Lux Beachfront Sanctuary: Wild Orchid House w/Heated Pool & Resort Privileges
Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Vacation rental house. people8 sleeps, bed4 bedrooms, bath4.5 bathrooms. Pets: None
Banks Road Governors Harbour, Eleuthera 11111 Bahamas (Geo: 25.175722,-76.17875)
Overview & Photos
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.
- Part of the 70-acre, four-star boutique beachfront resort, La Bougainvillea. *Enjoy All Resort Privileges*
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.
- Full access to La Bougainvillea resort's amenities.
- A minute's stroll to the island's premier bar & restaurant with live music and a gourmet pizza oven.
- Room service options for all meals.
- 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.
| Unit Short Name | Wild Orchid (Unit Code: wildorch) |
| Property Type | House, Built in 2018 |
| Beds | 4 King beds |
| Bathrooms | 4.5 bathrooms |
| Rooms | 4, sleeps 8, We also have 2 full size air mattresses |
| Floor Area | 3000 square feet |
| Pets | Pets not allowed |
| Standard Amenities | Attractions: arboretum, bay/sound, botanical garden, caves, churches, cinemas, library, marina, pond, reefs, restaurants General: Parking, Wifi, Free Wifi Leisure Activities: beachcombing, bird watching, eco tourism, photography, scenic drives, sight seeing, walking Local Services And Businesses: ATM/bank, Babysitter, groceries, massage therapist, medical services Location Type: Beach, Beach View, Beachfront, Ocean View, Oceanfront Pool Spa: Private Pool Sports And Adventure Activities: deepsea fishing, fishing, fly fishing, freshwater fishing, jet skiing, pier fishing, sailing, scuba diving or snorkeling, snorkeling, sound/bay fishing, spelunking, surf fishing, surfing, swimming, tennis, wind-surfing Suitability: children welcome, non smoking only, pets not allowed Car: recommended Theme: Away From It All, Family Safety: Outdoor lighting, Deadbolt lock on entryway, Smoke detectors, Carbon monoxide detector, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit Health And Safety: Enhanced cleaning practices, Clean with disinfectant, High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant, Towels and bedding washed in water that's at least 60sC/140sF |
| Kitchen | Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Toaster, Cookware, Blender, Dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, Dishes & utensils |
| Living | Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fans, Linens, Washer & Dryer, High Speed Internet, Room Safe, Backup Generator, Back up water tank, 2 Pack & Play Cribs, High Chair, Water purification system, Private entrance |
| Business | Nearby ATM, Nearby Post Office, Nearby Internet Cafe, Nearby Bank |
| Convenience | Nearby Medical Services, Nearby Grocery |
| Culture | Fish Fry |
| Outdoor | Deck, Patio, Balcony, BBQ Grill, Gas Grill, Outdoor Shower, Private Pool, Beach, Kayak, Beach Chairs, Beach towels, Cooler, Beach umbrella |
| Geographic | On Beach |
| Entertainment | Cable TV, Games, Smart TV, Art Supplies, Sonos sound bar, NetFlix |
Rates & Availability
Reviews
| Overall satisfaction: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ | Services from rental manager: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ |
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| 100 % of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental. | |||
Vacation Rental Reviews
Kilick Me
Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024
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A guest from Atlanta, GA US recommends this vacation rental.
Perfect location for our first time on the island and Wild Orchid exceeded expectations. The pool was used every day as were chairs and balcony. 8 of us were comfortable from start to finish! Looking to plan a longer stay in 2025. Just superior!!!
Wonderful Vacation!
Stayed 14 days ending in June, 2024
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Mary E M. from Columbus, OH United States recommends this vacation rental.
We had a great time at the Wild Orchid. It was our second visit to this villa. House has a well-furnished kitchen, which was important to our family since we cook almost every evening. The beach is fabulous. Usually we were the only persons on the beach as far as the eye could see. This is an ideal rental provided you are not into nightlife, although if you were, you probably wouldn't choose Eleuthera for your vacation anyway.
The house is well-maintained. Everything works! The water is filtered; you don't have to lug those big jugs from the market. The property manager is only a phone-call away. A great place for a beach vacation.
Amazing Spring Break Trip
Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2024
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Corrie H. from Pewaukee, WI Unknown recommends this vacation rental.
We had an amazing time staying at the Wild Orchid House. Pam was awesome at helping us find things to do and the house was incredible. It was also really nice to have the hotel next door for easy access to drinks and amazing meals. The only downside was that it was very windy while we were there and this house is on the Atlantic side of the island so there were a few days we could not use the beach. But otherwise we would highly recommend and stay again!
Manager Responded on 4/2/2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Wild Orchid! We are sorry you had a couple of days with so much wind. It is rare for it to be too windy on Eleuthera to be on the beach.
Amazing Family Vacation
Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2024
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James W. from Millerton, NY United States recommends this vacation rental.
Excellent
Gorgeous spot!
Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2024
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A guest from Chisago City, MN United States recommends this vacation rental.
This is an absolutely perfect property for 6-8 guests. The house/adjacent cottage has wonderful bedrooms and bathrooms, well appointed kitchen, ample space at the dining table, comfortable living room, and patios. The salt water pool is conveniently right out the back door with a stunning view of the ocean. A short walk down the stairs to the beach. I highly recommend this lovely property and hope to stay again on a future trip! Absolute gem of a house and Pam and Keenan were great to work with, they also provided helpful info on our visit, car rental, all we would need to know.
Perfect!
Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2024
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A guest from Cincinnati, Ohio United States recommends this vacation rental.
This beautiful home has it all. Well equipped, in great condition and a fabulous location! We'll be back!
Eleuthera Family Vacation at Wild Orchid
Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2023
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Natalie R. from Laguna Vista, TX United States recommends this vacation rental.
I planned our family vacation at Wild Orchid house almost a year in advance, It was so worth the wait! Wild Orchid is a spectacular property. The house is so well appointed and so well stocked that we wanted for nothing. Beautiful furnishings inside and out. The pool and the easy access to the private like beach was awesome. We also loved the location being so close to the La Bougainvillea resort. Our teenagers liked spending time there where the staff was super friendly. We enjoyed several cocktail hours there! Wild Orchid is also located very close to great restaurants like Tippy's and the Buccaneer Club. Our family vacation week at Wild Orchid was simply an awesome experience! Can't wait for another family vacation in Eleuthera and no doubt Wild Orchid house will definitely be our first and only choice!
Wonderful Vacation Spot
Stayed 14 days ending in June, 2023
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Mary E M. from Columbus, OH United States recommends this vacation rental.
We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and in good condition. Everything worked, which is not always the case. Gorgeous beach with easy access and hardly any other visitors. We cook almost all our meals at the propery but there is a boutique hotel next to the property which has a charming restaurant.
This is not the island to visit if you like nightlife but is perfect for beach lovers.
Only complaint was that the pool needed more attention. While the maintenance man was there on a regular basis, algae was forming on the pool sides. My son told him that the pool needed algaecide, we're not sure he understood what we meant.
Except for that slight problem I would rate the property a five. Our family of seven adults ranked it as one of their favorite vacation spots.
Manager Responded on 7/12/2023
We are so glad you enjoyed Wild Orchid House! We’re in the process of upgrading our pool system to include an automated system which will control the PH balance of the pool automatically to avoid those possible algae buildup.
A Gem of a House in Eleuthera Bahamas!
Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2023
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Dawna W. from Pasadena, Maryland United States recommends this vacation rental.
This vacation rental is just as pictured and described by the renting agency. It was clean and very nicely decorated. The house is furnished with new ocean toys such as 2 very nice inflatable kayaks with paddles and life preservers, beach toys, beach chairs and umbrellas. The house also provided a brand new, high quality corn hole set with 2 sets of bean bags. What a view, playing corn hole in the yard between the pool and ocean! The house also had several new games such as Clue, Scattegories, Uno, and many others which were really fun to play on those rainy/windy days when we were not on the beach. The restaurant next door at La Bougainvillea is amazing. During our stay, we pretty much tried every dish and they were all excellent. The staff was very friendly. We also liked nearby restaurants such as Tillys which is very close by as well as Pascals and Frigate's. Truly, the only thing this house is missing is a hand mixer, LOL. The beds are very comfortable and the separate well-appointed cottage was nice for a set of newlyweds who traveled with us. If you stay at this home, don't forget to explore all there is nearby within an hour or so drive, such as Paw-Paw beach which has good snorkeling, the Emerald Blue Hole (yes, we jumped in), and several cave systems (bring flash or head lamps). We give this house a superior rating!
Wild Orchid Stole Our Hearts!
Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2023
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Jared H. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
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!
Manager Responded on 5/12/2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We are so sorry about the windows. We are waiting on replacement parts which have been delayed. We have just replaced the refrigerator and freezer!
Luxury vacation in the Bahamas
Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2024
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A guest from Fairport, NY US recommends this vacation rental.
The photos and description do not do it justice! Wild Orchid is a stunningly beautiful home and property with any amentiy that you would possibly need. The beach is just steps down from the lawn, and feels very private. There are views of the ocean from everywhere. The detached casita is like a separate luxury home. We flipped for it! The pool gets morning sun and part shade in the afternoon, just when you need it. Perfect property for friends and families of all sizes and ages. The managers were wonderful to work with and attended to every question and need. I am planning on taking my adult children back.
True Privacy and Wow Factor!
Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2023
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Toni S. from Loveland, OH United States recommends this vacation rental.
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.
Stay for my brothers wedding
Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2023
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Ashley O. from Elizabeth, NJ United States recommends this vacation rental.
Everything . First of all location is everything . You get the enjoy the perks of the hotel . The beach is incredible. The house has everything you need . Keean was an absolute delight . So attentive . The pictures of this house do no justice . I would def recommend 100% a rental car & groceries before you get to the house . But we will be back it was amazing !!
Perfect vacation at Wild Orchid
Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2024
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Stephanie C. from Irvine, NA Unknown recommends this vacation rental.
We have had the good fortune of staying at many beach vacation rentals over the last 30 years and this was the best. The beach was pristine, and great for walks and snorkeling. The view from the house was always amazing. The thing that made this property better than others? The owners thoughtfully equipped the house ... a variety of games and books, beach towels/totes, pool floats, beach chairs, and the kitchen had anything and everything you could want. Beds, living room and pool area were so comfortable. The landscaping on the property was gorgeous. Even the "cottage" was thoughtfully appointed. The management company anticipated questions and provided key information before I even asked. The app they provided made it easy to navigate the property and island. We left feeling a great affection for the property, island and people. We really appreciate the attention to detail and the warm memories our family will share.
Manager Responded on 1/30/2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We can see that you meant to enter 5's instead of 1's.
3 couples at Wild Orchid in Eleuthra
Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2018
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Joseph S. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
We had a great time relaxing at this newly-constructed home overlooking the Atlantic, and exploring the island from this central location. Since it was a new home, there were still some "punch list" items; however, Sophia took care of any issues promptly and helped make our stay a delight.
Wild Orchid
Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2018
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Lenny Z. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
I could not have been MORE satisfied with my experience. The house and the service was unbelievable. We will be back soon!
Beautiful 60th birthday party at Wild Orchid
Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2018
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Mirella H. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
I wanted to thank you again for recommending us Wild Orchid. The 8 of us were very happy and spent a lovely time there. As you told me, the house was brand new and everything was just perfect.
Having the Hotel beside the House was fantastic. All the Staff was very helpful and kind. Mario the Cheff incredible, we had dinner twice over there and the food was delicious , Chris, Kira, Horatio all were very nice to us.
The beach was fantastic, the temperature of the water better imposible.
We would love to come back in te near future. Maybe it would be better to arrive in the Governors Harbour airport that is closer to the house, even though the north Eleuthera airport was not that bad.
We liked a lot Eleuthera ,the beach that we had in front of the house with pink sand was as beautiful or maybe nicer as the famous one in Harbour Island.
Just a few things as constructive criticism. The house should have a shower and bath beside the pool, some portable chairs and umbrellas for the beach, the ceiling of the terrace should be improved with a waterproof ceiling, (the rain went through it) some chairs in the bedrooms, some hooks to hung things in the bathrooms and maybe some xtra frying pans as the one we had in the house did not work with that cooktop. Mario lent us one. Some beach towels and all the bathrooms with hair dryers.
In overall everything was just fantastic, and asume very soon more vegetation will be in the surroundings of Wild Orchid. Thank you Very Much. hope to come back soon. I will recommended to friends.
Great Time
Stayed 10 days ending in June, 2019
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Lee H. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
Matt and his team were very helpful in picking a place that’s was perfect for our family. La Bougainvillea was an awesome place to stay with excellent service and really nice accommodations. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Perfect location, Beautiful Beach
Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2019
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A guest from Austin, Tx United States recommends this vacation rental.
La Bougainvillea is a magical place. The staff are very attentive and accommodating. Shout outs to Karell, Katherine and J. This trip was a family of 8 celebration/ vacation. Wild Orchid's set up is perfect w/3 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. We also rented the cottage behind the house. The beach is indeed pink and desolate. Rarely saw anyone else on the beach. Breath taking sunrise and sunsets. Minutes away from Governors Harbor, restaurants, convenient to anywhere you want to go. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely in spite of issues we encountered. Wifi is spotty, Water pressure and water temperature are a problem. our expectations for a luxury rental may be high, but sometimes no water comes out of faucets/showers, sometimes scalding hot, or freezing. Not sure if its just wild orchid, or if this is a resort wide issue. Upon our arrival there were some broken cabinet doors, a fan that didn't work over the kitchen island, one bedroom had no TV as advertised, one tv didn't work. Eventually things were resolved. Even with inconveniences, this is a desirable rental house! Highly recommend Eleuthera Outdoor Center for snorkeling excursions.
We would all visit La Bougainvillea again!
A daimond in the rough!
Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2019
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John C. from Lookout Mountain, TN US recommends this vacation rental.
Wild Orchid is a very new, clean, well-designed home for a family vacation. It is situated on one of the most beautiful pink sand beaches in the world. The house is located next to La Bouganvilla boutique hotel and they share the same staff, who are great to take care of your needs while you are visiting.
So if you have read this far, you are probably thinking thast the title is be a bit confusing. If you haven't visited the island of Eleuthera, you may be surprised to find that is very undeveloped. If you are ok with that part then this may be the most beautiful place on the face of the earth.
We brought enough meat (in coolers) for three dinners and the grill at the house was great for preparation. I highly recommend bringing anything that you want, because the grocery options are limited and expensive.
There are a few great restaurants and bars around, including the restaurant at La Bouganviella.
Manager Responded on 12/25/2019
The island has a true supermarket which has a much better selection than the local grocery stores, and somewhat better prices, and they will deliver and pre-stock the house for you. The even have online ordering! It is called The Market and the website is .
Wild Orchid
Stayed 8 days ending in August, 2021
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Property condition:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Kate D. from Springfield, IL United States recommends this vacation rental.
It was absolutely fantastic, no words, entire family from 7-76 years of age loved it.
Quiet beautiful location
Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2022
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Sharon G. from Mount Horeb, WI United States recommends this vacation rental.
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.
November Wild Orchid Trip
Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2021
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Property condition:
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Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Barbara F. from Toronto, ON Canada recommends this vacation rental.
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.)
Amazing House on a Beautiful Beach with the best view
Stayed 6 days ending in December, 2021
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Jennifer G. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
This house exceeded our expectations based upon the pictures. The house is extremely spacious and comfortable. The showers are amazing and the A/C works great. The pool and beach chairs are great and it is on a pink sand beach where you can take a long walk either direction. We would definitely stay here again. The house is close to good restaurants, grocery stores and other beaches.