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4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach

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Beach nearby
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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour
  • Central Eleuthera Beach
    3 min walk
  • Queens Bath
    8 min walk
  • OceanView Farm
    18 min walk
  • Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    22 min drive

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About the area

North Palmetto Point

This holiday home places you steps from Lucayan Archipelago and within a short 5-minute stroll of Central Eleuthera Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washer/dryer. .You can enjoy a TV with satellite channels, and home features free WiFi, 4 bathrooms and a balcony or patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A DVD player, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and gas grills. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this North Palmetto Point holiday home include OceanView Farm and Queens Bath.

What's nearby

  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 3 min walk
  • Queens Bath - 8 min walk
  • OceanView Farm - 18 min walk
  • Twin Coves Beach - 13 min drive
  • Ten Bay Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬7 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.

4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach

The beautiful 4-acre property, recently remodeled, consists of a 3-bedroom main house with a detached guest cottage, both built around an extra-large 33-foot private pool. Miss Ruby is located on the prestigious Banks Road, the prime address in Governors Harbour, just 5 minutes by car from town and less than a 15 minute walk down the beach from famous Tippy’s restaurant and bar.

Miss Ruby is a 3 to 5 minute walk (depending on your pace) from a miles-long pink-sand beach, usually deserted. This beach has a unique, totally-protected pool, perfect for small children, as well as a long stretch of postcard-perfect ocean beach. Miss Ruby features beautiful ocean views from the upper floor rooms and decks. Miss Ruby is surrounded by a lush garden planted with flowering bougainvillea and hibiscus, as well as coconut palms and other fruit trees.

Miss Ruby’s two-story main house has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. It features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and lots of sunlight. The first floor has large great room with living and dining areas, and a modern, fully equipped island kitchen with butcher block countertops and stainless steel appliances. There is also a guest bedroom on the first floor with a full bed and a full bath that is shared with the living area.

Upstairs features an extra-large king-bed master suite with ocean views, en-suite full bath, and an enormous ocean-view deck and wrap-around veranda. The upstairs also has a large guest bedroom with a triple bunk bed and a separate single bed. This bedroom also has a full bath and a large veranda with ocean views.

The detached guest cottage features 2 single beds and a full bed, a full bath, and a kitchen complete with refrigerator, range, sink, and coffee maker.

Amenities include super-fast and reliable STARLINK internet and WIFI, private pool, air conditioning, laundry room with washer and dryer, hi-fi stereo, cordless telephone, satellite TV and DVD player with USB and TV screen. Outside there is a gas grill and an outdoor table for dining beside the pool.

The town of Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, is just 5 minutes from the property by car. Governors Harbour has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, a dive shop, and a medical clinic. It has a nice little collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking a picturesque harbor. You can buy fresh fish and lobster every afternoon from fisherman at the town dock. Friday night Fish Fry in Governors Harbour is a street/beach party that brings together all the tourists and locals with food, drink, and dancing in the street. You won’t want to miss it.

Upscale beachfront restaurants in the area include Pascal’s at Sky Beach Club (International cuisine with Bahamian influences), Tippy’s (international and fusion), The Buccaneer (Bahamian cuisine with Caribbean-Chinese fusion), 1648 House, and The Rainbow Inn (famous for its steaks and seafood). The above all have live music one or more nights a week, so there is live entertainment somewhere nearby almost every night. The Governors Harbour area also has numerous little takeouts and restaurants offering local cuisine, including Da Perk (coffee shop and sandwiches), The Banks Road Deli, Bacchus Fine Foods (gourmet restaurant and food store), Mate and Jenny’s (pizza and Bahamian), the Sunset Inn (local cuisine), and LeoRose Sunset Beach Bar and Grill (local cuisine, drinks, live music).

Rates are on a sliding scale based on the number of guests. We set the rates this way to make the property more affordable for smaller groups who use less utilities and put less wear and tear on the house. If you enter the correct number of guests, the reservation system will calculate the rates correctly.

Property manager

Kim and Jason Menefee and Matthew Simon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Deck
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
On-site 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

2250-130034

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach?

Yep, 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach is a short 3-minute walk from Central Eleuthera Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and windsurfing.

Does 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach have a pool?

4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach has a pool.

Is there a private hot tub at 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach?

No, 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach?

No, pets are not allowed.

4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lovation
We spent 3 weeks at the property and our stay was very good. We were able to visit 14 other beaches so this is a good spot to adventure from. Very private location and we were able to get to restaurants and grocery stores easily. I recommend this place.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Miss Rubys
It was an Amazing vacation and a great property. Miss Ruby's was a great house , with wrap around deck , pool house and pool . An amazing 5 min walk to the pink sand beach we walked on every morning. Governors Harbor was a wonderful place to stay. The locals were so friendly and gave great advice on what to see and do. We all want to come back already!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angee S., Solon

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
The house is clean and spacious. We had a family of five, plus another couple and there was more than enough space for the seven of us. We prepared most meals at the house and the kitchen was well-equipped. The pool is clean and we spent most of our time there. The soft white beach is a short walk or drive and the water is beautiful. This place is all about taking in the beauty and relaxing. The only adventure we took was a six hour boat ride to see the pigs, turtles and stingrays- which was great. The noseeums or some type of bug feasted on a couple of us in the group and didn’t bother the others. We will go back! Communication was good and when a couple small issues came up, they were quickly addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jjh
The house and property were lovely. The kitchen was well stocked. We were pleasantly surprised to see there were beach towels, beach chairs and umbrellas supplied. The walk to the beautiful, quiet beach was easy and took only 5 minutes. The beach had a shaded area and full sun area. Just beautiful for snorkeling and swimming.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing 50th birthday week
Miss Ruby was amazing! We came here for a week long stay for my 50th birthday celebration. The house is very comfortable and worked wonderful for our configuration of guests. The beach is simply breathtaking. The walk is as described. I would recommend some more furniture on the porch, perhaps some ceiling fans out by the pool. AC unit in family room was finicky, but overall worked. Power outages occur almost daily, I can’t imagine the effects on electronics. The couch out by the pool was a favorite, if you can add another, that would be even better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the property!
The property met our needs and the beach was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little slice of heaven
Miss Ruby did not disappoint. It is only a short easy walk from Miss Ruby to the most amazing beach in the world! Misty was there to meet us when we arrived and provided great recommendations. The house was just what we expected…private, clean, and well-equipped. The accommodations worked well for our family to spread out. The pool was refreshing and the beach cannot be beat! It is beautiful and we had it to ourselves almost every day. The water was perfect for a toddler to wade in or adults to swim out and enjoy deeper, clear Caribbean blue water. Be prepared for a few power flickers and spotty internet…all fine with us as we were there to unplug. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Abby L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Miss Ruby
We stayed for 8 days at Miss Ruby. The property was beautiful! The wraparound deck was spectacular, the kitchen was well-stocked, and the guest house cozy and well appointed. The beds were comfortable and the ac worked super well. The Wi-Fi wasn’t working during our stay, and the internet in that area of the island isn’t great. Also, the little beach is unbelievably beautiful and private, and it takes only 5 mins to walk there. The larger beach, however, is around a rock outcropping that is tough to pass if the tide is up and/or the sea is rough (which it was constantly during our stay). We therefore couldn’t do beach walks (unless we wanted to drive to a different beach) or walk to Tippy’s (food isn’t great there anyhow FYI). The town of Governor’s Harbour is around 15 mins away by car. All in all, a beautiful property and a great place to go to get away from it all!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priya J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property
We enjoyed this property -private pool, private beach access, spacious and great location to town- also close to Tippys. Main reason for picking property is the central location on the island and close to Governors Harbour. Only issue was Wi-Fi was spotty. Misty, Chevy and Justin were awesome- good communication. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky J., Ringoes

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family get away
Property was exactly as described and more. The house is beautiful and spacious. Extremely well stocked kitchen. The communication before and during our stay was excellent. The house is in a very convenient location being a few minutes drive from governor's harbor. We walked to the private beach on multiple days. Overall fabulous experience and we will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Family Getaway @ Miss Ruby
This was our second year on the island and our first stay at Miss Ruby. Two families with young children- we had plenty of room to relax, the pool was wonderful after days at the beaches, and the location of the house is central to the island. Wifi was a bit touch and go, but that is expected on the island. Great communication with Justin while we were at the house. Would definitely recommend for families or groups!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

joan m., madison, connecticut, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way!
We had the best time at Miss Ruby! The house is exactly as pictured. What isn’t pictured is the beautiful wrap around surroundings and hearing the ocean waves each morning. The beds are comfy (bit squeaky), pillows soft, showers hot and great pressure! Short private walk to alcove beach and long stretch of gorgeous white & pink sand. Water changes daily, some days we had great waves, other days calm and perfect for snorkeling. Did lots of traveling to Spanish wells, cathedrals cave, Tippy’s, buccaneers, fish fry. But hanging at pool w family was best part. Thank you Misty!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Missy was extremely helpful and owners were very friendly and accommodating.
5 minute walk to beach, pool private tropical Sandy white pink sand with bathing lagoon… Cocunut trees.. blue clear ocean. Best restaurant on Island at Tippys. Renamed Tipsys…. Kids loved, central location great day trip base… Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Miss Ruby’s Retreat
While the house is in need of some updating, the layout is superb The beach is a little bit of a hike but we’ll worth it once you arrive The people of Governors Harbor are so kind and welcoming! Make sure you go to Buccaneers it has the best Goombay Smashes on the island!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location on private beach, lovely home
We spent a week at Miss Ruby. We met our son and family there. We loved the beach walk, convenient to Tippy's Restaurant--which we loved. The property is very private and just a short walk to the beach. The layout is great for families and persons traveling in groups. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 12 days
Unbelievable 12 days! A vacation that we will never forget!! Loved our time at Miss Ruby!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

randie g.

Fun in the sun!!!
Beautiful property. Misty the property manager was awesome.5 minute walk to the beach. Beach was fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation of our lives...
What can I say about Eleuthera and specifically Miss Ruby? The island is incredible. The beaches, the people, the weather, just everything, it's incredible. Miss Ruby is a beautiful property and we just got back from nine days there. Misty and Justin (her son) did a great job in communicating and meeting us at the property to help however they could. The location to Governor's Harbour was awesome and close to grocery stores, church, gas station, and liquor store. Everything you need for the week! Beaches... so many in the general area it made everything convenient, and close. The best part was the pool was great, and for everyone whining about the walk to the beach is crazy. It was just down a short path but you were rewarded with a beautiful calm Atlantic beach and the entire week we didn't see a single soul on our strip of beach. All in all a great price, house, property, beach and value. Wouldn't hesitate to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019