New Beach House, Amazing Views, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Bistro/Pool Bar
Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Vacation rental house. people4 sleeps, bed2 bedrooms, bath1 bathroom. Pets: None
Queen's Highway Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera 11111 BS (Geo: 25.233639,-76.276333)
Overview & Photos
This charming new house, just completed in 2022, is on a private gated road and is a short walk from a spectacular mile-long pink sand beach. Flipper Refuge has breathtaking ocean views throughout, and you can hear the sounds of the waves from every room. Flipper Refuge is elevated with the windows looking out at the tree-tops, providing a lovely sense of being in a tree house. Come recharge your batteries and be in harmony with nature.
Flipper Refuge has two bedrooms, both with queen beds. Both have ocean views. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan, screened windows with noseeum screen, and an independent mini-split AC system. So you have many ways to enjoy the breezes and keep cool.
We have one full bath with a walk-in shower. There is also a wonderful outdoor shower with plenty of privacy.
The living area features a 42-inch flat screen TV. The dining area has seating for 5.
The kitchenette is equipped with a full-size refrigerator, two-burner induction cooktop, microwave, toaster, Digital Air-Fryer Toaster Oven, coffee maker and all the necessary dishes. You can use the oven/stove in the owners main house if you need to do more serious cooking. Our water is drinkable, filtered and purified with a UV system.
Imagine yourself relaxing on an elevated terrace with breathtaking views of the ocean. This shared common space is perfect for enjoying the sunrises, having your coffee, your meal, or simply relaxing after a long day.
Amenities include AC throughout, high speed Starlink WIFI, dedicated desk workspace, smart TV (but no cable), charcoal grill, washer/dryer, back-up generator and a UV Water Filter, and private outdoor shower. Access available to the owners oven/stove and washer and dryer in the main house. All windows have no-see-um screens enabling you to sleep with windows open. Walk five minutes down our paved road and you are on a world-class pink sand beach with turquoise water, well protected by a barrier reef for great swimming, snorkeling, spear-fishing, and long walks year-round. There is typically no one else on this beach. And yet a 5-minute walk brings you to Sky Beach Club’s excellent restaurant, bar, and pool bar. You are welcome to use their facilities if you buy a drink at the bar or lunch at the restaurant.
Governors Harbour, the main town, is just a five-minute drive. 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.
Your hosts, Flipper and Normand, live right next door if you need help with anything or advice about the island. Flipper will take you keelingling and spearfishing if you like. But if you prefer privacy, you will never see them.
| Unit Name | Flipper Refuge (Unit Code: Flipper Refuge) |
| Property Type | House | Bedrooms | 2 |
| Beds | Beds2 Queen beds |
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Pets | Pets not allowed |
| View | Ocean View |
| Cleanliness | Enhanced Cleaning Practices, Cleaning Disinfection, All towels and bedding washed in hot water that's at least 60ºC, High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant |
| Safety Features | Carbon Monoxide Detector, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Deadbolt Lock, Outdoor Lighting |
| Custom Amenities | Outdoor shower, Back up generator, Beach chairs, Beach umbrella, Cooler, Medical Services, Water filtration system |
| Suitability | Children Welcome, Pets Not Allowed, Smoking Not Allowed |
| Entertainment | Television, Laptop Friendly |
| Kitchen and Dining | Kitchen, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Dishes Utensils, Stove, Toaster, BBQ, Cooking Basics, Dining table, Coffee |
| Amenities | Internet, Air Conditioning, Free Wifi, Washer, Dryer, Parking, Hair Dryer, Iron Board, Linens, Towels, Iron, Essentials, Private Entrance, Temporary Smoke Detector, Temporary Carbon Monoxide Detector, Desk, Desk chair |
| Outdoor | Grill, Balcony, Kayak Canoe, Private yard, Balcony/Terrace, Garden Or Backyard, Beach Essentials, Beach Access, Outdoor seating, Kayak, Hammock |
| Accommodations | Wifi |
| Sports and Adventure | Cycling, Deepsea Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Fly, Jet Skiing, Pier Fishing, Sailing, Scuba or Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Fishing Bay, Spelunking, Fishing Surf, Surfing, Wind Surfing, Kayaking, Snorkeling / Diving |
| Themes | Family, Romantic |
| Car | Recommended |
| Location Types | Beach, Near Ocean, Beach View, Ocean View, Ocean views |
| Attractions | Bay, Botanical Garden, Marina |
| Leisure | Bird Watching, Eco Tourism, Boating |
| Local Features | ATM Bank, Babysitting, Groceries, Waterfront |
Rates & Availability
Reviews
A wonderful stay at Flipper's Beach House in beautiful Eleuthera!
Stayed 30 days ending in April, 2025
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Laurie Johnson recommends this vacation rental.
From the moment I arrived, Flipper helped ensure that I had everything I needed for my stay. She went above and beyond to help me in ways I never would have expected, and I am forever grateful. The Beach House is very clean, comfortable, welcoming, and private, and is just a short walk from an absolutely beautiful stretch of oceanside beach, close to Pascal's. The central location is perfect for exploring other areas of Eleuthera, both north and south. Flipper has magical touch in everything that she does!
FANTASTIC, CLEAN, COMFORTABLE!
Stayed ... days ending in June, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Shawn Dubrow recommends this vacation rental.
Flipper Refuge was everything we wanted and more!
Location: excellent location close to Governor’s Harbour, a short drive down a private road to Sky Beach Club and the ability to use the pool and swim up bar there, and not a bad drive to other towns to the north (James Cistern, Rainbow Bay). Quick walk to a very beautiful, private white sand beach.
House: amazingly modern, clean, well put together for either a couple or small family. AC worked very well. Beds were comfortable. When power goe
Great location, clean apartment, friendly host!
Stayed ... days ending in April, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Melanie St-James recommends this vacation rental.
Great location in the center of the island, 8 mins walk to a quiet beach, super friendly host, new construction, super clean, comfortable beds. Our only disappointment is that we thought the big balcony/porch was private and adjacent to our unit, but it is adjacent to the owner's unit and we were welcome to use it. Therefore, no direct ocean view from our unit. Otherwise, an awesome stay!
- Manager Response:
We so are glad you enjoyed your stay, but sorry you didn’t have the view you wanted. We are actually in the planning stages of an expansion of the deck adjacent to this apartment. There is already an ocean view from this deck, but the expansion, combined with some trimming of foliage (while preserving its natural beauty), will provide a more spectacular view, and a larger space from which to enjoy it. The work will be completed by the end of the year. As you can see from our many five-star reviews, we are 100% committed to giving a great guest experience, and we continue to improve this property.
Fantastic Stay @ Flipper Refuge
Stayed ... days ending in February, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Allison Divers recommends this vacation rental.
My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Flipper Refuge and our hosts Manon (Flipper) and Normand. The rental is adorable and nicely appointed all around. We arrived later than expected due to late flights and unexpectedly had to drive from North Eleuthera airport in the dark and Manon guided us there on the phone and stood at the roadside to wave us down at the turn into their private road then made a phone call to a nearby restaurant Pascal's to make sure they would remain open and serve us cl
Perfect beach house
Stayed ... days ending in February, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Lindsay Keane recommends this vacation rental.
Great property, hosts are right next door and are helpful and generous. Beach is beautiful. Great location. House is new and spotless.
Perfect beach house
Stayed ... days ending in January, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Lindsay Keane recommends this vacation rental.
We loved our stay at Flipper's beach house! It has everything you need and is a close walk or very quick drive to a beautiful and private beach. Beds are comfortable and it's close to town. Flipper and Norm are lovely and helpful. Highly recommend!
Great Place to stay
Stayed ... days ending in December, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Michael Schuettler recommends this vacation rental.
This home is a great place to stay, if you are looking for something nice, very clean and close to the beach.
We loved it there.
Amazing place to stay on Eleuthera
Stayed ... days ending in July, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Chris Egan recommends this vacation rental.
The rental itself is a very great, clean, and comfortable place to stay. The rental has a very good location to stay on the island. It is a short walk to one of many beautiful beaches. Others are a short or long drive away. The water is amazing on both sides of the island. There are multiple beaches on the island that are worth seeing and relaxing on. The property description of location, layout, amenities were spot on. The host, Flipper, was very helpful with any accommodations needed. I would recommend th
Peace, Privacy and Relaxation
Stayed ... days ending in June, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Gizele Ponder recommends this vacation rental.
My husband and I recently returned from our first trip to Eleuthera where we stayed at Flippers Refuge. The apartment was adorable, thoughtfully constructed and well decorated. Flipper and Norm were fantastic hosts and knew when to give us privacy and when to come with freshly baked good! The location was FANTASTIC, close to town but not IN town, walking distance to a beach where you and likely the only person in sight. We were also close to James Cistern which had other great food options. It was
Flippers Refuge
Stayed ... days ending in March, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Kirk Griggs recommends this vacation rental.
Great spot, ocean views, great folks!