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8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths
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Rooms
Bedroom 1
1 King
Bedroom 2
1 King
Bedroom 3
1 King
Bedroom 4
1 King
About this house rental
Wild Orchid · Lux Beachfront Sanctuary /Heated Pool
Welcome to Wild Orchid, your coastal elegance oasis.
Prime Location & Surroundings
- Set in the prestigious Banks Road in Governor's Harbour, the premier location on Eleuthera.
- Unmatched views of the pristine, mile-long Poponi Beach.
Luxurious Living Space
- Four-bedroom estate built in 2018, with a three-bedroom main house and detached guest cottage. Furnished with 4 king beds, and 2 auto-inflate full-size mattresses.
- Breathtaking ocean views from the kitchen, dining room, living room, and master bedroom.
- Each bedroom features a luxury en-suite bath, smart TV, and Anker portable speakers.
Leisure & Adventure
- Revel in the tranquility of our beachfront infinity-edge pool.
- Snorkel, spearfish, or free dive for lobsters, just steps away.
Convenience & Comfort
- Features whole-house generator, backup water system, and comprehensive water filtration system.
- New pool heater with an optional $400/week heating fee.
- Wild Orchid is on the grounds of La Bougainvillea resort.
- A minute's stroll to the island's premier bar & restaurant with live music and a gourmet pizza oven.
- 2 Graco Pack and Plays, 2 Graco highchairs, 2 Graco Mattress Pads and 2 Graco Sheet Sets.
Updated & Fully-Equipped Kitchen
- 2023 kitchen upgrade with stainless steel appliances, multiple blenders, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, and a new Keurig.
- Cook with ease using Gordon Ramsey's renowned cookware, new silverware, plates, and glasses.
Elegant Finishes
- Interiors meld coral stone floors, 18' high ceilings, local carpentry, and cypress accents.
- The great room, with ocean views, opens onto a spacious, covered wood deck.
Outdoor Luxury
- Expansive deck with outdoor dining, chaise lounges, oversized umbrellas, and a shaded lounge area.
- 2023 landscaping for added privacy and security.
- Fire pit with Adirondack chairs, and an upstairs outdoor living room perfect for star-gazing.
- New outdoor rain shower by the pool.
- Private side deck with gas and charcoal grills.
Cutting-edge Facilities
- All new (2023) AC units and island-wide WIFI via a Fiber connection.
- Two new washer/dryers, a 70” 4K smart TV with a Sonos sound system, upgraded 5-star bedding & towels.
- Smart home features including door locks, ring cameras, and security lights.
- Beach gear: 8 chairs, tables, umbrellas, oversized drink cooler, and TWO SEA KAYAKS! Additional paddleboards are available from the resort.
Local Attractions
- 6-7 minute drive to Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, complete with groceries, restaurants, liquor stores, bakeries, gift shops, an ice cream shop, a bank with an ATM, and a medical clinic.
Upscale restaurants in the area include La Bougainvillea (international cuisine), which is just 100 yards from the property, Tippy's (international and fusion, less than 5 minutes away by car), The Buccaneer (Bahamian cuisine with Caribbean-Chinese fusion, less than 10 minutes away), 1648 Restaurant (Bahamian cuisine inspired by European influences, less than 10 minutes away), Bacchus Fine Foods (gourmet restaurant and food store, less than 10 minutes away). Cafe's in the area include Da Perk and Hot Buns, both less than 10 minutes away.
Prime Location & Surroundings
- Set in the prestigious Banks Road in Governor's Harbour, the premier location on Eleuthera.
- Unmatched views of the pristine, mile-long Poponi Beach.
Luxurious Living Space
- Four-bedroom estate built in 2018, with a three-bedroom main house and detached guest cottage. Furnished with 4 king beds, and 2 auto-inflate full-size mattresses.
- Breathtaking ocean views from the kitchen, dining room, living room, and master bedroom.
- Each bedroom features a luxury en-suite bath, smart TV, and Anker portable speakers.
Leisure & Adventure
- Revel in the tranquility of our beachfront infinity-edge pool.
- Snorkel, spearfish, or free dive for lobsters, just steps away.
Convenience & Comfort
- Features whole-house generator, backup water system, and comprehensive water filtration system.
- New pool heater with an optional $400/week heating fee.
- Wild Orchid is on the grounds of La Bougainvillea resort.
- A minute's stroll to the island's premier bar & restaurant with live music and a gourmet pizza oven.
- 2 Graco Pack and Plays, 2 Graco highchairs, 2 Graco Mattress Pads and 2 Graco Sheet Sets.
Updated & Fully-Equipped Kitchen
- 2023 kitchen upgrade with stainless steel appliances, multiple blenders, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, and a new Keurig.
- Cook with ease using Gordon Ramsey's renowned cookware, new silverware, plates, and glasses.
Elegant Finishes
- Interiors meld coral stone floors, 18' high ceilings, local carpentry, and cypress accents.
- The great room, with ocean views, opens onto a spacious, covered wood deck.
Outdoor Luxury
- Expansive deck with outdoor dining, chaise lounges, oversized umbrellas, and a shaded lounge area.
- 2023 landscaping for added privacy and security.
- Fire pit with Adirondack chairs, and an upstairs outdoor living room perfect for star-gazing.
- New outdoor rain shower by the pool.
- Private side deck with gas and charcoal grills.
Cutting-edge Facilities
- All new (2023) AC units and island-wide WIFI via a Fiber connection.
- Two new washer/dryers, a 70” 4K smart TV with a Sonos sound system, upgraded 5-star bedding & towels.
- Smart home features including door locks, ring cameras, and security lights.
- Beach gear: 8 chairs, tables, umbrellas, oversized drink cooler, and TWO SEA KAYAKS! Additional paddleboards are available from the resort.
Local Attractions
- 6-7 minute drive to Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, complete with groceries, restaurants, liquor stores, bakeries, gift shops, an ice cream shop, a bank with an ATM, and a medical clinic.
Upscale restaurants in the area include La Bougainvillea (international cuisine), which is just 100 yards from the property, Tippy's (international and fusion, less than 5 minutes away by car), The Buccaneer (Bahamian cuisine with Caribbean-Chinese fusion, less than 10 minutes away), 1648 Restaurant (Bahamian cuisine inspired by European influences, less than 10 minutes away), Bacchus Fine Foods (gourmet restaurant and food store, less than 10 minutes away). Cafe's in the area include Da Perk and Hot Buns, both less than 10 minutes away.
Amenities at Coastal elegance oasis in Governors Harbour, beachfront luxury house
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Parking Available
Private pool access
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden
Oven
Laundry services
Ocean front
Beach front
Waterfront
Shower
Bathtub
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Dining area
Towels
Linens
Dining table
Toilet
Hairdryer
Contactless check-in/out
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Bahamas
Things to know
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Early check-ins and late check-out requests will be accommodated upon request and based upon availability. Unauthorized early check-ins and late checkouts will incur a penalty fee.House rules
- Kids allowed, fees apply
- No parties or events allowed without prior approval, fees apply
- Must be 25 or older to rent
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All RedAwning properties are professionally cleaned after each stay. In addition, RedAwning includes $3,000 USD of damage waiver coverage in the cleaning fee price in place of traditional damage deposits so you can have a carefree stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps RedAwning provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner RedAwning
- RedAwning is a trusted partner with over 1 million guests served.
- Contact RedAwning customer service 24/7 via live chat.
- No booking fees, with easy credit card payments.
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests appreciated the beautiful beachfront location, spacious rooms, and great amenities. The new owner has significantly improved the property, and nearby restaurants offer excellent food. Overall experience is fantastic!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
The villa was even better than we expected! It's situation is stunning, right on the most beautiful beach. We didn't think we would use the hotel next door for much, but we ended up there everyday for one or two meals since Eleuthera was still pretty closed. The hotel staff are lovely and fun. Each bedroom and bathroom was very large and spotless. The living space is bigger than the photos show. We were VERY happy with everything at Wild Orchid and would stay again, but probably at a time when Eleuthera has more open. (There is construction going on behind the villa, but it did not bother us at all.)
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
Layout and amenities listed were all accurate. If you want privacy this is a great house. The resort next door was great to walk over and get drinks or use the kayaks. Our adult children loved the dj that played on several afternoons and it was a fun lively group even though it's a small resort. The tourism office in Governor's Harbor has a really nice map and I would recommend getting one right away as most streets are not listed. Drive time from ELH airport was about 75 minutes. It was very easy as there is only one main road running throughout the island. Ziggy and Tenille (sp) made the trip. They go out of their way to make sure you are treated well and did everything we asked! The beds were comfortable and everything was very clean! They have dishsoap, dishwasher soap, plenty of towels as well. You will need to bring your own spices though as they just had salt and pepper. The pool is not heated and we didn't really swim at all as it doesn't get the afternoon sun. I'm sure in the warmer months though it's very refreshing. There are about 20 stairs down to the beach which was not an issue for us but could be for impaired individuals. We drove up to Spanish Wells and jumped in the Sapphire Blue Hole and then went in a shark cage with Face2FaceAdventures. Both are highly recommended. We also hired Tom from Bahama Adventures for lessons at Surfer's Beach. Again - recommended but it's a 15 minute walk if you don't have 4 wheel drive from the parking to the beach just so you know ahead of time. We had terrible food/service at Tippy's and would not recommend. La Bougainvillea next door had good food but pricey. Our favorite food/service was at Buccaneer's in Governor's Harbor and we ended up going twice. We had several times where their credit card machines are down so make sure to bring plenty of cash. COVID testing at the clinic in town - $25 cash and easy.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
This house is a must see and a must stay on Eleuthera in the Palmetto Point/Banks Road area! It's just a short drive from downtown Governor's Harbour. The house is located on La Bougainvillea's property. Under the new ownership of Wild Orchid the wow factor is evident! The spacious 3 bedroom/3 bath house and adjacent cottage are designated as private property. This is a unique designation as the property is just up the hill from the main hotel and La Bougainvillea's excellent restaurant. The home is situated on the beach with infinity pool just outside on the back deck facing the (Atlantic) ocean. The detached cottage behind the main house is perfect for couples traveling together or larger families seeking additional space/privacy with king bed and huge bathroom. The new owner has invested heavily in external and internal improvements. Fresh paint and buildouts over the entryways to both the house and cottage, fencing and landscaping to assure additional privacy, a new generator, great working WIFI, upgraded cookware, appliances and comfortable bedding. Individual ACs in each room/living area. TWO washer dryer combos, plenty of beach towels and great seating options around the deck and pool area. Flights from the states to the North Eleuthera airport are the easiest route so far that we have found to get you to the island just past midday. We love the 1648 restaurant on French Leave Beach (Marriott property) and of course the food and chef at La Bougainvillea are excellent. The Rock Sound larger market is truly worth the drive for those just getting settled for the week. We also go to the Island Farm - great local provisions, great selection of alcohol options and fresh bread during the high season on Tuesdays and Fridays! We were so happy to return to Eleuthera and to have a full week in this beautiful home and cottage. Many thanks to the new owner and to Matt Simon for coordinating another special trip to our favorite island AND new favorite home.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
First time to Eleuthera! We are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children. Wild Orchid was well equipped with all the luxuries one would need. The location was amazing also! Beautiful, nearly private beach with close reefs for snorkeling made it hard to leave!
Our house manager, Sonya was very attentive and always available for anything we needed.
The refrigerator freezer was not working properly, and she sent someone to repair it right away. The freezer never did actually work but it was a supply issue, which was out of their control. They graciously brought bags of ice for us since the ice maker was not working.
The only suggestion would be to make the house more open-air. We are used to traveling in the Carribean and having open-air homes, where all windows can be opened and all doors have screens so that one can enjoy the Caribbean breeze. Wild Orchid only had one screen door and it didn't have a handle so it was difficult to open and close. Some of the windows needed repaired so they weren't able to be opened/closed either (although the repair man did open the windows, but they weren't able to be closed).
Overall the house/property was amazing! If we ever return to Eleuthera, we will certainly book Wild Orchid again!
Our house manager, Sonya was very attentive and always available for anything we needed.
The refrigerator freezer was not working properly, and she sent someone to repair it right away. The freezer never did actually work but it was a supply issue, which was out of their control. They graciously brought bags of ice for us since the ice maker was not working.
The only suggestion would be to make the house more open-air. We are used to traveling in the Carribean and having open-air homes, where all windows can be opened and all doors have screens so that one can enjoy the Caribbean breeze. Wild Orchid only had one screen door and it didn't have a handle so it was difficult to open and close. Some of the windows needed repaired so they weren't able to be opened/closed either (although the repair man did open the windows, but they weren't able to be closed).
Overall the house/property was amazing! If we ever return to Eleuthera, we will certainly book Wild Orchid again!
Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(9 Ratings)
Guests appreciated the beautiful beachfront location, spacious rooms, and great amenities. The new owner has significantly improved the property, and nearby restaurants offer excellent food. Overall experience is fantastic!
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