HIBISCUS HOUSE ON THE BEACH

Just returned from my time at Hibiscus House. What a great place. The house has everything one could need. I particularly loved the beach with its wonderful small reef. I snorkeled with two little squid almost everyday and got to experience the creatures of the reef as they went about the business of living in the Atlantic. The caretaker, James, could not have been more helpful. He took us on a drift snorkel in the cut and to some great reefs just off the coast. Eleuthera is a very special place in the world and Hibiscus House is a perfect place to experience this wonderful island.

We want to thank Jack, James and all of the pleasant people of Current for making our stay here an enjoyable one. We were pleasantly surprised and so very comfortable with the accommodations. Everything you need is here if you are looking for relaxation, quiet surroundings with the sounds of the ocean and the palm trees swaying in the Caribbean breeze.
I would recommend the car to explore Harbour Island and other areas. Harbour Island is pretty much the only "night life" per se, with restaurants and upscale hotels. We enjoyed spending the day there on the beach. If you drive Queens Hwy. to Gregory Town there is a really nice little souvenir shop to get quality gifts for everyone on your list. I would say you can drive from Current (where Hibiscus House is) to the end of Eleuthera in several hours.The grocery store is in Bluff and Lower Bogue has a Texaco gas station. It is around 3.00/gallon and food is expensive so be prepared. Remember, you are on an island!!
As far a no seems, gnats or whatever the bugs are they do exist but Jack has everything you need to be sure your stay is enjoyable. We didn't sit outside but relaxed in the living room at night watching tv, feeling the wind blowing in and listening to the waves. No qualms with ANY of that...it was heavenly.
At the present time there are 2 beach cruiser bikes and Jack is getting 2 more, we had 4 people so we would have liked that but future guests will enjoy biking around the island. Just a heads up, when the ocean is more rough on your side of the island, you can bike a few blocks to the other side and it will be calm... so you can't lose! Kayaking is superb and my son had a great time snorkeling all week. We saw may tropical fish out by the bouys in the water and around the rocks down the right of the beach. We saw a lion fish, blue, yellow, striped and many more sea creatures. We collected sand dollars and conch shells.
The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans and pretty much all you need. I am sure other guests are like us and leave things behind like shampoo and things but that being said nothing is guaranteed. If you feel you REALLY need it, bring it. No fancy shampoo or little things you may be "addicted" to...like our rockstars :( but we managed just fine.
Basically, you CANNOT go wrong if you are looking for serenity, it is here at the Hibiscus House. Thank you Jack!!
FYI: Jack is building a tiki hut with hammocks...BONUS! Sorry we missed it.

My wife and I spent a week at Hibiscus House, March 5 - 12. We could not have been more fortunate to have found through VRBO this spot. From the beginning of our search, our experience was upfront, truthful and easy. The owner of this property was easily accessible and checked in with us at regular intervals to ensure that our needs were being addressed. We were picked at the airport upon our arrival by James Monroe, just as we were told. James took us to the grocery store, liquor store and a small restaurant for a take out meal for our first night in Current.
Jack's house is pristine. Extremely clean and well appointed for all our needs, not to mention extremely private. The beach and grounds are as good as it gets. The water is crystal clear the beach is all yours.
We fished all week, going out with James twice to fish and snorkel, and other days fishing at the cut and the town dock. All was beyond expectations. James is the perfect humble guide that will put you where you want to go and catch all the fish you need and let you snorkel the waters of the island. The cost of these activities are not prohibitive and the experience is stellar.
The people of Current could not have been kinder to us. We met many in just a week. They really made our excursion. They laugh and smile a lot- what a blessing.
Our time in Current could have not been better and we will be back - We did not rent car - did not have the desire to go any where else. A rental is available any time.
NOTE - if you need restaurants, night life, water sports-jet skis etc. - entertainment by others - GO SOMEWHERE ELSE - In this location you will entertain yourself and cook for yourself and enjoy yourself by yourself.