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Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6125.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Bird of paradise, shooting

Bird of Paradise Beachfront Cottages can show you a new way to vacation. We bring the amenities of home to your own private beachfront oasis. Enjoy sleeping on one of two king size beds and lifting your head up to see pristine ocean staring back at you. Cook your own meals in our fully stocked kitchen including electric range, numerous utensils, and cookwares as well as full size washer and dryer. You can even choose where to bath, either inside or alfresco in the ocean side shower. If you've had to much sun and the air conditioning is more your speed feel free to lounge on the couch and watch some TV on our flat screen. Cool off in the private splash pool while staring out to find the cruise ships as they slowly pass by in the distance. Staying at The Shooting Star means you enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and world famous pink sand beach by day and outrageous sunsets and star gazing by night.

**Keep in mind that our neighbors Tippy's close for a period of time in September and October. Please call them for details. Tippy's is also next door to our Purple Papaya cottage, therefore you may hear some island vibes and tunes while outside, (this is of course out of our control).**

**Please also keep in mind that Eleuthera is a secluded island, therefore at times the island may shut off the water, as well as internet or electricity. Water pressure can be low as well, but this is all due to being on a secluded island, so please be patient with us. Any of this issues will not result in the guest getting compensated since this is out of our control**

Property manager

Bird of Paradise Beachfront Cottages
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No jumping or diving into pool

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Governor's Harbour

Located in Governor's Harbour, 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 OceanView Farm and Queens Bath. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • OceanView Farm - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queens Bath - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bird of paradise, shooting have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bird of paradise, shooting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bird of paradise, shooting located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shooting Star Amazing
Absolutely fantastic property on the beach with a small pool. All modern amenities. Fabulous property manager. Look bed walking for miles on sandy beaches and walking next door to Tippy’s for great food, drinks and music. An absolutely fantastic place to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay at Shooting Star!
This property was perfect for our family of four! The girls loved the small swimming pool on the back patio and super easy assess to the beach. The house was very clean and well stocked for preparing meals, which we did several times, and had plenty of bath and beach towels for our use. It is also very close to many restaurant options if you prefer eating out. It was an amazing stay overall!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

AMBER D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird of Paradise Review
Beautiful location and beach but pool only worked 1 day out of 6. Also town is very remote and not many options for dining or groceries. Internet and TV went out often. Must buy bottled water by gallon. Rental car agency referred to us offered a 2012 Jeep Liberty with every warning light on. Luckily it didn’t break down on us and did have ac. We enjoyed our stay but listing the concerning issues we wish we had known in advance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location/Great communication
We were not without our fair share of hiccups this time around but Taracita and Alissa were on top of it. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot
Our first trip to the Bahamas. It was great! And this was a great house. Nice to go back and forth from the pool to the ocean depending on the mood. Quiet and clean beach. We did lose water the last day but part of the island life.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Shooting Star!
Great place, provisioned perfectly and you cannot beat the view and beaches out the patio door.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceanfront doesn't get any better!
House was great for 2 adult couples. Plenty of gathering space and full masters with en suites. House was well-appointed from beach chairs, to a portable cooler, and even an ironing board which was important because we were attending a wedding! Location was 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
It was the perfect house on the perfect beach. Absolutely one of our favorite vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

justin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bahamas
Great place, really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
The house was just perfect for what we were looking for! I think the only thing closer to the beach is getting on a boat! The property itself was well equipped, clean and looked like the images. The location was perfect for us as well. I am sure there are busier times, but our first couple of days, were saw maybe 10 people walking on the beach. It got a little busier, but our experience was the quiet we were looking for. Tippy’s restaurant was a 30 second walk away and we ate there several times and have no complaints there either. Tarictia is the property manager and stopped in when we arrived to show us a few things to know. She was very warm and welcoming. We didn’t have any issues with power because they now have their generator. We couldn’t use WiFi for a little while, but who cares when you have beautiful water to mesmerize you!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana M., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot ~ Great rental
This was our first time to Eleuthera and we all agreed that we chose the right spot for us. The beach is the prettiest one we visited. We kept taking time to visit other beaches and then regret it a bit because this beach is wanting for nothing. Just an absolutely gorgeous blue water, white sand location. Having Tippy's right there is a plus. The rental is not too far from Island Farm for fresh food, Governors Harbor where you'll find the Buccaneer Club, The Frigate, Bacchus Fine Foods, Da Perk, Burrows grocery - just everything one needs is not far. We did not cook very much but everything is on hand if you decide to. The beds are comfortable, the decor is adorable, the water must be rain water because it is lovely, and we were able to watch sports (I didn't realize we'd have cable) so my family was happy to catch playoff football. The house if I had to put it a few words is cute, comfortable, & convenient. There were the typical few moments where we were reminded that island life is out there on the edge of civilization so we had a power interruption, we lost internet a few times and water one time (something needed to be reset) but all of this is just a fact of life. None were long term or big issues and I wouldn't say it really affected our stay. We will be back. We enjoyed our stay that much. If you're looking to rest, relax, and recharge your batteries you could do much worse than this. The owner & property manager are super accessible and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Truly a great place. Won’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M., Hurst

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pics don’t do this property justice!
Shooting Star is truly a great vacation rental — very clean, and bright, with all the needed amenities, and the perfect beachfront location to boot. We enjoyed the beach immensely, it’s gorgeous, and hopped over to Tippys several times throughout our stay, which was so convenient! Get a Bahama Mama, you won’t regret it! The owners are very nice, super responsive, and so easy to work with. You can tell they love the island of Eleuthera and love this property, as did we! Plus, Taracita is by far one of the best property managers out there, so sweet and helpful! Downstairs bathroom was a plus, in addition to each room upstairs having its own bathroom as well. Perfect location for 2 couples, or larger family. We loved every minute in this rental and are already talking about a return trip! Shooting Star is hands down a great property!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack N., La Jolla

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One month in paradise
I have traveled all around the world and I have to say that this property and this island and this beach is five stars all the way. The staff is absolutely amazing. We will be back!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great modern house with amazing view. The only way you could be closer to the ocean is if you were in it! Beds were very comfortable and it was great that there were beach chairs and snorkeling equipment to bring on our daily adventures. Caretaker is lovely and available for anything you might need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
What a wonderful house and Tarictia is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Loved being next to Tippy’s. Property manager was fabulous. Only complaint is I wish there had been more linens and blankets for the pullout and beds. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachfront dream house
This property is just as fantastic as it looks. Incredible location and the house is new and full of functionality. Topping it off was just how friendly Tarictia was in helping with check-in and check-out. Wonderful house and rental team.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Dena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Perfect place for 4! We enjoyed being close to Tippy's - great food and the live bands typically stopped by 9:30pm. Wish there was a grill so we could cook out and could've used some sheet pans. Other than that it was well stocked. Everyone is so friendly and the island was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway!
We loved our time at Shooting start - absolutely stunning location and perfectly situated for island exploring. It was extremely windy during our trip so we didn't get to enjoy the outdoor space as much, but sitting in the living room, music playing and the sliders wide open, every morning was amazing. The house was well appointed and very clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. We didn't realize that the you needed to bring in all of your own drinking water and Tarictia came by and let us borrow a jug of hers that we were able to fill up at the grocery store. The only things I wish the house included would be a water jug base of some sort to put the 5 gallon jugs in to make them easier to maneuver and a cooler. We were thankful to have chairs and umbrellas but definitely bring your own cooler so you have something for the beach. Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This is a perfect house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kulvinder S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird of Paradise vs Bahamas
The property is beautiful in every respect. It is right on the Atlantic ocean. Nice and clean. Great surroundings. Beautiful. Now, this is no-one's fault but we had a big storm on the day prior to the departure. Wind gusting to 40 mph with strong rain. It was very scary on Jan 11, 2022. Forced by the strong wind the water was coming through the locked doors. Now this is not their hurricane season and I am not blaming anyone. House is well built. I won't vacation in Bahamas but if I decide to go back to Bahamas, I will have no trouble going back to the same place.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Charles B., Houston, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
House was well equipped, beautiful location. Local property manager provided excellent service.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at the Shooting Star
We had a great stay at the Shooting Star. The Birds of Paradise team took great care of us, checking in to ensure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay!
Wow wow wow! Seriously my favorite listing I've ever stayed. Better than pictures. The house is so adorable and modern. The decor is fantastic, the Sonos system was so great to have. The privacy was great! Neighbors don't get to see you while you are hanging outside. The house was very very clean. ALSOOO, I went with a group of 25. Paradise recommended a rental company. It was a little higher than other quotes I received . However, the conditions of the car were a lot better than what my family members received . So it's worth spending the extra $$ because I felt comfortable the entire week. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bird of Paradise Beachfront Cottages

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We are a family run operation of hospitality professionals.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the land where the Bird of Paradise Cottages now stand in 2004 on a complete whim with aspirations to eventually build. It wasn't until 2016 when we finally broke ground on three cottages that now sit facing the Atlantic Ocean just south of the famous Tippys. Eleuthera is a special place to us that has always served as a simple getaway.

What makes this property unique

We have traveled all over the globe and believe the beaches of Eleuthera far surpass anything we have ever seen.

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