Although it is advisable to rent a car, it is not essential as there is a reliable taxi service, which can be booked in advance. Exploring the island is part of the Eleuthera adventure or a day trip to Harbour Island.
Amenities: The Main House has four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. One kingsize bed, 2 queens and 2 single beds. The children's room has 2 daybeds and shares a bathroom. 'Pebbles' has one kingsize bed, 2 full bathrooms and a sofa bed in the living/dining room. Both houses have fully equipped kitchen with microwaves, blenders, coffee machines, and dishwashers. Linens and towels are included. Washing machine. Telephone for local and incoming calls (phone cards available for long distance calls at the airport or the Batelco office in Governor's Harbour).
There is a fax machine in the Main House. Satelitte Internet access. VCR, DVD and CD players, along with a good library of books, videos and DVD's. Backgammon and other games also in the house.
Laundry lines hung discreetly behind some pandana bushes!
A wonderful house for family fun or groups of friends who want to enjoy each others company yet retain their own space and privacy.
Activities: Walking for miles on the beach. Swimming, snorkeling and fishing. There is a pool and tennis courts at Cigatoo Resorts just down the road. Bicycles are available for teen-agers and adults. There are several excellent restaurants within a 20 minute radius by car. The nearest is Tippy's, which is just down the beach.Enjoy the casual atmosphere of the island and the delicious food! Dolce Vita is run by one of the best chefs in the Bahamas!
The town of Governor's Harbour, 2 miles from On the Rocks, has all necessary shops, banks, travel agent, grocery stores, gift shops and restaurants. It is picturesque and unspoiled. There are no large hotels or casinos on Eleuthera. It is a beautifully quiet and peaceful island. There are many beaches to explore.
Harbour Island is an hour to the north and makes a great day trip. Lunch at the famous Pink Sands resort, scuba diving at Valentine's Dive Centre and renting a golf cart to ride around the island and enjoy the beautiful architecture of the old Bahamian houses dating back to the 18th century.
