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Oceanside house with private tropical garden, kayaks and paddle boards.

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On the beach, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Russell Island, Eleuthera
  • Pink Sand Beach
  • Ben Bay Beach
  • Tay Bay Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Russell Island

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and 20 miles (32 km) of Government Dock. Briland's Blue Hole and Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tay Bay Beach - 41 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Preacher's Cave - 41 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Lobster Cay - 43 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Landing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar bar & grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shipyard Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Budda's Snack Shack - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanside house with private tropical garden, kayaks and paddle boards.

Enjoy beautiful sunsets and sunrises in this cozy two bedroom, one bath house nestled in a private tropical garden on the oceanfront. A fully equipped kitchen, 2 rainwater tanks, a spacious living room with ocean views, and a covered patio to relax in the ocean breezes, promising you a relaxing and memorable beach vacation. Cable TV and WiFi. Quiet neighborhood. A 5 minute walk to popular beach-side Sandbar Restaurant. Kayaks and paddle boards to enjoy in the ocean.

Property manager

Alicia Sands

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 905 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Lock the doors

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Note from host: The cleaning fee for guests with pets is $250.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Toddler furniture available on request. No charge.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Oceanside house with private tropical garden, kayaks and paddle boards. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Allison H.

Short Stay

Small, very basic. We arrived a bit early and Property was not ready for us - eventually manager came to make beds and tidy up after check-in time. There is no beach but nice views. Furnishings and fixtures are pretty dated and cottage could use a little TLC. Overall fine but we will not likely choose this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kcf

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Peaceful

Comfortable house with great porch view of the ocean. Alicia was most informative and responsive to questions, and helped make our arrival and stay smooth and comfortable. A suggestion: having a standing fan on the back porch would greatly help on hot days with no wind to not only stay cool but also blow the obnoxious flies away.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

luciana H., Nassau, Bahamas

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter weekend turned vacation

My favorite part was star gazing whilst listening to the waves lapping and taking in the fresh sea breeze at night! Quiet, set back and so peaceful, just what we all needed! Everything was great, owner and property manager where very responsive and helpful! Would definitely stay again! Thank you so much for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

7 Days in Paradise

The view from the property was absolutely incredible—definitely one of the highlights of the stay. The beach is coral rather than sand, so water shoes are a must, but that also means the snorkeling is amazing, with plenty of fish and marine life to see just steps from the shore.The house itself had a great tropical vibe and was very clean and well-maintained. It felt secluded and peaceful, thanks to the surrounding trees and vegetation (which also helped block the ocean winds), but everything in town was just a short golf cart ride away—super convenient.The host was great—very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The beds were a little firm for our taste, but the house came well-stocked with kitchen essentials, towels, linens, and even games, which was a nice touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Trip!

Perfect place for a secluded, romantic getaway! My wife and I stayed here for our anniversary and had a wonderful, relaxing time! Hanging out in the yard/porch and staring out into the ocean was just what we needed! Be sure to check out Sandbar across the street! It’s a great little place on the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

We had a great relaxing 10 day stay. Thoroughly enjoyed the quiet and relaxing atmosphere of this home and the islands. Originally booked for 7 days and extended our stay to 10 as we found it hard to leave this paradise. Alicia was very responsive and great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little slice of heaven!

We loved our visit. Alicia was very helpful in preparing for our trip, helping with airport transfer, golf cart rental, and food and activity recommendations. The house is just what we needed- the view is incredible, with a private and quiet property. The kitchen and house was well stocked with supplies. It was a beautiful 10 minute cart ride to downtown Spanish Wells and 5 minutes to stunning practically empty beaches. The restaurant across the street was super convenient too. We suggest visiting Papa Scoops, Shipyard, breakfast at Eagle's Landing, Buddha's, and following the local Facebook page as that's the best source of info for goings on on the island. Thank you for a terrific getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Great House, Great View, Great Owner Communications, Everyhting about the stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!!!

Wonderful property a perfect place to get away. Super quiet area….peaceful….looking out at the ocean from the back and the living room. Great restaurant/bar across the road which made it even better. All of our questions were answered so quickly! Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bed

Everything was absolutely perfect except for the bed. The beds was really uncomfortable and hard.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

chuck b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal!

Great place to stay. Was very clean and ideal for a weekend on Russel Island. Spanish Wells is just a short golf cart ride away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Island Getaway Home

We loved the location...quiet, beautiful, waterfront property. Wonderful. Will stay here again, next time on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

april s., Fort lauderdale, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

AWESOME cottage

Have stayed at many places on Spanish Wells and Russell Island, we loved this property. Perfect for you and a few friends. Outdoor shower was awesome. Easy and smooth, will def be back! TY Alicia!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sand star on Russel Island

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage is very nice. The view is gorgeous! Beautiful turquoise ocean! Not good snorkeling from the shore of the property as we had hoped. We took two excursions and enjoyed them. You definitely need a golf cart or car to get around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Arthur H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location on Russell

The house could do with a more thorough clean. The grounds in front of the house would benefit from some TL, including the driveway which tends to get muddy when it rains. The shower would benefit from a pump to increase the pressure and the flow of water. For a short term stay, the house is fine.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house

The house was great, very clean and nice. Kitchen has everything you need and also the bbq was perfect. Outside veranda is fantastic to have meal because there is always a light breeze. The access to the sea is not easy forcthe kids but there is a nice beach just opposite to the road they could go by themself.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

After my flight was canceled, the host for this property was able to accommodate me and my family. We greatly appreciate her quick responses (even through the Wi-Fi issues). We loved the location and enjoyed the gorgeous views. The house has everything you need to cook meals with plenty of towels and comfort. The only negative was the water pressure for the shower, not a deal breaker - just preference. The walk to the water is rocky, so you need sturdy water shoes. I was thankful to be able to spend a few days in this lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben T., Nassau, Bahamas

Liked: Cleanliness

Sandstar Stay

We have stayed at the property multiple times and will continue to do so. Fantastic property, clean, well presented and in a great location. Thank you Alicia, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

cynthia m.

Liked: Cleanliness

much needed vacation!

What a perfect place to relax! We took kayaks out and found a secret beach.The sunsets are beautiful! close to Sandbar Beach Bar perfect for lunch & dinner. Candida was so helpful with all of our questions!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally H., Shepperton, UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Island - Great Communication

Such a lovely island and villa was great. Candida, the project manager was brilliant. We missed our connecting flight and was delayed by a day and Candida kept in contact by WhatsApp and re-scheduled all of our taxi, ferry and gold cart hire and short notice. The villa was lovely and private and had everything needed - even air con in each bedroom. For the days that were stormy we had access to the villa Netflix and Disney plus and board games etc. When the weather was good, we were out in the garden, swimming in the sea and waling on the public beach. The kitchen has everything needed and the Food Fair supermarket was so well stocked. The Sand bar is literally a 2min walk across the road and the food was lovely. Was so good having the washer and dryer there so we didn't need to pack a lot and there were more than enough towels for beach and showers etc.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juli K.

Liked: Cleanliness

March Spanish Wells, Bahamas

Very comfortable and clean. Well represented in the ad.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

A dream come true

I love the sound of the ocean. This place provided the soothing sounds of the waves breaking all night. If it weren't so far, and complicated I would go again for sure. My only disappointment is that I didn't look closely at the pictures of the coast line. It is not made of sand, but rather fossilized coral as is so much of the Caribbean near Florida. But it was a good thing that I had some very sturdy water shoes. I went into the water with them. Also very close by there is a very nice sandy beach. I highly recommend going.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Beautiful

My wife and I stayed at Sand Star for 2 weeks and it was great. The property is very clean and has a beautiful view. Snorkelling was great right off the back yard. Candida was great to work with, and she respond immediately to every question and request. We will return.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Perfect for what we needed. Really enjoyed our time on the island. The location of the home was great for us. Property managers and home owner were helpful. Will certainly be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Benson B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary in the Bahamas

We arrived in ELH airport, got on the shuttle to take us to the Spanish Wells dock, no problem. After we got off the ferry in Spanish Wells, our property manager was NOT there to meet us as was planned. The driver called Candida, and she came after a short wait. We rented a golf cart at Harborside and then followed her to the property. The property was clean and as advertised. The property itself is not very wide, maybe 50 ft. There are houses on either side of the property, but they were vacant for all of our stay. If there were people there, I am sure it would not have been that quiet. That being said, we had a very quiet and private stay. Probably the biggest disappointment was the water access. Make sure you have some water shoes to use the kayaks or paddleboard. The shore was all rough coral with no sand. Actually, almost all of Russell Island has a very rough coral shore. If you want a sandy beach, you had to go over to SW. It was fun exploring both Russell Island and Spanish Wells with the golf cart. We found a couple of hidden jems, Jays conch shack on Russell Island had some tremendous conch salad, Bernards fish dock on SW we bought some tremendous FRESH lobster tails (that Bernard cut up for us while we waited) that we brought back to the house and cooked on the grill. We ate at several of the restaurants on SW, Wreckers and the Shipyard were good. We also went to the Sandbar almost across the street from the house on Russell Island. All in all, we had a good stay. Make sure you bring plenty of $$ as everything is more expensive there, even at the larger grocery store on SW.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022