Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views
House in North Eleuthera
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of North Eleuthera
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved so many things about this house - the screened in porch facing the ocean, the proximity to the fabulous beach which we had to ourselves much of the time, plenty of beach towels and chairs/umbrellas that were in good condition... Our disappointment was that the air conditioning in the kitchen/2nd and 3rd bedroom side of the house was not working when we arrived, and even after repeated phone calls to Brenda (who seems like a lovely woman and she was trying) and the a/c repair guy Dwayne, it never got resolved. It took until Tuesday for Dwayne to diagnose the issue (bad compressor), and then he was unable to locate a replacement on the island - we assume, because he never would respond to daily phone calls asking for an update. The power went out several times, and something that would have been helpful is some battery operated lanterns/lights instead of just some votive candles. All in all though, we had a great week in Eleuthera with the friendly island people, and look forward to a return trip!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful week in Eleuthera! This home is gorgeous! It has everything you need and is in a perfect location as it's only a few minutes' drive to Governor's Harbor. The views from the roof top are breathtaking and my favorite spot for early morning coffee and sunset cocktails. There was everything you needed for the beach: chairs, 2 beach umbrellas, snorkel gear, a large cooler and tons of beach towels. We enjoyed the pool as much as we did the beach and had it all to ourselves except for one hour the entire week. It is a saltwater pool so much better than chlorine. We had one issue with the wifi but it was fixed very quickly and worked perfectly the entire week. There was a good supply of drinking water provided as well as everything we needed to cook several meals. Don't miss the Friday night fish fry in Governor's Harbor. We loved dinner with live music on Wednesday at Tippy's right on the beach. Our favorite restaurant was Bucaneer on a back street in Governor's Harbor. The food was amazing with ice cream right next door! The best place for wine, beer and liquor is Bristol Wine and Spirits. Cheaper than other spots we tried and a much much better selection of everything! They also hooked us up with an amazing lunch made by a local woman out of her house that was delicious! My favorite Carribean beach was Receiver's Beach right below the was shallow and almost deserted with the most stunning colors of blue and teal you will ever see. I'd stay in this home again and was relaxed luxury at its finest! Being steps to the pool and the beach without paying for a private pool or paying to be beach front made it the perfect spot! It truly is a beautiful, private home in the perfect location with every amenity you could ask for! Thank you to all the amazing people at Eleuthera Vacation Rentals for all you did to make our week one of the most relaxing vacations we've had in a long time!
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Amazing location!! So beautiful!!Brenda was a great host for anything that came up, responded quickly and was extremely accommodating .Would definitely return, can't wait to go back.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
Week @ Hearts Ease
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Hearts Ease is absolutely one of the best vacation homes we have ever rented - it is lovely. We were two adults and two teenagers and the house suited us perfectly. We did not take advantage of the beach as much here as we did other places and didn't find the beach club appealing (people were rude - only time we encountered that during our stay), but that may have just been the time we went. Highly recommend this house and it's location so close to Governor's Harbor.
10.0 / 10.0
Heart's Ease
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Enjoyed this beautiful island and home. This historic home is absolutely breathtaking. The caretakers were very helpful and made sure everything was perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
Hearts Ease
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall the experience was outstanding. The only negative experience was the third bedroom was tiny and didn't have a dresser to put your clothes in. Had to live out of our suitcase. Also all 3 bedrooms had queen size beds.
10.0 / 10.0
Hearts Ease Review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Really great house for our party of four, far better than the houses in Sky Club and you have the same access to Pascal's where the food is actually really good. Great access to very private beach and close to Twin Coves beach for good snorkeling. The area is quite secluded which for us with Covid raging in Florida was a plus. House support staff is excellent.
10.0 / 10.0
Incredible time, incredible place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Hearts Ease was absolutely marvelous. The home is very well appointed, the place immaculate, the facilities terrific, the pink sand beach amazing, and Brenda/Lisa who took care of the place did a wonderful job. The managers and owners were very responsive. The screened-in porch made all the difference in the world and the gardens were beautiful. We never tired from looking at the ocean. We explored the island and found some great snorkeling spots. This property comes with our highest recommendations.
10.0 / 10.0
A dreamy getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved Hearts Ease! A hop & a skip from the airport and the shops. It's a lovely house, with a spectacular view of the emerald ocean. A short distance from pristine sand on the the beach.The house has a lovely back patio with a bbq, an upper deck to gaze at the stars and a screened porch to protect from itchy critters. VERY comfortable sitting room and a well equipped kitchen! We couldn't ask for more!
10.0 / 10.0
Hearts Ease
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My stay at Hearts Ease was just perfect. The house is tastefully appointed and the location is beautiful.
The property managers, Brenda and Billy Stubb, and their son, Kean (who facilitated car rental and much more!) were all the kindest people, like family!!!
They also do a BBQ every Friday and Saturday just in the town north, James Cistern, which is a delicious mix of grilled meats, fried snapper, rice and sides...the coleslaw is amazing...
I so enjoyed my stay at Hearts Ease and the chance to meet the Stubb family :)
Will certainly be back one day soon!
Also, Pam of Eleuthera Vacation Rentals, was also the Best at accommodating my changing needs & a pleasure to work with ����
The property managers, Brenda and Billy Stubb, and their son, Kean (who facilitated car rental and much more!) were all the kindest people, like family!!!
They also do a BBQ every Friday and Saturday just in the town north, James Cistern, which is a delicious mix of grilled meats, fried snapper, rice and sides...the coleslaw is amazing...
I so enjoyed my stay at Hearts Ease and the chance to meet the Stubb family :)
Will certainly be back one day soon!
Also, Pam of Eleuthera Vacation Rentals, was also the Best at accommodating my changing needs & a pleasure to work with ����
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was situated perfectly for our needs and we loved it. It was a very quick stroll to the beach and you could hear the surf at night and see the gorgeous turquoise water from all the windows on the ocean side. Because we visited during Covid, the house had not been used in months. Naturally there were a few little things the property managers had to repair, and Brenda and Billy Stubbs did a fabulous job of working to keep us happy. The house is lovely, fresh and very livable. The kitchen is supplied with everything you could possibly need. The landscaping of the entire development is varied, stunning, and well kept. Eleuthera Vacation Rentals was wonderful to work with and made everything easy for us. We would definitely go back. The restaurants were mostly closed (again, Covid) and we spent our time visiting the beautiful beaches. Lighthouse Beach and Alabaster were two of our favorites. Do not hesitate to stay here. Respect the house and furnishings because we want to return and enjoy it all over again.
10.0 / 10.0
Best Rental Ever
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was easily the best house we have ever rented in the Caribbean. Great layout, very spacious, lots of decks and big screened porch, beautiful view of the ocean, immaculately maintained, upscale kitchen with everything, and best of all a very short walk to magnificent nearly empty beaches.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
One of the most beautiful and relaxing vacations we have ever had
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is one of the most beautiful and relaxing vacations my family and I have ever experienced. The home is beautiful, on a fantastic beach only a minute walk from the home, and in a great location convenient to Governor's Harbour. The home was spotless clean when we arrived and were greeted by Brenda and Billy who checked on us often during our stay. They were fantastic hosts and provided us with all the information we needed regarding the home and the surrounding area. Everything you would ever need was provided including kitchen utensils and equipment, linens, beach towels, Wi-Fi, etc. Often we were the only ones on the beach enjoying the crystal clear ocean water and sand that was absolutely the softest we have ever experienced. I would highly recommend this villa to anyone interested in experiencing Eleuthera as we travel throughout the world and it is one of the best we have ever stayed in. While we were here we had awesome excursions with Fishbone tours and Tyman which we would highly recommend you do as both show you things and experiences that must not be missed such as snorkeling, fishing, sightseeing, swimming with turtles, and provide a wealth of history of the island. The grocery stores in town were well stocked so provisions were not a problem and we also enjoyed dining at 1648 restaurant, Tippys, Buccaneer Club, and La Bougainvillea. Hats off to Eleuthera Vacation Rentals and Pam who were a pleasure to work with and the easiest I have ever experienced with a booking. They covered every detail and left us worry free. Other than the beauty of this unspoiled island the thing that struck us the most was how friendly every single person we interacted with was. We can't wait to return someday.
8.0 / 10.0
Great place, but needs some TLC.
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Hearts's Ease is a wonderful property with a great view of the Atlantic. However it needs a lot of TLC, especially cleaning. I realize renters can be hard on property, but what we experienced was just plain lack of care. The TV did not work the entire time we were there - Caretakers said they needed a part to repair. Who repairs a TV today??? The kitchen cabinets, counters, refrig door handles, etc. were so sticky we had to do a thorough cleaning before use, including washing all the dishes, silverware, etc. Supplied consumable items are limited, so be prepared to call and wait a day for additional, or, as we did, purchase your own. Overall, we had a great vacation and Eleuthera is a great place to vacation. Would stay again ONLY if we knew the property had been cleaned and repaired to a higher standard.
10.0 / 10.0
Hearts ease
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice. Beautiful home. Great view. Friendly staff wanting the best for your stay.
8.0 / 10.0
Great House
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a lovely house. Would stay here again if we returned to Eleuthera (dishwasher not working the whole time so doing dishes by had for 5 ppl all week not ideal but stuff happens). Spacious, well decorated, nice views. Only bummer for us was massive sea weed (probably caused by heavy winds that week) on the beach we had access to and most of Atlantic coastline. First time to Eleuthera so not sure if we just got unlucky or if its more common. Fortunately on Eleuthera you have the Caribbean side to enjoy when one side is not ideal but do feel we missed a big part of the draw of the island due to that. Island over all was far less developed than we thought (abandoned cars every where, etc). Pluses and minus' for sure. If you love Eleuthera, i would recommend this house.
10.0 / 10.0
Great House!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Hearts Ease is an amazing house on an amazing area of the island! Everything is in perfect condition and the view is fantastic. The beach is steps away from the house and it was empty even though we were there during spring break. The house is about a mile or 2 from town making it super quiet but also very convenient. We can't wait to go back to this gem. I highly recommend this house.
10.0 / 10.0
Heavenly
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were pleasantly surprised that the property was exactly as presented. The caretakers were friendly and helpful. The property managers recommendations in planning the extras for our trip were spot on. The central location was perfect. The setting was unlike anything we've ever seen. The colors of the ocean and beaches are like heaven on earth! Don't miss dinner at 1648 a restaurant in the French Leaves Resort or lunch at Sip Sip in Harbor Island - the lobster quesadilla is not only delicious but shareable! Our favorite beaches were Old Club Med (gorgeous), Tarpum Bay(shells), Twin cove (swimming & snorkeling). Rent a car as you won't want to miss exploring this gorgeous island. Shout out to Tyrone Knowles who welcomed us at the airport with the car even though our flight was more than 2 hours late. This was the perfect family vacation spot!
10.0 / 10.0
Most beautiful and comfortable house. Hope to return one day!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
From finding Hearstease on line,making enquiries through Pam and staying in this historic home for a week was an experience none of our family will forget. We all loved it and tried to sit in all the lovely spots..the roof for sunrise..the sofas for the heat of the day and the World Cup,the back terrace for the end of the day glow and the porch to hear the cicadas sing in the moonlight.
Pam was always so quick to respond to my silliest emails and is the fount of all knowledge. Thank you!
Brenda was sweet,charming and helpful and a ready host.
We all had a wonderful time in Eleuthera and are very grateful to you for everything that made our stay so special.
Pam was always so quick to respond to my silliest emails and is the fount of all knowledge. Thank you!
Brenda was sweet,charming and helpful and a ready host.
We all had a wonderful time in Eleuthera and are very grateful to you for everything that made our stay so special.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Spring Break
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
From the process to book Hearts Ease to the actual incredible home itself, we thoroughly had an amazing experience here. Miss Brenda was waiting for us upon our arrival and the house was immaculate. This place is so comfortable and well appointed that we did not want to leave. While there are some nice restaurants around you have everything you need to prepare great meals at home.
We also rented a car from Brenda's son, Kean, who met us at the airport and directed us over to the house. Don't miss their great BBQ on Friday and Saturday!
The beach at Heart's Ease is great and was pretty calm the week we were there. Crystal clear water and virtually no one else around. Incredible! Can't wait to go back.
We also rented a car from Brenda's son, Kean, who met us at the airport and directed us over to the house. Don't miss their great BBQ on Friday and Saturday!
The beach at Heart's Ease is great and was pretty calm the week we were there. Crystal clear water and virtually no one else around. Incredible! Can't wait to go back.
10.0 / 10.0
Simply Beautiful and Beyond Our Expectations
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We can't say enough about this island, the people and the home. Matt and Tara were so responsive when we booked and provided us with great information ahead of our trip. Heart's Ease was incredible. The views from the house and the roof deck are amazing as the sea changes colors throughout the day and the stars dance at night. We explored the entire island going as far south as Lighthouse Beach (amazing) and north to Spanish Wells for a boat tour of sandbars, sea turtles, swimming pigs and sting rays. There is so much to see and do. The best part was coming home to this luxurious home with it's high-end finishes and wonderful space for relaxing, cooking fresh fish and lobster. You will not be disappointed!
5.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Heart’s Ease tops our list for beauty, comfort and location! We rented Heart’s Ease with our family, 4 adults and 2 children (4 and 6) and it couldn't have been more perfect for our 7-day stay. It was impeccably clean, spacious and well equipped, with a convenient location just north of Governor’s Harbour. Brenda, the caretaker, could not have been more accommodating and helpful. (Don’t miss Brenda and Billy’s BBQ on Friday or Saturday in James Cistern.) Renting a car is a must! We were out and about every day discovering the beautiful beaches, meeting wonderful people and finding good places to eat. We did two excursions during our weeks stay. We loved sailing with Captain Bob Knaus, Eleuthera Sailing Adventures, from Bottom Harbor Beach to Man Island. We also had a wonderful adventure with Bahamas Ocean Safaris and Captain James Dunham, snorkeling with sea turtles and manatees, exploring hidden beaches and Sand Dollar Island. We would stay at Heart’s Ease again in a heartbeat, and recommend it to anyone we know!
10.0 / 10.0
Best of the Best in Eleuthera!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Heart’s Ease tops our list for beauty, comfort and location! We rented Heart’s Ease with our family, 4 adults and 2 children (4 and 6) and it couldn't have been more perfect for our 7-day stay. It was impeccably clean, spacious and well equipped, with a convenient location just north of Governor’s Harbour. Brenda, the caretaker, could not have been more accommodating and helpful. (Don’t miss Brenda and Billy’s BBQ on Friday or Saturday in James Cistern.)
Renting a car is a must! We were out and about every day discovering the beautiful beaches, meeting wonderful people and finding good places to eat.
We did two excursions during our weeks stay. We loved sailing with Captain Bob Knaus, Eleuthera Sailing Adventures, from Bottom Harbor Beach to Man Island. We also had a wonderful adventure with Bahamas Ocean Safaris and Captain James Dunham, snorkeling with sea turtles and manatees, exploring hidden beaches and Sand Dollar Island.
We would stay at Heart’s Ease again in a heartbeat, and recommend it to anyone we know!
Renting a car is a must! We were out and about every day discovering the beautiful beaches, meeting wonderful people and finding good places to eat.
We did two excursions during our weeks stay. We loved sailing with Captain Bob Knaus, Eleuthera Sailing Adventures, from Bottom Harbor Beach to Man Island. We also had a wonderful adventure with Bahamas Ocean Safaris and Captain James Dunham, snorkeling with sea turtles and manatees, exploring hidden beaches and Sand Dollar Island.
We would stay at Heart’s Ease again in a heartbeat, and recommend it to anyone we know!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent rental!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful location and amazing house! Everything was as advertised. Enjoyed being next door to the Sky Beach Club restaurant/bar. Would definitely rent this house again.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfection in paradise
Everything was as advertised
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect House for a group of 6
We recently stayed at Hearts Ease. The layout of the home is perfect for 6 people. The home was in immaculate condition. All amenities were useable and in good condition.
The dining room was perfect for hosting dinner parties. We have been to the island a number of times now so we have made friends whom we had over for dinner. The nearby Sky beach Club and restaurant Pascals has great food and we spent many days and evenings over there. A quick walk down the path is all that's required.
Eleuthera Vacation rentals staff in particular Tara Davis were very responsive to questions and great to deal with.
The screened I porch is perfect for keeping away from the no see ums.
Our favorite beach was on the Caribbean side Coco Di Mama beach. You need to rent a car to travel to this beach but well worth it.
I would be happy to answer anyone's questions regarding the Island. I fell like it's may second home at this point.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful, testefully furnished property
We visited off season and this place was just up our street. Private yet walking distance down a beach path to a beach club for a drink and bite to eat, all mod cons, beautifully and tastefully decorated, lots of towels, beach towels provided etc and perfectly clean, well presented and well maintained.
Often, when we visit places we have a bad habit of saying to ourselves "if these was ours we would not have don't this and would have done that"...not at this place.
Location was perfect for us too - out of town but only 10 mins by car, a couple of minutes walk to the beautifully empty beach. It was private but with a few houses around so you didn't feel completely on your own / exposed.
DO get out and about though - There's lots to see in Eleuthera. Hire a small and capable 4x4 to get around as some of the beach "roads" are seriously "off road". There is a great book about the beaches - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00K6ZTCS0/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 that you can get for the Kindle or iPhone kindle app. Take a Sat Nav as the book gives beach and road co-ordinates.
Brenda and Billy who are the property managers are simply lovely. They don't bother you at all but are there if you need them.
Be aware that Eleuthera prices are high and many want cash rather than card but everything has to be brought in to the island so that is to be expected.
We don't often recommend but this one we definitely do!
10.0 / 10.0
stunning home with equally stunning views!
My husband and I travelled to Heart's Ease with our 6 children aged 2-16. As you can imagine the pressure was on for me to "get everything right" so as to not dissapoint all the kids and live for a week with complaints! Well, let me tell you, NOTHING about this house disappointed anyone in our family! The house was beautiful and clean and has stunning views of the ocean! The house is set up so well for a family, with the master bedroom on one side of the great room and two other bedroomsand kitchen on the opposite side of the great room. All rooms have lovely en suite bathrooms with great water pressure. Also having the house on city water with a filtration system meant we could drink the water from the tap in the kitchen as opposed to buying lots of drinking water. I was a little concerned that the great room would not have air conditioning but honestly with the central air in the bedrooms ( which are right off the great room) it was quite comfortable because we lef the doors open to the bedrooms and all the fans helped circulate the air very well! The pool just about 50 feet down the hill -on your way to the beach- was very large and perfect for the kids on our way to or from the beach. And the beach was perfect for everything from playing in the sand, to floating in the ocean, to snorkeling. In fact, we found the south end of the beach to have the best snorkeling on the island-we saw hundreds of beautifully colored fish, shells, and corals. It was also very convenient to have the sky beach club within walking distance for a nice lunch. Matt made everything so convenient, with the groceries sent up from Rock Sound (all I had to do was order online and a lady from the store called me if she needed to make substitutions), to the suggestions for places to eat ( we really liked Tippy's for dinner and Sky Beach for lunch), and snorkeling sites. He also was helpful with finding ways to actually get to the island- so many airlines and routes but end the end we took the direct flight from Atlanta to north Eleuthera which leaves on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This was very convenient when travelling with so many children. And speaking of children-the house already had a crib and highchair and while there is a nice lady we could rent more equiptment from, we decided to just bring our own for the other twin. The managers of the home, the Stubbs, were so friendly and helpful as was their son, Keane Stubbs, who arranged for an SUV for us to drive while there.
10.0 / 10.0
Family Escape
My family of four just spent an amazing week at Hearts Ease. This is one of the most beautiful homes on the island. It is luxuriously decorated, yet still feels warm and comfortable. The house was impeccably clean! The kitchen was equipped with everything you need to prepare a nice meal. The sun was strong, and after a few hours my family was able to come up to the house from the beach (which we felt was the best on the island), and sit inside the screened in porch and eat, play games, or read a book and enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean. The screened in porch was also a huge bonus at night when the mosquitos and no see-ums are out. There were plenty of towels and linens for the cooler nights. It was also a pleasant surprise that the house provided laundry and dishwasher detergent, just a little added bonus for a mom who didn't want to have to worry about such things on her vacation. There were plenty of movies for kids to watch at night, and board games as well. We rented a jeep and explored most of the island. Highly recommend visiting Queens Bath, and the Glass Bridge. My family loved walking over to Sky Beach club and eating at Pascals, great burgers and fantastic kid friendly menu. Our favorite though, was 1648, where we had 3 unbelievable dinners on the deck watching the sun set over the Caribbean Ocean. We had the wonderful privilege to meet Billy and Brenda Stubbs, the property caretakers. They were lovely and very, very helpful. We rented through Eleuthera Vacation Rentals and worked with Matt and Tara who made the process extremely easy. I highly recommend this house, I guarantee you will not be disappointed! We will definetely go back!
10.0 / 10.0
Unbelievably beautiful vacation
We spent almost two weeks at the house and had a truly fantastic vacation. The island is tranquil, the beaches are amazing - with the remark that we felt that the beach at the house is the best of the island, temperature of air and water are perfect. And we stayed in a generous, clean, well maintained, perfectly located house. We did not miss a single feature / item. Neither in the kitchen, nor the sports equipment. We can recommend this place without any hesitation whatsoever. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
We had the good fortune to spend a week at this wonderful property. The property was in immaculate condition, the onsite caretakers (Brenda and Billy) were friendly and helpful, and the home was beautifully designed for a carefree week away with family. Additionally, Tara from Eleuthera Vacation Rentals was extremely helpful when we experienced some flight delays during our trip in to the island. We rented a car to get around, but there's a wonderful surfside restaurant 200 yards up the beach where we ate a couple of times. We also went into town and bought some fish to cook at the house for two nights. Finally, highly recommend the 1648 Restaurant - fabulous food. All in all, we couldn't have asked for a nicer, more relaxing trip. Highly recommend...
10.0 / 10.0
We had the BEST family vacation on Eleuthera! We couldn't be more pleased with our stay at Heart's Ease. First of all, Eleuthera Vacation Rentals was extremely responsive from the moment of our first interaction. Their communication was clear and smooth. They checked in to ensure that our stay was going well. Billy & Brenda were helpful & greeted us on arrival. The house was perfect! We had two adult couples and two small children. The house fit us all, and it suited our needs with the magnificent kitchen. The large great room was great for the kids. The screened in porch was great for protecting us from mosquitoes in the evening. We loved all the options for decks to look out & enjoy the natural beauty that Eleuthera has to offer. We loved watching the sunrise in the mornings. The pool is shared between several houses, but we were the only ones using during our stay. It was clean too (thanks to Jeremy!). The house is very close to Sky Beach Club where we were able to grab dinner & drinks a couple times during our stay. The beach just a short walk from the house was clean & had beautiful sand. We loved exploring the island. Everyone was friendly. We particularly loved visiting French Leave Beach. We took a day trip to Harbour Island. We can't wait to go back to visit again & explore Eleuthera more. We loved every aspect of our trip & our stay at Heart's Ease. The house had everything you could think of!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful week at Heart's Ease. Our party of 4 adults and 2 children all had plenty of space to unwind with the gentle sound of the Atlantic Ocean ! The house had everything we needed to make it feel like home. We loved enjoying a drink at the Sky Beach Club where Sammy was always welcoming us with a Pina Colada!
Matthew was very attentive to our needs and always got back to us right away with any questions we had. We can't wait to book our next trip to Eleuthera!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay at Heart's Ease. The house is gorgeous and the location is perfect! We are a family with four kids ages 8-18 and everyone loved it. We had a great tour with Fishbone Tours, scuba diving with Valentine's Dive Resort on Harbour Island, and even went cliff jumping at the Ocean Hole.
The management made everything super easy and smooth. We hope to get back again soon! Thanks for a wonderful week!
10.0 / 10.0
When you first arrive on this private property drive you know this home is set above vacation home rental. Your first look you can see the attention to detail from the landscape gardens, the circular drive, and exterior lighting shines out elegant and you haven't even started. As you look through the large window and see the pure blue ocean water you feel relaxed and "Hearts Ease" grabs you're heart. The extra large living area has room for all right down to the comfortable beds with it's own shower n soaking tub. There was just 2 of us, we came for rest, and a little adventure. We never made it to all the beaches. The best lunch was "The Front Porch" for Lobster burger, and Rock Crab Claws" the best, and Bill n Brenda's for Island lunch just 2 of our favorites. Hope you can come and see for yourself.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second trip to Eleuthera. This property is absolutely "as described." This house has been restored to perfection and has everything you need for a relaxing time. if you want to get away, unplug and unwind, this is the place. The toughest decision each day was which beach to visit. If you want to dine in, the kitchen has everything you could possibly need to prepare a wonderful meal. There are several excellent restaurants within a short drive and The Bistro at Sky Beach Club is a 5 minute walk down the beach. The entire rental process was seamless. The house is located minutes from GHB airport and convenient for a day trip - north or south. This is the second property i have rented through this property manager. He and his staff are pros and ensure that you will have a worry free vacation.
8.0 / 10.0
the house has everything you need - great kitchen. super relaxing living room. three god sized bedrooms. nice and breezy never too hot or cold, no need for ac but it's there if you need. even beach chairs and beach toys for the kids. central location perfect for exploring both ends of the island.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in North Eleuthera?
The average price for a rental in North Eleuthera is $724 per night. This rental is $300 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views. Enjoy the water!
Is Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Restored Historic Beach Villa with Pool and Spectacular Views?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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