Compound w/Beach, Pool, PICKLEBALL, Gym, Kayaks, Golf Carts, VIEWS!
Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Vacation rental condominium. people24 sleeps, bed8 bedrooms, bath8 bathrooms. Pets: None
Queens Highway Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera 11111 BS (Geo: 25.317514,-76.353975)
Overview & Photos
Building Two (comprised of 4 condominiums and 8 bedrooms) at Buttonwood Reserve Condo Resort offers families, friends or a wedding party the luxury, privacy and amenities for a perfect vacation.
This extraordinary property is located on a ridge 45 feet above the Caribbean. The views of both oceans are truly breathtaking. From your large windows and extensive decks, you can watch the sun rise over the Atlantic and set over the Caribbean.
Buttonwood Reserve is situated on 50 acres, with beaches on both sides of the property. On the Atlantic side, Buttonwood has a world-class, 3-mile-long pink-sand beach, pristine, without a single house on it. This Atlantic side beach is accessed via our private, golf-carts only driveway. The property comes with a fleet of golf carts. This miles-long beach is virtually private for us, because the only other access is a rough and little used jeep track half a mile to the south. On the Caribbean side of our property, almost in your front yard, is a second beach, which has excellent snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. This beach is small and rather rocky, so not so aesthetic, but it’s as calm as a lake most of the time and perfect for the above activities.
If you’re not in the mood for a swim in the ocean, slip into our resort-style pool. This beautiful landscaped pool is heated for comfortable swimming year-round.
Buttonwood Reserve comes with golf carts, kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes. Other amenities include AC throughout, ceiling fans, and superfast Starlink WIFI.
We just completed a new pickleball court!
Our mini-gym is equipped with a multifunction smith machine cage with precision linear bearings, an Olympic weight rack, dip station, and a cable routed pulley system. Guests also have access to dumbbells and a fitness/yoga mat. This is an open-air gym (fully roofed and with three walls).
The optional Main Lodge is a central gathering place for large groups. It includes a large ocean-view living area, dining area, and kitchen, where large groups can gather for dining and leisure time. It has a big deck overlooking the Caribbean with a sunset view, a bedroom with a king bed and an ocean view, one full bath, and a couple of sleeping lofts suitable for teenagers. It can be added to your reservation for an additional charge if desired.
Buttonwood Building Two consists of four 2-bedroom, 2-bath condos, each with a full kitchen. Each condo features a large great room with an 8-foot sliding glass door with spectacular Caribbean views. The slider opens onto a large deck furnished for lounging or dining while watching the sun set over the sea. Enjoy a meal or a beverage, or watch the dolphins frolic in the Caribbean. The great room includes a living area with flat-screen satellite TV, a dining area with dining room seating for six, and a modern, open-plan, luxurious kitchen finished in stainless steel and black granite. All areas have magnificent ocean views in every direction, with water sparkling as far as the eye can see.
The master bedroom of each condo features a large upholstered window seat with panoramic views of the Caribbean, a perfect spot to relax with a book or a morning coffee. The master is furnished with a king bed and equipped with an en-suite full bath, and has a private door leading to the deck.
The guest bedroom of each condo also features a large window seat. The guest bedrooms of the upper two condos enjoy spectacular Atlantic Ocean views. Each guest bedroom has a full en-suite bath (which can be accessed from the hall as well). The guest bedrooms are furnished with twin beds that can be converted into a king.
Buttonwood is 1 mile from James Cistern, which has grocery stores, restaurants, a liquor store, and a town dock where you can at times purchase fresh fish. Three excellent restaurants are within walking distance, including LeoRose, Delish, and Mels’. Famous Stubbs Barbecue is 2 miles up the road.
The island’s main town, Governors Harbour, is a 15-min. drive.
| Unit Name | Buttonwood Reserve Two Entire Building (Unit Code: Buttonwood Reserve Two Entire Building) |
| Property Type | Condominium | Bedrooms | 8 |
| Beds | 8 Bedrooms, 8 Baths, Sleeps 24 |
| Sleeps | 24 |
| Bathrooms | 8 |
| 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 | First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Outdoor Lighting |
| Custom Amenities | Outdoor shower, Paddleboard, Beach chairs, Beach umbrella, Cooler, Pickleball, Golf Cart |
| Suitability | Children Welcome, Pets Not Allowed, Smoking Not Allowed, Other Events Allowed, Free Parking, Decked area, Air Conditioning, Hot Water, Private Living Room, Suitable For Events |
| Entertainment | Television, Video Library, DVD, Satellite or Cable, Books, DVD player, Exercise equipment |
| Pool/Spa | Private Pool, Heated outdoor pool, Heated Outdoor Pool Private |
| Kitchen and Dining | Kitchen, Dining Area, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dishes Utensils, Spices, Stove, Toaster, Oven, Fridge, Freezer, Dining table, Kitchen island |
| Amenities | Internet, Air Conditioning, Free Wifi, Washer, Dryer, Parking, Living Room, Hair Dryer, Iron Board, Linens, Towels, Iron, Shampoo, Essentials, Internet Access, Cable/satellite TV, TV, Linens provided, Safe, Towels provided, Gym, Private Entrance, Conditioner, Body Soap |
| Outdoor | Lanai Gazebo Covered, Bicycle, Deck Patio Uncovered, Balcony, Private yard, Bicycles available, Patio, Beach Essentials, Beach Access, Outdoor seating, Kayak, Sun loungers |
| Sports and Adventure | Deepsea Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Fly, Jet Skiing, Pier Fishing, Sailing, Scuba or Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Spelunking, Fishing Surf, Surfing, Swimming, Wind Surfing, Kayaking, Snorkeling / Diving |
| Themes | Family |
| Car | Recommended |
| Location Types | Beach, Waterfront, Beach Front, Beach View, Ocean Front, Ocean View, Water View, Water views, Beachfront, Ocean views |
| Attractions | Botanical Garden, Marina |
| Leisure | Bird Watching, Eco Tourism, Water Sports |
| Local Features | ATM Bank, Babysitting, Groceries, Waterfront |
Rates & Availability
Reviews
Great place for large group
Stayed ... days ending in January, 2025
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
jennifer baker recommends this vacation rental.
Travel tip: bring in food (freeze meet prior) and have receipts (just in case). Bring essentials: baggies, foil, paper towel (expensive on island). There are a ton of spices there unless you have your favorites (pack in baggie). Go to Island Farms to get your fruit/veggies. Bring benedryll, cortisone, caladryl, anything to help with noseeums. Pros: watch sunset/sunrise/location good if u don’t want to be in Govenor Harbour (5 min airport/50 min Spanish Wells/Gene Doc bay, 25 from Gh), Brett responsive, Matt answered questions for months, no prob with golf carts, best for large group (we had 1 building/main house)/beds overall comfy, Condos have normal island wear n tear. The island is gorgeous! We loved exotic excursions so much, we booked 3 times during our week stay (siteseeing/fishing). Precious cooper was a top notch chef that came to our house. Highly recommend her! Delish is a must. You feel so welcome. We left as family. Wreckers in Spanish Wells was good /staff awesome . Tippys was good vibe however very slow and everything was sold out and felt like we were a burden for our waitress. Island farm has best fruits/veggies/homemade bread/cinnamon rolls on Tues/friday! Go when opens, lines are hour long! Be sure to go with someone so they can wait in line while you shop. Cons: noseeums are horrible we were even cautious and had different repellents. Nothing worked. Keep windows closed they can get through screens, and stay indoors during dusk (if u do get bit try ur best not to itch/wash asap/go in ocean n soak to try to dry out). They bite during the day too! Get a fan or pray for windy days! Those of us that didn’t itch our numerous bites, they didn't swell n get worse. If you have mold allergies, not the place for you. Car rental: have low expectations (which we did). We rented 2 mini vans(fine) n yukon was death trap (barely breaks/starts, hole in dash). Use referral list. Do not expect everything to work...it is an island! Have fun.
- Manager Response:
We are glad you enjoyed your stay, but so sorry you encountered noseeums. They are not always, nor even often, a problem on the island. But there are some weeks when they are out and pesky. We are sorry you hit one of those weeks. The bite of a noseeum is not very bothersome, but don't make the mistake of ignoring them. If they are out, as soon as you feel the first little bite, put on repellent or go inside. Otherwise, if you are allergic to their bites, you will wake up the next day with many itchy bumps on your legs. Mold is not a problem on the island; certainly not at this clean and modern property.
The Perfect Vacation
Stayed ... days ending in March, 2022
Overall satisfaction:
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Stephanie Giordano recommends this vacation rental.
WOW!! What a fantastic property! We were visiting the island for the first time and had a party of 40. We rented all 8 units so we had the whole property to ourselves. Our group had 15 kids and the ages of our guests ranged from 3-80 and everyone had a fabulous time!! From the very start, Matt was incredibly responsive and helpful. He provided tons of great recommendations and did not disappoint. Our chef Kaynell prepared all of our breakfasts and select dinners. I'd recommend her for sure! We connected with Menishca of Per Your Request as our island expert and concierge for the week. She arranged a great party for us and helped us with several excursions and details. You should consider using her services if you have a large group!! The best excursion was a day on the water with Exotic Excursions and Captain Sheldon. The property was well managed and maintained. We had a few very minor issues and the team was there quickly to assist. The golf carts are a life saver to get to/from the private beach. I can't wait to go back!!! Thank you, Buttonwood! All of the condos were spacious, clean and nicely appointed. The beach at the Atlantic and shore on the Caribbean were both incredible - something for everyone! The views were stunning from every balcony with gorgeous sunsets every night viewed from the main lodge deck. I wouldn't change a thing about our vacation and highly recommend the property when you want a quiet getaway in paradise!!