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Double Bay
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Palmetto Point
  • Central Eleuthera Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Ten Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • OceanView Farm
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming, secluded, beachfront cottage

Privacy is yours! Our charming beachfront cottage is situated on six acres of undisturbed land near the end of a two-mile pink sand beach. It's perfect for couples seeking solitude or a special honeymoon. The house sits on a sand dune several hundred feet from the waters edge. The only thing between you and the beach are palm trees and a beautifully landscaped path cut through the coconut palms. The all-sand beach has a gradual slope to the water. Great swimming, beach combing, snorkeling and scuba diving are just steps from your back door. Our one bedroom cottage is brightly decorated with many furnishings handmade by local artisans. Rustic terra cotta tiles, a wooden ceiling, and ceiling fans add to the charm.In 2010 we renovated the kitchen, bathroom and exterior with all new windows and doors. Inside and out, this home provides the backdrop for a truly relaxing, tropical island experience! For your comfort we have recently added a full house generator and reverse osmosis system for uninterrupted power and drinking water during your stay.

Property manager

Leigh Ann
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Double Bay

Located in Double Bay, this holiday home 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 Queens Bath and OceanView Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Palmetto Point

What's nearby

  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Queens Bath - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • OceanView Farm - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Windermere Island Beach - 16 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Unique Village - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fish Bones - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Bay Friday Night Fish Fry - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Teppanyaki NCL Pearl - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, secluded, beachfront cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, secluded, beachfront cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, secluded, beachfront cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, secluded, beachfront cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Double Bay holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and Central Eleuthera Beach. Ten Bay Beach is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ursula H.

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

PERFECT getaway for us! LOVED this house

The property is exactly as listed and much more! The beach was fabulous! We only encountered a few beach goers while we were there. We enjoyed our stay immensely. We loved the bread days at The Farm; we enjoyed spending days at the rental sitting on the beach and relaxing. Highly recommend this property- easy to find, easy to check in and out. Top Notch and Perfect Stay! Thank you!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

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

Relaxing

This far exceeded our expectations! The views, the location, the privacy and the beach were all a perfect culmination to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary! 5 star indeed!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Excellent

We enjoyed our stay at the Palms. The cottage, grounds and beach are all beautiful. The Palms is well appointed with everything you need for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

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

Just as good the second time…

This was our second stay at this wonderful property. It was as great this year as last. The location is wonderful and the house is very comfortable and has everything we needed. This year we stayed for 2 weeks and loved every minute. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

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

The Best

This was our third stay at Palms on Double Bay. We love the house, the location, the beach. It’s just perfect for two people that enjoy the privacy and solitude this home offers. The beach is beyond beautiful and pretty much deserted all day every day. The house is so comfortable and has everything we need including everything we need for a day at the beach. It’s centrally located on the island so it’s easy to get out and explore points both south and north. This trip we went to Lighthouse Point (an hours drive) and saw it before it will no longer accessible because of development by Disney. So glad that we did. We spent several windy days at beaches close by on the other side of the island that offered shallow calm waters. We will be back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew l.

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

Second visit

Just like the last time we stayed, we had a great experience. Excellent host communications, property was in much better condition than most Marriotts I stay in. Still secluded, still great swimming and a reef system 50 yards away for current-free snorkeling. Plenty of quiet restaurants within a reasonable drive. Apparently you can't drive all the way down to Lighthouse beach any more because of Disney's construction, but with a beach like Double Bay, there's not much reason to ever leave the property anyway.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Dream vacation!

My husband and I loved our week at The Palms on Double Bay! The home is cute and has everything you need for relaxing, cooking, just kicking back. The short walk to our "private beach" was special below the rustling palms and the almost pink sands were perfect for long walks. We visited several other beaches and particularly enjoyed Lighthouse Beach - worth the trip! Island Market had fresh greens and veges and delicious prepared items and the pier at Tarpum Bay had incredible fresh fish. This was the perfect place to unwind, relax and get away! We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Even better the second time!

This was a return visit for my husband and I and The Palms and Double Bay were even better than we remembered! The house is so comfortable and we appreciate that everything is in good working order and well organized. The beach is still one of the most stunning and rarely did we see another person. Of course, Island Market is an added bonus! We always buy seafood at Tarpum Bay and eat lunch at Fish Bone and Sunset Grill. The outdoor shower is wonderful, too! Thank you! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Absolutely perfect!

We loved our stay at Palms! The house was perfect- just what we needed. The bed is comfortable, the kitchen is very well stocked. One of our favorite part is the beautiful walk (very short) to the beach. The other favorite part is the beach! 2 miles of pristine beach- all to ourselves 5 out of the 7 day stay. There is a very healthy, gorgeous reef just to the right of “our spot”. We saw lots of rays and nurse sharks, along with a variety of fish of all sizes. We will definitely be back- this was our 5th trip to Eleuthera , we like to stay in different areas each time however…~ Double Bay and Palms is one of our favorites. Ann, the property manager is so helpful~ must visit Island Farm! We will absolutely stay at Palms again! Thank you for a wonderful trip- can’t wait until our return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

I hesitate from writing this because when one finds a secret, you really don't want others to know about it, but I'll share this one with you. My wife and I, a few years back, decided that we would go away each spring break and try to find the perfect island. We tried a number of different islands and homes and then came upon the Palms at Double Bay beach. We had fallen in love with Double Bay a few years back and then found the Palms. Simply said, this is heaven. The Palms is comfortable and has all the comforts of home. It is so quiet and remote. If you want the cruise atmosphere, then this is not the place for you. If you want a vacation that provides solitude and beauty, then this is it. We have stayed at the Palms for three consecutive years and will return again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Simply the Best 1 Bedroom Villa on Eleuthera!

We have been coming to Eleuthera for a few years and have checked out most of the villas for rent from one end of the island to another. The Palms is a delightful place, spotlessly clean and very well appointed. For the price, there isn't a better equipped 1 brm villa on a better beach anywhere else in Eleuthera. We spent 10 delightful days at the Palms and only wished we'd have stayed there the whole time during our month's stay on Eleuthera. It felt like home and Leigh Anne and family have thought of everything to make your stay there trouble free and truly memorable. There are dozens of books, DVD's, stereo system, a kitchen that would make any chef happy, comfortable furnishings and all the little things one might ever need from hair dyer to sun screen! There are plenty of big beach towels, special beach chairs, a cooler, portable umbrella, snorkels and fins. The BBQ was great too as we preferred to eat in many nights. Mixing Margaritas a snap with a great blender on hand. Life was Good. The villa is very romantic and secluded and the beach, a walkers paradise. We seldom saw a soul around. Double Bay is a delightful central spot and while there are several villas in the area, the Palms has a huge property and we neither saw or heard any neighbours. It was heaven! As for the negative comments from previous tennants, we stayed in the villa right after they did and we were flaberghasted . Eleuthera is a charming little island and as many say "Not for Every One -Thank Goodness we might add, that's what gives it it's charm. Anyone expecting to find everything the same as the USA might be disappointed. No MacDonalds, No big nightclubs, no fancy hotels, just friendly warm folk living there who are always polite and helpful. Just what we wanted a quiet romantic getaway where the biggest decision of the day was what beach to visit or where to fish. Even that wasn't difficult as the beach just yards from the door, was the best we found during our month on the island. There was no garbage - only the odd flotsom that washed ashore from a passing boat and sorry it's not a Club Med were the beach is raked by staff every day, Anne & Clyde are delightful and extremely conscientious as property managers and take care of your every request. No see ums are found throughout the islands- use bug spray and close up at night to avoid them. For fun rent a 4x4 but the villa road in was quite good by island standards. We'll definately book the Palms again!

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

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

Eleuthera

We had the best time in Eleuthera! The house was so nice, super clean & had everything we wanted. Ann was so sweet & went above & beyond!! We will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Great Cottage on Double Bay

Great cottage on Double Bay beach. Very private. Clean, comfortable, well maintained. Perfect get away for a couple. Beautiful beach, just walk down the well kept sandy path and set up your chairs under the first palm tree on your right.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

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

So tranquil

The house, the location, the beach - all were amazing. It was the perfect place to unwind and relax. Everything you could possibly want for a vacation was provided. The house was perfect for 2 people. This is a laid-back kind of place, so if you are looking for nightlife and lots of entertainment, then this is probably not the place for you. But if you want natural beauty with the worlds most tranquil and gorgeous beach do not hesitate. We arrived and only left the property to get supplies. We walked on the beach, sat on the beach, swam and snorkeled for 7 days. 7 days of bliss and tranquility. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margert K.

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

Simply the best

I almost hate to leave a review, as I want to keep this gem for ourselves. Honestly, it is a very special place, with wonderful owners who care about their property and it shows. We have traveled extensively and this is the very first time my husband said he wasn't ready to leave. So that is really saying something. Thanks for allowing others the opportunity to share in your piece of paradise.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrew l.

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

Last Minute

Due to a Covid quarantine in our original booked property, we had less than a day to scramble and find a replacement, so the stress level was high. Leigh Ann responded to our request in less than an hour, and just like that, the trip was back on. House was immaculate. As in, I felt bad cluttering it up with our stuff immaculate. Money has been spent on it lately, unless it's only a couple years old. Air conditioning works well if you keep the blinds on the sun-facing windows drawn. Fully-stocked large kitchen with plenty of counter space, nice sectional for lounging and a comfy mattress. My focus for finding a house was on the beach and privacy. The original house we had booked was right on a sandy Atlantic beach on a stretch where there were no neighbors for 1/4 mile either way, This location couldn't compete with that, but only barely. The house sits back off of the beach about 100 yards in the middle of a palm tree garden which is just enough to mute the waves to a relaxing background noise. You won't be able to see the water from the house, but neither will you see another house, and the walk to the beach is easy with no stairs involved. Privacy-wise, there are homes dotting the beach at Double Bay, but this estate is at the farthest southern end, and the only house to the south is what I guess the main house. We twice met the same group of four people over the course of nine days, and maybe a half mile down the beach you could see others, so for privacy, it was hard to beat. The beach directly in front of the property is all sand, all the way out to the outer reef...no swim shoes required, and somehow the deep, fine, pink sand never gets hot. Regardless of tide or wind direction, the biggest waves were never more than a couple of feet, and there is literally no current to speak of. You can float forever and still be right in front of the property. If you like snorkeling (which is boring on a flat sand stretch), walk 60 yards to the right, and there is a reef complex that stretches straight out all the way to the outer reef. The deepest I saw was maybe 20 feet to the sea floor, with huge reefs stretching up to within a couple feet of the surface. We saw sharks, turtles, rays, and every type of reef fish...the wildlife was astonishing. With no current, bright sun, and minimal wave action, it was like diving in a densely populated aquarium, so bring your gear. The management was gracious and professional, we'd stay here again gladly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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Staying at the Palms

My wife and I stayed for 6 days (April 26-May 2, 2021) and we loved every aspect of the house - it’s location, relative remoteness and the most gorgeous beach. In 6 days, we did not see anybody else on the beach!! The house was very well equipped and we lacked for nothing. I would suggest that the house was much better than the pictures portrayed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

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

Clean, beautiful

One of the cleanest VRBOs we have ever been in. Beautiful beach. Comfortable house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Another Wonderful Vacation

This was our 6th time to this property. It's remote, and absolutely beautiful. We only saw 2 people on the beach while there for the week. The beach is Beautiful. The water is crystal clear. Can't ask for a better place to unwind & reconnect with the one you love. Thank you Leigh Ann, for sharing this wonderful piece piece of heaven!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Paradise on Earth

This was our 6th trip to Eleuthera in the past 8 years. We love the island and it's people. But we REALLY love the island now that we've found "home" there. In the past, we always stay at different properties because we like change and exploration. That has all changed now that we've stayed at the Palms. The property is totally private and secluded and completely manicured. . You can follow the sand path to the "tiki" and loungers and then a short walk to a deserted beach. We rarelly saw anyone on the beach at all. No need for even sandles as the entire path is soft sand. LOVE IT! As for the house........smaller than most we've stayed at , but only in square footage. It is by far the best laid out home full of ammenies and all the things you take for granted at home. All that stuff is there. the kitchen is totally stocked with every utensil , spice, and cookware you'll ever need...even frosty beer mugs. New windows, doors, TV and furniture and spotlessly clean Everything was fresh and bug free. (No seums out at dusk outside...but plenty of bug spray in the house. . We normally spend most of our daylight hours exploring the many treasures on the island, but spent as much time this year staying "put" and reconnecting with ourselves and the natural beauty of this property. We're not looking anywhere else to stay on the island except the "Palms". Thanks again to Tom and Leann for sharing their home and for Clyde and Anne for taking such good care of us and the property. They own the Island Farm minutes away and have the best Cinnamon rolls on planet Earth. Can't wait for our next trip......
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Lovely!

We truly loved the Palms as it is aptly named. Spent the first few days navigating the island only to discover that Double Bay was at least as good as any other beach, even for snorkeling, and we could just be "home"! Kitchen was the best supplied I've ever seen in a rental also.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Tranquility

Home is a 1/2 acre in the Mid Atlantic USA on the I-95 corridor so, six acres of palms and flowering shrubs, not another house in sight, private beach path, and starry nights was soothing to say the least. A lullaby it was, yet a close enough drive to food provisions and restaurants. The most people we saw on south Double Bay at any given time was 8. Yes,only 8 and far apart. I just returned home this evening after a weeks stay, but feel like I had a two week visit. If you need to escape the "busy" in your life, this is the place. The cottage is lovely, with a warm neutral decor that lets the quality island artwork shine. It is well and thoughtfully equipped - salad spinner, knife sharpener, food storage containers, very nice pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, pegs for hanging clothes, a supply of beach towels, and solid furnishings indoors and out. Also, it was solidly constructed, doors, windows, porch rails ..solid and well maintained. The house manager is an excellent communicator, truly a professional. Thanks Anne! The only very minor negative is that my boney butt would have enjoyed a chair cushion or a hammock for an outdoor nap. I imagine maintenance of those items isn't easy on an island and again, a very minor point. The most profound memories of this trip are the sounds of surf and rustling of palms, the magnificent night sky and of course, the colors of the daytime sky and water. Palms was the perfect partner for island magic.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bruce and Lisa S.

Most awesome place to stay!

This was our 5th time to stay at The Palms on Double Bay. We've stayed at many other places on Eleuthera but this place is the best in every category: best beach, best location, best privacy, best vacation house. In other words, this place is the best. The beach is beautiful and if you like to dive - the reefs off the beach are an unending adventure. The house is very comfortable and has everything we ever needed. We'll no doubt be staying there a sixth time!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Always great...will be back soon!

Slice of paradise. Love the house, the house, the people and the island. Owner is great to work with.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Linda K.

Time to relax!

Lovely house close to the beach! House was clean and there was all we needed. Thank you for a lovely stay! Unfortunately the beach wasn‘t very clean (plastic & algae) and there were many mosquitos and beach fleas.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Leigh Ann

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We are from the Chicago area and are a family of six. Tom and I grew up vacationing along the Gulf and Atlantic coast as children. We stayed on a private island in the British West Indies for two weeks after we were married and we fell in love with the natural beauty of the islands. Five years later we visited Eleuthera for the first time and fell in love with Double Bay beach, the island, and the wonderful people of Eleuthera. We bought our first property before we left!

Why they chose this property

During our first trip we traveled the island from Harbor Island to Bannerman Town with never a thought to buy anything here. The first week we had discovered Double Bay and kept going back to 'our' beach. It was quiet, natural, seldom did we see another person on the beach, and we loved the sound of the waves crashing. The second week we found ourselves in the realtors office staring at a map of Double Bay with lots marked off for sale. By the time we left we had our first little piece of paradise! A year later we renovated the make-shift garage on the property to a house, and have been going down several times a year every year since.

What makes this property unique

Thirty + years and 4 children later we still come to our favorite place on earth. In 1995 there were only 2 phones on all of Double Bay, no cell service, and internet was not even available on the island. If you were lucky you had a window air conditioner in the bedroom. Each year we would add something new to the house or property. In 2011 we finished a major house renovation with new windows and doors, a new kitchen, air conditioning throughout the house, and Wi-Fi. It's amazing to think about all the technology improvements in such a short time yet the island is still much the same as it was 20 years ago. The beach is as beautiful as ever, the island really does recover after a major hurricane or two, and the people of Eleuthera still welcome you like family. It's truly been a privilege having this piece of paradise, sharing it with people like you, and most importantly spending days and weeks playing in the sand.

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