Stunning Beachfront House, Walk to Tippys! Pool Table, Foosball, POOL!
Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Vacation rental house. people12 sleeps, bed4 bedrooms, bath3.5 bathrooms. Pets: None
Banks Road Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera 11111 BS (Geo: 25.186611,-76.204306)
Overview & Photos
Welcome to Palisades. This spectacular home sits directly on Unicorn Cay Beach, a mile-long stretch of pink sand on the prestigious Banks Road of Governors Harbour, the prime location on Eleuthera. Famous Tippy’s restaurant is a 5-minute walk down the beach. The town of Governors Harbour, with restaurants, grocery stores, shops, and banks, is less than 5 minutes away by car. Unicorn Cay is usually deserted, so don’t be surprised if you have this mile of pink sand entirely to yourself.
Palisades’ grand bay windows provide a 50-mile, 180-degree view of the turquoise ocean and pink sands below. These hurricane proof glass windows are engineered to withstand up to 200 mph of direct wind. The glass has a special tint to help keep the house cool. Right outside of these windows, you will find yourself standing on a cascading deck that spans three levels and 60 feet onto the sands of Unicorn Cay Beach.
This luxury home features all natural stone throughout, including marble, travertine, granite, and river rocks. With 3200 square feet of interior living area, Palisades offers plenty of space for large groups to spread out, including game rooms with pool and foosball.
Enjoy our spectacular new oceanfront infinity pool with stunning ocean views. The pool can be heated at your option for $500/week.
Here are rooms.
Downstairs rooms:
The Great Room
Enjoy the expansive, modern Great Room luxuriously decorated in a contemporary style. The room features 26 feet of cathedral ceiling with windows that showcase the Bahamian waters and clear skies. Sit back and watch your favorite movies in high definition Blu-Ray and DVD.
The Dining Room
The dining room consists of a beautiful hand-carved dining table seating eight.
Nearby, bay windows with comfortable seats allow a breathtaking view of the pink sand beaches.
The Kitchen
This spacious kitchen includes a huge island, exotic granite countertops, and state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee from our coffee maker.
The Master Bedroom
This bedroom has a king and en-suite master bath. Walk into the tropical bedroom and glance over at the breathtaking beach view right beside you. Walk out to the balcony and enjoy the morning sun and feel the breeze.
The Master Bathroom
This classic bathroom includes a toilet, 2 sinks and a quality glass shower. A spacious closet is provided to store your belongings.
Guest Bedroom 1
Step into a gorgeous little room for two and relax. The bedroom includes a queen sized bed, next to an oversized full bathroom, and a balcony.
The Kids Bedroom
This colorful room is especially designed for kids of all ages to enjoy a fun place to hang out after hours in the sun. The room includes 2 sets of bunk beds and a pull-out bed to sleep at least 5 guests, (a large full bathroom is shared with Guest Bedroom 1).
Powder Room
A half bath is located between the kitchen and the main living room.
Upstairs rooms:
Guest Bedroom 2
This room is located on the second floor of the house including a balcony with a stunning view. It includes a queen bed and a bathroom right next door.
The Family Room
The family room offers comfort and entertainment to visitors with its contemporary theme and style. Play a game of foosball or enjoy a movie on the flat screen.
The Billiard Room
Sit down and relax at the Billiard Room or enjoy a fun game of pool after a long day at the beach.
The Loft
Palisades also has a loft that can sleep 4 more guests on our available inflatable mattresses. The area is furnished with a living room set and a flat screen satellite TV.
Amenities include AC throughout, Starlink super-fast internet, back-up generator, filtered water, 2 flat screen TVs with cable TV, pool table, foosball, ping pong, washer/dryer, 2 palapas on the beach, 3 kayaks, many beach chairs and towels, and 2 extra inflatable beds.
Rates are for the first 7 guests. For each additional guest add $75/night.
| Unit Name | Palisades House (Unit Code: Palisades House) |
| Property Type | House, 3200 square feet | Bedrooms | 4 |
| Beds | 1 King bed, 2 Queen beds, 4 Bunk beds, 2 Other beds |
| Sleeps | 12 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half 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 |
| Custom Amenities | Outdoor shower, Beach chairs, Cooler, Water filtration system |
| Suitability | Children Welcome, Pets Not Allowed, Smoking Not Allowed, Free Parking, Ceiling fans, Decked area, Air Conditioning, Hot Water, Private Living Room |
| Entertainment | Television, Stereo, Video Library, Music Library, Games, Video Games, Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, DVD, Satellite or Cable, Foosball, Books, Stereo system, DVD player, Game room |
| Pool/Spa | Private Pool, Heated Pool, Heated outdoor pool, Heated Outdoor Pool Private |
| Kitchen and Dining | Kitchen, Dining Area, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dishes Utensils, Stove, Toaster, Oven, BBQ, Blender, Dining table, Kitchen island |
| Amenities | Internet, Air Conditioning, Free Wifi, Heating, Washer, Dryer, Parking, Living Room, Game Room, Fitness Room, Hair Dryer, Linens, Towels, Hangers, Internet Access, Cable/satellite TV, TV, Linens provided, Towels provided |
| Outdoor | Grill, Balcony, Beach Access, Outdoor seating, Kayak, Sun loungers |
| Accommodations | Dryer, Wifi |
| Sports and Adventure | Deepsea Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Fly, Jet Skiing, Pier Fishing, Sailing, Scuba or Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Fishing Bay, Spelunking, Fishing Surf, Surfing, Swimming, Kayaking, Snorkeling / Diving |
| Themes | Family, Romantic |
| Car | Recommended |
| Location Types | Beach, Beach Front, Beach View, Ocean Front, Ocean View, Beachfront, Ocean views |
| Attractions | Bay, Botanical Garden, Marina |
| Leisure | Bird Watching, Eco Tourism, Boating |
| Local Features | ATM Bank, Babysitting, Groceries, Laundromat |
Rates & Availability
Reviews
5 - Excellent
Stayed 9 days ending in April, 2025
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Lisa Pugh recommends this vacation rental.
Awesome house! Loved the views, the pool and the pool table. Great location! Sherman the caretaker was the best!
Paradise in the Bahamas
Stayed ... days ending in March, 2025
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Ashley Grace recommends this vacation rental.
The location and the home itself are absolutely beautiful. We're so glad that we got to experience the pristine waters and private beach. We explored the island and did a deep sea fishing day and tour day with Exotic Excursions..definetly recommended. We also went to The Saphire hole, and Preachers Cave, both cool experiences. The restaurants and food were amazing. Our only complaints about the home was that the deck is in dire need of repair and unsafe to walk on , from the top level, all the way down
Homeowner's response:
Our deck shows some wear and variation due to saltwater exposure, which may be misleading, but it’s structurally sound and safe. Our maintenance team will inspect and secure it this week and adjust the water temperature at the same time.
Great location!
Stayed ... days ending in March, 2025
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Bradley Baas recommends this vacation rental.
We loved our stay at palisades house. Great location with the most beautiful beach. The pool was amazing. We stayed here early March and are thankful we paid to have the pool heated, which made it the perfect temperature for us 4 adults and our 1 year old daughter. Some minor things like deck nails sticking up to watch for, un sturdy boards on the stairs to the beach, but overall would 100% stay here again. Sherman the house keeper was very responsive and so kind. The food, people, and everything about the
THE MOST STUNNING VILLA IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE
Stayed ... days ending in December, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Sarah Moss-Luffrum recommends this vacation rental.
We had the most wonderful time in this stunning villa on Eleuthera island in the dreamy Bahamas! We travel a lot and always opt for private rentals where we can, and this is one of our favourite homes and locations ever!
The moment we walked in, it had the wow factor! The living room was very spacious and so comfy and we spent our evenings relaxing here and watching movies on the huge tv!
The kitchen had everything we needed, and we had every breakfast & lunch in during our 10 night stay
Great Location... our very own beach.
Stayed ... days ending in October, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Curtis Castleberry recommends this vacation rental.
The property location on Banks Rd. in Governor's Harbor is terrific. We had the entire beach entirely to ourselves for 9 days. The property is elevated above and directly on an amazingly beautiful and very isolated beach.
Perfect piece of Paradise
Stayed ... days ending in June, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Jason Marigliani recommends this vacation rental.
As soon as we stepped foot on the property we knew we didn't have to leave for anything other than food. The beach is perfect, with reef that we could snorkel 100ft away. The infinity pool is perfect to enjoy the water when you want a view from the top. Walking distance to Tippy's for great meals. Sherman was wonderful and took care of anything with a quick phone call. The owners were very responsive with some extra instructions we needed on the tv. This was our first trip back to Eleuthera in 17 years
Wonderful View!
Stayed ... days ending in June, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Becky Kinsey recommends this vacation rental.
We have been to Eleuthera 3 times. The location of this house is one of the best on the. island. The beach is also one of the best on the island. We saw a sting ray in the ocean as we were swimming in the pool. The heated pool is a fantastic addition to the house and was used almost every day. Make sure to communicate with Sherman 2 days before arriving to make sure place is cleaned before arrival.
PERFECT Palisades
Stayed ... days ending in April, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Brendan Moloney recommends this vacation rental.
Absolutely stunning views, gorgeous home, exceptional beachfront, and the perfect heated pool. Perfect location close to everything in GH: 1648, Laboganvilla, Buccaneers, the Helm, walk to Tippy’s. Kids loved the pool table late night games with grandpa. Kitchen is well stocked. Great gas grill on the deck. Everything you need for an amazing vacation.
Pam was exceptional with her communication, support, and just being absolutely amazing. She will be the only one I use going forward:
Beautiful perfectly located home
Stayed ... days ending in March, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Josiah Grigg recommends this vacation rental.
Had a wonderful time here at this place. I had stayed on the Bayside before and now realize how wonderful the Atlantic side is. There are reefs located right in front of the house. We snorkeled them seen many different types of fish. Tippies is right down the street from the house. House was very large and have everything we needed for our party of eight.
Amazing View, Beach and Home
Stayed ... days ending in March, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Stephanie Wilde recommends this vacation rental.
We had a great 10 days in Eleuthera. Palasaides home is in a great location to explore both ends of the beautiful island. The beach in front of the home is stunning, the water is extremely clear with snorkeling only steps away, and lots of rock formations within walking distance to explore. We loved that we could walk to Tippys in only 5 minutes - and we took advantage of that regularly - or drive to other amazing restaurants in less than 20 min. The house was spacious and the view from both house, deck and pool can't be beat. The only downsides are that the stairs leading down to the beach are not in the best condition. If you have mobility issues or young children, the stairs are dangerous. My husband and I were with our family of 3 children (ages 6, 9, 11) and they were fine, but I was happy my 1 and 3 y.o. nephews didn't stay with us - it would have been too stressful worrying about them or carrying them up and down. One step broke while my 6 y.o. was walking on it - had it been an adult, we may have fallen through instead of it "gently" cracking in half. The pool heater wasn't working while we were there so we only used it twice since temps were in the 70s, but if you're visiting in warmer months, it's perfectly located, sized and refreshing after a busy day of exploring or beach time. This is a gorgeous area of the island and we would stay in this area again. If the stairs and deck are repaired, we would definitely stay in this home again - other houses nearby seemed to have more recently built or repaired steps/decks. These seems to be very weathered and in need of replacement in some areas. Also to note, the beds are very firm! The caretaker was very helpful and communication with him, the owners and rental co. was great.
- Manager Response:
We are delighted that you enjoyed Palisades House! Thank you for the letting the property manager know about the stairs. The owner has already had them repaired. He has also ordered a new pool heater.
Wonderful Stay
Stayed ... days ending in February, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Rick Forbess recommends this vacation rental.
Although there were some glitches (pool could not be heated, dishwasher did not work, ice maker in the fridge did not work, igniter for the grill did not work), the place was clean and had all the amenities. The location is unbeatable, and the owner and property caretaker (Sherman) were very friendly, responsive, and accommodating. (We were refunded for the pool heating expenses without any issue at all.) Highly recommend this place. The billiard room was a hit with all of us - especially our five grandchi
Big House on the Beach!
Stayed ... days ending in January, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Chris Laird recommends this vacation rental.
We had twelve family members in this large spacious house on a world class beach. We loved the beautiful infinity pool, games room, open concept kitchen, and every amenity possible. Highly recommend!
Palisades House review
Stayed ... days ending in January, 2024
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Jocelyn Redman recommends this vacation rental.
We had an excellent time and look forward to returning to Eleuthera in the future!
Family Vacation
Stayed ... days ending in July, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Joe Hancock recommends this vacation rental.
I really don't know where to start. This place is magical, the house, the water, just the whole experience. The house is beautiful, just a short walk to a local restaurant/bar, Tippy's. You walk down the stairs to a beautiful beach, that you will probably have all to yourself. When you get tired of the beach, you head up to the pool with the most spectacular views. I will give you one bit of advice, don't get in a hurry about anything, you are on Island time. This place is so laid back and relaxing, you jus
Eleuthera Family Getaway
Stayed ... days ending in June, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Anthony Webb recommends this vacation rental.
We took a long needed family vacation to the great island of Eleuthera in June. Stayed at the Palisades House which was amazing. It easily accommodated the entire group of 8.The views from the pool are amazing. Hard to believe the views could be any better anywhere else on the island. Working with the homeowners was easy as Don was very responsive. Overall an amazing experience.
Memories in paradise
Stayed ... days ending in April, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Brian Deters recommends this vacation rental.
We had the greatest time with our group of friends at this beautiful home. Everything was wonderful and we hope to return someday.
AMAZING
Stayed ... days ending in April, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Brenda Olmstead recommends this vacation rental.
Just returned from a wonderful 8 day stay at the beautiful Palisades Beach House. This home is truly a gem and is well equipped with everything you possibly need. Sherman, the property manager was Johnny on the spot with any questions and all of our needs. He arrived with flowers, champagne and home baked cookies! He even offered to take one of our couples to the airport when a taxi wasn't available. Eleuthera Vacation Rentals and the homeowners are quick to respond to any questions you may have. I highly recommend this home, the location is central to many of the finest restaurants on the island and you can even walk to Tippy's! We'll be back!
Island Paradise
Stayed ... days ending in March, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Robin Rode recommends this vacation rental.
Wowza, this is a beautiful property along with the best beach to spend some time in a total paradise! This was our 1st visit to Eleuthera and we could not have found a more stunning home. The property exceeded all of our expectations. Upon arrival it was a nice surprise to find champagne, fresh flowers and home grown tomatoes (grown by Sherman the property manager). This home has the most breathtaking views from the 2 master bedrooms and the entire living space. The decks and heated infinity pool were awe-inspiring to spend some relaxing days and evenings at. We were a family of 4 adults and 4 children, and we had more space than we needed to be comfortable for 8 days of fun in the sun. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook with. The home was spotless! We had a rental car and found this property to be centrally located for grocery shopping, quaint restaurants and fun little beach bars. The beach has the softest pink sand we have ever seen and walked on with the most incredible clear blue water. We have visited many of the Caribbean islands and this is our new favorite. We are already planning for our next visit in this same property next winter. We have already recommended this vacay and property to all our friends and family. Thank You Don, for sharing your astonishing home with us. Don was amazing to work with in planning our visit to the island. Sherman, the property caretaker, took great care of us, checking in daily to make sure we were comfortable and if we needed anything. On our last day, Sherman brought us homemade cookies and wanted to say goodbye to us and the kids. We had an extraordinary family trip with lots of new priceless memories.
Palisades House Review
Stayed ... days ending in March, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
William Colman recommends this vacation rental.
Terrific place. Property manager was very professional and responsive. Internet worked great, view was breathtaking, beach was gorgeous.
The Perfect Location
Stayed ... days ending in March, 2023
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Drew Hoober recommends this vacation rental.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Palisades house. The view from the house was breathtaking and the pink sand beach was unbeatable. The water was the most amazing color. We loved kayaking, snorkeling and jumping waves. The pool is beautiful. The deck will need replaced at some point but I can understand why they haven't done it yet. There is so much deck space! We had a few issues while we were there but Sherman took care of them right away. He even brought us cookies that his wife made. We were a little disappointed that the dishwasher was broken but hopefully they will have that fixed soon. We loved walking the beach in the morning and going to Tippys for dinner. This place has some wear and tear but we still loved it. The kids loved playing pool and foosball. Overall we had the best vacation and the view and location trumped everything else!
Easter in Eleuthera
Stayed ... days ending in April, 2022
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Eileen Oliveira recommends this vacation rental.
This was our 1st visit to this particular rental, but our 10th time in Eleuthera.
Wonderful island with wonderful people. They are the reason we continue to return. Property manager Sherman was a delight to deal with, answering our questions and reacting to our very minor issues with a smile. Great rental overall, some wear/tear like all oceanfront properties, there is deckwork in it's future. Other than that, no complaints.