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On the beach
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check out the area

Map
Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour
  • Popular LocationFrench Leave Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationJames Point Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRainbow Bay Beach13 min drive
  • AirportNorth Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)50 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 6
1600 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 2
    Shower

Room options

About the neighborhood

James Cistern

On the beach.Stay at this James Cistern villa and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and 2 miles (3 km) of James Cistern Dock. Wesley Methodist Church and James Point Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • French Leave Beach - 2 min drive
  • James Point Beach - 3 min drive
  • Wesley Methodist Church - 3 min drive
  • Rainbow Bay Beach - 13 min drive
  • Hatchet Bay Cave - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Leo Rose Bar & Grill - 9 min walk
  • Mel’s Snack Shack - 10 min walk
  • Elvina's - 9 min drive
  • Tippy's - 15 min drive
  • Coco Di Mama - 11 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.

Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV

JUST FEATURED ON HGTV'S BAHAMAS LIFE! "Over The Rainbow" Vistas (unit 2A at the Buttonwood Reserve Oceanfront Condominium Resort) is a bottom-floor unit, that includes a full-surround two-ocean view, facing west over the Caribbean for the sunset and east to the Atlantic for the sunrise. Enjoy stunning ocean views from every room through eight-foot glass sliders and six-foot bay windows. The expansive private decks also feature spectacular sea views in every direction.

Buttonwood Reserve has access to two beaches. On the Atlantic side is a world-class, 3-mile-long pink-sand beach, pristine without a single house. It is accessed via our private, golf-carts only driveway. All condominiums at Buttonwood come with access to a fleet of golf carts at no charge. On the Caribbean side of our property, almost in your front yard, is a second beach. This beach is small and rather rocky, so not so aesthetic, but the water is as calm as a lake and this shore is perfect for snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing.

Our resort-style pool is just steps from your condominium. This beautiful landscaped pool is heated for comfortable swimming year round.

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 professionally decorated interior of this vacation rental is elegantly furnished, modern, warm and comfortable. The east end of the great room features a modern, open-plan, luxurious kitchen finished in stainless steel and black granite. The kitchen, dining area, and living room have magnificent ocean views in every direction, with water sparkling as far as the eye can see.

The master bedroom is features a large upholstered window seat with magnificent panoramic views of the Caribbean, a perfect spot to relax with a book or morning coffee, or watch the sunset over the sea. The master is furnished with a king bed and equipped with an en-suite full bath. The master has a private door leading to the deck over the Caribbean.

The guest bedroom also features a large window seat with a spectacular view, this one overlooking the Atlantic. The bedroom has a full en-suite bath (which can be accessed from the hall as well). It is furnished with twin beds that can be converted into a king.

Buttonwood Reserve comes with kayaks and a paddle board for use on the sea or in our pond. Bicycles are also provided. Our retired groundskeeper, Patrick, is an expert fisherman and will take you out fishing in his boat for a half day or full day (extra charges apply.) Grill your catch fresh on our outdoor gas grill near the pool.

Buttonwood Reserve is a 10 minute walk from three restaurants: Delish, Leorose Sunset Beach Bar and Grill, and Mel's Snack Shack.

Just a mile from Buttonwood Reserve is the village of James Cistern, which has three grocery stores, a town dock where the fisherman bring their catch every day, a produce stand, and Kel D's sports bar. James Cistern is also the home of Stubb’s famous barbecue, now called Tamarind Tree Grill, every Friday and Saturday, which is not to be missed.

Buttonwood Reserve is an easy 15-minute drive from Governor’s Harbour, the main town on the island. Governor’s Harbour has a charming collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking its historic harbor.

Other restaurants in the area include Pascal’s at boutique resort Sky Beach Club, Tippy’s (international and fusion), 1648 Bar & Grille at French Leave (fine dining for lunch and dinner), The Buccaneer, The Rainbow Inn (steaks and Monday night brick oven pizza night), the Front Porch, Hot Buns bakery and sandwich shop, and Da Perk Café (café and sandwich shop).

Eleuthera is most famous for its 100 miles of spectacular, deserted beaches. The island, home to just 8000 residents, is safe and friendly.

Property manager

Pam Fontes and Matt Simon EVR

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Heated pool on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

Property is also known as

2250-128124

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV to the airport?

This villa is 3.4 mi (8-min drive) away from the Governor's Harbour (GHB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV to the beach?

This villa is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV to downtown James Cistern?

This villa is 0.9 mi away from James Cistern.

Lux Condo w/Views, Htd Pool, Priv. Beach, Golf Cart, Kayaks, AS SEEN ON HGTV 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" "

5.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katie L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good for a longer stay
The listing oversold this place a little, it was less luxurious than I was expecting. It was fine and the property manager Brett was great, I was just underwhelmed. First thing I noticed was it was not on the beach, it’s in a field. Which is my main complaint, I wanted to roll out of bed and drink coffee on the beach and have wine on the beach for sunset. Which brings me to the second point. Yes you can take a fairly long golf cart ride to the beach, but it’s not very well appointed. There were literally 25 wine glasses, but not a single plastic cup or cup with a lid to take the aforementioned beverages to the beach. Not any staples at all, the coffee maker didn’t work, there was no Kleenex, that kind of stuff. Then the golf cart broke, then we had a mouse and had to have traps all over the kitchen. That cost us two nights of sleep. First from hearing it eating our plantain chips then from hearing it scream caught in the sticky pad we had to figure out how to remove from the house at 2:00am. Finally the location on Eleuteria. I had never to been to this island before just Abaco and so was expecting remote, but not that I needed a car to leave the unit. I thought the beach was out the front door, but it’s actually out the front entrance of the property and across the street. The Atlantic beach is maybe a mile away, which is what the golf carts are for. You can’t take them anywhere else. My review says good for a longer stay because of this, if we had made the hour long drive to the good grocery store we would have had provisions and not needed to go out, but we didn’t want to spend a whole day doing that. the grocery stores it says are close are not grocery stores they are more mini marts and had no fruit or vegetables. Anyway since we didn’t really have anything but a can of Maxwell House from the mini mart, we had to get in the car for every meal and nothing really opens until noon that is close by. Most restaurants were about 20 minutes away. I’m making this seem like a super negative review, but the place is fine. Just trying to help people who’s first time to Eluthera, this might not be the place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
One of the prettiest beaches on the island! Our unit was very clean and nicely decorated. It was fun to drive the golf cart to the beach. Only reason there aren’t 5 stars is that we lost power 4 different days. A generator would be nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023