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Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
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Exceptional

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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

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  • Pet friendly
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Air conditioning
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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera
  • Popular LocationOceanView Farm5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTwin Coves Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHut Point Beach7 min drive
  • AirportGovernor's Harbour (GHB)12 min drive

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About this property

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

Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach

Welcome to FOLLY!

One of the most beautiful Victorian Houses in Governors Harbour Eleuthera, with breathtaking views of the Harbour from sunrise to sunset. Sunset cocktails are an absolute must!!

The main town of Govenors Harbour, steps from our front door, has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, a diving shop, and medical clinic. You can buy fresh fish every afternoon from fishermen at the town dock.

Friday Night Fish Fry in the Harbour is a street/beach party that brings all of the tourists and locals together with food, drinks, and dancing in the street. Something not to be missed… and you can walk ...

Governors Harbour also has a beach on the harbor which you can see from the front of the house, and which you can walk to in two minutes.

Enjoy a beautiful night on the wrap around porch, dining alfresco and sipping cocktails while watching all the boats and activities.

FOLLY has been updated and features a large elegant living room with a gorgeous, open, sun-filled plan, overlooking the harbor and featuring light sheers for total privacy. This house also includes comfortable couches and a smart TV with cable and internet.

The wonderful separate dining room sits 12 and is great for large gatherings and has beautiful sideboards for easy entertaining.

There is also a sitting room with a walk out to the private back terrace. The terrace includes an outdoor eating area, lounge chairs, and an outdoor shower. A wonderful space for garden parties with night lighting and beautiful tropical flowers.

The stunning modern kitchen with an oversized island comes completely equipped, and features open shelving and plenty of counter space.

There is a full bath located on the main floor off the kitchen, which has a walk-in shower.

The second floor features 3 large bedrooms and a library which overlooks the Harbour.

Master/Main Bedroom - A dream retreat! This room features a queen size bed, closet, dresser, a separate AC unit, and a beautiful seating area for reading, with lots of natural light and wrap around windows.

Guest Bedroom 1 - Overlooks the Harbour, has 2 single beds that can be converted to a king, a closet and dresser and a separate AC unit.

Guest Bedroom 2 - Overlooks the rear terrace, has a queen size bed, closet, dresser and separate AC unit. From this room, you can smell the wonderful night jasmine as you fall asleep.

There is one shared bathroom on this floor that is en-suite to the master and which the other two bedrooms can access from the hall. This full bath contains a shower/tub combination.

Off the back terrace, there is a separate guest suite with its own entrance. A great space with a king size bed, en-suite full bath with a shower/tub combination, and a small kitchenette with a toaster oven, coffee machine, small fridge, kettle, plates and glasses and utensils. There is no range or oven in the kitchenette.

Nestled behind Folly’s Main house is a 2 bedroom 1 bath Guest House surrounded by beautiful tropical flowers and stunning views of the Harbour from sunrise to sunset.

Folly’s Guest House features an open concept living/dining room perfect for entertaining. A fully equipped kitchen and 2 large bedrooms and a 3 piece bathroom.

Guest bedroom 1 - This room has a king sized bed, closet and a dresser.

Guest bedroom 2- This room has 2 single beds that can be converted to a king, a closet and a dresser.

Folly’s Guest House is fully air conditioned to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Amenities include TV with cable, WiFi, a stereo system with a CD player and a Gas BBQ.

FOLLY is situated in the heart of the main town so you can walk everywhere.

The glorious world-famous pink sand beaches of French Leave are a short picturesque 3 minute drive or a 15 minute walk.

The drive way can easily accommodate 5 cars.

Enjoy your stay at FOLLY!

Property manager

Matthew Simon and Kristin Tornow

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

  • 1 unit

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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

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
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

2250-221357

About the neighborhood

Governor's Harbour

Located in Governor's Harbour, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include OceanView Farm and Queens Bath. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cave exploring nearby.

What's nearby

  • Haynes Public Library - 8 min walk
  • OceanView Farm - 5 min drive
  • Twin Coves Beach - 5 min drive
  • Hut Point Beach - 7 min drive
  • French Leave Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hot Buns Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪1648 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Da Perk Cafe - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach located?

Located in the heart of Governor's Harbour, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Haynes Public Library. Central Eleuthera Beach and Twin Coves Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Charles Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing place for friends and family.
We spent 7 glorious days at this historic home in the heart of Governor's Harbour. The home was beautifully appointed and the layout was great for both group activities and alone time. We particularly liked the main house and guest house separation. Our host, Martha, was simply the most helpful (and charming) host we have ever worked with. Looking forward to our return to Folly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Beautiful home, right in Governor's Harbour with amazing views. Would definitely stay again the next time we're in Eleuthera!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023