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Sea Shanty - Ocean view, Private pool, Walk to Beach, Prime Central Location.

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Property grounds
Pool
Exterior
TV
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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governors harbour, eleuthera
  • OceanView Farm
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Queens Bath
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Twin Coves Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Governor's Harbour

With a stay at this vacation home in Governor's Harbour, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Lucayan Archipelago and 10 minutes by foot from OceanView Farm. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Central Eleuthera Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Queens Bath.

What's nearby

  • OceanView Farm - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queens Bath - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sea Shanty - Ocean view, Private pool, Walk to Beach, Prime Central Location.

Characterful 2 bedroom beach cottage, a 5 minutes walk down a pathway to the beach, with its own small swimming pool.

Sea Shanty is located on exclusive Bank's road. The pink sand beach is a 5 minute walk away, and Tippy's restaurant is a 2 minute drive or 15 walk down the beach.

Sea Shanty, which sits in 1/4 acre of private grounds, has a roof top deck, overlooking the trees, with a view to the ocean beyond. There is a new 15 foot, private swimming pool for your use. The cozy master bedroom, which has King size bed, is directly off the deck on the second floor of the house. Downstairs is open plan, with the a small, but fully functioning kitchen, a dining area suitable for 4, and a lounge which has a TV and a couch. Off the living room, there is a small 2nd bedroom with a queen bed, and a single loft bed above. This second bedroom would suit children, but also works for a couple. The property is quiet and peaceful, with only few high end houses in the neighborhood.

There is high speed wireless internet throughout the property.

The property is centrally located, being 10 minutes from Governors Harbour on the beautiful Bank's road, the most sought after area in Eleuthera. There are mile and miles of reef protected beaches, both north and south, in front of the house for you to explore. There is great snorkeling and spear fishing off the beach directly in front.

There are grocery stores 10 minutes away and 3-4 of the best restaurants on the island are within a 10 minute drive.

The property would suit anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful location, in the heart of the island.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jethro Armstrong

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Sea Shanty New 2019 Ocean View Walk Beach Prime Location House
Sea Shanty New 2019 Ocean View Walk Beach Prime Location
Sea Shanty New 2019 Ocean View Walk to Beach Prime Location
Sea Shanty New 2019 Ocean View Walk Beach Prime Location House
Sea Shanty New 2019 Ocean View Walk Beach Prime Location House
Sea Shanty New 2019 Ocean View Walk to Beach Prime Location
Sea Shanty New 2019 Ocean View Walk to Beach Prime Location
Sea Shanty New 2019 Ocean View Walk to Beach Prime Location
Sea Shanty New 2019 Ocean view Walk to Beach Prime Location.

Sea Shanty - Ocean view, Private pool, Walk to Beach, Prime Central Location. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zach W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unwind at the cottage!

Our family of 4 (with 2 kids) had a great time at the Sea Shanty! It was our first time visiting the island and it was the perfect base to explore the island. The cottage is very clean, true to the pictures and was perfectly outfitted with everything you need to be self sufficient! The backyard has a nice clean pool and we especially loved morning coffee on the upper patio. Jethro our host was super responsive (within minutes) and very accommodating!The beach is across the street, down a short 5-10 walk in either direction which was awesome! There’s a small grocery store in town and some great restaurants within 5-10 min drive. We’d come back in a heart beat!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Robertson D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet "Sea Shanty" Retreat

Enjoyed our stay at Sea Shanty. The cottage was comfortable, the property was nice and the pool was a bonus. The rooftop deck was a great place to relax with morning coffee, evening beverage and star gazing. The path to the beautiful beach across the road was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan, CHARLESTON

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Everything!!

We went for a 5 day stay on the island and I saw this listing and I really loved what I saw. Everything was MORE than the listing. Jethro, the owner, is just an absolutley AMAZING host. He will give you thorough instructions on not only the property but on everything from where to shop to what to go see. He covers EVERYTHING, we hit almost all the things on the list and it was just a blast. Communication with Jethro is excellent, when we needed something which was twice, Jethro responded immediatly and delivered promptly. The property is secluded and the views are simply great! You really are within minutes of the beach and town.There is a porch on the second story and it's perfect, not only can you see all around, but the sky at night is just stunning... We laid on the deck one night and just watched the clouds pass over the moon with a perfect breeze and the sound of the ocean waves crashing. Truly remarkable.Fwiw we made our own breakfast onsite.. there was an eggpan I used and a toaster for my english muffins, there are other things to cook with too I just made breakfast though. It was very convienent to have these things to keep the cost from eating out a little lower. We took home leftovers and while there is a microwave.. we never ate the leftovers.. lol.. oh well... If you get a chance to stay here then you will absolutley NOT regret it!!Thanks Jethro you rock brother!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little cottage

Cute little house. Great location. I think the bed linens are all ready to be updated. Also, it’s nice that beach chairs are provided but they also need to be updated. Otherwise, it was good!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paddy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and private

We had a wonderful and relaxing week at this lovely accommodation . Terrific host. Everything we hoped for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., NYC

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Beach GEtaway

The location is fantastic, the house is relaxed and comfortable--it makes you feel like you are relaxing. There were sand fleas on the beach which ate us right up for the entire week--maybe this was just a fluke for this time of year? Nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Rustic but very comfortable in a great location. Perfect for what we wanted for a family of 5 getaway and New Year.Sunset cocktails on the upstairs terrace particularly memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible

This property is an absolute gem!! Eleuthera on its own is simply remarkable, and what Jethro and his family have created just outside of Governor’s Harbor is nothing short of amazing. Our family of four have never been more relaxed, nor have we been surrounded by such beauty. Thank you, Jethro!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience at Sea Shanty

Sea Shanty was a great VRBO. - less than a 5 minute walk from the beach with clearly marked private trail -very private, clean, and in the middle of everything - All appliances and cooking utensils were working - great view of stars at night from private deck - amazing hosts that will answer right away when you contact. Deffinately recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super séjour / un vrai petit paradis

Très bel environnement / un vrai petit paradis Le logement est tout proche des plages Superbes plages de sables fin côté Atlantique Très bon contact avec l’hôte jethro Je recommande / Merci Dominique
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracyne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Island Cottage

Sea Shanty was just what we needed for a quick weekend stay. Conveniently located on the island and our absolute favorite beach is right down the path across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cabin snuggled in paradise.

Sea shanty was adorable. The pool was awesome. The owner came the first day to make sure everything was good and gave advice on what to do and where to go on the island. The beach is a very short walk, just across the street. Short walk to Tippy’s for great food and cold beer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTAL L., CAYUGA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sea Shanty Success

looking for a getaway to Eleuthera, Bahamas? Sea Shanty was
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little spot

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sea Shanty for the win!

A perfect island shanty! Well thought out with everything you need for a stay. The hosts were great, the place was clean, the AC worked well, the location is great, very private, and we had a blast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dian S., Philomath, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Sea Shanty!

We enjoyed our 10-day stay. The sweet house was everything we expected—Clean, well designed and organized, and close to Governor’s Harbor as well as points north and south. The weather was hotter than we expected, but AC worked well. I especially enjoyed daily “workouts in the small and very clean pool. Jethro, who lives nearby, was particularly helpful with suggestions for restaurants and activities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davina, Boca Raton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, quiet and peaceful. I truly enjoy the tranquility of the property. My only concern is the area gets dark if you’re alone but the island I extremely safe. I would book again with a few friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sea Shanty is a gem!

Jerome’s place is a gem! This was our second stay here, and we were so happy to be back. The location is great. Sea Shanty is close to amenities yet has a very private feel. The beach access is less than a 5 minute walk down a palm tree lined path that is just across the street. Tippy’s is a short (10-15min) walk down the beach. This year we made a visit to the Leon Levy Preserve – which is a short drive from the house, and well worth a stop. The house itself is very comfortable and tidy. While we rarely felt the need for the a/c, it was nice to have on the few occasions when we wanted to take the humidity out. The upper deck is a great spot for coffee/tea in the morning. The backyard is like a mini sanctuary. The plunge pool was amazing. Just perfect for a quick dip after a day out exploring the island. Jerome was available for questions, but never intrusive. He is also terrific at making suggestions for restaurants, as well as beaches/activities to do. We had another fantastic stay and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronte S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a lovely time at the Sea Shanty. Cozy quarters but a comfortable place to sleep and hang out while not out exploring the island
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Perfect location Jethro fabulous host
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024