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Rocks Retreat

Private 12 Acre Beachfront Home on a World Renowned Pink Sand Beach

Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Vacation rental house.  people5 sleeps,  bed2 bedrooms,  bath2 bathrooms.  pawDogs

Banks Road Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera 11111 BS (Geo: 25.18193,-76.19498)

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Rocks Retreat is a privately owned beachfront estate with 335 feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage on 12 secluded acres. It is located along the ‘Gold Coast’ of Eleuthera on the Banks Road. It consists of 2 cottages, which are connected by a tiled patio. Both cottages are always included when you rent the property. It provides excellent value as a private, secluded, direct-beachfront estate in the prime Governors Harbour location.

The Main Cottage is a 24 x 24 two story structure with a broad wrap around veranda. The entire upstairs is one enormous bedroom with two queen beds and a single bed. It has wonderful ocean views from its many windows and two lovely balconies, providing cool breezes. The downstairs of the Main Cottage is a large great room with a full kitchen, dining room, and living area. The sole bathroom of the Main Cottage is on the first floor. It is a small bathroom and includes a tile shower. The kitchen area is small but adequate, and has been newly remodeled. There is also an outdoor shower on the veranda, which we recommend using.

The Master Suite Cottage is a one story spacious en suite king bedroom. It includes a sitting area, desk workspace, a double sink bathroom with a tub and separate tile shower. There is a nice veranda in the front and also a second outdoor shower.

Rocks Retreat is set back 100 yards from the ocean and includes the spectacular Culmer's Rocks that separates the north from the south beach. We have private access to both world renowned pink sand beaches, which are typically deserted. The estate is made up of primarily palmettos, with stately palm trees and other landscaping. The grounds are maintained by our gardener.  You have 12 acres all to yourself!

Amenities include WIFI, air conditioning on the second level of the Main Cottage and first floor of the Master Suite Cottage, washer/dryer, and Sonos speakers. You can use the WIFI to stream movies and shows on our two TVs in the Main Cottage. We also have beach chairs and a cooler for guest use.

Pet’s are considered at Rocks Retreat. There is a $75 pet fee and a $500 security deposit for guests who bring pets.

If you haven't been to Eleuthera, you will need to understand that on occasion, the Bahamas power or water service will go out for periods of time.  We have a backup well that can be turned on if there is a long delay.  We do not have a generator.  This is just part of island life.

For longer term renters, our housekeeper will clean every two weeks and remove the garbage.  If you prefer more frequency, you can arrange prior to, or upon arrival with Marsha Clark our housekeeper and cover the additional costs directly.

Rocks Retreat is located on the prestigious Banks Road of Governors Harbour. Famous Tippy's restaurant is just a mile away. The town of Governors Harbour is a 5 minute drive. Governors Harbour has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, two bakeries, gift shops, and a dive shop. It has a nice little collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking a picturesque harbor. You can buy fresh fish and lobster from fishermen 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.


Rooms and Amenities
Unit NameRocks Retreat (Unit Code: Rocks Retreat)
Property TypeHouse
Bedrooms2
Beds1 King bed, 2 Queen beds, 1 Twin bed
Sleeps5
Bathrooms2
Pets up to 2 pets
ViewOcean View
CleanlinessEnhanced Cleaning Practices, Cleaning Disinfection, All towels and bedding washed in hot water that's at least 60ºC, High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
Custom AmenitiesOutdoor shower, Beach chairs, Beach umbrella, Cooler, Back up water system
SuitabilityChildren Welcome, Pets Considered, Smoking Allowed, Free Parking, Ceiling fans, Decked area, Air Conditioning, Hot Water, Private Living Room, Dedicated workspace, Single Level Home, Pets allowed
EntertainmentTelevision, Games, Books, Sound system
Kitchen and DiningKitchen, Dining Area, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Dishes Utensils, Stove, Toaster, Oven, Fridge, Freezer, Cooking Basics, Dining table
AmenitiesInternet, Air Conditioning, Washer, Dryer, Parking, Living Room, Hair Dryer, Iron, Essentials, TV, Linens provided, Towels provided, Private Entrance
OutdoorGrill, Deck Patio Uncovered, Patio Or Balcony, Garden Or Backyard, Beach Access
Sports and AdventureCycling, 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
ThemesFamily, Historic
CarRecommended
Location TypesBeach, Near Ocean, Beach Front, Beach View, Ocean Front, Ocean View, Water View, Water views, Beachfront, Ocean views, Lake Access
AttractionsBay, Botanical Garden, Marina
LeisureBird Watching, Eco Tourism, Boating
Local FeaturesATM Bank, Babysitting, Groceries

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Seasonal Rental Rates for this Vacation Rental



DatesNightlyWeeklyMinimum StayCheckin Restrictions
Early Summer 4n min
04/20/2025 ... 05/23/2025
$500$3,5004All Days
Summer 4n min
05/24/2025 ... 08/16/2025
$500$3,5004All Days
Late Summer 4n min
08/17/2025 ... 09/01/2025
$415$2,9004All Days
Fall 4n min
09/02/2025 ... 11/21/2025
$415$2,9004All Days
Thanksgiving 4n min
11/22/2025 ... 11/29/2025
$500$3,5004All Days
December 4n min
11/30/2025 ... 12/18/2025
$415$2,9004All Days
Holiday 7n min
12/19/2025 ... 01/03/2026
$8507All Days
Winter 4n min
01/04/2026 ... 02/13/2026
$500$3,5004All Days
Spring 4n min
02/14/2026 ... 04/18/2026
$500$3,5004All Days
Early Summer 4n min
04/19/2026 ... 05/22/2026
$500$3,5004All Days
Summer 4n min
05/23/2026 ... 08/08/2026
$500$3,5004All Days
Late Summer 4n min
08/09/2026 ... 08/29/2026
$415$2,9004All Days
Fall 4n min
08/30/2026 ... 11/20/2026
$415$2,9004All Days
Thanksgiving 4n min
11/21/2026 ... 11/28/2026
$500$3,5004All Days
December 4n min
11/29/2026 ... 12/17/2026
$415$2,9004All Days
Holiday 7n min
12/18/2026 ... 01/03/2027
$8507All Days
Damage Waiver Fee: $59

Pet’s are considered: $75 pet fee and a $500 security deposit.

*Seasonal rates are estimates only. Actual rates may differ. Seasonal rates do not include fees or taxes.

Reviews

A Perfect Place

Stayed ... days ending in April, 2024

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Bonnie Drost recommends this vacation rental.

We enjoyed everything about this home! We particularly loved the two different buildings.The grounds were beautifully kept, and it is located directly on an amazing beach location. The home was set back a little from the ocean- it was private and very peaceful. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a few meals at home. We hope to stay here again next year.


excellent!

Stayed ... days ending in March, 2024

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Paige Bradley recommends this vacation rental.

This was one of our favorite vacation properties. We had 3 teens who stayed in the main house & my husband & I stayed in the apartment. it was the perfect set up- dinners & movies together in the main house & we all had our own spaces to sleep. the location and beach were stunning. Most days we had this beach & many others to ourselves. Rental company and caretaker were extremely helpful. Would definitely stay here again!


Rocks Retreat is INCREDIBLE!!!!!

Stayed ... days ending in March, 2024

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Rachel Paez recommends this vacation rental.

Love this house so much!!! Rocks Retreat is amazing! I’ve been coming to Eleuthera 11 years and stayed all over the island. I think the location is perfect. It’s close to Governors for restaurants and grocery shopping, and between Tippy’s and La Bougainville so convenient for dinners out or a beachside lunch. It’s easy to fly into GHB airport. The house is incredibly private because the acreage and sits directly on the most beautiful beach. It feels close to nature. There is a Ve


Relaxing at the Rocks

Stayed ... days ending in February, 2024

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Marsha Worthington recommends this vacation rental.

Relaxing at the rocks just what we needed! Beautiful property - well maintained for a relaxing vacation. This is an older home with comfortable amenities - fans throughout the house and comfy outdoor furniture. A short walk to the beach..... a mile walk to the wonderful Tippys Restaurant!


Rocks Retreat

Stayed ... days ending in January, 2024

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Tiffany Zak recommends this vacation rental.

We had a great stay at Rocks Retreat. The beach is unbelievable and the location is perfect!


Really good option with a nice secluded beach

Stayed ... days ending in November, 2023

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Roberto Flores recommends this vacation rental.

The location is really good with lots of space and a 5 minute walk to the secluded beach. The property is well stocked and has everything you could need. The only downside was that there were a lot of wasps, and also mosquitoes inside the big house, so I would recommend better fumigation / pest control. There were also some blinds missing in the upstairs room and some maintenance is needed. Overall, we liked it and had a good time.


Great vacation at Rocks Retreat!

Stayed ... days ending in July, 2023

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Mary McDonald recommends this vacation rental.

We had a great stay at Rocks Retreat! It is in a great location close to town, and the beach is one of the most beautiful we’ve had on the island. The house has modern updated furniture with comfortable beds. It’s very clean, air conditioning works well and had everything needed for cooking our own meals. Lots of space for lounging around and we loved the beach chairs, umbrella and floaters! The walk to the beach through a beautiful private path was short and really nice.
Marsha the home


Excellent vacation

Stayed ... days ending in July, 2023

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Derek Metz recommends this vacation rental.

We loved our stay at Rocks Retreat. Lovely Marsha made sure our stay was easy & comfortable. We loved having the beach to ourselves & the property is in a great location, quiet but close to everything we wanted. Highly recommend this property for a family trip!


Nice clean house in a private location

Stayed ... days ending in June, 2023

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Gary Beihl recommends this vacation rental.

This property has two buildings - the main house (kitchen facilities & 3 beds upstairs) and the master suite cottage (single large bed - very comfortable - we slept here). It's a short walk to the beach from the house along a private path. The property fronts onto the beach near some large rocks that form a natural barrier. You can go down to the beach on either side so it's like having access to 2 beaches - since we were looking for seclusion we chose the side with fewer or no people. Everything in the hou


Private Island

Stayed ... days ending in August, 2022

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Pamela Riccio recommends this vacation rental.

We had a fantastic experience at Rocks Retreat. The location on the island was convenient and centrally located. We had never been to Eleuthera before, but we can't wait to go back.


Pretty Close to Paradise

Stayed ... days ending in July, 2022

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Richard Gilmartin recommends this vacation rental.

This is the second time we stayed at Rocks Retreat on Eleuthera, obviously the first time was a good experience so we stayed again about 4 years later.  The location is central to the island, located in Governor's Harbour with easy access to groceries and places to eat or get takeout from.  The house is super well appointed with just about everything you could need and its location pretty much has its own essentially private beach on the Atlantic side of the island.  beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the water, crystal clear water, and memories for the making.


Great family vacation

Stayed ... days ending in July, 2022

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Robert Reynolds recommends this vacation rental.

What can we say, it was the perfect place to spend three weeks with the family. The kids loved it, we loved it. A quick stroll to the beach everyday, but having all that property to explore and birwatch was fantastic. Location is perfect, right in north Palmetto Point but feeling like you are out in the bush! The houses were well stocked with everything that we needed. All the appliances were in great shape, the beds were comfortable, and the furniture was in great shape. We couldn't have picked a better place to stay, and look forward to coming back. 


Rocks Retreat privacy and comfort abound

Stayed ... days ending in March, 2022

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Beth Fields recommends this vacation rental.

My husband and I just returned from our 7th trip to Eleuthera. We enjoy trying different house rentals.  Rocks Retreat ranks as one of our favorites. While it does not have full water view the path to the water is both easy and enjoyable.  We have not experienced privacy like this home offers. There was not a single item we needed ( except food items)  during our 10 day stay that was not available in the home.  Decor is welcoming bed in master comfortable linens better than most all the beach needs.  Best is the absolute privacy.  Caregiver answered all emails quickly house was very clean. 


Absolutely Perfect 7 Weeks in Eleuthera

Stayed ... days ending in February, 2022

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Daniel Dale recommends this vacation rental.

We sold our businesses a few years ago and bought an RV to travel around North America. Before we picked it up we were surprised to find out we were expecting an addition to the family so we headed out in the van to get in what we could before we welcomed our son into the world. During that time Covid became a thing in our world so we locked ourselves in for a couple of years. During that time we decided we would book a vacation for a couple of months in January 2022 truly thinking the pandemic would be over. As time grew closer our parents all had some health issues including one with covid and covid was not letting up. We were back and forth on whether to go or not but in the end we went for it. We could not have made a better decision. Kristin booked us the absolute perfect place for our family and friends to enjoy. The property was insanely private with us all enjoying outdoor showers daily and basically the most beautiful private beach you could dream of. We did some fishing and went and saw sea turtles a couple of times but otherwise we were fully content to be at Rocks Retreat. Marsha who handles the property is an incredible lady and our son absolutely adored her. Thank you to all of you for making this experience absolutely amazing. 


5 - Excellent

Stayed 9 days ending in April, 2025

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Stephen Byerley recommends this vacation rental.

Had a wonderful vacation…the property is very well taken care of and definitely on one of the best beaches on the island for walking/swimming etc. Kind of a magical place at nite with the houses located back in the palm trees. And definitely a pink sand beach all to yourself. Thanxs for sharing your wonderful home.


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