Renovated Private Beach Villa w/Pool, Ocean Views, Walk to French Leave Beach

Top rated by guests
Beautiful beach house with in-ground private pool and extensive yard and gardens
Modern island kitchen finished with black granite and stainless steel.
Studio apartment kitchen.
Pool and yard with ocean beyond.
View from side porch.
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(52 Ratings)
"We loved Driftwood. It was the perfect house for my family of seven adults. We all had our own bathrooms, the beds were comfy and everything was well appointed and beach. The location was amazing . 5 ..."
Julia P.
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(52 Ratings)

House in Governors Harbour

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

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About this house rental

This beautifully renovated and modernized Bahamian home retains its original grounds and garden, while enjoying modern comforts and conveniences. Driftwood sits on a hill with views of the ocean from the large upstairs master bedroom. A 5-minute walk down the hill takes you to the world renowned French Leave beach (formerly Club Med), while a 10 minute walk in the other direction takes you to the restaurants and shops in the village of Governor's Harbour.

To enter the villa from the front, you pass the 10'x30' private pool, up the stairs, and onto an expansive porch that overlooks the landscaped grounds and ocean beyond. At the front door you enter the open plan dining hall, with large windows in front and back to welcome the cooling trade winds and sounds of the ocean. The interior is light and bright, with white walls, tiled floors and wood ceilings. To the right is the open plan family room and fully equipped modern kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooktop, and stainless steel appliances.

To the left of the dining hall are two large bedrooms. The first is a large guest/children's bedroom with twin beds (that convert to a king), a closet, and its own bath right across the hall. The second is the downstairs master bedroom suite with ensuite bath (bathtub and shower), two closets and a king bed. Both bedrooms access a private patio for enjoying the sights and sounds of nature in the morning sunlight.

The upstairs master bedroom suite is accessed from the stairway in the hall. It has a large balcony overlooking the grounds and ocean beyond, a large bath with double sinks, and a large walk-in closet and king bed. There's plenty of room to relax and enjoy a good book or afternoon nap.

In addition to the 3 large bedrooms in the main part of the house, Driftwood has a separate, open plan studio with bedroom, bathroom, sitting room, closet and complete kitchen. The main entrance is from another private patio at the north end of the house; the second is a level entrance into the kitchen from the back garden. In addition, the studio bath has a low threshold shower for handicapped access. The main part of the house and the one bedroom studio are joined at the shared laundry room, equipped with large washer and dryer. The studio can be locked off from the rest of the house.

The back patio and garden area are accessed from the dining hall or the studio kitchen. It is private, protected from strong winds and enjoys afternoon sunlight, perfect for outdoor grilling. After a day on the beach, enjoy a dip in the pool and drinks on the front porch. Driftwood is beautifully landscaped with tropical flowers, palm trees, and fruit and nut trees.

Driftwood is just a short walk from town and nearby dining including the Buccaneer Club and Da Perk. Other nearby restaurants include Tippy's (a 4 minute drive) and the Sunset Inn (a 5 minute drive). The historic town of Governors Harbour has grocery stores, banks with ATMs, gift shops, liquor stores, dive shop, bakery, and restaurants. Buy fresh fish and lobster every afternoon from the fishermen on the village dock. And don't miss Friday night fish fry, a weekly beach/street party that brings together tourists and locals for food, drink, and dancing in the street.

Driftwood is fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Amenities include air conditioning in all rooms, WIFI, cable TV, Video and DVD player, pack n play, back-up generator, outdoor gas grill, beach & pool toys, beach towels, cooler, beach chairs & umbrella and more.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Governors Harbour


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(52 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
We loved Driftwood. It was the perfect house for my family of seven adults. We all had our own bathrooms, the beds were comfy and everything was well appointed and beach. The location was amazing . 5 minutes to beach by foot. The pool and coconuts kept the boys busy, while we lounged on the biggest most beautiful beach I've ever seen . French leave beach was pristine. The management company was so responsive ! It was a wonderful vacation we will never forget. Thank you.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our location was perfect! French Leave beach is the closest and also the nicest! Misty was a great communicator and helped us with anything we needed!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
Beautiful villa in a lovely location. A car is fairly essential if you want to see the island, but you could manage without one.We all had a wonderful time.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
If we come back we will stay here again. After several days of no issues, storms rolled in the morning we were leaving and the generator worked perfectly. The property manager was so helpful, even helped to make it so we could see the meteor shower clearer by changing the outdoor lighting. The house was lovely, and stocked better than expected. The beds were comfortable and air conditioning worked perfectly. One of the most beautiful beaches was minutes away as well as great restaurants and shops. This was really the best place we could have stayed at.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Renovated Private Beach Villa w/Pool, Ocean Views, Walk to French Leave Beach. 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 Renovated Private Beach Villa w/Pool, Ocean Views, Walk to French Leave Beach pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Renovated Private Beach Villa w/Pool, Ocean Views, Walk to French Leave Beach?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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