Villa Rental Overview
Palmetto Point, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas
2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Sleeps 4 -6 |
No Smoking Allowed
Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Vacation Rental Rates Information (USD)
Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
 Weekly Rates from $1,575 to $1,575
Property Information
Waters Edge is a new beachfront Eleuthera, Bahamas rental villa atop a beautiful palm fringed sandy knoll in North Palmetto Point. A winding path leads to one of Eleuthera's many pink sand beaches teeming with coral reefs, where snorkeling abounds in the clear blue waters. Or take a walk on one of many of Eleuthera's many deserted beaches where sandpipers and sand crabs outnumber people.
We hope that you enjoy the Island of Eleuthera and all it has to offer, its friendly people, dazzling beaches, romantic sunsets and crystal clear waters.
Holly and Jim Waters
Additional Rate Information
North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Bahamas, Caribbean (8 miles from Governors Harbour; 25 minutes to Airport)
Vacation Rental Policies
| Payment Options: credit cards accepted |
| Required Stay: 5 night minimum |
| Deposits: A 50% deposit is required at time of booking, plus a $250 security deposit (refundable). The balance is due 45 days prior to arrival. During holiday weeks there will be an additional charge. Daily maid service and/or a cook can be arranged upon request.
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| Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy:
Over 60 days - full refund
60-30 days - 50% refund
Under 30 days - no refund unless rerented.
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Other Availability
Waters Edge is available year round - ELEUTHERA RENTAL
Property Amenities
Furnishings/Luxuries Air Conditioning | Balcony | Beach Access | | Beach Chairs | Beach Front | Beach Towels | | Beach Umbrella | Deck | Linens Provided | | Ocean Front | Tile Floors | Water Front | |
Appliances| Blender | Coffee Maker | Dishwasher | | Dryer | Full Refrigerator | Grill/BBQ | | Hair Dryer | Iron | Ironing Board | | Microwave | Stove | Toaster | | Washer |
Electronics| Alarm Clock | CD Player | DVD Player | | Internet Access | Satellite TV | Stereo | | Telephone | TV |
Recreation/Activities| Biking Nearby | Boating | Corporate and Executive Lodging | | Deep Sea Fishing | Fishing Nearby | Games/Toys for Kids | | Golf Nearby | Group & Family Reunions | Historic Area Nearby | | Honeymoon | Horseback Riding Nearby | Kayaking | | Restaurant Nearby | Sailing | SCUBA Diving Nearby | | Shopping | State/National Park Nearby | Swimming | | Tennis Nearby | Weddings |
Transportation| Airport Transportation |
Other Unlisted Amenities
Waters Edge is a casually elegant, yet comfortable, two bedroom master suite beach house, filled with tropical artwork, designer furniture with all the comforts of a luxury island vacation villa.
The house features a large, partially covered porch facing the ocean, ideal for dining alfresco or late afternoon refreshments. A lovely French door from the kitchen and dining area leads to the back deck that is perfect for watching sunsets or the ducks in the pond behind the house.
Covered patio
Uncovered patio
Chaise lounges
Rear deck
Ocean side deck
Central air
Ceiling fans
Full kitchen
Full refrigerator
Full range
Dishwasher
Washer and dryer
Coffee maker
Microwave
Blender
Toaster
Full spice rack
Barbecue grill
All bath linens
All bed linens
Beach towels
Beach chairs
Beach umbrella
Stereo with CD/cassette
Satellite TV
DVD player
DVD collection
Hair dryers
Body wash
Shampoo
Binoculars
Pay as you go cellphone
High speed internet
Property Activities
Miles of glistening pink and white sand beaches, serene colonial villages, and the rolling acres of pineapple plantations make Eleuthera an island of the most casual sophistication. The cool laziness of Eleuthera life and dusty-yet-drenched colors of the island give it the feel of a giant illusion; it seems to have a kind of unbounded air of calm and grace. With its two companions, Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, Eleuthera has long been a favored destination among smart travelers seeking a bit of quiet charm.
Documented Bahamian history begins with the words, "Baja Mar," the name the Spanish bestowed on the islands. This term is misleading, however; it means "shallow sea," but the islands are really mountain plateaus that emerged from the Atlantic hundreds of thousands of years ago. As they grew, they hosted countless generations of coral, which today comprise the islands' limestone base.
Eleuthera started, as most islands do, as a coral reef. It gradually assumed a very unusual shape, long and thin, with much shoreline. It is also unusual in that it is relatively hilly, reaching an elevation of 100 feet, much more than most of the Bahamian islands, and Florida. This fact gives it a scenic advantage, unshared by the other Family Islands, or Out Islands.
The next phase of Bahamian history involves the Eleutheran Adventurers, English settlers who left Bermuda in 1647 searching for religious freedom. They formed the first British colony on the island and are credited with naming the island "Eleuthera" which means freedom in Greek.
The soil was very rocky, and not easily cultivated, and the group continued to endure hardship. An interesting sidelight is that Governor Winthrop of Massachusetts heard of their plight and sent supplies. In gratitude, the settlers bequeathed 7 tons of Braziletto timber to the then-young Harvard college. In 1958, Harvard University presented to Governor's Harbor a plaque made of Braziletto wood in commemoration of that contribution, which still stands today in the Public Library.
Today, Eleuthera's economy consists mostly of fishing, boating and tourism. It is used mainly by Canadian, Italian, German and American tourists as a vacation spot, and, for some, a temporary winter home. It is not nearly as developed as Grand Bahamas (Freeport), or New Providence (Nassau).
In Eleuthera you will find a world of sunshine and brilliant colors, pink sand beaches, and aquamarine and azure water, where time stands still and life is leisurely. Where peace is a reality and not an illusion.
Property Resources
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Testimonials
...It was such a pleaure spending time a Water's Edge. ...You have no idea how grateful I was to find that your home was as lovely as you depicted it on the web site. It is not a matter of if I visit Water's Edge again, but rather when. Thanks again.
Latest news about Eleuthera...
Coastal Living has a new article featuring the top 10 shelling beaches. Eleuthera is featured at #8. Top 10 Shelling Beaches by Steve Millburg
The New York Times has a great article in the Travel section about Eleuthera. The Caribbean Escape Plan For Beach Bums: Eleuthera. By Michelle Higgins.
Forbes magazine has a new article featuring Eleuthera. The 25 Sexiest Beaches in the World. Written by Bruce Kluger. Check out the slide show for all the beaches, Eleuthera is the second slide..
The New York Times has a new travel article about Eleuthera and the other islands of the Bahamas. The Flip Side of the Bahamas. |
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Holly Lown
Evening Phone: 847-272-9725
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