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Bird of paradise, purple papaya

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Pool
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 258.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera, Central Eleuthera
  • OceanView Farm
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Twin Coves Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bird of paradise, purple papaya

"Bird of Paradise Beachfront Cottages" are "a new way to vacation", bringing all the amenities of home to your own private beachfront oasis. Enjoy sleeping on a king size bed and lifting your head up to see pristine ocean staring back at you. Save and cook your own meals in our fully stocked kitchen including electric range, numerous utensils, and cookware. You can even choose where to bath, either inside or alfresco in the ocean side shower. Cool off and Take a dip in the custom made infinity edge pool over looking the beach. 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. Staying at Purple Papaya means you enjoy panoramic views of the turquoise blue Atlantic Ocean and tinted 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**

Property manager

Bird of Paradise Beachfront Cottages
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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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

Important information

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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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Governor's Harbour

Located in Governor's Harbour, this cottage is in a rural area and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera, Central Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • OceanView Farm - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queens Bath - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bird of paradise, purple papaya have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bird of paradise, purple papaya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bird of paradise, purple papaya located?

Nestled on the beach, this Governor's Harbour cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and OceanView Farm. Central Eleuthera Beach and Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

The Purple Papaya is wonderful!

Our second visit! Sweet little cottage in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrisoula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quincy M.

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

The Absolute Best Experience of My Life!!

Purple Papaya checked off all of our boxes. It was clean, with a pool, and the view, my God, the view. Everyday we walked on the beach, got in the ocean, got in the pool only to take another walk during the sunset. Watching the sunrise was life changing!! Only God could create something so beautiful and Purple Papaya provided that for us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Location is top notch

We loved our stay at the Purple Papaya. The location, steps from the beach, is unmatched. Having Tippy’s nearby is a plus for easy access to food, and the music wasn’t an issue for us. The kitchen was nicely appointed with seasonings and utensils for us to prepare our own meals. Loved waking up to the sunrise over the ocran
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

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

Stacy

This is a gorgeous place. I think that Heaven will be very much like waking up to see those beautiful sparkling blue waves crashing into the white sand just outside our glass doors. I wish I could take that amazing view home with me! The power went out on the island several times but the Purple Papaya has a back up generator, so that was not a problem. The location is great. Good food right next door at Tippy’s(but slow service). Governor’s Harbour has shopping and restaurants too. We enjoyed several sunsets at the French Leave restaurant. Pascal’s restaurant is also a great choice! Over all this is an exceptional place to relax and unwind and spend a few days on “island time” I have been wanting to come here for 5 years and I’m so happy we finally made it. It was worth the wait!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and the host was extremely helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous but too remote and with very limited options

The views, the beach are amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing

Property was clean and ease of use for the amenities. Relaxing and great location to many sites. Driveway access was sometimes a challenge (view obstructions).
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Heaven on earth!

Purple Papaya is ideal for anyone looking for a place for true rest and relaxation. Great host and the location can’t be beat. It sits on a the most gorgeous beach, easy drive to Governors Harbor, and adjacent to Tippy’s restaurant. The house is as advertised: clean, neat, and modern – with a priceless view. I highly recommend the house and host!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Relaxing Paradise

The property was exactly as described and extremely comfortable. My wife and I stayed for 8 nights and had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We explored the entire island, but the beach and snorkeling right off of the property were some of the best that we found. We would love to stay here again someday!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Purple Papaya is an amazing house with a gorgeous view. It had everything we needed for a few nights in Paradise. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

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

OUTSTANDING!

This property is awesome! My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights and it was exactly what we needed. The pictures do not do it justice! We hardly even left the house because we had everything we needed and the best beach right outside our doors! We did go to Tippy's for lunch every day...The food was great and the service was excellent . The house was very clean and the bed was so comfortable. Any questions we had, were answered right away and the check in process was great. Tarictia was amazing and did everything to make our stay as care free as possible. I can't say enough good things about her or our stay here! We highly recommend this place and are already planning our next trip back . Thanks for sharing this wonderful property with us! Duane & Donna
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie G., LaGrange

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

The Ultimate R&R Vacation!

What an amazing getaway! There are not enough words to describe the tranquility and peace this vacation brought to me and my husband. We barely left the house because it had everything we needed. The infinity pool was incredible and as we looked over the edge the ocean was just a few feet away. We walked the beach everyday and many times we were the only people on the beach. I know it sounds crazy but it is true, I can count on one hand how many people we saw the whole week. When we did leave the cottage, it was to eat out. Here are our recommendations... Da Perk - Marina makes the best french toast in the world! 1648 - Ask for Kelly, she is super sweet and attentive. Also, the beet salad is amazing!!! La Bougainvillea - Ask for Cristano, he was awesome and the food is incredible! Frigate's - they have the best cheeseburger and the view is beautiful. I am actually planning two trips back in 2023! A big thank you to Alissa and Carol for your gracious hospitality. Another big thank you to Tarictia and Neddy, we appreciate you both looking out for our every need. I miss you Purple Papaya...Anne & Russ
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Backyard Paradise

Outstanding rental property. We travelled all over the island to find great snorkeling but some of the best was right off of our back deck (right behind Tippy's). Great sunsets and sunrises every day from the poolside. Prior to the trip, the owners were great about answering all of our questions as it was our first time in Eleuthera. We can't wait to get back to the Purple Papaya (or the larger house next door if we bring some friends.We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

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

Great location

Just what you need. Right on a beautiful beach, your own private pool, clean and updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Adventure and relaxation

Went to Eleuthera with my wife for our 21st Anniversary. Great communication with the property from the very beginning. We rented a car from Tarictia and that is definitely the way to go. She was waiting at the airport for us when we landed. It’s about an hour drive to the residence from the N. Eleuthera airport. Tarictia will tell you all about the island on the way there. It’s hard to believe but the accommodation was actually more magnificent than the pictures. We soon realized that this is one of those places that the camera can’t actually capture the beauty of what it’s looking at. Just an FYI that the pool is not heated. Not a big deal, but would be nice for sure in the winter months. Property was clean and well kept. Only thing the kitchen was lacking was an oven. Which we didn’t need as we only used it for breakfast and lunch. We ate at restaurants for dinner, which I recommend. 1648 was our favorite, followed by Tippy’s and Buccaneer club. All of them are good but expensive. The only thing I could possibly say was that at one point the water pressure didn’t work and therefore the toilet wouldn’t flush. I told Tarictia and it was fixed quickly while we were out to dinner. It never happened again. We are already planning our next stay here. Can’t wait to come back and enjoy the beautiful beaches and people of the Bahamas.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Great stay/location and communication

The location can't be beat and the home is even better than the postings. Great communication and service with the management and staff. Will look forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Paradise

We couldn't believe how amazing our stay was at the Purple Papaya. The location was perfect, the property was perfect, and the property manager was great. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Arthur R.

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

Awesome

My wife and I had an awesome time! If you are looking to relax in a paradise setting, leaving the pressures of the world behind for a time…this is it! The owners were fantastic and accommodating to work with, and Tarictia was genuinely considerate in making our stay a success!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stan B.

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

Couldn’t be better

The property is exactly as described and pictured. The location is about as good as it can be - you’re directly on one of the best beaches on the island. Definitely get an SUV from Tericita - extremely helpful and rates are good. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K., San Francisco

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

Beautiful Beach and Great Pool

Really enjoyed our stay at the house - we rented a car and thought we were going to explore a bunch of the island and other beaches, but we ended up spending most of our time lounging in the pool between snorkeling sessions in the water right in front of the house. We definitely didn't find a better beach/reef. Food on the island is expensive, and Tippy's might be the most overpriced. So we were definitely glad to have a kitchen to at least cook breakfast and make a couple lunches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

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

Best beach in Eleuthera

We can’t say enough about how wonderful our stay was at the Purple Papaya! This house is ON THE BEACH. It could not possibly be any closer. Every morning and night we could sit in bed and just watch the ocean. Heaven. House was spotless. Right next to the best bar/restaurant on the island - Tippy’s. We ate there every day. Loved it. If we would have had more people I would have wanted an oven and washer/dryer but it was just the two of us so perfect for a 5 day getaway. The property manager, Tarictia, was amazing! Picked us up and dropped us off at the airport. She owns SUV by the sea and we rented a vehicle from her during our stay. Loved her, loved the house, highly highly recommend. Thank you Bird of Paradise! We will definitely be back!:)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

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

best location and beach

fabulas
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenn B.

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

Chic paradise

Amazing property and wonderful service.

10/10 Excellent

Willis H.

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

Terrific

Great property well managed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

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 Bird of Paradise Beachfront 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 Tippys. Eleuthera is a special place to us that has always served as a location to simply getaway from it all.

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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