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Sea Shanty - Ocean view, Private pool, Walk to Beach, Prime Central Location.

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Sea Shanty with new pool and extension.
Couch opens to Queen bed.
Deck with views over the Atlantic
Open plan living, dining, kitchen. Split unit AC.
Deck and pool from the house.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 569.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • OceanView Farm
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Queens Bath
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sea Shanty - Ocean view, Private pool, Walk to Beach, Prime Central Location.

Characterful 2 bedroom beach cottage, a 5 minutes walk down a pathway to the beach, with its own small swimming pool.

Sea Shanty is located on exclusive Bank's road. The pink sand beach is a 5 minute walk away, and Tippy's restaurant is a 2 minute drive or 15 walk down the beach.

Sea Shanty, which sits in 1/4 acre of private grounds, has a roof top deck, overlooking the trees, with a view to the ocean beyond. There is a new 15 foot, private swimming pool for your use. The cozy master bedroom, which has King size bed, is directly off the deck on the second floor of the house. Downstairs is open plan, with the a small, but fully functioning kitchen, a dining area suitable for 4, and a lounge which has a TV and a couch. Off the living room, there is a small 2nd bedroom with a queen bed, and a single loft bed above. This second bedroom would suit children, but also works for a couple. The property is quiet and peaceful, with only few high end houses in the neighborhood.

There is high speed wireless internet throughout the property.

The property is centrally located, being 10 minutes from Governors Harbour on the beautiful Bank's road, the most sought after area in Eleuthera. There are mile and miles of reef protected beaches, both north and south, in front of the house for you to explore. There is great snorkeling and spear fishing off the beach directly in front.

There are grocery stores 10 minutes away and 3-4 of the best restaurants on the island are within a 10 minute drive.

The property would suit anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful location, in the heart of the island.

Property manager

Jethro Armstrong
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Governor's Harbour

Governor's Harbour is home to this holiday home. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include OceanView Farm and Queens Bath.
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What's nearby

  • OceanView Farm - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queens Bath - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Shanty - Ocean view, Private pool, Walk to Beach, Prime Central Location. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sea Shanty - Ocean view, Private pool, Walk to Beach, Prime Central Location. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sea Shanty - Ocean view, Private pool, Walk to Beach, Prime Central Location. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Shanty - Ocean view, Private pool, Walk to Beach, Prime Central Location. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sea Shanty - Ocean view, Private pool, Walk to Beach, Prime Central Location. located?

Situated in Governor's Harbour, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago, OceanView Farm and Central Eleuthera Beach. Queens Bath and Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Robertson D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet "Sea Shanty" Retreat
Enjoyed our stay at Sea Shanty. The cottage was comfortable, the property was nice and the pool was a bonus. The rooftop deck was a great place to relax with morning coffee, evening beverage and star gazing. The path to the beautiful beach across the road was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paddy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and private
We had a wonderful and relaxing week at this lovely accommodation . Terrific host. Everything we hoped for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Rustic but very comfortable in a great location. Perfect for what we wanted for a family of 5 getaway and New Year.Sunset cocktails on the upstairs terrace particularly memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Beach GEtaway
The location is fantastic, the house is relaxed and comfortable--it makes you feel like you are relaxing. There were sand fleas on the beach which ate us right up for the entire week--maybe this was just a fluke for this time of year? Nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cottage
Cute little house. Great location. I think the bed linens are all ready to be updated. Also, it’s nice that beach chairs are provided but they also need to be updated. Otherwise, it was good!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience at Sea Shanty
Sea Shanty was a great VRBO. - less than a 5 minute walk from the beach with clearly marked private trail -very private, clean, and in the middle of everything - All appliances and cooking utensils were working - great view of stars at night from private deck - amazing hosts that will answer right away when you contact. Deffinately recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible
This property is an absolute gem!! Eleuthera on its own is simply remarkable, and what Jethro and his family have created just outside of Governor’s Harbor is nothing short of amazing. Our family of four have never been more relaxed, nor have we been surrounded by such beauty. Thank you, Jethro!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Island Cottage
Sea Shanty was just what we needed for a quick weekend stay. Conveniently located on the island and our absolute favorite beach is right down the path across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a lovely time at the Sea Shanty. Cozy quarters but a comfortable place to sleep and hang out while not out exploring the island
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Perfect location Jethro fabulous host
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea Shanty for the win!
A perfect island shanty! Well thought out with everything you need for a stay. The hosts were great, the place was clean, the AC worked well, the location is great, very private, and we had a blast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin snuggled in paradise.
Sea shanty was adorable. The pool was awesome. The owner came the first day to make sure everything was good and gave advice on what to do and where to go on the island. The beach is a very short walk, just across the street. Short walk to Tippy’s for great food and cold beer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea Shanty Success
looking for a getaway to Eleuthera, Bahamas? Sea Shanty was
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite spot
Always love staying here highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and convenient
Private spot, comfortable house and beautiful beach. The location on the island is perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and gorgeous beach to walk to
We had a great stay ! Kids enjoyed the pool and zipline , we all enjoyed the close beach walk acccess and close proximity to tippys and Governors Harbour. The deck was great for star gazing at night :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super stay at Sea Shanty
We loved our time at Sea Shanty! Our 11 year old had fun in the pool and zip line, and we felt like we had the gorgeous beach out front to ourselves. Would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Our recent stay was great. Property was clean and nicely decorated. We were touring entire island and it was perfectly located in the middle. Loved the Turkish towels! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was nice, quiet and peaceful. I truly enjoy the tranquility of the property. My only concern is the area gets dark if you’re alone but the island I extremely safe. I would book again with a few friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Everything!!
We went for a 5 day stay on the island and I saw this listing and I really loved what I saw. Everything was MORE than the listing. Jethro, the owner, is just an absolutley AMAZING host. He will give you thorough instructions on not only the property but on everything from where to shop to what to go see. He covers EVERYTHING, we hit almost all the things on the list and it was just a blast. Communication with Jethro is excellent, when we needed something which was twice, Jethro responded immediatly and delivered promptly. The property is secluded and the views are simply great! You really are within minutes of the beach and town.There is a porch on the second story and it's perfect, not only can you see all around, but the sky at night is just stunning... We laid on the deck one night and just watched the clouds pass over the moon with a perfect breeze and the sound of the ocean waves crashing. Truly remarkable.Fwiw we made our own breakfast onsite.. there was an eggpan I used and a toaster for my english muffins, there are other things to cook with too I just made breakfast though. It was very convienent to have these things to keep the cost from eating out a little lower. We took home leftovers and while there is a microwave.. we never ate the leftovers.. lol.. oh well... If you get a chance to stay here then you will absolutley NOT regret it!!Thanks Jethro you rock brother!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Everything is as stated. Small well thought out cottage near the beach. The owner was super nice and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal
This was a very relaxing property for my quiet family vacation. The service was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Sea Shanty!
We enjoyed our 10-day stay. The sweet house was everything we expected—Clean, well designed and organized, and close to Governor’s Harbor as well as points north and south. The weather was hotter than we expected, but AC worked well. I especially enjoyed daily “workouts in the small and very clean pool. Jethro, who lives nearby, was particularly helpful with suggestions for restaurants and activities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You will love there beach
Very nice house the beach in front of the house (short hike) we felt almost as good as lighthouse beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island Style
Casual, cool and laidback, we enjoyed Sea Shanty!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jethro Armstrong

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My name is Jethro, and I and my family have lived in Eleuthera, on and off, for 18 years. We built this cottage for our family, as a quiet place near a beautiful beach. We know spend most of time living on a sailboat in the British Virgin Islands, so we rent Sea Shanty for most of the year.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests