Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Governor's Harbour vacation home, you'll find Lucayan Archipelago and Hut Point Beach. Twin Coves Beach and Central Eleuthera Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 19 min drive - 6.6 miles
OceanView Farm - 21 min drive - 7.0 miles
Getting around
Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 9 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.
Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views
This beautifully restored and modernized estate home of the late Sir Roland Symonette, first Premier of the Bahamas, retains its original elegance while enjoying modern comforts and conveniences. Hearts Ease, as Sir Roland named it, sits on a hill above a beautiful pink-sand beach. Hearts Ease enjoys spectacular 50-mile, 180-degree views of the beach and ocean below. It's a short 100-yard walk down the hill to the beach.
At the entrance of the villa, you are greeted by three sets of French doors that open into a vast Great Room looking out over the ocean. The 16 foot ceilings, lovingly restored paneled walls, fireplace, and antique chandeliers combine with the views to make a stunning first impression. To the right is the Master Bedroom with private deck, large en suite bath and queen-size canopy bed, a spacious and delightful room.
To the left of the Great Room is the kitchen, fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and sliding glass doors to the patio. In addition to the Master Suite, Hearts Ease has two guest bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom. Each guest bedroom has access to a private outdoor sitting area, closet, and queen bed. Hearts Ease has a powder room convenient to the Great Room, and a large and fully equipped laundry room with washer and dryer.
The extensive outdoor living space includes a large screened porch, a beautiful low-walled patio of the same size, and a rooftop deck, all with spectacular ocean views. A gas grill is available for outdoor cooking. After a day on the beach, enjoy our private outdoor shower. Heart Ease is beautifully landscaped with tropical flowers, palm trees, and fruit and nut trees.
Hearts Ease is just 50 yards from a large and lovely pool shared with several other homes. Just past it is our pink sand beach. A short walk down the beach takes you to Sky Beach Club's excellent restaurant and bar, which has poolside service all day long. Other nearby fine dining includes Cocodimama, five minutes by car, and Tippys, 10 minutes away. The picturesque town of Governors Harbour, less then three miles away, has 19th century homes and churches, grocery stores, banks with ATMs, gift shops, liquor stores, dive shop, bakery, restaurants, and a restored historic library.
Hearts Ease is fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Amenities include air conditioning throughout, WIFI, landline phone, smart TV, DVD player with video library, stereo system with CD player, video games, library of books, board games, children's toys, beach chairs, beach umbrella and beach towels. For babies we have a crib and high chair.
Come relax and find peace at Hearts Ease, just as Sir Roland would have wished for you.
Note: Rates are for the first 6 guests. There is a $50 per night charge for a 7th guest.
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
929345
Frequently asked questions
How close is Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views to the airport?
This vacation home is 5.1 mi (9-min drive) away from the Governor's Harbour (GHB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Hut Point Beach and 1.9 mi (6-min drive) from Twin Coves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views to downtown Governor's Harbour?
This vacation home is 3.1 mi away from Governor's Harbour.
Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jane P.
Jul 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
This is the 2nd time we have rented Hearts Ease. We love the house- its decor, 3 en suite bedrooms,proximity to beach, pool and town. Brenda is super responsive and a real delight to have as the house manager/contact.
We did have several power outages during our stay- and could not find the flashlights.
Hope to be back soon!
Jane P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jared M.
Mar 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views in Paradise
Our family visited this island for the first time for a spring break trip. The home is stunning and yet still warm and cozy. They had everything we needed from beach towels to cooking spices, to games & decks of cards.
The morning was my favorite. Grab a cup of coffee from the screened in porch overlooking the ocean. There is no better way to wake up each day. My adult & teenager-kids loved the pool, short walk to the beach, and eating lunch a walk away at Pascals.
It is an amazingly quiet neighborhood with manicured lawns and gardens. Convenient location for a short drive to Governors Harbor. We loved our stay and made lasting memories as a family!
Jared M.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Yvette C.
Aug 5, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved Hearts Ease
The property has character and was designed beautifully. We felt very comfortable in this home and the views are spectacular. The layout is great for a three bedroom home. All spaces feel very private. It is a quick walk to the beach, however it is was not that accessible for my older parents. You are able to drive if needed. Brenda, Lisa and Billy were great to work with and we appreciate the hospitality. We would recommend this home to anyone looking for a relaxing quiet time away at one of the most beautiful beaches.
Yvette C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
Feb 12, 2017
Perfection in paradise
Everything was as advertised
Peter B.
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