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Better Life & Cottage · New Banks Road Estate w/Heated Pool

Home Rental in Governors Harbour Bahamas

Bahamas 4 bedrooms vacation home with 1 bedroom cottage rental great for adult couples traveling with family to the Island of Eleuthera : The Better Life & Cottage

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Rental overview

Why You'll Love This Rental

Better Life & Cottage is a newly constructed 5-bedroom home with a separate 1-bedroom guest cottage in Governors Harbour, Eleuthera. With 4 full bathrooms plus a half bath, the estate sleeps up to 12 across 3,150 square feet. The setting is waterfront with ocean views, and the home is near a beach via a deeded access path. A private heated pool and gazebo add a standout outdoor option for days at the house.

The main home uses a reverse-living layout, placing the open-plan great room, dining area, and kitchen upstairs to take advantage of the views. Two decks provide outdoor space on both the pool side and the ocean side, with stairs leading down to the pool deck and grilling area. Downstairs are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus a washer/dryer closet. Across the pool, the cottage includes its own kitchen, living/dining area, a king bedroom, a full bath, and a queen sofa bed. WiFi, air conditioning, smart TVs (no cable/satellite), beach essentials, and a backup generator are provided.

Good fit for
Family Vacations Group and Reunion
Private heated pool Heated pool with gazebo; pool heat is available for a $50/night fee.
Guest cottage included Separate 1-bedroom cottage with full kitchen plus a queen sofa bed.
Waterfront view setting Waterfront-view location with ocean-facing deck space.
Reverse-living layout Main living areas and kitchen are upstairs, with bedrooms on the lower level.
Deeded beach path Near a beach with access via a deeded path from the property.
At a glance

Property Highlights

Waterfront - ViewLocation Setting
Near a BeachBeach Access
5 BedroomsBedrooms
4 Full, 1 Half BathroomsBathrooms
Sleeps 12Guest Capacity
3150 sq. ft.Living Space
Pool (Private)Pool
Internet AccessInternet
TelevisionTelevision
YesAir Conditioning
YesWasher / Dryer
Governors Harbour Bahamas
Location & nearby Explore the Area

The home is located on Banks Road in Governors Harbour, Eleuthera, and is described as being near a beach with access via a deeded path. The setting is listed as waterfront with views, and the upstairs living areas are positioned to take advantage of ocean outlooks. The surrounding area supports common island activities such as boating, fishing, and snorkeling, as noted in the property’s activity list.

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Rates & Availability (USD)

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Available Booked
Season Nightly Weekly Monthly
Fall 2026
Aug 30, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
$635 $3,800 n/a
Thanksgiving 2026
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026
$990 $5,950 n/a
December 2026
Nov 29, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
$840 $5,050 n/a
Christmas 2026
Dec 18, 2026 - Dec 26, 2026
$1,425 $8,550 n/a
New Years 2026
Dec 27, 2026 - Jan 03, 2027
$1,660 $9,950 n/a
Winter 2027
Jan 04, 2027 - Feb 12, 2027
$975 $5,850 n/a
Spring 2027
Feb 13, 2027 - Apr 17, 2027
$1,140 $6,850 n/a
Early Summer 2027
Apr 18, 2027 - May 28, 2027
$875 $5,250 n/a
Summer 2027
May 29, 2027 - Aug 07, 2027
$990 $5,950 n/a
Late Summer 2027
Aug 08, 2027 - Sep 04, 2027
$850 $5,150 n/a
Fall 2027
Sep 05, 2027 - Nov 19, 2027
$790 $4,750 n/a
Thanksgiving 2027
Nov 20, 2027 - Nov 27, 2027
$990 $5,950 n/a
December 2027
Nov 28, 2027 - Dec 17, 2027
$840 $5,050 n/a
Christmas 2027
Dec 18, 2027 - Jan 02, 2028
$1,425 $8,550 n/a
Winter 2028
Jan 03, 2028 - Feb 11, 2028
$975 $5,850 n/a
Spring 2028
Feb 12, 2028 - Apr 22, 2028
$1,140 $6,850 n/a
Early Summer 2028
Apr 23, 2028 - May 26, 2028
$875 $5,250 n/a
Summer 2028
May 27, 2028 - Aug 05, 2028
$990 $5,950 n/a
Late Summer 2028
Aug 06, 2028 - Sep 02, 2028
$850 $5,150 n/a
Fall 2028
Sep 03, 2028 - Nov 17, 2028
$790 $4,750 n/a
Thanksgiving 2028
Nov 18, 2028 - Nov 25, 2028
$990 $5,950 n/a
December 2028
Nov 26, 2028 - Dec 21, 2028
$840 $5,050 n/a
Christmas 2028
Dec 22, 2028 - Dec 29, 2028
$1,425 $8,550 n/a
New Years 2028
Dec 30, 2028 - Jan 06, 2029
$1,660 $9,950 n/a
About this rental

About This Rental

Better Life & Cottage is a waterfront-view estate in Governors Harbour on Eleuthera, set up as a main house plus a separate guest cottage across the pool. The property sleeps up to 12 and includes 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and 1 half bath across approximately 3,150 square feet. Beach access is available via a deeded path, and the home is described as newly constructed.

The main house is designed with a reverse-living floor plan. Upstairs, an open great room combines living and dining space with high ceilings, alongside a full kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and quartz counters. The dining table seats eight, and the kitchen island seats four. Two decks extend the living space outdoors—one oriented toward the pool and one toward the ocean—and a powder room is located off the great room. From the pool-facing deck, stairs lead down to the pool deck and the barbecuing area.

The lower level of the main house contains four bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus a laundry closet with a washer and dryer. Bedroom details include a king-bed primary suite with an en-suite bath and additional queen bedrooms, including a guest suite with its own en-suite bath and two bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath.

The guest cottage adds flexibility for groups, with a full kitchen, living/dining area, one king bedroom, one full bath, and a queen sofa bed in the living room. Amenities include WiFi, air conditioning, smart TVs (no satellite/cable), a private pool with optional heat for a nightly fee, a gas grill, beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and a backup generator.

Welcome to The Better Life and Cottage.  This newly constructed home (will be completed April, 2024) offers a gorgeous heated pool with a gazebo.  (There is a $50 per night fee to heat the pool.)  It is located on the prestigious Banks Road of Governors Harbour, the most desirable location on the island.  Better Life is a two-minute walk down a deeded path to spectacular pink-sand Poponi Beach, one of the most sought-after beaches on Eleuthera. There is excellent snorkeling right off our beach. Bring your snorkel gear!

A three-minute walk down that beach takes you to La Bougainvillea boutique resort with its excellent beachfront restaurant and bar.  A four-minute drive takes you to Tippy’s famous beachfront restaurant. Island Farms market is just 5 minutes from the property.  It offers fresh produce plus homemade breads, cinnamon rolls,  jams, jellies, dressings, pesto, salsas, and so much more. Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, is just eight minutes away by car.  Governors Harbour has restaurants, grocery stores, gift shops, liquor stores, and a great fish fry every Friday night.

Better Life is reverse living at its best. Open floor plan upstairs with views of the Atlantic Ocean. There are two decks, one facing the pool and the other facing the ocean. Better Life features a great room with 15-foot ceilings, a spacious living area with a large sofa, comfortable for sleeping, but not a sleeper sofa, and a dining area with table seating for eight.  

The kitchen boasts all stainless-steel appliances and quartz countertops. There is also a quartz counter top Island that seats 4 with views of the Ocean.  There is a powder room off the great room.  The floors upstairs are all Avalon porcelain pier tile.

Step out on the deck that faces the pool and there is a stairway down to the pool deck and the barbecuing area beside it.
From the great room, descend the stairs to the lower living area.  

This floor has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. There is a laundry closet with washer and dryer. Provided to make things a little easier while you are on vacation.  

Off the hallway there are 4 bedrooms. The master offers an oversized closet with king size bed and a dresser with mirror and side tables and a TV. The flooring in the bedroom is also the Avalon Porcelain pier tile. As you walk into the gorgeous en suite master bath, the flooring is all Lenox Grey Porcelain. The shower has a beautiful glass mosaic design with Bianca polished walls tile. The shower floor has a nice Sahara sand matte porcelain finish. There are French doors off the bedroom to the front porch facing the ocean.

The first guest suite also features all Porcelain pier tile flooring.  It enjoys its own en-suite full bath with the same detail as the master bathroom. This room has a queen bed with dresser and nightstand and mirror and a TV. There are also a set of French doors that leads to a deck that is finished with pink coral tiles.

The two guest bedrooms on the pool side have French doors that lead to a gorgeous porch with pink coral tile overlooking the pool,. These bedrooms have the same Porcelain flooring throughout and are joined by a jack and Jill full bath. These rooms are complete with queen size beds, dressers, night stands, and TV’s.

The Better Life also has a one-bedroom guest cottage across the pool from the main house.  The cottage has a full kitchen, living/dining area, one bedroom with a king bed, and one full bath.  The cottage has a queen size sofa bed in the living room.

Amenities include WIFI, AC throughout, 5 smart TVs (but no satellite or cable), gas grill, beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and a back-up generator.  
Things to enjoy

Activities and Special Interests

This property provides access to the following activities and special interests:

Biking
Fishing
Scuba Diving
Sailing
Surfing
Wind Surfing
Kayaking
Luxury
Beach
Boating
Fly Fishing
Family Vacations
Group and Reunion
Canoeing
Deep Sea Fishing
Ocean

Other Activities and Special Interests

Jet Skiing
Snorkeling
Spelunking
Snorkeling / Diving
What's included

Property Amenities

Property Features

Parking
Towels/Linens
Refrigerator
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Toaster
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dishes/Utensils
Oven
Blender
Hair Dryer
Balcony

Featured Amenities

Internet Access
Air Conditioning
Washer/Dryer
Grill
Television
Dishwasher
Pool (Private)

Suitability

Children Welcome

Other Property Amenities

Laptop Friendly
Kitchen
Dining Area
Kettle
Cooking Basics
Essentials
Safe
Deck Patio Uncovered
Private yard
Patio
Balcony/Terrace
Patio Or Balcony
Garden Or Backyard
Beach Essentials
Beach Access
Pack n Play Travel Crib
Helpful details

Frequently Asked Questions

Better Life & Cottage · New Banks Road Estate w/Heated Pool is located in Governors Harbour.

Better Life & Cottage · New Banks Road Estate w/Heated Pool accommodates up to 12 guests.

5 Bedrooms and 4 Full, 1 Half Bathrooms.

The listed beach access for Better Life & Cottage · New Banks Road Estate w/Heated Pool is Near a Beach.

Yes. The property lists Pool (Private).

Better Life & Cottage · New Banks Road Estate w/Heated Pool is professionally managed by Eleuthera Vacation Rentals.
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