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Charming safe and quiet beach escape

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Your second home in the Bahamas facing the ocean!
Aerial photo of the situation of the cottage. Second house from the beach
Main entrance of the cottage
Ocean side entrance
Enjoy the breeze

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Spanish Wells Eleuthera
  • Tay Bay Beach
    ‪114 min drive‬
  • Pink Sand Beach
    ‪118 min drive‬
  • Ben Bay Beach
    ‪133 min drive‬
  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs double bedroom

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor shower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming safe and quiet beach escape

Pink Sands Beach Cottage is a very charming beach cottage with a direct access to a breathtaking pink sandy beach. Most of the times you will be alone, and if it gets crowded, you may have two to six people around... 2.5 miles of stunning beach. On this part of this beach, at low tide, the ocean is a magnificent turquoise lagoon with large sand bars.
The cottage is ideally situated. Everything is within walking distance: supermarket, bakery, restaurant, bank, doctor, pharmacy...

This old-fashioned looking cottage gives visitors to Spanish Wells a real taste of island living. Located on quiet Saint George's Cay, this heaven is the perfect place for relaxation, for honeymooners, a romantic getaway, a quiet family vacation or if you just want to get away from the world for a while.

Spanish Wells is prosperous, clean, safe, and beautiful. Spanish Wells is a neat and clean little town with most homes sporting a fresh coat of pastel paint, a real island getaway. Spanish Wells is reminiscent of an idyllic Cape Cod fishing village with swaying coconut palm trees and bright bougainvillea as background.

Spanish Wells is one of the most quaint, clean, and prosperous islands in the Bahamas. It offers a rich history and old world and out island charm, and, yet, is very civilized. Spanish Wells is the envy of Eleuthera, The Bahamas, and even the region. It is part of the well known Eleuthera island.

The population is predominantly white native Bahamians, many of which are descendants of the first British settlers from the 1600's or Loyalists from the 1700's.

Spanish Wells offers everything you need: beautiful pink and white sand beaches, and water so clear that you can see your shadow on the bottom. Stretching from Spanish Wells to the northeast tip of mainland Eleuthera is a beautiful barrier reef called the Devil's Backbone which is inhabited with an abundance of marine life. This area is fantastic for snorkelers, and fishermen usually find that grouper and snapper are plentiful in this area. One mile off shore, there's great sport fishing. There's world-class bone fishing on the flats surrounding the island. One can walk around the island, wade for sand dollars on the North beach, purchase the fresh catch of the day from local fishermen, and browse the centuries-old village. Island tours offer a half-day or full day reef fishing, swim with the pigs, diving the shipwreck, bridge and cliff jumping, sand bar away from the shore...

Spanish Wells offers several supermarkets, a bakery, several restaurants or take away (which serve native Bahamian and American dishes at reasonable prices), bars and liquor stores, a medical clinic, a museum, variety stores; and of course, you can purchase fresh fish and lobster from fishermen!

Ideal temperatures all year round: Winter temperatures are generally in the 70's during the day and drop to the 60's at night. Summer daytime temperatures are generally in the 80's and drop to the 70's at night.

Property manager

Elizabeth

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Departure: Note that if the dishes have not been washed or the BBQ has not been cleaned, extra cleaning fee will be deducted from the damage deposit.
Energy: The rental fee includes $200 per week. If your electricity bill is over, the overdue amount will be deducted from the damage deposit.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spanish Wells

Located in Spanish Wells, this cottage is on the beach. Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial and Glen Stewart Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Government Dock and Fisherman's Dock. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Spanish Wells Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Glass Window Bridge - 29 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 56 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 57 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Tay Bay Beach - 114 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Pink Sand Beach - 118 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Landing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar bar & grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shipyard Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Budda's Snack Shack - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming safe and quiet beach escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming safe and quiet beach escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming safe and quiet beach escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming safe and quiet beach escape located?

This Spanish Wells cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Current Bay Beach and Government Dock. Briland's Blue Hole is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KellyAnne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted H.

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

Perfect Get Away!

Everything was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle H.

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

Perfectly located with plenty of room

The home was appointed perfectly with everything needed for a visit. Full kitchen for any amount of cooking. The main sitting area is spacious and has wonderful passthrough from front to back yards. Plenty of light and breeze. Large upstairs space with additional beds and view of the beach. Owner was very responsive to needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Dream Vacation Spot

We loved our time at Pink Sands. Location and beach access were perfect. The house had everything we needed. The outdoor shower is a feature we’ll look for in all of our next rentals…it was amazing. Host and caretaker were very responsive, which is always appreciated. We prefer this end of the island because it’s quieter and less condensed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

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

Great place to stay

Elizabeth's house was clean, roomy and nice place for the three of us to stay on Spanish. Nice location right off the beach. Easy to get around the island with golf cart.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brian B.

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

Wonderful Location

You could not ask for a better location. The house is conveniently located to the beach, to the grocery store and pharmacy, to medical care if needed, and to restaurants. The house is comfortable and quiet. The beach and the water are exceptional, both in terms of cleanliness and clarity. An excellent place to spend some time and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnne K.

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

Beautiful

Our stay at Pink Sands was amazing. The location was perfect, the beach was quiet and clean, and house was clean and bigger than expected. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura a.

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

Beautiful house!

Pink Sands Cottage is beautiful, and Elizabeth the nicest hostess. You´ll find everything you need at the house and more, to be honest. We didn´t have the best weather (windy and rainy), but yet we find Spanish Wells and Russel Island charming and beautiful. I thought about taking out a star because of the garden... it was in a deep need of maintinance during our stay. And then, on our last day at 8.00 am the garden keeper showed up. I would appreciated he arrived after 10.00 am, our check out time....
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Great time

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kosta S.

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

Super cute cottage

Everything was as described. We could not ask for a better place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

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

Perfect Vacation!

We had such a fantastic time on Spanish wells! Weather was beautiful all week! We came on Christmas Eve and we’re able to wake on Christmas morning to see Santa had found the kids here in Spanish wells. Such great memories made! The house is very clean and welcoming. Plenty of space for 4 children upstairs and my husband and I in the downstairs bedroom. There are two large (Queen) sized beds upstairs along with a roll away cot. Plenty of room for a 14,11,9 and 7 year old. Full sized bathroom upstairs with a tub/shower. Kids loved the spiral stairs. Washer and dryer was a blessing so we could travel lighter. Plenty of extra sheets and bedding. The kitchen had all the items you could need to cook a meal. Plenty of bath towels and best of all 4 beach chairs! The outdoor shower was the best with hot water and was so nice to rinse the sandy kids off after playing at the beach all day. The caretaker at Harbourside rentals was so kind and quick to answer my questions! There is a beach enter ace right across the street from the pink sands cottage. So convienient being so close. We walked up to eat lunch and went right back to the beach. I loved the area of beach we were on, right in front of the most beautiful sandbar. The kids loved taking the kayaks out and and with the sandbar it was nice not to have to worry about them going out too far. We can’t wait to come back and stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kathryn D.

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

Pink Sands Dec ‘22

Our second time at the property. We love Spanish Wells and we were excited to head back and stay at Pink Sands Cottage again. It’s a lovely quaint house which suits us perfectly and for the most part is clean, tidy and provides everything you need. We did think however, that a few cosmetic updates might now be required especially the kitchen and bathrooms. It wouldn’t take much to have the property looking so much better. Investing in having the front yard maintained would help too. We were a little disappointed that the beach (which was the reason we came back) is not as picturesque as it once was. It unfortunately has a lot of weed in the shallow water and a lot of shrubbery growing in the sand. Obviously that is out of the control of the homeowners but still a negative on our part. Overall none of these issues would stop us from renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Daughter Celebration

Everything was wonderful! Check in was seamless with Ricky. The taxi/ferry service was set up and perfect. House was roomy and cool. We loved the porches and easy easy access to the beach. One thing, we only had 2 bath towels. Santini was able to give us a couple more. Everyone was so responsive to our questions. We will come back to Spanish Wells for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Pink sands

Great location overall though in future i would stay directly on beach. Clean, comfortable. We are not use to air conditioning so they seemed loud.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lew L., Panama City Beach, Florida

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

Amazing location and adorable home with lots of extras

We absolutely loved Spanish Wells. The property manager was extremely responsive and easy to work with. The house is much better in person and very well cared for. Spent a lot of time on the front porch enjoying the breeze. The central location was perfect for exploring the island and the very tasty restaurants. We will be back!! The locals are very nice and our kids had a blast too. Great house, great island, just an amazing vacation all the way around.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Exceeded our Expectations!!!

We were a bit nervous to stay in the heart of Spanish Wells thinking we would not have much privacy; however, Pink Sands Cottage was perfectly located. It was not only private, but close to the grocery store, restaurants and only a short walk to an incredible beach!!! At low tide, you can walk out to the sand bars. Pink Sands Cottage is very spacious! We loved the french doors and openness of it. The upstairs bedroom is quite large and comfortable with a private bathroom. The decor is cute and very beachy. The amenities were great and the home was clean. Spanish Wells is a great island to visit. It is safe for kids, the people are very friendly and there is much to do. We would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

Awesome!!!

This was my first trip to the Bahamas and we had a wonderful experience!! Pink Sands Cottage is super cute, well kept and conveniently located. The surrounding community is one of the most friendly I have ever encountered. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mauro C.

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

Awesome Place

It was a really pleasant surprise, much much more nice place than you can imagine online, awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Horst N.

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

Perfekter Urlaub

Objekt ist strandnah und gut ausgestattet.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Troy T.

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

What more can you ask for?

Beautiful home! All the comforts you need. Best location - walk 5 minutes to the grocery store or the beach. View of the ocean from the balcony. Outside shower will spoil you! It's awesome. We will definitely return and suggest Pink Sands to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim J., Alabama

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

Excellent island vacation!

We had a excellent stay. We loved this house and location was great. It was so nice to have the patio furniture on the upper and lower decks to sit outside and enjoy the view. Was happy to see we had a gallon of fresh water waiting on us when we got there. The house was very clean loved the outside shower had it the best water pressure. I know it would take some time to put together but a list of restaurants, bars, and grocery stores on the island with business hours would be helpful. Could have used some more towels and washcloths for bathrooms. Some nice beach towels would have been great. There were no dish towels.( drying or washing) No dishwasher so this would have been helpful. I did purchase some and leave them. We are big coffee drinkers so a upgraded coffee maker would have been nice. There was a good selection of cookware the only thing could have use a cookie sheet. Made do with the pizza pan. Overall our stay was excellent!!! Just needs a few perks... nice towels, pans, coffeemaker and small appliances. We loved Pink Sands Cottage. ❤️❤️Was a great first time visit. ROLL TIDE from Alabama Terry, Kim , Lanna and Heather
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

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

Best Vacation Ever

I was looking for a place where there were more locals than tourists, a quiet yet friendly atmosphere, close to the beach and ammenities. I got everything I wished for. The location is superb, the locals friendly and willing to offer you a ride or just say hi, the town is walkable with many little shops and areas to explore. There is a fairly good choice of restaurants and nightly entertainment if you want it, although I preferred to prepare my own meals. The beach is 1 minute walk with a great sand bar that I walked every morning once the tide went out. The main grocery store and bank are another minute away. The home was clean and very spacious. Lucia, the caretaker and her son Mark were helpful and accommodating yet not intrusive. Looking to re-book soon.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

LOVED THIS HOUSE!!! Great location, House is clean with a great set up, minutes from the beach

The house is fun and beachy, the location is perfect with the beach, grocery store and Papa Scoops. Restaurant / Bars are welcoming with delicious food. The house has peek a boo view of the beach from the upstairs bedroom. The upstairs room was perfect for our 2 college age girls, separate beds with their own space. They loved it. We fished and had great luck getting tuna, dolphin and Wahoo. We found great treasures on beaches all over. We can’t wait to come back and visit Spanish Wells and the Pink Sands Cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Cozy Cottage - Short walk to the Beach!

Very comfortable home with beach views from the upstairs balcony. Short walk to the grocery store, restaurant, and the perfect beach! Out door shower was a plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ellen O.

Our time at Pink Sands was fantastic!

We loved the beach in Spanish Wells and the convenient location of Pink Sands made everything even better! The cottage was well appointed and could not have been cuter!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth

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Languages:

English