Governor's Harbour house rental - Your romantic Atlantic beachfront dining and lounging deck on a private beach!
Your romantic Atlantic beachfront dining and lounging deck on a private beach!
 
Governor's Harbour house rental - Your romantic Atlantic beachfront dining and lounging deck on a private beach!

Your romantic Atlantic beachfront dining and lounging deck on a private beach!

Private pink sand Atlantic beachfront vacation rental houses Eleuthera Island!

Private pink sand Atlantic beachfront vacation rental houses Eleuthera Island!

New beachfront 1 bedroom romantic vacation rentals for 2 w/pink sand swim beach

New beachfront 1 bedroom romantic vacation rentals for 2 w/pink sand swim beach

Your beach pulapa for relaxing reading or just enjoy the view between ocean dips

Your beach pulapa for relaxing reading or just enjoy the view between ocean dips

Tranquil barefoot beach wedding at Cayo Loco with sun sand sea and champagne!

Tranquil barefoot beach wedding at Cayo Loco with sun sand sea and champagne!

Exclusive quiet surfside houses w/all amenities romantic beach vacation for 2!

Exclusive quiet surfside houses w/all amenities romantic beach vacation for 2!

Comfy lounging day beds quiet Eleuthera beachfront house vacation rental for two

Comfy lounging day beds quiet Eleuthera beachfront house vacation rental for two

Exclusive beachfront houses for 2 on pink sandy Atlantic Ocean Eleuthera Island!

Exclusive beachfront houses for 2 on pink sandy Atlantic Ocean Eleuthera Island!

Fully equipped kitchen w/ indoor dining in your beachfront island homes for 2!

Fully equipped kitchen w/ indoor dining in your beachfront island homes for 2!

All you need to enjoy beachfront vacation rental houses for 2 Eleuthera Bahamas!

All you need to enjoy beachfront vacation rental houses for 2 Eleuthera Bahamas!

Beachfront living at its finest on your private pink sand swim beach Eleuthera!

Beachfront living at its finest on your private pink sand swim beach Eleuthera!

Oceanfront king size bed cotton designer sheets surf view breezes to lull you!

Oceanfront king size bed cotton designer sheets surf view breezes to lull you!

Surfview large glass block/fish tile stocked shower/bath w/on demand hot water!

Surfview large glass block/fish tile stocked shower/bath w/on demand hot water!

Sandy Bank Road to your Eleuthera Island beachfront ocean house vacation rentals

Sandy Bank Road to your Eleuthera Island beachfront ocean house vacation rentals

Relax enjoy a swim on your own time watch the dolphins turtle fish and ospreys!

Relax enjoy a swim on your own time watch the dolphins turtle fish and ospreys!

Friday night Fish Fry with dancing in the streets local cuisine fun and drinks!

Friday night Fish Fry with dancing in the streets local cuisine fun and drinks!

Beautiful underwater wildlife right outside your door to experience at Cayo Loco

Beautiful underwater wildlife right outside your door to experience at Cayo Loco

Paddle kite board kayaking and snorkel on private pink sand Atlantic swim beach!

Paddle kite board kayaking and snorkel on private pink sand Atlantic swim beach!

World class uncrowded Surfers Beach Gregory Town just 20 minutes from Cayo Loco!

World class uncrowded Surfers Beach Gregory Town just 20 minutes from Cayo Loco!

Dancing steel drums colorful costumes horns at local Junkanoo beat competition!

Dancing steel drums colorful costumes horns at local Junkanoo beat competition!

Destination wedding honeymoon quiet tranquil private pink sand island swim beach

Destination wedding honeymoon quiet tranquil private pink sand island swim beach

Array of fresh fish docks to bbq at Cayo Loco or enjoy at local restaurants!

Array of fresh fish docks to bbq at Cayo Loco or enjoy at local restaurants!

Flowers from the garden for our honeymooners celebrating at Cayo Loco Eleuthera!

Flowers from the garden for our honeymooners celebrating at Cayo Loco Eleuthera!

Floral heart from the garden for our honeymoon couples celebrating at Cayo Loco!

Floral heart from the garden for our honeymoon couples celebrating at Cayo Loco!

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Photos and Description of the Governor's Harbour vacation house rental
House, 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, (Sleeps 2)

CAYO LOCO IS LOCATED RIGHT ON A PINK SAND BEACH!! CAYO LOCO IS A NON SMOKING ADULTS ONLY PROPERTY!!

CAYO LOCO, though newly built for this it's first season, captures the 'old' Bahamian beach house feel looking over the surf to maximize the views and ocean breezes. Step onto your gorgeous, private, crescent shaped Atlantic Ocean pink sand beach and stroll in either direction for miles. You may spend your entire visit here and never see another person on your beach. Our beach has indescribably clear turquoise water with a flat pink sand beach. It is a perfect swimming beach!!

CAYO LOCO means 'crazy beautiful cay'. It is very private and the only sounds you will hear are the surf crashing around you. Today, we swam with two beautiful dolphins for half an hour on our beach!! It was so special and awe-inspiring!! They knew we were a little afraid so they kept swimming away and coming back.....we told them to meet us back there tomorrow 'same time - same place'!! We went back with Jim and Jeanette, our first visitors in the new house, and we all swam with the dolphins....they frolicked with us and we had a snorkel and could hear them talking to each other.....they put on a 'show' for us flipping, twirling and spinning around together!! Very special!!

CAYO LOCO are very comfortable, casually elegant beach houses with all the amenities necessary to make living on the beach a pleasure. Once you arrive, you may never want to leave but you can wander down the beach a few minutes to a lovely new beach club with a fabulous bistro, jacuzzi, infinity pool with a swim-up bar, lounging beds and welcoming staff.

Spear fish on your reefs and bring back your lobster or grouper dinner. You've earned a nap in the hammock lulling between the palm trees but try to stay awake for star gazing on the deck when the sun goes down. Become 'zimzala' - free-spirited and find peace with sand between your toes!

On your beach right off shore, you can fish, snorkel, walk for miles, kayak, beach comb, go shelling, play bocce ball, body surf, paddle board or just relax in the sun! CAYO LOCO is my private custom designed/built residence and is rented on a very limited basis. CAYO LOCO is located on a secluded, romantic sandy beach road.

After a wonderful day at the beach, return to CAYO LOCO and refresh in your beautiful large glass block tiled shower with ocean view and nap on your ocean view king size pillow top bed with 100% cotton designer sheets.

Within a short walk on the beach, you have a wonderful resort for delicious dining. Within a short drive, there are several excellent restaurants, live music and dancing.

When the astronauts look down to Earth from space, the crystal clear, turquoise waters of the Bahamas can be clearly seen as nowhere else on Earth. Hut Point Bay on the Atlantic side of Governor's Harbour is a central location making it easy to get anywhere on the island to explore. Our beach is the most beautiful beach on Eleuthera where you can walk everyday and not see a single soul. Eleutherans are a very warm, helpful and welcoming people and a treasure to get to know. The Bahamas were voted one of the 'happiest' countries in the world. Fresh seafood abounds with tropical fruits as well. Eleuthera is an adventure without getting too far from the norm.

Waking up to the sunrise after sleeping to the sounds of the surf is so rejuvenating. Walking the beach shelling then swimming or just floating in the crystal clear turquoise water of Eleuthera is so special. Catching your dinner fresh from the Atlantic Ocean is splendid. Lazing in the hammock with a great read gazing over the crashing waves is very relaxing. Cayo Loco was designed to support an eco-chic lifestyle. Air conditioning is rarely needed as the ocean breezes keep you comfortable. Rain water is your water source leaving your skin and hair silky to the touch. There are abundant hand towels and cloth napkins alleviating the need for paper products. All appliances and fixtures are energy efficient and low water consumption. All glass and aluminum cans are recycled. We have chosen low impact construction and potable water is recycled. Furniture for Cayo Loco was locally handcrafted. Cayo Loco is my custom designed/built private residence and is rented out on a very limited basis.

Cayo Loco is ideal for a destination wedding, romantic getaway, heaven for those who enjoy nature and it's beauty, exquisite for a beach front escape from every day life, the celebration of any special occasion where you want to give yourself the very best, and those with an adventurous spirit will not be disappointed!

We just had our first marriage proposal and subsequent engagement at Cayo Loco! And a destination beach wedding!

Keywords: Brand New Beach House on Private Atlantic Beachfront in Governor's Harbour Eleuthera Island Bahamas - ECO/GREEN/SUSTAINABLE

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Why Maureen chose Governor's Harbour

When the astronauts look down to Earth from space, the crystal clear, turquoise waters of the Bahamas can be clearly seen as nowhere else on Earth. Hut Point Bay on the Atlantic side of Governor's Harbour is a central location making it easy to get anywhere on the island to explore. Our beach is the most beautiful beach on Eleuthera where you can walk everyday and not see a single soul. Eleutherans are a very warm, helpful and welcoming people and a treasure to get to know. The Bahamas were voted one of the 'happiest' countries in the world. Fresh seafood abounds with tropical fruits as well. Eleuthera is an adventure without getting too far from the norm.

What makes this house unique

Waking up to the sunrise after sleeping to the sounds of the surf is so rejuvenating. Walking the beach shelling then swimming or just floating in the crystal clear turquoise water of Eleuthera is so special. Catching your dinner fresh from the Atlantic Ocean is splendid. Lazing in the hammock with a great read gazing over the crashing waves is very relaxing. Cayo Loco was designed to support an eco-chic lifestyle. Air conditioning is rarely needed as the ocean breezes keep you comfortable. Rain water is your water source leaving your skin and hair silky to the touch. There are abundant hand towels and cloth napkins alleviating the need for paper products. All appliances and fixtures are energy efficient and low water consumption. Glass is recycled. Cayo Loco are our custom designed/built private residences and are rented out on a very limited basis.

26 Reviews of Property 272900 in Governor's Harbour, Bahamas

New Bahamas Private Atlantic Eleuthera Island Beachfront Houses
average rating of 4.9615383 based on 26 reviews
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Governor's Harbour Eleuthera
Atlanta, GA
5

Slice of Paradise

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 3, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
My boyfriend and I had the most amazing stay at Cayo Loco! The house is absolutely adorable! It is picture perfect and there is not one detail that has been left out in the planning of this home. You can't beat the location because you are steps away from a pristine beach which you practically have to yourself. Maureen and Alan are great and were very attentive to anything we needed. They were always there to give advice on what to see or where to eat. This is definitely a place I would return. Thanks so much Maureen and Alan! :)
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: You are so much appreciated as lovely guests! We are very pleased that you had a wonderful experience at our little 'slice of paradise'! We would love to have you return and spend another vacation with us! Your postcards went out today but they might take awhile - island time!
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Governor's Harbour Eleuthera
Estero, Florida,USA
5

A fantastic vacation retreat!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Mar 28, 2013
  • Stayed: Feb 2013
We absolutely loved our stay at Cayo Loco.What's not to like; a gorgous almost private beach, an immaculate, comfortable, well furnished sea side cottage, and unbelievable views of the ocean.Maureen and Allen are a delight and were very attentive to our requests.As a plus, they arranged a visit from Jeremy and Anna, local Bahamians, to come and prepare a Bahaman dinner for us. We are still talking about the baked lobster. What a treat.We have traveled extensively in the Bahamas and without a doubt this was the most relaxing beautiful location we have visited. It truly is a special place!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We were so thrilled to have you celebrate your February birthdays with us at Cayo Loco! Thanks again for the sticky buns' tip! We would love to have you come back and visit again!
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Governor's Harbour Eleuthera
Buffalo
5

PERFECT

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 21, 2013
  • Stayed: Feb 2013
My wife and I spent 10 days at Cayo Loco and everything was fantastic. Maureen and Allan do a wonderful job of maintaining the property. This is the perfect place to relax and forget about everything. We have stayed at 3 different homes on Eleuthera and Cayo Loco is by far the best yet. The beach is absolutely unbelievable. We walked for miles and miles and saw very few people. The snorkeling is great right in front of the house. Finally on the 2nd to last day we were able to get close to a couple of dolphins. Truly a great experience. Thanks again Maureen and Allan.
Recommended for:  Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks for the great review and very helpful thoughts for our potential guests! Next time the dolphins will recognize you and get you in the water to play with them!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Governor's Harbour Eleuthera
London
5

PARADISE FOUND

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 16, 2013
  • Stayed: Jan 2013
Three fantastic weeks on this lovely island with genuine unspoilt atmosphere! 22-27 C (72-80 F) in the air 24 C (75 F) in the water. Never hot and sticky, always a refreshing breeze. Swimming, snorkeling and walking on the beach. Having great meals in various places with very laid-back and friendly attitude (liked Tipi’s and Beach House best). Saw Yellow Headed Heron and Osprey on the beach! Also Hummingbirds in the area. For more nature experience we recommend a visit to Levys Nature reserve.
If it is too windy on the Atlantic side, there is always the possibility to explore the Caribbean side, although we found our beach being the best whatever the weather.
If you want to visit something more fancy take a day-trip to Harbour Island in the north.
The house was excellent, very modern and with all facilities we needed. Our lovely hosts were always ready to help whilst respecting our privacy.
So, in summary, fantastic place to go, if you are looking for great beach life with privacy away from resort-like environment.

Hakan and Barbro Sparr, Swedes living in London UK

VI HITTADE VÅRT SEMESTERPARADIS!

Tre fantastiska veckor på denna underbara ö med äkta oförstörd atmosfär. 22-27 i luften 24 i vattnet. Aldrig varmt och fuktigt, alltid en svalkande bris. Simning, snorkling och promenader på standen. Härliga måltider på olika ställen med avspänd och vänlig attityd (gillade bäst Tipi’s pch Beach House). Såg gulhövdad häger och fiskgjuse vid stranden, också kolibri i närheten. För mer naturupplevelser rekommenderar vi Levys Nature Reserve.
Om det blåser för mycket på Atlantsidan, kan du alltid åka över till den karibiska sidan, dock fann vi att vår strand var den bästa på ön oavsett väder.
Om du vill hitta något mer turistigt kan du alltid ta en dagstur till Harbour Island på norra delan av ön.
Huset var utmärkt, helt modernt och med allt man kan tänkas behöva. Vårt underbara värdfolk var alltid redo att hjälpa till vid behov utan att upplevas som för nära.
Så, sammanfattningsvis, fantastiskt ställe att besöka om du söker ostört strandliv långt från “all-inclusive” hotellmiljö.

Håkan och Barbro Sparr, svenskar boende i London
Owner's Response: You were such lovely guests and your review reflects that you completely experienced everything that Cayo Loco and Eleuthera has to offer! We so much look forward to your return! Ni var så fina gäster och din recension återspeglar att du helt upplevt allt som Cayo Loco och Eleuthera har att erbjuda! Vi ser fram emot din återkomst!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Governor's Harbour Eleuthera
Grand Junction, CO
5

A great place to vacation

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 11, 2013
  • Stayed: Feb 2013
My wife and I just returned from a six day stay at Cayo Loco and we highly recommend the beach house for any couple traveling to Eleuthera. The bedroom is large, with lots of storage space, and a very comfortable king-sized bed. The bathroom is also large, the kitchen is perfect and fully equipped and the sitting area is comfortable. We used the wireless internet connection a lot and it always worked. The porch overlooks the beach and is a great place to have breakfast and relax with a glass of wine. The beach is outstanding and the breezes keep the house cool; we did not need the air conditioner while we were there and I am a stickler for sleeping with cool temperatures. I also like to fish and I caught fish non-stop at the beach by walking past the Bistro and just beyond the last set of stairs coming down to the beach. If you cast between the two reefs located there, using squid, you will get a lot of action. For dining I would recommend Tippy's, the Beach House, and the Rainbow Inn. Alan and Maureen were great to work with and Elliott is a good source for a rental car. All in all, a great place to vacation.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Wonderful that you found the perfect catch and release spot and so close to Cayo Loco! Glad you chose Cayo Loco and hope to see you back again soon! Thanks for the great and informative review! Future guests will much appreciate your insights!
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Governor's Harbour Eleuthera
New York, United States
5

Amazing Vacation at Cayo Loco

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 31, 2013
  • Stayed: Jan 2013
My husband and I spent 4 wonderful nights at Cayo Loco in January. This house is perfectly located in the center of Eleuthera giving you the ability to easily travel North or South for the day. The beach in front of the house is one of the most beautiful we have ever seen and the house itself is perfectly maintained with all of the amenities you could ever need. Maureen and Alan are wonderful hosts providing you with the privacy you need but always available with any questions you may have. The guide book they provide is awesome and we took it everywhere we went. Their restaurant and beach suggestions were fantastic. Our two favorite restaurants were Rainbow Inn and Front Porch. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our vacation in this wonderful home and truly beautiful island. We can not wait to go back!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Governor's Harbour Eleuthera
Kingston, New York
5

Perfect Beachfront Getaway!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 31, 2013
  • Stayed: Jan 2013
We spent the 4 day MLK weekend at Cayo Loco and loved every minute of it. The beautiful beach, the ocean views, and the accommodations were even better than the photographs. Centrally located in Governor’s Harbour; Cayo Loco was convenient to all of the great restaurants, sites, and beaches that Eleuthera has to offer, while at the same time providing us with beautiful and private Atlantic Ocean seclusion right at our doorstep. Cayo Loco had all the amenities from home (directv, music docking station, wifi, grill, oven, full sized refrigerator, etc), making it great to at once feel “away from it all,” while still having access to all of the world’s modern amenities if we needed/wanted them. The homeowners were available at a moment’s notice to answer questions or help out with any difficulties we had during our stay, while also being respectful of our privacy. We toted their homemade guide to the island with us whenever we left the house, and the many tips and recommendations it provided were all spot on - a real "insider's" guide of what to see and do! While traveling throughout the Island we couldn’t find a single place that seemed to be as well situated on the beach, centrally located and modern as Cayo Loco. We can’t wait to return and would recommend Cayo Loco to anyone looking for a great beachfront getaway in Eleuthera.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are so thrilled that your surprise Christmas gift was more than what you had hoped for! We were happy to share our slice of paradise with you and look forward to hosting you again soon.
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Governor's Harbour Eleuthera
5

Perfect Getaway!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Dec 7, 2012
  • Stayed: Nov 2012
My husband and I stayed at Cayo Loco for the week of Thanksgiving, and it truly was the perfect getaway! This house is centrally located, so we explored the island a couple of days, but we realized that our favorite beach was the beach right in front of the cottage. The cottage had everything we needed, and if we needed anything including directions somewhere, Maureen and Alan were close by and happy to help. We loved being able to walk down to Sky Beach for lunch or dinner - the food was delicious! Now that we are back to work in the city, we both are wishing we were back hanging out on the porch looking out over the beautiful ocean.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: It was so lovely to receive your review and we are very much looking forward to you and your friends returning soon to sit on the porch and enjoy the ocean once more. It's probably a great time to plan your next 'perfect getaway'!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Governor's Harbour Eleuthera
Crofton, Maryland
5

Yvette and Tim

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 28, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
Cayo Loco was amazing!! It was exactly the relaxing vacation that my husband and I needed after a stressful year. Let me start by saying that we arrived on Pineapple Air and they were on time and we had no issues with the airline at all. As soon as we arrived it was too early to check in so we bought our groceries at Burrows but I would suggest that you drive a little further to the big grocery store in Rock Sound which has alot more choices and their prices are much better. Maureen and Alan make the whole process so easy for you, we checked in to the wonderful one bedroom house that has everything you would need for a long stay, we walked on the beach everyday and it was amazing. The best restaurants were Tippys and the Sky Beach Club, they have a wonderful pool at the Sky Beach House which they let you use, they also served great drinks!! Monique Smith is a massage therapist, she came right to Coyo Loco and I got a wonderful massage right on the deck while listening to the ocean, Monique was so professional and so nice, she charges 75 for 1 hour and its worth way more than that so call her!! Our only suggestion would be a free standing hammock on the deck instead of the big chair!! See you next year!!!
Recommended for:  Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: It was wonderful to have you both and we are so pleased that you enjoyed Cayo Loco and will be returning with your friends. Can't wait to have you back! Swam with the dolphins today - you just missed them! Next time!
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Governor's Harbour Eleuthera
Narberth, PA
5

A wonderful second honeymoon experience

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 14, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
We just got back from a “no-kids” vacation to Eleuthera, a glorified sand bar in the Bahamas about 110 miles long with only about 10,000 inhabitants scattered end to end. It was wonderful and perfect for our purposes of a quiet, romantic vacation. The house at cayo loco was great and looked exactly as in the pictures. We had a breathtaking ocean view, a half-mile long beach virtually to ourselves, and impossibly clear blue water just like you see on TV. A half a dozen coral reefs, some teeming with tropical fish, were right outside our front door. The owners of the house take very good care of it, keep it very clean and provide lots of extras (snorkeling gear, a BBQ grill and a guide to Eleuthera - better than the guide books you can buy!). The owners greeted us warmly with some sparkling wine and even recommended local events for us to check out. We bought fresh grouper right off the docks, and had local lobster several nights in a row. There are many restaurants and bars nearby - one in walking distance on the beach. We saw local music called “Rake and Scrape” because the main rhythmic instrument is a rusty carpenter’s saw that’s bent and scraped with a nail or butter knife; the end result is upbeat 3-chord Caribbean pop with underlying chugging, runaway-train sound that sounds like a close relative of Cajun music. We can highly recommend our bungalow, as long as you don’t bring kids.
Recommended for:  Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: What a lovely review! You really gave future guests a wonderful overview of Cayo Loco and Eleuthera!
Helpful votes: 2/2