Alfred House: 5 Bedroom Short Term Rental in Governors Harbour
In Business Since 2011
Evening Phone Number
Property #160426
Alfred House
Alfred House: 5 Bedroom Short Term Rental in Governors Harbour
Stylish & Private Beachfront Home w/Pool on Banks Rd, Close to Restaurants
Vacation Home in Governors Harbour Bahamas
| How Many Bedrooms? | 5 Bedrooms • Sleeps 10 |
| How Many Bathrooms? | 4 Full Bathrooms |
| Where Do We Sleep? | 3 King beds, 4 Twin beds |
| How Much Living Space? | 3600 sqft. |
| Location Setting: | Waterfront - Ocean |
| Beach Access: | On the Beach |
| Air Conditioning: | Yes |
| Pool: | Pool (Private) |
| Internet: | Internet Access |
| Washer/Dryer: | Yes |
Rates & Availability
(Displayed in USD)
- Rates From $5,950 to $12,450 per week
In Business Since 2011
Evening Phone Number
Property #160426
Alfred House
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Availability DetailsProperty Description
Welcome to Alfred House, a new, luxurious, and secluded beachfront estate with private pool on the north end of world-famous French Leave Beach (formerly Club Med Beach). There are no houses between this house and the mile-long beach of pink sand where a Club Med once stood, the most sought-after beach location on Eleuthera. The ocean is turquoise, shallow, and historically safe, having served Club Med well for many years. Children love this shallow beach. Enjoy thousands of feet of deserted beachfront, extensive ocean views from every major room, and the sound and smell of the ocean from everywhere. Alfred House is located just a mile from the main town, Governors Harbours, which has stores and some excellent restaurants.
Alfred House is a 4000-square-foot, 5-bedroom Colonial style home (plus an optional one-bedroom cottage), located just 25 paces from the beach. The house was designed and decorated to reflect the laid back feeling of the cabanas at the Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda. Both the upstairs and downstairs of Alfred House have a wall of glass french windows, so as you move through the house, you see the sea at every turn. The house is furnished with distressed Indian teak antiques and custom pieces made of teak, mango, & cherry woods, and black and white photographs of movie icons. There are Honduran hardwood floors, cypress cedar ceilings, and marble and slate tile.
Downstairs, Alfred House features a vast great room that looks out through a wall of glass french doors at the beach and ocean. The open-plan kitchen faces the ocean, and features custom wooden white shelving with Mexican shell encrusted stone counter tops. Appliances are stainless steel. The kitchen island is capped with a ten-foot teak counter with matching teak bar stools.
There is a king bedroom master suite downstairs with an ocean view and a en-suite full bath. Also downstairs is a second full bath with walk-in shower.
Outside, the downstairs features a lovely covered patio adjacent to the pool, a shady spot for enjoying the sea breeze and the sound of the ocean. The floor of the terrace contains a lovely mosaic of a conch made by a local island artist. The patio has seating for drinks or coffee where you can see and hear the ocean.
The upstairs of Alfred House has four more bedrooms. The two upstairs master suites have king beds; spectular ocean views, big decks, and full en suite baths. The two smaller bedrooms have two twin beds in each.
Four of the five bedrooms have ocean views!
The upstairs also features a huge media room, another gathering spot, which faces the ocean and shows turquoise water through several french doors.
The upstairs sun deck, with its grand row of honduran mahogany shutters, runs the length of the house (60 ft), with miles of beach and ocean views. It is furnished with comfortable white lounge chairs.
Amenities at Alfred House include full AC, washer and dryer, a large flat-screen TV with DVD in the media room, high-speed internet with WIFI. The house does not have cable or satellite TV. There is an optional one-bedroom cottage across the little sand road that can be added for $2000 per week ($2750 for Christmas/New Years). If you don't rent it, it can be rented separately. The two houses have good separation and are often rented separately.
Alfred House is surrounded by over 20 acres of secluded wild nature, full of casuarina trees, coconut palms, giant cacti, sea grape and lettuce, even though we are only a mile or so from town. Explore French Leave Beach, and see the ruins of the old Club Med, which was swept away by a hurricane. There is excellent snorkeling right off our property.
Activities and Special Interests
This property provides access to the following activities and special interests:
Other Activities and Interests:
Bonefishing, reef fishing, spear-fishing, jogging, sightseeing, snorkeling, shopping, dining, ATV rentals, camping and kayaking trips, bartenders, beach bonfires and cookouts, cliff jumping, fitness training, library, marinas, kayak rentals, fishing equipment rentals, fishing guides, fishing charters, grocery, fresh seafood, fresh produce, hair braiding, massage, paddle boarding, yoga, live music, tennis, bicycle rentals, jet ski rentals, snorkeling and sailing charters, motor scooter rentals, movie theater, photographers, swimming, tours
Featured Amenities
Suitability
Property Features
Entertainment
Other Property Amenities
Standard Amenities Amenity: tub Attractions: arboretum, bay/sound, botanical garden, caves, churches, cinemas, library, marina, pond, reefs, restaurants General: Parking, Wifi, Free Wifi, Wifi Speed 25+ Mbps Leisure Activities: beachcombing, bird watching, eco tourism, horseback riding, photography, scenic drives, sight seeing, walking Local Services And Businesses: ATM/bank, Babysitter, groceries, massage therapist, medical services Location Type: Beach, Beachfront, Oceanfront, Waterfront Pool Spa: Private Pool Sports And Adventure Activities: deepsea fishing, fishing, fly fishing, freshwater fishing, jet skiing, pier fishing, sailing, scuba diving or snorkeling, snorkeling, sound/bay fishing, spelunking, surf fishing, surfing, swimming, wind-surfing Suitability: children welcome, non smoking only Car: recommended Theme: Adventure, Away From It All, Family, Historic, Romantic Health And Safety: Enhanced cleaning practices, Clean with disinfectant, High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant, Towels and bedding washed in water that's at least 60sC/140sF Kitchen Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Toaster, Cookware, Blender, Dishwasher, Dishes & utensils Living Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fans, Linens, Washer & Dryer, Ironing Board, High Speed Internet, Hair dryer Business Nearby ATM, Nearby Post Office, Nearby Internet Cafe, Nearby Bank Convenience Nearby Medical Services, Nearby Grocery Culture Fish Fry Outdoor Deck, Balcony, Gas Grill, Outdoor Shower, Private Pool, Beach Geographic Secluded, On Beach, Close to Town Entertainment DVD Player, Books, ToysTestimonials
Time in Euleuthera with family
Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2023
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Location:
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Property condition:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Sheri K. from Eden Prairie, MN, MN Unknown recommends this vacation rental.
The place is a little dated and needs some updates for stay, especially in the kitchen. More glasses, glasses for the beach, new blender etc. In addition, more beach towels (big ones) beach chairs, coolers etc. could be supplied. The pool was ok, but was turning color by the end of the week and was a little cool in temperature. Some more pool toys would be nice for families with children.
Manager Responded on 5/25/2023
We are so sorry about the pool. The pool salt maker had run out and we were on chlorine. We will install the salt maker next week. The blender is new, and there are several pool toys usually stacked on the grass beside the bbq area. There are 6 beach chairs, all new. The cooler is under the water dispenser. Plates and other kitchenware are arriving next week.
Great house for a large group with great views
Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2023
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Location:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Property condition:
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Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Kristy H. from Mount Pleasant, SC United States recommends this vacation rental.
This house fit our large family nicely!! Overall a great place to stay with a great beach right in front. We loved the island and being able to drive all around and explore. The Atlantic side was rough (due to weather) but you could drive to the other side to find calm water! The house could use a little work. A/C unit leaking in one of the bedrooms and the twins beds were pretty old. We also didn’t know the house had unfiltered water (which is somewhat normal there). But during the a few days it rained it was hard to get water from any store in town for drinking and you can’t drink or cook with the water.
Manager Responded on 4/18/2023
We are glad you enjoyed the house! We apologize for the AC leak. This was a new issue and is being addressed by the electrician this week. New mattresses for the twin beds are already on order.
Falling in love with Eleuthera
Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2021
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Location:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Property condition:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Emily H. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
Amazing location, impeccable home on the Atlantic, really a dream spot.
Real Getaway!
Stayed 10 days ending in September, 2021
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Location:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Property condition:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Dominic J. from Northiam, East Sussex United Kingdom recommends this vacation rental.
Alfred House was positioned beautifully with the ocean framed by palm trees and excellent snorkelling on hand from the enormous stretch of empty whit sand. A lovely cool oasis when the heat got too much, we loved the colonial style and casual ambiance. The freshwater pool was great as was the shady verandah. Kitchen was well-equipped. The odd power cut reminded us we were far from the big city, but it all added up to a fabulous vacation. Recommend!
Beautiful Location
Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2022
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Location:
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Property condition:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Terry E. from Northville, MI US recommends this vacation rental.
Very nice house in a very nice location. We had a great stay. The house looks exactly like advertised and is in overall good condition. The doors (all of them) have rusted out hardware and all of the doors on the second floor are inoperable by any practical means, so don’t make plans that involve the upper deck or open upper floor.
Driving to the house involves dirt roads that are encroached by hard brush, so if you rent a car, be warned as you will be responsible for scratches to the vehicle, but believe me, it is worth it for the very private location and Atlantic coastal beaches right outside the front door.
The house is close to Governors Harbor, so even though the house feels secluded, it is mere minutes to amenities.
We would definitely stay here again.
Girlfriend Retreat in PARADISE
Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2022
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Property condition:
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Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Jennifer S. from Gold Hill, OR United States recommends this vacation rental.
One of my girlfriends helped me find this house and set up our trip - I had never been to the Bahamas and it was a 50th birthday celebration with my best friends and my 2 kiddos - I had an amazing time! The house was huge and fit us all very well - such a neat setting and the furniture was nice and comfy. We were not far from the grocery store and felt very secluded at the same time - just a stunning location and right next door to the old Club Med resort and therefore we had a mile of pink sand beaches to ourselves for the most part - just amazing!!! I am looking forward to visiting again soon! We were a little pre-season so not as much stuff was open or available, but it was still a terrific time for relaxing and spending quality time together.
Pleasant Stay
Stayed 8 days ending in April, 2019
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Location:
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Property condition:
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Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Sarah K. from Boulder, CO United States recommends this vacation rental.
The house is as advertised--beautiful and in good condition. The one thing to know is that it is on an isolated, unpaved road that is a bit difficult to navigate. Be prepared to rent a jeep. I would also highly recommend that you have them stock the fridge with basics before you get there because it takes a little bit to get oriented and find the grocery stores. Also, don't expect gourmet food in the stores--there's almost no produce and it is a lot of canned, frozen and processed foods. We had Christine, the property manager, prepare dinner one night and it was very good--highly recommend it. If you want to be isolated and sit and relax without running into many people, this is the house for you! We walked the beach each day and never saw more than a few people. If you want activities, be sure to book them in advance. We waited until a few days after we got there and then found out all the tours we wanted to take were booked. Finally, be aware that you are on the Atlantic side, where the winds are higher and the water a rougher.
Manager Responded on 5/18/2019
There is a true supermarket on the island with a wide selection of foods including fresh produce. They will deliver and pre-stock the house for you and even have on-line ordering! Contact us for details. There is also an organic farm a 10 minute drive from the house which has fresh produce in season. There is a barrier reef offshore at this location which keeps the waves down and keeps the water relatively shallow with that beautiful turquoise color. The water can be rough on a windy day, or as calm as a lake on a windless day.
Schmitt Family Vacation 2019
Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2019
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Location:
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Property condition:
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Overall satisfaction:
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Robyn S. from Sarasota, FL US recommends this vacation rental.
It was the perfect house for our family. Total of 6 adults and 4 children under the age of 13. There is no need to worry about anything. The housekeeper keeps in touch and if you have any problems Christine or her husband David are on it immediately. We did not even sign into the wifi until the last few days. The beach by the Old Club Med is beautiful and snorkeling is great but the water is a little rough. We found our favorite beach the last day. As you come out of the house go left and walk for about 10 minutes to 15 minutes or you can drive. it was perfect , a protected cove with a strip of beach that goes to a small island. Very calm for our 6 year old,(we were able to use floats to relax ) shallow but yet the island is surrounded by coral,so the snorkeling was great as well. We all said we wish we would have found this beach the first day. You can drive the car down if you want as there is a path to the beach. We go on vacation every year and the best compliment was when my son in law said this turned out to be his favorite.However if you are looking for someplace with lots of shopping and many restaurants, forget it. This is a fairly primitive island and soooo wonderfully relaxing.
We ate lunch at Tippy's, we liked it there because we could also go down to the beach where they have cabana's and snorkel. So while some of us wanted to eat , some preferred just going to the beach.And some came and went. The breeze and the service was outstanding. Our big night out was dinner at 1648, it is a Marriott resort.(French Leave) Very expensive but we also had a couple bottles of wine.The food was exceptional there, so I guess it was worth it. Two of us went to Pascal's for lunch one day and I had the fish taco and being from Florida I am very picky about my fish taco's. These were great. I asked for them plain with no batter. They also have a pool there so if you have kids they can play in the pool while you relax and have lunch. Friday night fish fry ..GREAT AS W
Manager Responded on 7/23/2019
Thanks for the lovely review! Club Med's beach is one of the best protected beaches in the area, and is more typically pretty calm. But certain wind conditions can create some surf from time to time.
Eleuthera Christmas
Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2019
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Location:
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Property condition:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
A guest from Knoxville, TN US recommends this vacation rental.
Perfect House for our family of 10.
Gorgeous Beach. Well equipped kitchen.
Island is beautiful and very undeveloped-which appealed to us.
Wonderful stay at a beautiful house!
Stayed 10 days ending in February, 2020
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Location:
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Property condition:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Sean H. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
We could not have felt more relaxed at Alfred House. We are big fans of Governors Harbor and this was our third trip there but, our first at this home. The most beautiful beach you could ever imagine is right out your front door. While inside, the bedrooms and well appointed kitchen made us feel like we were at our own home in the Bahamas. Truly loved it and will be back. Thank you.
Extended Multi-Family Vacation
Stayed 8 days ending in June, 2021
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Location:
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Property condition:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Julie W. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
Fantastic location, beautiful house, gorgeous beaches! Our caretaker, Christine, was amazing and went above and beyond to make our trip relaxing and enjoyable. Would highly recommend her meal delivery!
Eleuthera is beyond post-card perfect and the Alfred house was in the ideal location as a home base to explore North and South Eleuthera!!
Great spot!
Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2021
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Location:
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Property condition:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
M. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
This villa provided the perfect getaway for our group of 3 adults and 7 teenagers. It was appropriately stocked with everything we needed included a sunlit deck for yoga in the morning and a covered porch for afternoon cocktails. Right on a secluded beach away from it all but good proximity to town. If you are coming from the US, don’t be surprised if the house managers solicit your support in collecting items of need. And make sure to ask for two (2) large 10 gallon+ jugs of drinkable water.
A great stay at a wonderful house
Stayed 5 days ending in November, 2020
Services from rental manager:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Cleanliness:
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Location:
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Property condition:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Suzi D. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
Alfred House is a beautiful home with lots of charm. There is plenty of room and fit 4 adults 2 preteens and 2 kids perfectly. The kitchen is well equipped with most things you need. We only cooked breakfast and had take out with the other meals. It is an older home and the wood floors creak (it's part of the charm) and one of the twins rooms smelled very musty and wet. Besides that it really is a wonderful home. The pool is not heated but the kids didn't mind swimming after a day at the beach. It was nice to come back to the house after all day beaching and snorkeling and relax on the big sitting areas and talk about our day. The location is great with a beautiful beach right in front of the house and another gorgeous beach within a one minute walk. Snorkeling was good but a bit tough on windy days. There is really good snorkeling off the beach on the French Leave side by the house and the other side about a 10 minute walk down. We were there during Thanksgiving week during Covid restrictions and most restaurants were closed. You still could find take out food and went a couple times to La Bougainvillea to eat lunch and hang out at the beach and pool there. Christine, the house caretaker, was very responsive and helpful. Also, she made 2 dinners for us and delivered it to the house since everything closed at 6 pm. Both dinners were delicious! There is Wifi but it's spotty and it's not unlimited, we weren't on it much. They have a dvd player but it doesn't play blu ray and there was a smart tv but we were scared to use it in case we went over the limited wifi. But we really didn't miss it. Matt Simon, the property manager, really was helpful whenever I had questions before and after booking the house and answered all our questions very quickly. We would recommend him to anyone, very professional and knowledgeable. We definitely would recommend Alfred House to anyone looking for a big house in a great location in a gorgeous setting.
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