We had a wonderful stay at Eleuthera Villa the last week of February, 2022! The location was exactly what we were looking for: An almost Zen-like experience created by jaw-dropping views of the Atlantic Ocean and coastline; Beautiful weather in the high 70’s with cooling breezes; Total privacy in a very comfortable home; An island experience made special by the friendliness of everyone we met.
We are experienced VRBO guests and this was a top-flight vacation that we hope to repeat in the near future.
Mary Morgan and Todd were excellent hosts. They are the new owners of this villa and went out of their way to ensure our vacation went smoothly. We initially reserved with the previous owners and complement MM and Todd for creating a seamless transition with our reservation. By the way, Eleuthera Villa had an extensive history of excellent reviews (4.7+ average) which cemented our attraction to the property.
There is a saying on the island, “Eleuthera - not for everyone”, and we see the truth in it. We did our research so we knew what to expect. This is not Las Vegas, Nassau, or some elegant resort where one’s every whim is taken care of. This is peace, tranquility, beautiful nature, friendly people mixed with just the right amount of comforts without being artificial.
The house and the setting are better than any photographs can capture. Walking onto the elevated deck each morning was breathtaking. We spent hours with morning coffee and evening cocktails staring at the ocean, watching the waves crash against the rocks, the tides come and go, and the water color change with the angle of the sun. The deck is also the most scenic place we’ve had the pleasure to do our morning exercise — bring your yoga mats!
Here are a few of the island experiences that we happily recommend: Caribbean side beaches for swimming and snorkeling — Gaulding Bay, Rainbow Bay and Twin Sisters beach were especially beautiful and nearly deserted; Enjoyable food at Daddy Jo’s, Rainbow Inn, Cravings Bakery, Tippy’s and for the special evening we are still raving about The Front Porch; A half-day visit to Harbour Island with lunch at the Dunmore Hotel; A 2-3 hour walk through the Leon Levy Nature Preserve was beautiful and gave us a wonderful understanding of the island’s natural history.
All in all we had a fantastic first trip to Eleuthera and found Mary Morgan and Todd’s villa the perfect spot for our adventure!