Restored Sea Captain's House in Historic Governor's Harbour

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About this house rental

Tamarind

Situated in Governors Harbour, this charming house for $452 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. LOVINGLY RESTORED SEA CAPTAIN'S HOUSE IN FRIENDLY, HISTORIC GOVERNOR'S HARBOUR A white picket fence and palm trees welcome you to this elegant 19th century home, nestled on a quiet street among other colonial houses in historic Governor's Harbour, the original capital of the Bahamas. Built by Captain John Bethel of 'Sloop John B' fame, Tamarind is an airy, four-bedroom home that sleeps up to eight guests in comfort. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast table, as well as a separate dining room. Also downstairs is a front parlour and an office space with a desk and computer screen you may use with your laptop computer. Tamarind has one bedroom downstairs with a king bed and adjoining bathroom. Upstairs there are three more bedrooms, one with a king bed, and two additional bedrooms with two twin beds each, as well as a full bathroom. You will enjoy the wrap-around veranda at the front of the house and private back patio, complete with an outdoor dining table, gas BBQ, lounge chair for sunning, and private outdoor shower that we prefer to use when returning from the beach. Tamarind is decorated with country antiques, seagrass mats, ceiling fans and tasteful art. Its spacious garden is filled with tropical flowering plants and fruit trees. Our family has made every effort to maintain the charming grace of this historic home. From Tamarind you are just a few steps from the town center and the sleepy harbour, with its lovely cove beaches and boats at anchor. You are also a ten-minute walk or short drive to one of the Caribbean's most spectacular beaches – a one and-a-half mile crescent of pink powder sand, protected by a live barrier reef, with innumerable shades of turquoise, green and blue water stretching to the horizon. Amenities include parking at the back of the house, Wi-Fi, smart TV, and a Pack ‘n Play for our young guests. All four bedrooms have portable AC units in addition to ceiling fans. PLEASE NOTE that, during extremely warm periods, these AC units may not cool the bedrooms of this historic home to temperatures a typical modern traveler may expect. Heat-sensitive guests interested in this rental for late July or August, the hottest time of the year, should consider this. THE TOWN AND THE ISLAND Governor's Harbour is a small, peaceful town on the Family Island of Eleuthera, offering a collection of distinctive colonial homes, historic churches, and colorful Bahamian buildings. The natural beauty of Eleuthera is only exceeded by the grace and warmth of its people, a primary reason vacationing couples and families return again and again to this island community. You will find all the services you need in town, including grocery stores, gift shops, post office, library, bank, gas stations, dive shop, liquor stores and bakeries. There are also several good local restaurants to choose from, and a few colorful local bars. Regular weekly events in town include live music at the restaurants, a fish fry most Friday nights on one of the harbour's beaches, and a Saturday morning arts and crafts program for children at the historic Haynes Library. Most of these amenities are within easy walking distance from Tamarind. The island of Eleuthera is 110 miles long and an average of only two miles wide. Governor's Harbour is located in the middle of Eleuthera, making day excursions easy. The entire island is ringed by world-class beaches that are never crowded, and some of which you will have all to yourself. There are many interesting settlements up and down the island. In addition, you will be able to enjoy fabulous fishing (deep sea, reef and bone fishing), snorkeling and SCUBA diving. Rates are on a sliding scale based on the number of guests. We set the rates this way to make the property more affordable for smaller groups who use less utilities and put less wear and tear on the house. If you enter the correct number of guests, the reservation system will calculate the rates correctly.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV

Map of Governors Harbour

Reviews

4.7/5.0
Outstanding(8 Reviews)
5.0
Dec 2023
Great Historic Home
Great Historic Home
Great historic home. Hate to share the secret. Hope to book again.
5.0
Dec 2023
Great location
Great location
Great hospitablity the location was perfect our guest were very happy.
5.0
Dec 2023
Wonderful Governors Island Experience
Wonderful Governors Island Experience
I am so grateful for the wonderful experience that Tamarind House provided recently. For those of us that treasure history, Tamarind House a wonderful and gracious old home, tastefully decorated with period furnishings, but one that has received much love and updates since it was built. Its convenient location allowed us to explore the length and breadth the island, with each beach more beautiful and unspoiled than the next, fresh fish straight from fisherman, amazing natural elements, and elegant or casual dining.
Unmatched above all are the kindness of the local Bahamians; I hope I will have the privilege to return to Tamarind House again one day.
Sincerely,
Bonnie
5.0
Dec 2023
Tamarind is Magic
Tamarind is Magic
I have visited Eleuthera for many years and would pass by Tamarind and always daydream about what it was like inside. After finishing chemotherapy I decided to visit and make this dream come true. It exceeded every expectation.
Tamarind is a true gem, thoughtfully appointed and contains a curated collection of incredible decor. Each book, lamp, painting, side table, vase.. The main floor bedroom has 2 sailor's valentines in perfect condition. The kitchen has everything you might need. Bedrooms are large and have lovely linens.
My younger brother passed away recently and there was a jug on a side table that said "hermano bebe que la vida es breve" which translates to little brother, life is short". There is a print in the bedroom of cardinals, a bird that means a loved one who has passed is nearby. A drawing of a boy on the beach decorated with shells looked just like him.
Lenny, who came to greet me, was kind, funny, and so helpful.
Tamarind is located close to shopping, restaurants and beaches but still very quiet. It was a healing and restorative place for me and it will be for you. Don't hesitate to book!
5.0
Dec 2023
Beautiful Historical home
Beautiful Historical home
Perfect location, the house is beautiful and the hospitality.
5.0
Dec 2023
Anecdote to Winter
Anecdote to Winter
Thoroughly charming. Our vacation was exactly what we hoped for. Quiet, comfortable and low key. The French Leave beach is spectacular!
The house is, as stated, charming, and very comfortable. The property is really pretty and perfectly located if you want to avoid renting a car.
The house is little run down and could use some upgrading but definitely clean. I hesitate to criticize - the house is 150 years old and on an island in the middle of the ocean - but the bathrooms are in need of repair and hot water would be nice.
If you are looking for a four or five star vacation you will have to look elsewhere on Eleuthera and pay accordingly.
We loved it!
5.0
Dec 2023
Love Eleuthera!
Love Eleuthera!
We had a lovely stay in Tamarind, great location, easy access to restaurants, beaches, shopping. The home was comfortable, had everything we needed, and the property manager was very helpful. Would stay there again!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Governors Harbour?

The average price for a rental in Governors Harbour is $279 per night. This rental is $173 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tamarind. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Tamarind pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Tamarind?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

What payment types are supported?

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Some card brands may not be accepted if you are located in a country or using a currency they don't support.

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