Gumbo Limbo · New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd
Home Rental in Governors Harbour Bahamas
Welcome to Ocean Trace! We are located on the prestigious Banks Road of Governors Harbour, the most sought-after location on Eleuthera. This area is called the Golden Mile, a stretch of island with pink sand beaches, patch reefs and great restaurants...
Why You'll Love This Rental
Gumbo Limbo is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront home in Governors Harbour, Eleuthera, sleeping up to 8 guests in 2,500 square feet. Set on Banks Road in the Golden Mile area, it combines a private setting with a deeded beach path and a newly completed saltwater pool (pool heat available for a weekly fee). A wrap-around veranda with covered and uncovered sections provides outdoor space with a glimpse of the ocean.
The single-story layout features 9-foot ceilings and an open central living area with large-screen TV, cable, and WiFi, plus books, games, puzzles, and movies. Dining seats eight, and the modern kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and everyday cooking essentials. Sleeping is arranged as one king suite with an en-suite bath (walk-in tiled shower, garden tub, dual sinks), one queen bedroom with an en-suite bath (tub/shower), and a bunk room with two sets of bunk beds. Additional conveniences include central A/C, washer/dryer, a backup generator, a charcoal grill, and beach and water gear such as sea kayaks and snorkel sets.
Property Highlights
Located on Banks Road in Governors Harbour, this home is set in the Golden Mile area of Eleuthera. The setting is waterfront-ocean, and the property has a deeded path to a nearby beach. The source notes proximity to Governor's Harbour for practical needs such as grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, liquor stores, and gas stations, and also mentions nearby dining options along the Golden Mile.
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Late Fall 2026 Sep 22, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026 |
$525 | $3,150 | n/a |
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Thanksgiving 2026 Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026 |
$595 | $3,650 | n/a |
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December 2026 Nov 29, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026 |
$540 | $3,250 | n/a |
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December 2026 Dec 18, 2026 - Dec 26, 2026 |
$875 | $5,250 | n/a |
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New Years 2026 Dec 27, 2026 - Jan 01, 2027 |
$1,040 | $6,250 | n/a |
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Winter 2027 Jan 02, 2027 - Feb 12, 2027 |
$650 | $3,850 | n/a |
About This Rental
We have just completed out new saltwater pool! There is a fee of $400 per week to heat the pool.
Gumbo Limbo is a short 150 yard walk down our deeded path to an ideal beach with clear blue water and soft pink sand. If you like walking the beach, you can head for Tippy's restaurant to eat or venture further to Club Med Beach or Culmer's Rocks.
WE HAVE A DISCOUNTED RATE FOR STAYS OF 7 NIGHTS OR LONGER.
The house is surrounded by native tropical vegetation which creates a peaceful, private setting. Gumbo Limbo features a spacious wrap-around veranda with a glimpse of the ocean. Our lovely veranda has both covered and uncovered areas, to read, relax, sunbathe, and enjoy the refreshing island breezes.
The house is single story with 9-foot ceilings. It was remodeled in 2022 and has a tasteful coastal décor. The central living space is great for relaxing and entertaining. It has an open concept with 2 comfortable sofas surrounding a large screen TV with cable and wifi in the family room. There are books, games, puzzles and movies. The living room flows into the dining area which has a table that can seat 8. The modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and looks out over the living space.
The master bedroom suite has an elegant ceiling of cypress boards and contains a king size bed. The master has a large en-suite bathroom with walk-in tiled shower, garden tub and dual sinks. The front guest bedroom has a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with tub and shower. The back guest bedroom has two sets of bunk beds. The guest bedrooms both have sliding doors to the veranda.
The house has central AC in all rooms as well as a large capacity washer and dryer. Free WIFI throughout the house. There's also a 5 gallon water dispenser, two sea kayaks, pack n play crib, Weber charcoal grill, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, wave boards, and snorkel sets are included with the rental as well. We also have a backup generator!
Rates are for 6 guests, additional guest $36 night/$250 week.
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