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: our stay in ho hum house was dreamed, the house located on the beach overlooking the sea and its sunrises is something I will never forget the island Eleuthera surrounded by many beaches one more beautiful than another, we will certainly return All the people was very kind
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Ho Hum

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Recently stayed here and could not have been more happy. 5 stars across the board. From the condition of the house, to the privacy of the beach, to the overall joy from everything combined. This house is definitely a paradise retreat. Could not have imagined staying anywhere else, and cannot wait to be back! Thanks again for letting us share in the joy of your villa, and futhur creating future memories for more years to come!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018
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6/10 Okay

cynthia f., chicago, IL

House was Ho Hum

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A stay on Windermere Island is a treat, as a quiet retreat the Ho Hum House is tired. Clean enough, but beach houses near the ocean need upkeep inside and out: holes in bed sheets, kitchen appliances worn out or not working, no hangers or dresser in the second bedroom, outdoor showers non-existent although website indicated otherwise. Management, housecleaner and property manager very responsive, however.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
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8/10 Good

maureen G.

Family fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Gagnon family arrived a day late due to the our flight was in an hour late. We spent the night in fort Lauderdale. We finally arrived and were thrilled to see the breathtaking views of Ho Hum house. As our week went on we went scuba diving snorkeling swimming and beaching . The house was perfect for our family. We noticed that the house is getting a bit run down and needs some things fixed. We really did not care though because it was fun for us all.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
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6/10 Okay

chris t., colleyville, tx

Relaxing Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is private and the beach is the nicest we have ever seen. Location is A+. The home, staff and amenities get a B, but we would stay here again. Would bring more provisions, books and games the next time as there is nothing to do after dark and the bugs start biting at dusk. Views are magnificent!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Beautiful!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Ho Hum! Right on that pristine, empty beach! The caretaker was great and so was the island!

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