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4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach

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Welcome to Miss Ruby
Covered seating by pool
Miss Ruby's protected section of beach, as calm as a pond.
Miss Rubys long section of beach, a mile long stretch of pink sand
Exterior of house and cottage

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour
  • Queens Bath
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • OceanView Farm
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach

The beautiful 4-acre property, recently remodeled, consists of a 3-bedroom main house with a detached guest cottage, both built around an extra-large 33-foot private pool. Miss Ruby is located on the prestigious Banks Road, the prime address in Governors Harbour, just 5 minutes by car from town and less than a 15 minute walk down the beach from famous Tippy's restaurant and bar.

Miss Ruby is a 3 to 5 minute walk (depending on your pace) from a miles-long pink-sand beach, usually deserted. This beach has a unique, totally-protected pool, perfect for small children, as well as a long stretch of postcard-perfect ocean beach. Miss Ruby features beautiful ocean views from the upper floor rooms and decks. Miss Ruby is surrounded by a lush garden planted with flowering bougainvillea and hibiscus, as well as coconut palms and other fruit trees.

Miss Ruby's two-story main house has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. It features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and lots of sunlight. The first floor has large great room with living and dining areas, and a modern, fully equipped island kitchen with butcher block countertops and stainless steel appliances. There is also a guest bedroom on the first floor with a full bed and a full bath that is shared with the living area.

Upstairs features an extra-large king-bed master suite with ocean views, en-suite full bath, and an enormous ocean-view deck and wrap-around veranda. The upstairs also has a large guest bedroom with a triple bunk bed and a separate single bed. This bedroom also has a full bath and a large veranda with ocean views.

The detached guest cottage features 2 single beds and a full bed, a full bath, and a kitchen complete with refrigerator, range, sink, and coffee maker.

Amenities include super-fast and reliable STARLINK internet and WIFI, private pool, air conditioning, laundry room with washer and dryer, hi-fi stereo, cordless telephone, satellite TV and DVD player with USB and TV screen. Outside there is a gas grill and an outdoor table for dining beside the pool.

The town of Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, is just 5 minutes from the property by car. Governors Harbour has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, a dive shop, and a medical clinic. It has a nice little collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking a picturesque harbor. You can buy fresh fish and lobster every afternoon from fisherman at the town dock. Friday night Fish Fry in Governors Harbour is a street/beach party that brings together all the tourists and locals with food, drink, and dancing in the street. You won't want to miss it.

Upscale beachfront restaurants in the area include Pascal's at Sky Beach Club (International cuisine with Bahamian influences), Tippy's (international and fusion), The Buccaneer (Bahamian cuisine with Caribbean-Chinese fusion), 1648 House, and The Rainbow Inn (famous for its steaks and seafood). The above all have live music one or more nights a week, so there is live entertainment somewhere nearby almost every night. The Governors Harbour area also has numerous little takeouts and restaurants offering local cuisine, including Da Perk (coffee shop and sandwiches), The Banks Road Deli, Bacchus Fine Foods (gourmet restaurant and food store), Mate and Jenny's (pizza and Bahamian), the Sunset Inn (local cuisine), and LeoRose Sunset Beach Bar and Grill (local cuisine, drinks, live music).

Rates are on a sliding scale based on the number of guests. We set the rates this way to make the property more affordable for smaller groups who use less utilities and put less wear and tear on the house. If you enter the correct number of guests, the reservation system will calculate the rates correctly.

Property manager

Kim and Jason Menefee and Matthew Simon
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

North Palmetto Point

Located in North Palmetto Point, this holiday home is 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour

What's nearby

  • Queens Bath - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • OceanView Farm - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Central Eleuthera Beach. Queens Bath and OceanView Farm are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun week at Miss Ruby's
Nice accommodations: close walk to a beautiful ocean beach, nice pool. Well equipped kitchen. All went great.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Great rental on a perfect beach
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was as described and perfect for our group. Check-in was easy and the property was clean. It's very private, the beach just down the road was pristine and where we spent the majority of our time.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
The property was as advertised. A short walk to a fantastic beach. The house was well stocked and there was plenty of room for our family of four. The extra space in the pool house was great for our older teenager! I would highly recommend this house for anyone looking to take a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Miss Ruby delivers (again)
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Seeing that this is our 4th time at Miss Rubys should say enough...but here is why• Property is as advertised. Clean, spacious, well laid out.• The cottage is a huge bonus, especially if you have teens and older. • Location is perfect, centrally located • Pool and pool area is resort like • 2 min walk to wonderful private beachHuge shout out to Misty who had the house ready for us and answered every text within minutes. And of course, to Pam from Eleuthera Vacation Rentals who is knowledgeable, courteous, and a seasoned professional. Till next year Miss Ruby.....
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6/10 Okay

Beth D.

Family Vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house though dated a bit was perfect. The beach was stunning. Misty was very responsive though the air conditioner in main living space was not working and there was no wifi in guest cottage.

8/10 Good

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lovation
We spent 3 weeks at the property and our stay was very good. We were able to visit 14 other beaches so this is a good spot to adventure from. Very private location and we were able to get to restaurants and grocery stores easily. I recommend this place.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miss Rubys
It was an Amazing vacation and a great property. Miss Ruby's was a great house , with wrap around deck , pool house and pool . An amazing 5 min walk to the pink sand beach we walked on every morning. Governors Harbor was a wonderful place to stay. The locals were so friendly and gave great advice on what to see and do. We all want to come back already!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angee S., Solon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
The house is clean and spacious. We had a family of five, plus another couple and there was more than enough space for the seven of us. We prepared most meals at the house and the kitchen was well-equipped. The pool is clean and we spent most of our time there. The soft white beach is a short walk or drive and the water is beautiful. This place is all about taking in the beauty and relaxing. The only adventure we took was a six hour boat ride to see the pigs, turtles and stingrays- which was great. The noseeums or some type of bug feasted on a couple of us in the group and didn’t bother the others. We will go back! Communication was good and when a couple small issues came up, they were quickly addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Lovely spot
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we were very pleased with our visit to Miss Ruby. This was our second time staying in Givernora Harbor on Banks Road. The house lived up to its billing, and was more than comfortable for our family of four plus my father who joined us last minute for a couple of nights. The pool is super convenient and fun for the children. The upstairs rooms with en suite baths are large and accommodating. The downstairs bedroom does not have the same privacy as the upstairs rooms and guest cottage but is comfortable enough. Walk to the beach is quite easy, and the location is very private. The internet connection leaves something to be desired, but they were in the process of upgrading it while we were there.

10/10 Excellent

Josephine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jjh
The house and property were lovely. The kitchen was well stocked. We were pleasantly surprised to see there were beach towels, beach chairs and umbrellas supplied. The walk to the beautiful, quiet beach was easy and took only 5 minutes. The beach had a shaded area and full sun area. Just beautiful for snorkeling and swimming.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

Raeann L.

3 weeks stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We choose this home due to its location and the size of our party which was 3 kids and 3 adults. Unfortunately the weather wasnt great and we spent evenings on top of eachother being there was only one tv in the living room and Wi-Fi didn’t work.. The pool was great for the kids being the weather wasn’t the greatest while we were there. We have been to the island 7 times so I have a few homes to compare it to for the value. We have 3 kids that had 10 days of school while we were on the island. The Wi-Fi didn’t not work at all so we had to go to the library in Governor’s Harbor for those ten days which wasn’t the end of the world but kind of a pain. We also run our own construction business in the states and access to internet is critical. We could only get service on our phones on banks road so my husband spent many hours out there working. When we checked in Misty did let us know that Wi-Fi was in and out. Had we known it wasn’t in working order we likely wouldn’t have rented as it was high on our needs list. A handful of days we were without power which made it hard for my husband and father to sleep being that they have sleep apnea machines. Again, not our property managers fault but we just had to roll with it. Other than that it was fine. I’d recommend this home to people who want to get away from their crowded city and be off the grid. The beach was great. Saw 4 sting rays hanging out. We did a lot of beach combing and looking at the homes on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

guillermo c., Upper Saddle River

Miss Ruby
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Miss Ruby was a very beautiful home, very accommodating, picturesque beach and peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing 50th birthday week
Miss Ruby was amazing! We came here for a week long stay for my 50th birthday celebration. The house is very comfortable and worked wonderful for our configuration of guests. The beach is simply breathtaking. The walk is as described. I would recommend some more furniture on the porch, perhaps some ceiling fans out by the pool. AC unit in family room was finicky, but overall worked. Power outages occur almost daily, I can’t imagine the effects on electronics. The couch out by the pool was a favorite, if you can add another, that would be even better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Miss Ruby never disappoints...
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Reviewing a house I have booked 3X seems counter-productive, but here goes. My group of 8-9 over the past 3 years goes back to Miss Ruby for these reasons.• Great location. 5 to 15 minutes from everything we enjoy. • The pool. Perfect layout for relaxing and gathering of the family. • The private beach 5 min walk away. (need I say more) • The layout. The guest cottage is a perfect match with the big house. Everyone has their space but room to mingle. • The house is clean, spacious and the A/C’s work great. • Miss Ruby is not brand new. Kind of like a country farmhouse. (we like that)• Misty was always reachable and responsive to our questions and any slight concerns. • Booking with Pam @Eleuthera Vacation Rentals is something I actually look forward to. We talk year-round. She is now a friend. You cannot go wrong by booking Miss Ruby. Just don’t take my week in 2024!!

10/10 Excellent

Brandi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the property!
The property met our needs and the beach was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Perfectly relaxing family vacation-beautiful beaches everywhere!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was perfect for our group. Everyone had their own bath, room on main floor for the grandma and the casita for the teenagers worked out great. Lovely pool. A short walk to the beach to the most beautiful stretch of beach that goes on forever, is perfect for swimming and has hardly anyone on it. Trees for shade. House had plenty of chairs to take down. The location is great for exploring the island. Went to Tilly’s (delicious and great setting), Buccaneer Club in town (so good) and La Bougainvillea (my favorite lunch spot for the view and food). Make dinner reservations. Misty was great and responsive. House was clean and really bright and pretty. Upstairs bedrooms have high ceilings and outside balcony access which is nice. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little slice of heaven
Miss Ruby did not disappoint. It is only a short easy walk from Miss Ruby to the most amazing beach in the world! Misty was there to meet us when we arrived and provided great recommendations. The house was just what we expected…private, clean, and well-equipped. The accommodations worked well for our family to spread out. The pool was refreshing and the beach cannot be beat! It is beautiful and we had it to ourselves almost every day. The water was perfect for a toddler to wade in or adults to swim out and enjoy deeper, clear Caribbean blue water. Be prepared for a few power flickers and spotty internet…all fine with us as we were there to unplug. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Roy L., N/A

Great property and location.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fourth time to Eleuthera and first stay at this house. The house is well maintained and in a good central location.
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10/10 Excellent

amanda R., Winston-Salem

Great house for a group!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are repeat visitors to the island and have stayed in several other rental houses all along Eleuthera. Miss Ruby has by far been the best overall. The location was so close to everything you need: groceries, beaches, restaurants, etc. The house itself was incredibly well stocked and clean. We are used to packing extra spices, some kitchen utensils, flashlights, bug spray, floats, etc. but Miss Ruby had everything you needed and more! Our only con to the house were the beds. All of the beds were just thin mattresses on top of wood slats in the bed frame that were incredibly loud any time someone moved. Luckily, we were too tired most nights for it to be a huge problem, but if you’re on vacation to rest up and catch some extra sleep, this may be a bigger problem. Misty was so nice and accommodating without being ove bearing. She met us upon arrival and showed us around the house and then let us swiftly get into vacation mode. We will definitely consider this house again for future visits.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Ocean City, MD

Our week at Miss Ruby
Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved Miss Ruby! The home is so charming and just what you'd expect from a Bahamian home with a coastal feel with some antique furnishings. The pool is lovely and pool house gave our party just enough space and privacy. The grounds are extremely private and short walk to the beach and private cove was magical! We will definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

Tory P.

Miss Ruby Rewind...
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Miss Ruby is a very comfortable and relaxing house. The design with two en suite bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs was great. The best was the detached Guest house. We had 3 teenagers staying out there and it was perfect! Kitchen is well stocked! Could use a few more mixing bowls! But otherwise we had it all. Misty the caretaker was there if we needed anything...which we did not! The beach is just down the private road, very easy. Great rental for families!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan E.

Amazing!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Miss Ruby was wonderful. Plenty of space for our group of 8 and a short walk to the most beautiful beach in the world!
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10/10 Excellent

Johan R., Wenham

Thank you Miss Ruby
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at Miss Rubys! The home is well equipped with all the conveniences of what you would want and expect at a beach rental. Pool was clean and perfect temp. Beach a short walk from the house. the care taker, Misty was super helpful and kept in contact via Whatapp txt to make sure we had what we needed etc. Thank you Misty for your great service.
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8/10 Good

Wesley C.

Great Stay, Amazing Beach, Non-existent Wifi
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Miss Ruby is a great place with a wonderful location. We traveled the island for a week searching out hidden beaches while staying at Miss Ruby. All were great but the family's favorite was right in our backyard. The tide pool and beachfront just 400 yards down the path makes your jaw drop each and every time you set eyes on it. The only drawback was the lack of Internet. The description may say it has wireless but it is a pipe dream. We had maybe three minutes worth over 9 days. We got used to, and learned to appreciate, disconnecting but if you plan on doing work or Zooms while here I'd pass on this place. Halfway through the week I discovered a hidden hotel down the road where I could steal Internet from their parking lot. I made it work, but it was a pain.
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8/10 Good

Donna A., Germantown

Nice House in Eleuthera
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very comfortable house. Beautiful beach area. A bit of a walk to beach. Driving required for 60+ year olds and not that easy/convenient.

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