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Oceanfront Perfection - Daily Housekeeping/Private Cook included!

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Oceanfront patio with 4 chaise lounges and round table with 4 chairs
Beautiful beach view from the oceanside patio
beach in front of house
Lagoon side patio with 4 chaise lounges and table with 6 chairs
Al fresco dining room on lagoon side

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Rock Sound, Eleuthra
  • Cotton Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cotton Bay Club Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ocean Hole
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Rock Sound (RSD-Rock Sound Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Sitting Room with SofaBed and bath

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Perfection - Daily Housekeeping/Private Cook included!

Visitors to this beautiful oceanfront home wholeheartedly agree — THIS is what a vacation retreat should be! Secluded, peaceful and tranquil, and surrounded by water on three sides, this beach home is a welcome escape from your everyday routine.

The ocean beach is only a few steps away from the patio on the front of the house, and the patio on the back of the house faces the lagoon with its white sandy flats. No matter where you look, Eleuthera’s gorgeous landscape of soft blues and pink-white sand highlight the unbelievably crystal-clear water.

This beach home setting is an ideal destination for families, but also for groups of adults looking for a bit of paradise. Spacious and comfortable living spaces are provided indoors and out, with quiet areas for reading and napping.

Several patios offer chaise lounges, umbrellas, tables and chairs to help you unwind in the continuous gentle ocean breezes with a book, a gourmet meal, or a glass of wine. The outdoor hot/cold shower is a welcome convenience after a visit to the beach. Luxurious green palms, vines, and other beautiful foliage add to the charm of the lovely tropical surroundings.

And as if all of this isn’t enough, the rate includes a daily housekeeper and on-site chef known for delicious al fresco dishes and desserts, along with her delightful personality. You pay for the food (or catch the fish yourself!), and each day one mouthwatering, healthy meals will be prepared for you using local fruits, seafood, and vegetables.

The lagoon in the back of the house with its knee-to-waist high water is perfect for those with young children, and the lagoon as well as the ocean is also where many guests enjoy the relaxation of kayaking. For the adventuresome, you can arrange a scuba trip, snorkel in front of the house or at Millars Reef, head to Surfer’s Beach for big waves, or charter a deep-sea fishing boat like the “Ocean Fox” out of Davis Harbour or Cape Eleuthera. If you’re partial to tennis, a public tennis court is only about 2 miles away on the route to Wemyss Bight.

Comfortably sleeping 8 to 10, each of the 5 bedrooms provides a lovely water view and has its own private bath. A master king bedroom includes private patios on both the ocean and the lagoon side. Additional bedrooms include a king bed, a room with two twins which can be combined into a king, a queen, and a single. A sixth bedroom/sitting room with private bath has a sofabed that converts to a queen sleeper.

Guests consistently give this lovely home an “Exceptional” 5 out of 5 rating. Many of those are return visitors. Visitors describe their experience as “arrived exhausted, but heading home refreshed and revived.”

If you’re not already familiar with the island of Eleuthera in the central Bahamas, it’s considered a remote tropical paradise, and part of the Bahamas archipelago. It’s known for pink sand beaches and turquoise water, green sea turtles and coral reefs, friendly, warm, and hospitable locals, and a rich cultural heritage.

Loads of natural wonders are also yours to explore on the island. You won’t experience the crowds that are often found on some of the Bahamian Islands. Shell collecting and simply strolling on the broad beaches are delightful activities.

Plan a visit to one-of-a-kind Ocean Hole, an inland swimming hole on the edge of Rock Sound. It’s a “bottomless” natural limestone formation with brackish water that some even claim has healing powers. Tropical fish and turtles populate the Ocean Hole; you aren’t allowed to fish there, but you can feed the fish and swim with the turtles.

Lighthouse Beach is considered a breathtaking beach that offers swimming, small caves and snorkeling. Some say it’s the best beach on the island but you may want to get a local to take you there, as the roads can sometimes be a challenge. Cotton Bay is another option for a wonderful place to jog or walk on the road or the beach.

Beautiful water views on all sides, the soothing sound of ocean breezes and rhythmic waves, comfortable furnishings inside and outdoors, a housekeeper to keep things tidy, and fabulous meals made to order. What more could you ask for?

Please note: Maximum occupancy of these premises at any given time is 10. No exceptions will be made. There is a $100/day surcharge to cover additional needed help if occupancy exceeds 6 people.

No smoking is permitted on the Premises.

There is daily housekeeping service, except on Sundays. Landlord provides a cook who will provide one meal per day. Meals will be provided for Tenant and those individuals identified in the lease agreement. The cost of all food shall be at Tenant expense. Food is available at the market in Rock Sound, however selections are limited.

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Property manager

Wray Fitch

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Prior approval is necessary
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a $75/day surcharge to cover additional needed help if occupancy exceeds 6 people. Daily housekeeping service, except on Sundays.
Cost of all food shall be at Tenant expense. Food is available at the market in Rock Sound, however selections are limited.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Greencastle

Located in Greencastle, this holiday home is on the beach. Cotton Bay Club Golf Course and Powel Point Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lucayan Archipelago and Cotton Bay. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Rock Sound, Eleuthra

What's nearby

  • Cotton Bay - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cotton Bay Club Golf Course - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ocean Hole - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Cape Eleuthera - 31 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 35 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Rock Sound (RSD-Rock Sound Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship To Shore - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Down Home Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Perfection - Daily Housekeeping/Private Cook included! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Perfection - Daily Housekeeping/Private Cook included!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Perfection - Daily Housekeeping/Private Cook included!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Perfection - Daily Housekeeping/Private Cook included! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Greencastle holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and Cotton Bay. Cotton Bay Club Golf Course is 2.8 mi (4.5 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

Roy O.

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

Warm and friendly

Beautiful location with sea breezes, sunrise and moonrise, combined with excellent food.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

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

A fantastic family vacation!

We were 2 families with 6 teens/young adults between us. And, the set up of the house and property couldn't have been more ideal. Everyone had their own space and a limitless supply of things to do - swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, etc.. When you come to Sanderling, you feel like you've stepped back in time. The house is a little tired, so don't expect the Ritz. But, everything about the home, the property, and especially Ruth made us feel like we were visiting family. It really was a spectacular stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyt C.

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

Cotton Bay paradise

We spent a week at this beautiful beachfront location and wish we had stayed longer! This property boasts private bathrooms for each of the multiple bedrooms and they all have at least one view of the water, whether it is the oceanfront or the lagoon out back.The housekeeper cooked the food we provided for our dinners and everything was top notch! We would highly recommend this property and hope to visit again .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

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

A Lovely, Quiet Spot

This was our second trip here. The house is wonderfully situated at the end of a peninsula, with the ocean on one side and a shallow, sandy lagoon on the other. The lagoon is a wonderful place to laze away a few hours watching turtles, rays and maybe a little shark!Ruth, the cook/housekeeper is amazing. She will help you arrange a rental car,find groceries and fresh fish which she cooks to perfection. Her conch fritters are especially good.We hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Ruth is great!

Another great trip to the Bahamas!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Beautiful location on the beach and marina

Cute house and very comfortable, and the location is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MERVAT N.

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

Amazing stay

The house and surroundings are beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice. Ruth, the housekeeper, is extremely helpful and a wonderful chef! The beach and lagoon are excellent for swimming and snorkling. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to come back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brette G.

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

Perfection!!

Our stay at Sanderling was wonderful!! The house itself is the perfect combination of that old Bahamas feel and modern comfort. When you enter the home, you can feel the love, warmth and incredible memories that have been made there. We didn’t want for anything during our stay. The amenities and location kept our family perfectly content for 8 nights. There is a market nearby that is very well stocked and the staff is super friendly. We did a fair amount of driving to get to all of the locations we wanted to see, but that was part of the adventure. You could certainly stay on property for multiple days and be absolutely content. The bay on one side of the house was perfect for just floating and relaxing or taking a leisurely morning paddle. We saw turtles, rays, and sharks every day. Out front the kids loved jumping in the waves and walking the beach. We paddled around the beached barge out front a couple of times, which was a good workout. There is a beautiful island breeze that constantly blows through keeping the house cool. No need for AC, but it is available in each room for comfort if needed. I especially loved showering in the outdoor shower each afternoon. To top it all off, Ms. Ruth took such good care of us. She is a lovely soul and we thoroughly enjoyed just chatting with her in the kitchen. She made us the most delicious meals. The kids loved helping her make coconut milk from fresh coconut found in the yard. Her fresh bread and conch fritters are second to none.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Spring break getaway

Spectacular setting, amazing beach for swimming and beautiful lagoon. We loved Ruth who was a fantastic cook and most wonderful guide. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Blissful

Wonderful. The housekeeper/cook is a dream!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Enjoyed every minute

I cannot say enough about Ruth! She is a fantastic cook and concierge! We had something break on our boat and couldn’t get the solder gun we needed to fix it at local hardware stores. Ruth knew someone that had the tool we needed and had it at delivered to the house the same afternoon. She is warm, friendly and has excellent attention to detail. She is flexible and patient and just an all around good person. Though the house itself may look a little dated it is functional, comfortable, incredibly roomy and well stocked.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally J., Martinsburg

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

A Very Special Place

This is a lovely older home, with large bedrooms and great living space. From the east patio, the ocean is just a few steps away; from the west, a beautiful, peaceful lagoon with a soft, sandy bottom: a great place to relax in the calm water. The kayaking there was great, too. The house has 3 kayaks to enjoy. Ruth was amazing. She hunted up fresh fish for us several nights, made conch fritters and even some desserts and lots of homemade bread! What a great treat to have someone do the cooking! The house sits on a beautifully landscaped large lot. It’s the last house on the road and surrounded by water on three sides. We had a lovely, relaxing week. One thing: take plenty of bug repellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dani B., Palmyra NJ

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

We felt like Hollywood royalty!

There were 10 of us that stayed at Sanderling! This was a magical trip for our family! The house is so much more beautiful than the photos! It is like you’ve stepped back in time, a time when life is cool and carefree! Five bedrooms have a private bath and the sitting room also has a private bath! The views and the sound of the waves crashing all day and night were incredible! Ruth was the icing on the key lime pie!! She welcomed our group and she treated us with warmth and kindness, we were so comfortable! We spoke to Ruth at the beginning of our stay and we put together a loose menu for breakfasts and dinners we shopped and she prepared the meals! Staying at Sanderling is like staying at your own private mini resort! - Dani Blythe
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Farley U.

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Wish we had more time!

This property was a perfect fit for us (7 people), though could easily have held more. Though the house could use some updating in terms of screen doors, etc, it could not have been more perfectly laid out, situated, clean, and welcoming. We very much appreciated AC in every room and the perfectly positioned bedrooms (most with their own doors to the outside) and were continually stunned to be at the tip of the peninsula between the quiet bay and the more raucous Atlantic. Ruth was patient, kind, and helpful -- it was hard for all of us to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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Perfect Vacation!

Exceeded our expectations! The home was beautifully decorated! Very clean and comfortable with amazing ocean views from most of the rooms! Ms. Ruth was simply amazing…she was the icing on the cake!😍
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary O.

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

Sanderling

While the path to the property could use major improvement, the home has an amazing setting and Ruth's hospitality, kindness and cooking made the entire trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Wonderful Bahama Experience

Really fun place to be! Spent Spring Break there with family and friends. There were eight on our party, with kids from 5 to 16, and we all had fun! Ruth is a gem and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

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

Lovely spot

We loved our stay. The warm welcome and delicious food served by Ruth were the highlights. The house is in a lovely, private location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

laurie f.

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

Bliss

The location of this property is perfect. You are surrounded by water. The breezes and the views are restorative. What makes this wonderful house a home is Ruth who treats you and greets you like family. This was an ideal stay for us and I can't imagine it being any less for anyone else. Do not hesitate to stay at Greencastle. And tell Ruth we miss her!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

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Peaceful Recharge

Our family had an amazing trip. The views both from the front and back of the property immediately put you in vacation mode! Ruth’s cooking and wonderful personality make this property so special!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clay B.

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Relaxing Location

We enjoyed our time at this house. It was as advertised and very relaxing. Nice private beach, relaxing location and Ruth’s cooking is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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PERFECT

We absolutely LOVED our time on this property!! It exceeded our expectations and we enjoyed every minute. The house is so pleasantly situated where you can see water no matter which window you look out of. Ruth added a lot to our vacation too. She is a wonderful cook and went above and beyond in helping us with various things. She arranged for our rental car and helped us with the conch shells we found. All her food she prepared was delicious. It truly was a magical vacation and everyone in our family had a marvelous time. Wray was also very responsive and helpful in answering my endless questions before the trip. If we ever go back to Eleuthera, we will stay there for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

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

Beautiful Property

We had a restful vacation at this beautiful, secluded and spacious home on a lovely private beach. Ruth is a gracious host who cooked us fabulous dinners and took care of us all. South Eleuthera is a truly special place and we hope to return again and again.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Excellent

The house and Mrs. Ruth were excellent, as always.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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Paradise Found

What a wonderful piece of paradise! Really enjoyed our stay. Owner was awesome to deal with. Ruth is indeed a gem. The views are spectacular!!! Already planning a return trip!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020

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