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Folly

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

Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Vacation rental house.  people8 sleeps,  bed4 bedrooms,  bath3 bathrooms.  pawCats

Queens Highway Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera 11111 BS (Geo: 25.196889,-76.244389)

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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 Governor's 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. There's also a crib.  Folly has AC in every room.

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.  There is also a gas grill.

The stunning modern kitchen with an oversized island features open shelving and plenty of counter space.  Note that it does not have a dishwasher.  It is fully equipped with everything else a chef would need.

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, 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 a dresser.

Guest Bedroom 2 - Overlooks the rear terrace, has a queen size bed, closet, and dresser. 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.

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!


Rooms and Amenities
Unit NameFolly (Unit Code: Folly)
Property TypeHouse
Bedrooms4
Beds1 King bed, 2 Queen beds, 2 Twin beds
Sleeps8
Bathrooms3
Pets up to 1 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
Safety FeaturesFirst Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Deadbolt Lock, Outdoor Lighting
Custom AmenitiesOutdoor shower, Beach chairs, Beach umbrella, Cooler, Medical Services, Back up water system
SuitabilityChildren Welcome, Pets Considered, Smoking Not Allowed, Free Parking, Ceiling fans, Air Conditioning, Private Living Room, Long Term Stays Allowed, Pets allowed
EntertainmentTelevision, Books, Laptop Friendly
Kitchen and DiningKitchen, Dining Area, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Dishes Utensils, Stove, Toaster, Oven, Dining table
AmenitiesInternet, Air Conditioning, Free Wifi, Washer, Parking, Living Room, Hair Dryer, Iron Board, Linens, Towels, Iron, Cable/satellite TV, Linens provided, Safe, Towels provided, Smart TV
OutdoorGrill, Deck Patio Uncovered, Private yard, Terrace, Patio, Beach Essentials, Outdoor seating, Sun loungers
Sports and AdventureCycling, Deepsea Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Fly, Pier Fishing, Sailing, Scuba or Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Fishing Bay, Spelunking, Fishing Surf, Surfing, Swimming, Wind Surfing, Kayaking, Snorkeling / Diving
ThemesFamily, Luxury, Romantic, Historic
CarRecommended
Location TypesTown, Ocean Front, Ocean View, Ocean views
AttractionsBay, Botanical Garden, Marina
LeisureBird Watching, Eco Tourism, Paddle Boating, Boating
Local FeaturesATM Bank, Babysitting, Groceries, Laundromat
Family Friendly AmenitiesTravel Crib

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Seasonal Rental Rates for this Vacation Rental



DatesNightlyWeeklyMinimum StayCheckin Restrictions
Early Summer 4n min
04/20/2025 ... 05/23/2025
$445$2,6504All Days
Summer 4n min
05/24/2025 ... 08/16/2025
$445$2,6504All Days
Late Summer 4n min
08/17/2025 ... 09/01/2025
$395$2,4504All Days
Fall 4n min
09/02/2025 ... 11/21/2025
$395$2,4504All Days
Thanksgiving 5n min
11/22/2025 ... 11/29/2025
$455$2,7505All Days
December 4n min
11/30/2025 ... 12/18/2025
$445$2,6504All Days
Holiday 7n min Christmas Week
12/19/2025 ... 12/26/2025
$5507All Days
Holiday 7n min New Years Week
12/27/2025 ... 01/03/2026
$6087All Days
Winter 4n min
01/04/2026 ... 02/13/2026
$495$2,9504All Days
Spring 5n min
02/14/2026 ... 04/18/2026
$545$3,2505All Days
Early Summer 4n min
04/19/2026 ... 05/22/2026
$445$2,6504All Days
Summer 4n min
05/23/2026 ... 08/08/2026
$445$2,6504All Days
Late Summer 4n min
08/09/2026 ... 08/29/2026
$395$2,4504All Days
Fall 4n min
08/30/2026 ... 11/20/2026
$395$2,4504All Days
Thanksgiving 5n min
11/21/2026 ... 11/28/2026
$455$2,7505All Days
December 4n min
11/29/2026 ... 12/17/2026
$445$2,6504All Days
Holiday 7n min Christmas Week
12/18/2026 ... 12/26/2026
$5507All Days
Holiday 7n min New Years Week
12/27/2026 ... 01/03/2027
$6087All Days
Damage Waiver Fee: $69

Pet Fee: $100

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

Reviews

Folly was a great place to stay! We recommend it!

Stayed ... days ending in January, 2025

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

gina de varona recommends this vacation rental.

We enjoyed staying at Folly during the holidays. The owner was very responsive when there was an issue. The house is an amazing historical statement for the area and we were thrilled to have been able to occupy it even for a short period. When we return we hope to stay there again.


Lovely GHB home

Stayed ... days ending in March, 2024

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Christopher Larson recommends this vacation rental.

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house could not have been any more of what we wanted. Would stay here again.


Wonderful home for a fantastic vacation!

Stayed ... days ending in February, 2024

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Sarah Boettcher recommends this vacation rental.

Folly was a perfect spot for our family to enjoy Eleuthera! Its central location made it easy to explore this amazing island and the historic house is full of character and charm! We loved Governor's Harbour and appreciated being able to walk into town. It was hard to leave! The owner was very helpful and responsive and Kristen of the property management was a great source of ideas and helpful recommendations as we planned our trip! We will cherish the memories and are grateful for our stay in this beaut


Great location

Stayed ... days ending in January, 2024

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Yolanda Taveras recommends this vacation rental.

our guest was very happy with the house and locations, the hospitability was perfect.


Loved it!

Stayed ... days ending in June, 2023

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Sarah Strunk recommends this vacation rental.

Beautiful and comfortable home for the 3 generations of our family to explore the island from on the first half of our adventure! Thanks so much!


Fantastic

Stayed ... days ending in March, 2023

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Monroe Doerksen recommends this vacation rental.

Loved our stay in this historic character home. There was plenty of space for 8 adults. The kitchen was exceptionally well equipped. The gourmet chef in our group loved it. The owner was friendly and very helpful.


Fabulous Family Getaway House!

Stayed ... days ending in January, 2023

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Bruce Whiting recommends this vacation rental.

Excellent house for a large group, well appointed with everything you need including paper products, spices and linens. The sunsets from the front porch were spectacular! And one of the best things about the house was the owner, Martha, who couldn’t be more accommodating!


Governors Harbour and Folly were wonderful

Stayed ... days ending in December, 2022

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Eric Weinstein recommends this vacation rental.

This is the place to go gor pure relaxation. He water and air temp were perfect. No teal bug problems either. Folly would be ven better with a large family. We were only two bug loved it anyway. Bahams are nderstandably expdnsive so prepare.


Folly in Governor's Harbour

Stayed ... days ending in July, 2022

Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Jacqueline Graham recommends this vacation rental.

Folly is a lovely old home in great condition. It is well cared for, very comfortable,up to date. Sitting on the front porch is wonderful, the view of the water, the Cay, sunsets.
The home is a few steps from grocery stores, etc. One can walk across the island in 15 minutes to French Leave beach. And you can walk to the Friday night fish fry in a few minutes.
Martha, the gracious owner is always available to help in any way.


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