SandDollar Cottage... Ideally Located in the Center of Eleuthera

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Beach Walk when You Turn Left at The Bottom of Sand Dollar Hill

Yellow Line Indicates walk To Banana Beach on Public Easement

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Amenities
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Location
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 288 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera

Hut Point Beach6 min walk
Governor's Harbour (GHB)7 min drive
Twin Coves Beach7 min drive
French Leave Beach10 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

~Escape to Eleuthera~ Eleuthera offers as much adventure or as much relaxation as you wish. You will feel welcomed by the residents that you have chosen their island as your get-a-way. You will be treated with respect to your privacy or engaged in colourful conversation by very laid-back but not backwards locals. Sand Dollar is ideally in the center of the island and half way between Governor's Harbour and The Governor's Harbour Int'lAirport. Drive north to Harbour Island Dock in about an hour (Harbour Island is then a short water taxi ride) or all the way south to Light House Point in a little over an hour. A gated private paved drive off The Queen's Highway takes you to Sand Dollar Cottage nestled on 1 acre lot. A three minute down the hill has your toes in the the pink sands of Banana Beach. (At the end of the paved road, keep walking straight across grassy area to stairs to beach) A twelve minute walk takes you to The Sky Beach Club offering sea side Pascal's Bistro for the days you do not wish to cook, live entertainment, infinity pool and wifi. Sand Dollar is simple classy style keeping with Island life and getting away from it all. Air Conditioning, WIFI, board games and books to enjoy as you laze in the swinging hammock chairs on the veranda. The settlement of Governor's Harbour is 5 minute drive where you will find all you need including fresh fish at the dock, sea front coffee shop, traditional Bahamian restaurants and takeaway, grocery & liquor stores, banks and laundry mat.
Enjoy great eating with fresh organic produce/baking/sauces/dressings from The Island Farm, fresh fish and lobster in season from the dock in Governor's Harbour or other towns you will discover, bread, key lime pie, rum cake are but a few baked from "scratch" delights at Dale's bakery.
There are several quaint oceanside restraunts & bars, a full page of current establishments with a value and 'delicious' rating is at the cottage.Sky Beach Club offers relaxing pool side bar and Bistro w WIFI only a 12 minute walk from The Sand Dollar. Car rentals are friendly and reliable.
Escape to Eleuthera! You will be soooo happy you did!
Email owner for full compliment of photos. Bahamian Dollar is on par and interchangable w USD. Rates are USD

Property manager

Rachel Gendron

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Sea view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Governor's Harbour

Located in Governor's Harbour, this cottage is near 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

What's nearby

Hut Point Beach - 6 min walk
Twin Coves Beach - 7 min drive
French Leave Beach - 10 min drive
OceanView Farm - 14 min drive
Rainbow Bay Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

Buccaneer Club - 9 min drive
Tippy's - 17 min drive
Hot Buns Bakery - 9 min drive
1648 - 8 min drive
Da Perk Cafe - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SandDollar Cottage... Ideally Located in the Center of Eleuthera pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at SandDollar Cottage... Ideally Located in the Center of Eleuthera ?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is SandDollar Cottage... Ideally Located in the Center of Eleuthera located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Hut Point Beach. Twin Coves Beach and Airport Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

19 Jun 2023

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

Simply the Best!

Book your stay at SandDollar Cottage, you will be pleasantly surprised with the extra warm welcome! Rachel is the best host, very helpful, with a wealth of information about Eleuthera. The communication was top-notch, check-in was in person with Dan the friendly caretaker. He even offered to have our favorite beer chilling in the fridge for us! The home is pure Caribbean. Beautiful home in lush gardens. Everything you need and more, very comfortable and extremely private! Thank you so much Rachel, we will see you soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia C.

29 Jan 2023

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

Great clean little cottage

Great clean, quiet, cottage a few minutes from the beach (slight uphill walk with steps down to beach). Property manager Dan, was awesome, fixed wifi issues we had and had great suggestions for beaches and where to eat. Owner also extremely responsive and gave great suggestions and answered any questions promptly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niklas M.

9 Dec 2022

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

Lovely place

Very quiet area, great beach access and easy access to town. Would stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

24 May 2022

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

Sand Dollar Cottage

This cottage is centrally located, which is great for exploring the island of Eleuthera. Rachel (owner) and Dan (caretaker) were both incredibly friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much and look forward to returning!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

13 Jan 2022

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

Eleuthera gem

What makes this house is Rachel. She is an owner who has incredible detail in customer service for her clients, passionate about Eleuthera, and thoughtful about her clients experience on island. Tha house is great, perfect for a solo traveler or couple. Just a few minutes to wait to an incredible beach, short drive to governors harbor and easy to get around the island from this spot.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Gendron

Eleuthera and the fantastic residents captured my heart almost 34 years ago. "Lutra sand between the toes" was how my dear friend Elisa coined it. A long standing sense of adventure took me to many countries. In the 90's, Eleuthera, even with three International Airports was a bit of a puzzle to get to. I got there, and well... it always called me to return! You will now be able to arrive within a day from almost anywhere and get set to enjoy the ambience that has remained over the decades....Laid back, but not backwards.
Living in Canada with a horse farm to tend to, leaves me able to share Sand Dollar Cottage with you when I am not there. With enough notice The gardener will plant leafy greens and herbs (if season permits) to be ready for your stay.
I wish you to Escape to Eleuthera and get that pink 'Lutra sand between YOUR TOES!

Why they chose this property

Ideally located in the center of Eleuthera and just 3 miles from Governor's Harbour on a one acre lot with a paved gated drive off the Queens' Highway. Perfect 3 minute walk (NOT EXAGERATED!) to miles beaches with sand as fine as icing sugar. For those who do "walk" Governor's Harbour is about a 1 hr walk on the Old Banks Rd, this includes time to stop and cool yourself in the sea at the many beaches along the way.
To explore the Island day trips either to the North where Preacher's Cave, or the harbour to catch a water taxi to Harbour Island are. Or to the South for an expanse of beaches at Light House Point are are just over an hour. BUT.... a real adventure, leave your time instument in your pocket! Don't miss any side trips that may call out to you, or stops to the Island Farm for fresh produce, or fresh fish ate the dock in Tarpum any number of the roads that look like they need to be followed!

What makes this property unique

Sand Dollar Cottage is nestled quietly on one acre and walking distance to the beach or for those times you just don't feel like cooking, a 12 minute walk has you to Pascal's Bistro where you can enjoy a cocktail by the infinity pool and taking a dip is welcomed, or meet other travellers and exchange stories of what you have discovered that day!

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