Dream vacation - Nov/Dec 2011
My husband and I stayed here for 13 days, and had a dream vacation. The house is beautifully decorated. Fully paneled in pickled wood paneling, and great beach themed art work throughout. The bed was very comfortable and the bathrooms were very nice. Didn't use washer and dryer a lot, but they were nice to have and full size. Close line downstair on porch is great for towels. House is only a few years old so everything is in new condition. Wonderful house, fully equipped with everything.
Kitchen has all you could ask for including a full drawer of all spices, etc. We ate breakfast at the house everyday, and dinner except for 2 nights. Had to go to the Fish Fry in Governor's Harbor on one of the Friday evenings. My husband caught a Nassau grouper in front of house that we had for Thanksgiving dinner, along with lobster from the dock at Governor's Harbor. Remember to bring frozen meats with you on the plane. It's worth it! We used the grill on the porch a great deal.
Watched the sunrise and set everyday from the porch or down by the water. Beautiful beyond words looking out over the water. Saw a porpoise, turtles, and a large ray. In addition, of course, to innumerable fish jumping all over the place. Levi island is straight out in front of the house. There are 2 sets of binoculars to use at the house and they are great to use out on the porch. Snorkeling is great along the rock edges, especially at lower tides. Many varieties of fish and other sea life there.
Went out in the kayak and of course caught fish and saw lots more. Beach chairs and other outdoor chairs are available, along with some basic fishing rods and tackle, and other swimming floats, etc. My husband had mostly his own tackle, since he was out for the bonefish. Was successful on our outings and caught 8. Outside shower downstairs has hot water as well as cold. Wonderful!
Location is perfect. 5 minutes from Governors Harbor not much further from the Gov. Harbor airport. Groceries, gas stations, restaurants, etc all in Governors Harbor. Make sure to bring cash, though, almost no place takes credit cards. No exaggeration.
The Eleuthera Book of Beaches is a GREAT resource when out exploring for the hard to find beaches. The harder it is to find, the better it is. Whiteland Beach was our most favorite, down near Rock Sound. Twin Cove, Med Beach and Poponi are closer and very beautiful as well.
Hope you enjoy as much as we did!!!!
Stayed November, 2011