Governors Harbour beachfront house with private estate

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The Main Cottage is on the right, the Master Suite Cottage on the left.
Rocks Retreat a private, secluded, direct-beachfront estate
The estate is made up of primarily palmettos, with stately palm trees and other landscaping
Welcome to Rocks Retreat
Main Cottage Living Area
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(10 Ratings)
Guests appreciated the fantastic location, privacy, and amenities of Rocks Retreat. The house was clean and well-furnished with comfortable beds and easy access to a beautiful private beach.
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(10 Ratings)

Cottage in Bahamas

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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Rooms

Bedroom 1
1 King
Bedroom 2
1 Queen, 1 Single

About this cottage rental

Rocks Retreat · Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home, Pink Sand Beach

Rocks Retreat is a privately owned beachfront estate offering 335 feet of pristine Atlantic Ocean frontage across 12 secluded acres. Located along Eleuthera's famed “Gold Coast” on Banks Road, this hidden gem delivers rare privacy and exceptional value in the heart of the desirable Governors Harbour area. The property features two charming cottages connected by a tiled patio, and both are always included with your stay—ensuring complete seclusion and exclusive use of the entire estate.

The Main Cottage is a 24-by-24-foot, two-story structure surrounded by a broad wraparound veranda that invites ocean breezes and relaxed island living. The upper level is a spacious open bedroom with two queen beds and one twin bed, framed by expansive windows and two balconies with scenic views of the surrounding natural landscape and ocean. Downstairs, the cottage opens into a comfortable great room that combines a kitchen, dining area, and living space. The bathroom is located on the first floor. While compact, the kitchen is well equipped for everyday needs. An outdoor rain shower on the veranda—highly recommended—adds to the authentic island experience.

The separate Master Suite Cottage is a spacious, one-story king bedroom retreat with a private en suite bath. It includes a comfortable sitting area, a dedicated desk workspace, and a double-sink bathroom with both a soaking tub and a separate shower. A welcoming front veranda and a second outdoor rain shower completes this private sanctuary.

Set back approximately 100 yards from the ocean, Rocks Retreat is uniquely positioned near the dramatic Culmer's Rocks, which naturally divide the north and south beaches. Guests enjoy private access to both world-famous pink sand beaches, which are typically uncrowded and serene. The estate is beautifully landscaped with palmettos, stately palms, and native vegetation, all carefully maintained by our gardener. With 12 acres entirely to yourself, tranquility is guaranteed.

Modern comforts include Starlink internet, air conditioning on the second level of the Main Cottage and the first floor of the Master Suite Cottage, a washer and dryer, Sonos speakers, and a charcoal and gas grill. WiFi allows guests to stream movies and shows on two televisions located in the Main Cottage. Beach chairs, umbrella, and coolers are also provided for your days by the ocean or sea.

If you're new to Eleuthera, it's helpful to know that occasional power or water interruptions are part of island life. The property is equipped with a backup well for extended outages, though there is no generator—just an authentic Bahamian experience.

For long-term stays, housekeeping service is provided every two weeks, including weekly garbage removal. Additional cleaning can be arranged before arrival or on-site directly with our housekeeper, Marsha Clark, at an additional cost.

Rocks Retreat sits along the prestigious Banks Road in Governors Harbour, just one mile from the beloved Tippy's Restaurant, The Potlatch Club, and a five-minute drive from the town center. Governors Harbour offers grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, bakeries, banks with ATMs, gift shops, and a dive shop. Its picturesque harbor is lined with historic 19th-century homes and churches. Fresh fish and lobster can often be purchased directly from fishermen at the town dock. On Friday nights, the famous Governors Harbour Fish Fry transforms the street and beach into a lively celebration of food, music, dancing, and community—an unforgettable island tradition you won't want to miss.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Parking Available
Microwave
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Oven
Laundry services
Ocean front
Beach front
Waterfront
Shower
Bathtub
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Dining area
Dining table
Toilet
Hairdryer
Contactless check-in/out
Cleaning products

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Things to know

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Early check-ins and late check-out requests will be accommodated upon request and based upon availability. Unauthorized early check-ins and late checkouts will incur a penalty fee.
House rules
  • Kids allowed, fees apply
  • No parties or events allowed without prior approval, fees apply
  • Must be 25 or older to rent

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All RedAwning properties are professionally cleaned after each stay. In addition, RedAwning includes $3,000 USD of damage waiver coverage in the cleaning fee price in place of traditional damage deposits so you can have a carefree stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps RedAwning provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner RedAwning
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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(10 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests appreciated the fantastic location, privacy, and amenities of Rocks Retreat. The house was clean and well-furnished with comfortable beds and easy access to a beautiful private beach.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
My husband and I just returned from our 7th trip to Eleuthera. We enjoy trying different house rentals. Rocks Retreat ranks as one of our favorites. While it does not have full water view the path to the water is both easy and enjoyable. We have not experienced privacy like this home offers. There was not a single item we needed ( except food items) during our 10 day stay that was not available in the home. Decor is welcoming bed in master comfortable linens better than most all the beach needs. Best is the absolute privacy. Caregiver answered all emails quickly house was very clean.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
We sold our businesses a few years ago and bought an RV to travel around North America. Before we picked it up we were surprised to find out we were expecting an addition to the family so we headed out in the van to get in what we could before we welcomed our son into the world. During that time Covid became a thing in our world so we locked ourselves in for a couple of years. During that time we decided we would book a vacation for a couple of months in January 2022 truly thinking the pandemic would be over. As time grew closer our parents all had some health issues including one with covid and covid was not letting up. We were back and forth on whether to go or not but in the end we went for it. We could not have made a better decision. Kristin booked us the absolute perfect place for our family and friends to enjoy. The property was insanely private with us all enjoying outdoor showers daily and basically the most beautiful private beach you could dream of. We did some fishing and went and saw sea turtles a couple of times but otherwise we were fully content to be at Rocks Retreat. Marsha who handles the property is an incredible lady and our son absolutely adored her. Thank you to all of you for making this experience absolutely amazing.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
We loved our stay at Rocks Retreat. Lovely Marsha made sure our stay was easy & comfortable. We loved having the beach to ourselves & the property is in a great location, quiet but close to everything we wanted. Highly recommend this property for a family trip!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2023
We had a great stay at Rocks Retreat! It is in a great location close to town, and the beach is one of the most beautiful we’ve had on the island. The house has modern updated furniture with comfortable beds. It’s very clean, air conditioning works well and had everything needed for cooking our own meals. Lots of space for lounging around and we loved the beach chairs, umbrella and floaters! The walk to the beach through a beautiful private path was short and really nice.
Marsha the home manager was always quick to respond to our questions and came right away on the one occasion that something didn’t work.
We would definitely stay there again!

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this cottage has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rocks Retreat · Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home, Pink Sand Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

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

Is Rocks Retreat · Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home, Pink Sand Beach pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Rocks Retreat · Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home, Pink Sand Beach?

We found 28 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, tv, coffee/tea maker, and refrigerator.

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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