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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera
  • Place, Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Eleuthera Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Queens Bath
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Bird of paradise, shooting

Bird of Paradise Beachfront Cottages can show you a new way to vacation. We bring the amenities of home to your own private beachfront oasis. Enjoy sleeping on one of two king size beds and lifting your head up to see pristine ocean staring back at you. Cook your own meals in our fully stocked kitchen including electric range, numerous utensils, and cookwares as well as full size washer and dryer. You can even choose where to bath, either inside or alfresco in the ocean side shower. If you've had to much sun and the air conditioning is more your speed feel free to lounge on the couch and watch some TV on our flat screen. Cool off in the private splash pool while staring out to find the cruise ships as they slowly pass by in the distance. Staying at The Shooting Star means you enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and world famous pink sand beach by day and outrageous sunsets and star gazing by night.

**Keep in mind that our neighbors Tippy's close for a period of time in September and October. Please call them for details. Tippy's is also next door to our Purple Papaya cottage, therefore you may hear some island vibes and tunes while outside, (this is of course out of our control).**

**Please also keep in mind that Eleuthera is a secluded island, therefore at times the island may shut off the water, as well as internet or electricity. Water pressure can be low as well, but this is all due to being on a secluded island, so please be patient with us. Any of this issues will not result in the guest getting compensated since this is out of our control**

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No jumping or diving into pool

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4746264
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

About the area

Governor's Harbour

Located in Governor's Harbour, this holiday home is on the beach. Haynes Public Library is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Central Eleuthera Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Queens Bath - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fig Tree - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bird of paradise, shooting have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bird of paradise, shooting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bird of paradise, shooting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bird of paradise, shooting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bird of paradise, shooting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bird of paradise, shooting located?

Nestled on the beach, this Governor's Harbour holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Central Eleuthera Beach. Queens Bath and Haynes Public Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream patio

The view from the pool and patio was fantastic! A/C worked great, the rooms were very nice. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Truly a great place. Won’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Shooting Star!

Great place, provisioned perfectly and you cannot beat the view and beaches out the patio door.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

justin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bahamas

Great place, really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the Shooting Star

We had a great stay at the Shooting Star. The Birds of Paradise team took great care of us, checking in to ensure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2022
Thank you so much for your review Mark! We truly appreciate it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eleuthera vacay

Perfect house on a beautiful beach with fabulous Tippy’s next door! We loved every second staying here. It was an amazing vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you Amy! You are one of our favorite families that comes back to stay with us!! We truly appreciate it!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

House was well equipped, beautiful location. Local property manager provided excellent service.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Hi Charles! Thank you so much for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location/Great communication

We were not without our fair share of hiccups this time around but Taracita and Alissa were on top of it. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

It was the perfect house on the perfect beach. Absolutely one of our favorite vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rest and …

100% all around. Always enjoy our stays here. Rest and peace and calm for days. Not a care in the world. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stay at Shooting Star!

This property was perfect for our family of four! The girls loved the small swimming pool on the back patio and super easy assess to the beach. The house was very clean and well stocked for preparing meals, which we did several times, and had plenty of bath and beach towels for our use. It is also very close to many restaurant options if you prefer eating out. It was an amazing stay overall!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Loved being next to Tippy’s. Property manager was fabulous. Only complaint is I wish there had been more linens and blankets for the pullout and beds. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shooting Star Amazing

Absolutely fantastic property on the beach with a small pool. All modern amenities. Fabulous property manager. Look bed walking for miles on sandy beaches and walking next door to Tippy’s for great food, drinks and music. An absolutely fantastic place to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One month in paradise

I have traveled all around the world and I have to say that this property and this island and this beach is five stars all the way. The staff is absolutely amazing. We will be back!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oceanfront doesn't get any better!

House was great for 2 adult couples. Plenty of gathering space and full masters with en suites. House was well-appointed from beach chairs, to a portable cooler, and even an ironing board which was important because we were attending a wedding! Location was 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2024
Dara was a great guest!! Very responsive and great to my property!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot

Our first trip to the Bahamas. It was great! And this was a great house. Nice to go back and forth from the pool to the ocean depending on the mood. Quiet and clean beach. We did lose water the last day but part of the island life.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great modern house with amazing view. The only way you could be closer to the ocean is if you were in it! Beds were very comfortable and it was great that there were beach chairs and snorkeling equipment to bring on our daily adventures. Caretaker is lovely and available for anything you might need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2023
Thank you Jennifer! We appreciate your kind review! So glad you had a great stay with us. And you’re right about being any closer to the ocean. Thanks so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise Found!

This place is directly on a beautiful beach, yet conveniently near to wonderful businesses like Bacchus and Tippy's. You will never cease to be amazed by the views from every single window. This house is perfectly planned and impeccably clean. It has everything you could possibly need for a fantastic visit on Eleuthera. If this place is available, do yourself a favor, look no further!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Nora! You described everything that we pride ourselves in our cottages! Thank you for such a kind review!! We hope you choose to come to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We had a great week at Shooting Star! Great house, amazing beach and views and snorkeling right out front, pool was so nice. Great beach for long walks in both directions, close to grocery/restaurants/shops. All questions answered quickly, super nice people; on the island, Taracita was very helpful in answering questions, house was spotless. Smart house was fun. Kids loved the house. Very thoughtfully furnished, great beach house! Hope to get back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Sarah for such a kind review!! We really appreciate it!! We pride ourselves in our cottages, a quick response time, and a spotless cottage for our guests!!! We hope you choose to come back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This home is absolutely amazing! It is in a gorgeous location and has everything you could want or need. We are a family of four and the infinity pool was perfect for our two children! The beds are comfortable, the view is stunning, and the area itself is just breathtaking. Even though you are close to the other two properties, you don’t notice at all as there is privacy shrubbery there which is great. The owner Alissa is wonderful and so is the property manager Tarictia. We will be back! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Thank you so much Kate for such a great review! We are so glad you were able to enjoy the time with your beautiful family! We truly appreciate it and hope you all come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall great property and experience

The house was beautiful, well stocked, and the smart house features with the music was an added nice touch. Only negatives are the infinity pool needs to be heated, as it was too chilly and windy most days we were there to use it. Also the screens and tracks need to be repaired on the living room and master bedroom, as the mesh is ripped and they don’t sit in their tracks right. Overall though it is a beautiful spot, upscale house with one of the nicest beaches we have stayed on throughout the islands.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much David for yo ur review! We are so happy to hear that you had a great stay with us. Unfortunately, the pool is not heated because for about 10 months of the year it is extremely warm, and does not need to be heated, and there really is not any room for a heater. But we will take your comment into consideration. The screens and tracks, unfortunately, are hard to open and close because of the saltwater, which makes the doors opening and shutting difficult. However, I know Taricta showed you the issue/fixed the issue with you. We do not, have holes or rips in the mesh of the doors, I was there right after you were there and upon seeing your review double-checked to make sure that was not an issue.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house on an incredible island

My family of four thoroughly enjoyed our week in paradise while staying at Shooting Star! The house had everything that we needed to make the most of our stay in Eleuthera. My girls are four and six, so the Infiniti pool provided endless fun for them. Once the pool lost a little luster, it was a 15 second walk to the beautiful beach. The house also had beach toys for the kids, which were a huge hit! I was able to make the most of the snorkeling gear provided at the house by checking out the stunning coral just a stones throw off shore in front of the house. If you’re looking for a memorable experience in Eleuthera, Shooting Star is the place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Kyle for such a kind review! We really appreciate it! We are so glad you and your beautiful family had a great stay with us!!
Verified

8/10 Good

AMBER D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bird of Paradise Review

Beautiful location and beach but pool only worked 1 day out of 6. Also town is very remote and not many options for dining or groceries. Internet and TV went out often. Must buy bottled water by gallon. Rental car agency referred to us offered a 2012 Jeep Liberty with every warning light on. Luckily it didn’t break down on us and did have ac. We enjoyed our stay but listing the concerning issues we wish we had known in advance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2024
Hi Amber, Thank you for the review. This review seems a little unfair as we are completely honest about any island issues of the island on our listing, as well as the welcome e mails. The tv and internet going out is not in our control, as stated in our listing it is an island issue being that it is a very secluded island. The rental car agency has nothing to do with us. And you also had the pool the entire time of your stay. When you checked in we had a serious issue with vandalism and the pool was fixed that night which was completely out of our hands. I was very helpful and responded with each and everyone of your messages for the last few months and during your stay. If you reached out about the pool, during your stay we would have gladly helped you further.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pics don’t do this property justice!

Shooting Star is truly a great vacation rental — very clean, and bright, with all the needed amenities, and the perfect beachfront location to boot. We enjoyed the beach immensely, it’s gorgeous, and hopped over to Tippys several times throughout our stay, which was so convenient! Get a Bahama Mama, you won’t regret it! The owners are very nice, super responsive, and so easy to work with. You can tell they love the island of Eleuthera and love this property, as did we! Plus, Taracita is by far one of the best property managers out there, so sweet and helpful! Downstairs bathroom was a plus, in addition to each room upstairs having its own bathroom as well. Perfect location for 2 couples, or larger family. We loved every minute in this rental and are already talking about a return trip! Shooting Star is hands down a great property!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay!

Wow wow wow! Seriously my favorite listing I've ever stayed. Better than pictures. The house is so adorable and modern. The decor is fantastic, the Sonos system was so great to have. The privacy was great! Neighbors don't get to see you while you are hanging outside. The house was very very clean. ALSOOO, I went with a group of 25. Paradise recommended a rental company. It was a little higher than other quotes I received . However, the conditions of the car were a lot better than what my family members received . So it's worth spending the extra $$ because I felt comfortable the entire week. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Thank you so much for your review Jennifer! We truly appreciate it! So glad you all enjoyed your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Bird of Paradise Beachfront Cottages

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We are a family run operation of hospitality professionals.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the land where the Bird of Paradise Cottages now stand in 2004 on a complete whim with aspirations to eventually build. It wasn't until 2016 when we finally broke ground on three cottages that now sit facing the Atlantic Ocean just south of the famous Tippys. Eleuthera is a special place to us that has always served as a simple getaway.

What makes this property unique

We have traveled all over the globe and believe the beaches of Eleuthera far surpass anything we have ever seen.

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