Secluded Pink Sand Beachfront Estate w/Htd Pool, Protected Cove, Walk to Tippys
Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Vacation rental house. people12 sleeps, bed5 bedrooms, bath5 bathrooms. pawDogs
Banks Road Gregory Town, North Eleuthera 11111 BS (Geo: 25.1842918,-76.1943283)
Overview & Photos
Welcome to On the Rocks, a secluded beachfront estate with pool located directly on Unicorn Cay Beach, a mile-long stretch of pink sand. On the Rocks is located on the Banks Road of Governors Harbour, the premier location on the island, a four minute drive from town and a 15 minute walk down the beach to famous Tippy’s beachfront restaurant and bar.
In addition to its mile-long beach, On the Rocks also features a unique sheltered beach area, where the water is often as calm as a lake, protected by a natural jetty of rock. Called the Venus Pool, this sheltered swimming and beach area is perfect for small children, or anyone who enjoys calm water.
The pool is heated with a solar pool heater. Note that solar pool heaters are less effective during overcast periods, so a solar heater cannot guarantee a warm pool.
Inside the estate home, the large great room with vaulted ceiling enjoys sweeping ocean views, as does the den /TV room, two of the bedroom suites, and the studio apartment.
There are 4 bedrooms in the main house, each with en-suite bathrooms and positioned so each room enjoys complete privacy. The 2 large ocean facing bedrooms have king size beds, or one can be made into 2 singles. The other bedrooms are one queen and 2 singles.
In addition, there is a den/TV room with two day beds suitable for children only. With the day beds, the main house can sleep up to 10 guests, 8 adults and 2 children. (THIS ROOM HAS AN OVERHEAD FAN BUT NO AC.)
On the Rocks also has a detached studio apartment with a queen bed, a full bath, and a kitchenette that can be added to the rental for $1000 per week. With the studio included, On the Rocks has 5 bedrooms and can sleep up to 12 guests.
On the Rocks has a/c and ceiling fans throughout except in the TV Room, which has an overhead fan. Amenities include back-up generator, two kayaks, super-fast Starlink internet, AP TV incl.Netflix, washer/dryer, along with a good library of books, backgammon and other games also in the house.
The town of Governor's Harbour, 3 miles from On the Rocks, has all necessary shops, banks, travel agent, grocery stores, gift shops and restaurants. It is picturesque and unspoiled. There are no large hotels or casinos on Eleuthera. It is a beautifully quiet and peaceful island. There are many beaches to explore!
A separate one-bedroom cottage called Pebbles is close to On the Rocks and can be rented along with it for larger groups.
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.
| Unit Name | On the Rocks (Unit Code: On the Rocks) |
| Property Type | House, 4500 square feet | Bedrooms | 5 |
| Beds | 2 King beds, 2 Queen beds, 2 Twin beds |
| Sleeps | 12 |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Pets | up to 2 pets |
| 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 | First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Deadbolt Lock, Outdoor Lighting |
| Custom Amenities | Back up generator, Beach chairs, Cooler |
| Suitability | Children Welcome, Pets Considered, Smoking Not Allowed, Free Parking, Ceiling fans, Air Conditioning, Hot Water, Private Living Room, Dedicated workspace, Pets allowed |
| Entertainment | Television, Games, Toys, Books |
| Pool/Spa | Private Pool |
| Kitchen and Dining | Kitchen, Dining Area, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dishes Utensils, Stove, Highchair, Toaster, Oven, Fridge, Freezer, Kettle, Cooking Basics, Blender, Barbeque utensils, Mini fridge |
| Amenities | Internet, Air Conditioning, Washer, Dryer, Parking, Living Room, Hair Dryer, Linens, Towels, Essentials, Internet Access, TV, Linens provided, Towels provided, Private Entrance, Temporary Smoke Detector, Board games |
| Outdoor | Grill, Garden, Private yard, Patio Or Balcony, Garden Or Backyard, Beach Access, Outdoor seating, Kayak, Sun loungers |
| Sports and Adventure | Deepsea Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Fly, Pier Fishing, Sailing, Scuba or Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Fishing Bay, Spelunking, Fishing Surf, Surfing, Wind Surfing, Kayaking, Snorkeling / Diving |
| Themes | Family |
| Car | Recommended |
| Location Types | Beach, Waterfront, Beach Front, Beach View, Ocean Front, Ocean View, Water View, Beachfront |
| Attractions | Bay, Botanical Garden, Marina |
| Leisure | Bird Watching, Eco Tourism, Boating |
| Local Features | ATM Bank, Babysitting, Groceries |
| Family Friendly Amenities | High Chair, Travel Crib |
Rates & Availability
Reviews
Fabulous
Stayed ... days ending in March, 2025
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Silvia Murphy recommends this vacation rental.
The house and property is beautiful and well maintained. It is a little older and needs some updates (sliding doors, outdoor furniture dated and some chairs broken, but not a big deal). One more thing - there was barely any water pressure in the shower in the cottage that is located right next to the main house.
The location is to die for - absolutely amazing. Beautifuly maintained and landscaped outdoor space. House was nicely decorated and clean. We met the property manager Angela, she was super nice!
Restore and relax at On the Rocks
Stayed ... days ending in January, 2025
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Melissa Hayes recommends this vacation rental.
Wonderful time with family at On the Rocks. Very peaceful and beautiful beach and centrally located, perfect for daily adventures and exploration up and down Eleuthera. Management was very responsive and resourceful. They were happy to hear any maintenance concerns we had for future renters and were starting repairs as we were departing.
I Keep Going Back
Stayed ... days ending in September, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Todd Carr recommends this vacation rental.
Our 4th trip to On The Rocks, and it never disappoints. The perfect spot, on the best island, with the greatest people.
Cant wait to get back next year.
AMAZING!!!
Stayed ... days ending in March, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Chad Baker recommends this vacation rental.
This was our first trip to “on the rocks“ and it was amazing! The house was very clean, and the beach was absolutely incredible. This was our first trip, but it will not be our last. We will be back!
Millers at On The Rocks
Stayed ... days ending in December, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Jim Miller recommends this vacation rental.
A family vacation for 7
Another wonderful trip b
Stayed ... days ending in September, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Burt Wright recommends this vacation rental.
A true Eleuthera rental. This property in my opinion is what Eleuthera is all about. Amazing views and geography dotted with quirky properties and exceptionally nice people.
Best beach
Stayed ... days ending in May, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
ANNA WISE recommends this vacation rental.
The beach that this house sits in front of is amazing. We traveled with a newborn and a toddler, 4 adults and 4 kids ages 11-15. The kids all loved the option to have a gentle beach at the Venus pool as well as waves. We rented paddle boards and used the provided kayaks a lot. The swimming pool was great - it does look dirty even when it's clean due to the black bottom so just be aware of that. The house has a few quirks and needs a little fixing here and there - as island homes do - and after experiencing the difficulty of getting to Eleuthera, it's impressive that these beach homes can stay maintained at all. I'm sure it's difficult to get household supplies in general. We had plenty of beds and rooms for the 10 of us and the family with 4 older kids slept on the one side of the house while my family with the 2 littles used the 2 rooms on the other side of the house. The wifi is spotty in general so don't come here thinking that you'll be working remotely - nor should you want to! You will also need to rent beach chairs - they are not provided (the listing says they are) and you can't take the pool lounge chairs to the beach. There was a nesso tent for shade provided and a few sand toys like buckets/shovels and 2 puddle jumper flotation devices. The only suggestions I'd have is to get the dishwasher serviced - it left a greasy film on all the dishes after washing; and get some beach chairs for guests. I also emailed the owner twice before arriving to ask about shade accommodation but I wasn't answered. We ended up packing our own nesso tent and we were a little frustrated when we arrived that there was one provided. Traveling with 2 little ones causes a lot of luggage and it would've been nice to have one less thing to pack. The trees at the beach provide a lot of shade too. The house has a pack and play which was great. We also visited Receivers beach which had lots of good seashells and the kids loved finding them.
- Manager Response:
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! I'm so sorry the homeowner didn't respond to your email. She is normally good about that, so I suspect someone's message was lost in cyberspace. Please always try calling her if you don't get a response by email. She has ordered new beach chairs. The dishwasher was just replaced in January, so it should be working perfectly. She will have her maintenance man take a look.
Great
Stayed ... days ending in April, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
richard larson recommends this vacation rental.
Fun time
Eleuthera get away
Stayed ... days ending in August, 2022
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Lourdes Pla recommends this vacation rental.
Excellent location! Great house, we’ll be back!
Wonderful!!
Stayed ... days ending in August, 2022
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Julie Bell recommends this vacation rental.
The most beautiful beach ever!
GREAT HOME AND LOCATION
Stayed ... days ending in May, 2022
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Robert Harrell recommends this vacation rental.
After 13 years, we returned to On the Rocks, with more family and friends. 10 adults and one infant.
Perfect place to kick back and relax.
Sit by the pool, walk the beach, Tippy's couch fritters, central location.
Ideal site for families with and without kids
Stayed ... days ending in April, 2022
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Mary Amory recommends this vacation rental.
We had 4 households w 11 people to celebrate a 70th birthday and it was ideal. The kids ages 18 months to 8 loved the pool and the easy beach access with a gentle reef to block waves. Loved having a generous outdoor and indoor dining table. The only surprise was how low the ceiling was in the studio as my son in law is tall. There are loads of pool and beach toys which is a treat. I highly recommend the place.
5 star location and setting. House could use some upgrades.
Stayed ... days ending in April, 2022
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Brandy Quinn recommends this vacation rental.
This place is fantastic! The setting is amazing.
If you are looking for 5 star accommodations, this is not it. Electric and Water were out half a day each, but I am told that is not uncommon on the island. The rental is aged and of updates would be a great investment. It really did not bother us, as we stayed outside most of the time.
If your looking for a 5 star location, this is it!