Unparalleled, Incredible Outdoor Spaces!
This was our 4th trip to Eleuthera, and Blue Bahia by far had the best outdoor spaces of any home we've stayed in!
The best features are the 2 palapas, specifically, the one right at the shore. Having a dedicated shaded area to relax right at the water is essential, especially during the hotter times of the year! The upstairs palapa makes for an incredible "observation deck" and a lovely place to eat!
Ten Bay Beach is one of our favorites, but we know it can be "crowded" compared to many of the other beaches in Eleuthera (you can expect that there will always be at least 5-10 people accessing the public part of the beach). But what was so lovely about Blue Bahia, is that it is tucked behind a little bluff, and you can't even see the home from the public part of the beach.
Blue Bahia is definitely located in THE MOST desirable location in all of Ten Bay, in our opinion!
The bluff also does an excellent job of creating a privacy barrier between the house on the right (when facing the water). However, the neighbors to the left are VERY close!
Barbara said the home is usually not rented, and she was correct, no one was there when we stayed (BUT, there were people there fixing up the house, so it looks like it will be rented more frequently in the future.) For most people, this is probably a non-issue. But if you are looking for complete privacy, (sunbathing topless, showering outside, etc.) this might not be the location for you.
The kitchen, living area, and screened in porch (such a WONDERFUL feature to be able to enjoy being outside without the threat of no-see-ums!) are all located upstairs. This was no issue for us, but you should note the inside stairs are a VERY narrow spiral staircase. We found them cumbersome, so we opted to use the outdoor stairs almost exclusively.
Another reviewer mentioned that the beds were not the most comfortable, and I would have to agree.
It was pretty rainy/cool on our visit, so we did not need to utilize many beach towels, but we noticed that compared to previous homes we've stayed in, the number of beach towels available was pretty small. Of course, a washer and dryer are available, but more towels could help!
As someone who relies heavily on reviews, you will note I gave a thorough review here, but even the "cons" that I felt obligated to provide were very minor in the scheme of things.
Overall, we were very pleased with our stay and would ABSOLUTELY return!
Stayed January, 2020