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Waterfront Vacation Rental - Private & Quiet Location - Fully Air-conditioned

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Drift Away!
Exterior
Property grounds
Drift Away Cottage - Surrounded buy lush tropical foliage
Bright open kitchen and living space

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Spanish Wells
  • Tay Bay Beach
    ‪119 min drive‬
  • Pink Sand Beach
    ‪123 min drive‬
  • Ben Bay Beach
    ‪136 min drive‬
  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Vacation Rental - Private & Quiet Location - Fully Air-conditioned

Property photos updated 2023.
New for 2018 - Sunbathing Deck overlooking the water with 2 sunbathing chairs!!
Drift Away is a vacation rental that sits at the edge of the shoreline and boasts iconic views of the ocean. Right outside your door are shallow, turquoise waters, great for swimming, paddle-boarding, kayaking or exploring, and just 1 mile away is the pristine, white sand beach that stretches the whole northern shore of Spanish Wells.
Drift Away has 2 en-suite bedrooms/bathrooms, both with breath-taking views of the sea. The guest bedroom upstairs also opens onto it's own private deck. The cottage has an open living and kitchen area with nice, high ceilings and opens onto a covered porch, great for enjoying evening cocktails or a relaxing cup of morning coffee. The living room has a queen pull-out sofa that can also sleep 2 people.
Drift Away has a large, manicured yard with lots of room for the kids to run and play and also a gazebo that sits right over the water; great for relaxing while keeping an eye on the kids or for a barbecue with the family. Also included are 2 kayaks for exploring the shoreline or surrounding areas, and an outdoor shower!
Come stay in Drift Away and wake up each morning to awe-inspiring sunrises and drift off to sleep each night with tranquil sounds of the ocean.

Property manager

Rebecca Sands
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Russell Island

Located in Russell Island, this cottage is on the waterfront. Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial and Glen Stewart Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Government Dock and Fisherman's Dock. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring.
Map
Spanish Wells

What's nearby

  • Glass Window Bridge - 29 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Current Cut - 33 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 56 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 57 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Tay Bay Beach - 119 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Landing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar bar & grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shipyard Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Budda's Snack Shack - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Vacation Rental - Private & Quiet Location - Fully Air-conditioned pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Vacation Rental - Private & Quiet Location - Fully Air-conditioned?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Vacation Rental - Private & Quiet Location - Fully Air-conditioned?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Vacation Rental - Private & Quiet Location - Fully Air-conditioned located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago and within 12 miles (20 km) of Current Bay Beach and Government Dock. Briland's Blue Hole is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax on the water
From doing yoga each morning in the gazebo over the water, snorkeling just off the property, and spending the mornings and evenings chatting with our friends on the porch, this stay could not be any better! Sarah met us at the dock, helped haul our luggage and Becky was very responsive to my messages. We loved our stay and hope we can come back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
Absolutely heaven! Second time staying at this location and both times were great. Becky & Sarah made the process of getting from the airport to the house seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan & Starr H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drift Away 2025
Drift Away is a lovely property right on the water. Beautiful home, furnishings and a stunning view. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded High Expectations
Drift Away is an incredible property! It has beautiful views, great bedrooms and great outdoor areas. We used the kayaks and floats and spent lots of time in the outdoor areas, including the fantastic waterfront sitting areas. The house itself has everything one would need. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Driftaway
Stunning location - they helped us hire a golf buggy which we needed to get around - immaculate house. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay With the Best View
This waterfront cottage is absolutely perfect. It has everything you need, fantastic decorations, hammock is perfect for relaxing in front of the water, gazebo is great for morning coffee. We enjoyed the kayaks as well. Becky was super helpful and very accommodating with anything we needed or asked. The location is wonderful, very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Russell Island - Thanksgiving 2024
Great views, location, accommodations and more memories! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place
Favorite house on Russell. Absolutely beautiful, always spotless and fantastic, super responsive management team!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Million Dollar View
We have stayed in Spanish Wells/Russell Island several times, this house and the view is in the top tier of houses we have stayed at. The view is well worth being a short golf cart from Spanish Wells and the main parts of town. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable Stay at Driftaway
Where do I even begin. Driftaway was the perfect name and Driftaway we did. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The house is beautiful, spacious, and impeccably clean, with stunning views of the ocean right out the back door. Becky was amazing, such easy communication and was kind enough to even set up our taxis and golf cart for us upon arrival. The scenic view exceeded our expectations. Waking up to the tropical blue water and sipping coffee on the dock each morning felt like a dream.The beach is literally steps away—soft white sand, crystal-clear turquoise water. We even took a walk across the sandbar to the other side of the island. We spent our days swimming, kayaking, and relaxing in the sun. Even found a group of starfish off the dock and spent some time with them out in the water! The location was perfect and everyone we met was incredibly warm and welcoming. We can’t recommend Driftaway enough. It was the perfect escape, and we’re already dreaming of coming back! Thank you Becky!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
This was our second stay here and loved it again! The house is amazing, but the property is even better! Daily visits by sea turtles and Sting Rays! Great view of fireworks from the park! What more could you ask for! If there was a 6 star this place would get it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SO Relaxing
We loved our stay at Drift Away! We stayed a week on Eleuthera and a week on Spanish Wells. Spanish Wells is definitely more relaxing. The house was awesome! We used the kayaks and we laid on the rafts. We saw turtles and little fish and stingrays. The air conditioning works great. The store has everything you will need. We went to lots of restaurants and they were all delicious. One thing I love about Spanish Wells is people are selling different things someone’s selling cinnamon rolls someone’s selling bread, different meals different nights on different corners. I love that kind of stuff. The people are so so nice and driving the golf cart around was so easy compared to driving on Eleuthera. I would definitely stay here again. Communication was great! If you want a beautiful place to relax stay here.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
My husband wanted me to give a bad review so others wouldn’t find this gem…but in the end, I couldn’t even make up something negative because everything about our stay was perfect! Our second time here and already thinking about when we can return!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drift Away….from reality!
Drift Away indeed! Loved our stay and the Russell Island and SpanishWells area. Sarah met us at the ferry, and took charge! Took us to the house and gave us a tour. Beautiful setting, breathtaking views. Excellent experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing stay!
We’ve been mutiple times to stay at Drift Away and this time brought our children. The house has everything you need and more. We love the fruit trees outside, every morning sitting on the porch over looking the water and watching the fish and stingrays swim by. The view is breath taking. We used the kayaks mutiple times a day. There is snorkel gear and games to play. The beds are so comfy and the towels are fluffy and they give you more than enough bath and beach towels. The house and location are our favorite and our happy place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
We enjoyed our stay at Drift Away as usual. The property is beautiful and we have created the most special family memories at this home. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love, love, love this property
Second time staying at Drift Away! Hands down our favorite place to stay on SW/R! Super clean, well designed comfortable and a beautiful private beach area!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Home
This is our second stay in this home and I just can't say enough about how great it is. The water is extremely calm in this area. The home is well taken care of and very responsive host.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
This is our second stay at Driftaway, and there are no words to express how perfect this was for our family. The beautiful Bahamian waters just steps away, a comfortable home away from home. We loved everything about this property and this lovely island.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Perfect everything we expected plus more!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year at Drift Away
This was our second trip to Drift Away. It is truly paradise. So quiet, so private and so relaxing. We had a wonderful time and will be back again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We recently visited Spanish Wells for the first time and we stayed at Drift Away. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect place for our family! It felt as though we were on our own private island because it was so quiet and relaxing. We had our own private dock where we spent our days floating around in the ocean, snorkeling and kayaking. Even our teenagers had a blast, which says something!! The views were breathtaking and the ocean was so calm and peaceful. The owners were extremely helpful and arranged for our transportation from the airport to the house and assisted us in our golf cart rental. Overall it was a perfect get away and we really hope to come back again one day soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away!
Our first time on SW/RI, beautiful spot where Dtiftaway is, private, and peaceful! Friendly island people, lots of natural beauty and marine life. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tropical Paradise!
A perfect tropical family getaway! The house was clean, spacious and we loved the ocean decor! We had a great day with "Captain Kid and son" exploring by boat with a delicious lobster lunch on a private beach! Our favorite place to eat was the Shipyard Resturante!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Two weeks with the family here. Great quiet location that’s still close to everything! House is clean and comfortable, and has everything you need.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

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