This holiday home places you steps from Lucayan Archipelago and within a short 5-minute stroll of Central Eleuthera Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washer/dryer. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms and a balcony or patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers free WiFi in public areas, charcoal grills and a water dispenser. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Governor's Harbour holiday home include OceanView Farm and Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve.
Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Queens Bath - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Haynes Public Library - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
Twin Coves Beach - 15 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
1648 - 7 min drive
Tippy's - 10 min drive
Buccaneer Club - 6 min drive
Unique Village - 7 min drive
Mate and Jenny's - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd
Welcome to Gumbo Limbo! We are located on the prestigious Banks Road of Governors Harbour, the most sought-after location on Eleuthera. This area is called the Golden Mile, a stretch of island with pink sand beaches, patch reefs and great restaurants and cafes. We are 5 minute walk from famous Tippy's beachfront restaurant and bar, and a 3 minute drive from the beautiful and charming town of Governor's Harbour, where you will find grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, liquor stores and gas stations, along with many lovely historic homes.
We have just completed out new saltwater pool! There is a fee of $400 per week to heat the pool.
Gumbo Limbo is a short 150 yard walk down our deeded path to an ideal beach with clear blue water and soft pink sand. If you like walking the beach, you can head for Tippy's restaurant to eat or venture further to Club Med Beach or Culmer's Rocks.
WE HAVE A DISCOUNTED RATE FOR STAYS OF 7 NIGHTS OR LONGER.
The house is surrounded by native tropical vegetation which creates a peaceful, private setting. Gumbo Limbo features a spacious wrap-around veranda with a glimpse of the ocean. Our lovely veranda has both covered and uncovered areas, to read, relax, sunbathe, and enjoy the refreshing island breezes.
The house is single story with 9-foot ceilings. It was remodeled in 2022 and has a tasteful coastal décor. The central living space is great for relaxing and entertaining. It has an open concept with 2 comfortable sofas surrounding a large screen TV with cable and wifi in the family room. There are books, games, puzzles and movies. The living room flows into the dining area which has a table that can seat 8. The modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and looks out over the living space.
The master bedroom suite has an elegant ceiling of cypress boards and contains a king size bed. The master has a large en-suite bathroom with walk-in tiled shower, garden tub and dual sinks. The front guest bedroom has a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with tub and shower. The back guest bedroom has two sets of bunk beds. The guest bedrooms both have sliding doors to the veranda.
The house has central AC in all rooms as well as a large capacity washer and dryer. Free WIFI throughout the house. There's also a 5 gallon water dispenser, two sea kayaks, pack n play crib, Weber charcoal grill, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, wave boards, and snorkel sets are included with the rental as well. We also have a backup generator!
Rates are for 6 guests, additional guest $36 night/$250 week.
Property manager
Pam Fontes and Matt Simon EVR
Languages
English
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General
Unit size: 2,500 square feet
Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
890559
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd?
Yep, New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd is a short 3-minute walk from Central Eleuthera Beach.
Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.
Does New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd have a pool?
New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd has a heated pool and a pool.
What luxury perks are available at New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd?
This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.
Is New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a charcoal grill and travel cots, it's no surprise that New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd?
No, New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd?
No, pets are not allowed.
New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Marion T.
14 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
The house was immaculately kept and had a lovely decor. We loved the stunning beach.
There were plenty of beach towels which we appreciated.
Marion T.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
shawn h.
25 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just little details
Our stay was great in general. We enjoyed it and loved the proximity to the beach. We have been to Eleuthera many times over the years and generally know what to expect. Only a couple of areas for suggested improvement:
1) Pool seemed to have remnants of a sealant or plastic protective covering or something delaminating. It made the pool experience less than optimal.
2) The outdoor front and rear porch ceiling fans didn't work. That is an important part of sitting outside in the heat that made spending time outside a challenge for us.
3) Typically we assume a base level of soap and shampoo are provided(like a hotel size) when renting a place of this level. We often don't pack those items because they are usually provided. There were no toiletries provided and it's hard to find those things conveniently on the island so not an ideal situation.
4) The recommended car rental company was less then desireable. The car was very old, AC worked only on full high fan, radio didn't work, generally worn out. I saw many rentals on the island that were top notch and newer and will be sure an pursue one of those in the future. I suggest you recommend those sources as well.
shawn h.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Eric B.
22 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with some limitations
Overall had a wonderful stay at Gumbo Limbo, however, be aware that this house does not have an operating generator, and power outages occurred every other day while we were there. Can be a bit uncomfortable in 90+ degree heat. Outdoor fans are also inoperable, as is the outdoor shower. No outdoor gas grill, only charcoal, limiting with charcoal being $30 a bag. Good beach gear, aside from no snorkel masks. Good location, just down the road from Tippy’s, with fairly easy beach access across the road.
Eric B.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rory F.
3 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Paradise
This property was perfect for us. We had privacy in our bedroom plus private bath, and our daughter and family had their own bedrooms/bath on the other side of the cottage, with common space between. Perfect layout. Having the pool to jump into at any time of the day was wonderful, with lots of comfortable outdoor furniture. Well-outfitted kitchen allowed us to make most meals on site and save some costs. The washer and dryer were a bonus with children. We appreciated the beach towels provided, plus everything one might need, as we travelled from Canada with minimal luggage.
Being able to walk to some sites was great. The beach was just a few minutes' walk away, and it was gorgeous and non-crowded every day. Eleuthera is a gorgeous island, and I think we stayed at the best location to explore it. The weather stayed sunny and hot each day, and we enjoyed every minute of it!
We would love to return here another winter.
Rory F.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katy S.
7 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect paradise
I cannot say enough good things about Gumbo Limbo! We traveled here with two 10 year olds and a 3 year old. The location is top notch. This house is on the most beautiful beach on Eleuthera. Sometimes we even wondered why we left to do other things. The house is so beautiful and comfortable. The pool is pristine! Having Tippys just right down the street was also perfect! I hope we can make it back to this paradise.
Katy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Ann Woods B.
9 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house but…
We loved staying at Gumbo Limbo. The beach is gorgeous. The house was better than the pictures. Eleuthera is fantastic. Only issue we had was that there is a pool advertised to be completed in February but it was not completed when we arrived in April.
Ann Woods B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cat O., Where do you live?
5 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Gumbo Limbo 2022
This was our second visit to Gumbo Limbo. Another great stay. I would recommend this location to all.
Cat O.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sam P.
19 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Everything was great. House was perfect and well-stocked. As advertised. Property manager very helpful. Will stay again.
Sam P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lolly M.
3 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, immaculate, lovely home
We had a fantastic stay at Gumbo Limbo, and even extended our stay to nearly three weeks it felt so much like home. Pamela, who arranged the rental details and Carol, the fantastic house manager, were right on top of things, though we had no issues! The house is fantastically well appointed, complete with new beach umbrellas, chairs, etc. The beach across the street from the property is large, clean, and sparsely visited (the Tippy's crowd is a decent distance away, but the restaurant is an easy stroll down the beach). I can't say enough great things about our experience!
Lolly M.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tim O.
25 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
After researching the property before booking we had high expectations, but Gumbo Limbo exceeded them by far. We had a wonderful week there and our whole family is looking forward to a return visit.