Gaulding Cay Beach Dream Paradise
4.9
Outstanding(81 Reviews)House in North Eleuthera
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Newly renovated upscale beach cottage situated right on the gorgeous and secluded Gaulding Cay beach. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Full Kitchen, Screened Porches, super fast WIFI.
The gorgeous waterfront property includes the beach, dune, and the yard behind, with the house situated 50 steps behind the dune. Additional full-sized bed and a twin bed in the back room can be used as extra space for children. partial-shade chairs permanently anchored in the sand. Nice at any time, but particularly with morning coffee or watching the sunset with cocktails. Deck straddling the dune; it's a nice place to set up the lounge chairs. The kayaks and paddle boards are stored underneath, making them handy for a quick paddle.
The beach itself is one of the finest on an island of great beaches, with beautiful white sand flats and the picturesque cay just offshore. When you type in 'Gaulding Cay Beach' on VRBO you find pages of rentals, but as our headline reads, only 3 rentals actually front Gaulding Cay Beach.
We never discourage anyone from exploring Eleuthera, particularly first-time visitors, but if your intent is to stay put, relax on the beach and enjoy protected waters, you can't do better than Bahama Time.
The gorgeous waterfront property includes the beach, dune, and the yard behind, with the house situated 50 steps behind the dune. Additional full-sized bed and a twin bed in the back room can be used as extra space for children. partial-shade chairs permanently anchored in the sand. Nice at any time, but particularly with morning coffee or watching the sunset with cocktails. Deck straddling the dune; it's a nice place to set up the lounge chairs. The kayaks and paddle boards are stored underneath, making them handy for a quick paddle.
The beach itself is one of the finest on an island of great beaches, with beautiful white sand flats and the picturesque cay just offshore. When you type in 'Gaulding Cay Beach' on VRBO you find pages of rentals, but as our headline reads, only 3 rentals actually front Gaulding Cay Beach.
We never discourage anyone from exploring Eleuthera, particularly first-time visitors, but if your intent is to stay put, relax on the beach and enjoy protected waters, you can't do better than Bahama Time.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Garden
Family friendly
Map of North Eleuthera
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(81 Reviews)4.9
Wow, this was an amazing trip for our family of 4, and I truly can say, this was one of our favorites due to the accommodations, hospitality, location, and the overall beauty of the property.
The house was immaculate and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed for our stay of three weeks. While on the island, there was problems with a lack of water/electricity. The villa has a generator and personal water system, which was huge for us.The beds/mattresses are extremely comfortable and our family of 4 slept great every night. I will say that they are low platform beds, so that may be a problem for some, but was not for us.
The hospitality.... wow! Pema was our host and he is wonderful! Every morning, on the back patio the cooler was full of ice for the beach, fresh-cut coconuts to drink (cold), and multiple fresh mangos to eat. He came by most afternoons to see if we needed anything for the house (TP, paper towels, water, fresh sheets), or just to say "hi." Pema was a major highlight of the property. Thank you, Pema!
The property, in my opinion, has the best beach location with Gaulding Cay in your backyard. The villa has everything needed to snorkel and explore the cay. We saw some beautiful stingrays! Also, clear bottom canoes and paddle boards were there for us, which my kids enjoyed and used daily.
Bahama Time is a treasure that did not disappoint and we hope to visit again.
4.9
The house was very clean, the beach was beautiful. The only small issue we had was that the house was lacking a few basics which were not easy to get and would have been nice if they were there... salt & pepper, laundry soap... most of the the water equipment was not maintained so it was not useable. I hate to complain about anything because the house was perfect in most all other ways but those few things would make a large difference when someone is spending this amount of money per night.
4.9
Thank you for sharing this beautiful, peaceful spot
!
4.9
We LOVED our stay at Bahama Time. Could not ask for a better location -- right on Gaulding Cay. This was our second time back to Eleuthera and knew we wanted to be as close to Gaulding as possible and wow - were we in for a treat. The property is gorgeous - the house is beautiful and spacious. They had paddleboards and kayaks and masks to use. The snorkeling at the little island right off the beach is amazing - swam with a sea turtle. and you are a short drive to Gregory Town and not to mention a favorite spot - Daddy Joes. We will be back -- hopefully soon!
4.9
The house was great and the property was fantastic. Chungmo was so kind, helpful and responsive with any questions that we had or anything we needed.
4.9
The location beautiful, the so called manager and owner became wolfs in sheep’s clothing and attempted to blame me and my documented service animal for their evil ways. They will never lay their heads down with clear consciousness again or treat me like that ever ! As a 55 year old human living with medical conditions I am lost for words for these vampires. Without customers there is no Business ever !!!
4.9
This is absolutely beautiful. The best beach for snorkeling,swimming, saw many beautiful fish, even saw a turtle. The most beautiful water color I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait to go back.
Everyone was helpful and nice. Thanks for letting us enjoy your paradise.
4.9
Quaint cottage with new furnishings and renovations on gorgeous Gaulding Cay. Sunsets on the beach, a shaded deck with loungers and palm trees with a view of it all, snorkel around the island right out front or kayak in the glass bottom kayak and see the fish right from the boat. Service was attentive and just a text away. Daddy Jo's is a short walk, the Cove is close by for fine dining, can kayak to Glass bridge and short drive to Harbour Island
4.9
This property was an excellent choice for our family. We were able to relax, find plenty of adventure and activity for teenagers to enjoy, and take in beautiful sunsets each evening. A true hidden gem. Complete with fresh coconuts daily. Perfect way to ring in the new year!
4.9
My husband, dogs and I just got back from staying at Bahama Time. The whole vacation was amazing! This was our first time in Eleuthera and planned on exploring much of the island, but found ourselves staying at the house because of the beautiful location and beach. Chungo and Gembo we amazing, if we needed anything they promptly made it happen. I can't say enough about this property. We were sad to leave. Hopefully we can come back soon!
4.9
Absolutely stunning property. Backup generator was a huge plus as the power is very sketchy. Can’t wait to come back. Next time with the children.
4.9
I can tell that the owners have done ALOT of work since the property changed hands. Amazing location, Chungo and Gembo were nearby if there was anything we needed at all. Cheers!
4.9
We had a wonder stay at Bahama Time. The property was just right for six adults. The staff was super helpful and communicated with us everyday. We absolutely loved the beach and spent most of our time there. We are definitely going back again in the future!
4.9
Unforgettable!
The property changed ownership between booking and our stay. This was a delayed (planned for 2020 and cancelled due to the pandemic) celebration of life trip for my father. We are eternally grateful the new owner honored the booking.
Overall it is a fantastic property. We rented based primarily on location, which did not disappoint! Despite some rougher days on the water, the cay offered a variety of fish, starfish, yellow stingray (at least 5 of them) and one very large southern ray just off the cay. Also saw two lobster! There is quite the sand dollar field as well so watch your step!
We only have minor constructive criticisms. First, the house was not as clean as expected. There were someone else’s sunglasses under a bed and the floors and fixtures were not very clean. Rather than bring the issue up, we just did a little cleaning ourselves. I have no doubt management would have rectified the issue immediately - they are superb.
The second issue is minor but impacted what we opted to bring with us. The original listing had photos of books and games and lots of them. We spent two weeks at the house and wanted to make sure we all had lots of options for activities without technology. Unfortunately, all books and games were gone. I thought I confirmed availability but must have misunderstood. Would have brought a few more items.
Third, the dining table in the house was VERY small. It had 4 chairs but was a tight squeeze if you are trying to seat 4 people for a meal. The outdoor screened porch is gigantic and has a table that probably seats 16. We used it at night (it has 2 fans and the screens worked well to keep bugs at bay) but during our stay it was just too warm to sit out during the day.
Additional notes: Internet was unreliable but that is anticipated to improve post-renovations. Power went out a few times but it is anticipated a generator will be installed soon. Water leak in the en-suite bathroom took most of our trip to resolve but it is repaired. Management addressed this to our satisfaction. There are no curtains, towel racks, or a mirror in the en-suite bathroom and one light fixture had only one bulb and no cover. All of these issues are expected to be resolved by the renovations taking place, which had only just begun prior to our stay.
I cannot speak highly enough about Jerome (property manager) and Gembo. They are fantastic! If we needed anything they were immediately responsive, professional, and friendly!
4.9
Bahama Time is amazing! The house is absolutely lovely and it is on the most stunning beach. The house is stocked with kayaks, paddleboards, beach chairs, and many other thoughtful touches to make your stay perfect. The grounds keeper was friendly and easy to reach (we rented a car from him). The house is also very close to the Glass Window Bridge and the Queens Bath. It was an amazing trip.
4.9
Perfect Getaway
Bahama Time is amazing! The house is absolutely lovely and it is on the most stunning beach. The house is stocked with kayaks, paddleboards, beach chairs, and many other thoughtful touches to make your stay perfect. The grounds keeper was friendly and easy to reach (we rented a car from him). The house is also very close to the Glass Window Bridge and the Queens Bath. It was an amazing trip.
4.9
We loved our stay at Bahama Time. Gaulding Cay Beach is beautiful and it is fun to snorkel around the island right out from the house. It was a great location to visit Queens Baths and do other activities as well and right near Daddy Joes restaurant with excellent food. We would highly recommend staying at Bahama Time!
4.9
Great location and house
We loved our stay at Bahama Time. Gaulding Cay Beach is beautiful and it is fun to snorkel around the island right out from the house. It was a great location to visit Queens Baths and do other activities as well and right near Daddy Joes restaurant with excellent food. We would highly recommend staying at Bahama Time!
4.9
The place is great and wouldn't change a thing. Wallace was very helpful with any questions and switching between water supplies. It's a great spot to explore from and super easy to go visit the Atlantic side to Queen's Bath for a very different atmosphere. All the appliances and cookware needed to cook anything... all good quality too. I wish we could go back!
4.9
Easy and peaceful place
The place is great and wouldn't change a thing. Wallace was very helpful with any questions and switching between water supplies. It's a great spot to explore from and super easy to go visit the Atlantic side to Queen's Bath for a very different atmosphere. All the appliances and cookware needed to cook anything... all good quality too. I wish we could go back!
4.9
If you're looking for a no-frills, comfortable stay on an absolutely amazing unpopulated beach, then this is for you. The modest house is on a very large, secluded lot, steps away from a spectacular beach that for most hours of the day felt like our private retreat. The owner and property manager were professional, prompt to address questions and provide assistance. This is not a five-star resort, and some of the amenities in rural Eleuthera are sometimes limited, but we loved it. Power can go out and water can too for the entire island, but the property manager was very prompt and professional in resolving issues. The locals were uniformly friendly, courteous and helpful, and we were impressed with the local COVID testing infrastructure. The island is rapidly changing, with large resorts and small bungalows like this one getting razed for luxury accommodations. So come before Eleuthera becomes yet another tourist trap, and be nice, respectful and have a great time getting away from reality for a while.
4.9
Outstanding rustic beach getaway
If you're looking for a no-frills, comfortable stay on an absolutely amazing unpopulated beach, then this is for you. The modest house is on a very large, secluded lot, steps away from a spectacular beach that for most hours of the day felt like our private retreat. The owner and property manager were professional, prompt to address questions and provide assistance. This is not a five-star resort, and some of the amenities in rural Eleuthera are sometimes limited, but we loved it. Power can go out and water can too for the entire island, but the property manager was very prompt and professional in resolving issues. The locals were uniformly friendly, courteous and helpful, and we were impressed with the local COVID testing infrastructure. The island is rapidly changing, with large resorts and small bungalows like this one getting razed for luxury accommodations. So come before Eleuthera becomes yet another tourist trap, and be nice, respectful and have a great time getting away from reality for a while.
4.9
FANTASTIC TIME at Bahama Time
The cottage on the beach was perfect. It wasn't fancy, by any means, but was comfortable and we had every convenience we could have wanted. Fantastic place if you want to get away and do nothing.
4.9
Amazing
The house and details were fantastic! The beach was out of this world, access to the kayaks and paddle boards a bonus.
Wallace helped us with car rental and any questions we had. Bahama Time was simply the best vacation we’ve had! Eleuthera is a special place to explore with so much to do- the only down side of Bahama Time is that it’s so nice and it’s beach is so incredible- that we didn’t end up exploring as much as we intended!
4.9
Serene Dreamy Beach Home
My family & brother stayed at Bahama Time for 9 nights which was too short! We had the greatest vacation ever! Kids were age 11, 9, 5, & 1. The waters were gorgeous & shallow as described. We spent countless hours enjoying the beach & waters! We went snorkeling around the cay everyday & saw coral, SO MANY starfish, jellyfish, sting rays, puffer fish, Lion fish, … It was amazing! We also enjoyed paddle boarding on the super calm water days, which was about 5 of the 9 days.
The home is spacious & better than pictures! I loved being right at the beach but also having a good amount of yard so I wasn’t worrying the littles would wander off. WiFi worked great. Beds were super comfortable & slept wonderfully. Power went out for most of the day on one day. The water went out twice, we just messaged Wallace & he came over quickly & got it working. The toaster & blender need replaced but that was no big deal, there was plentiful nice cookware & we cooked everyday including fresh fish we bought off the dock in Gregory Town.
Highly recommend the pineapple farm tour! They also gave us lots of fresh organic produce during the tour which was hard to find at the stores during Feb.
Took a day trip to Harbour Island & was amazed by the stunning Pink Sands beach! The berry smoothie & muffins at Bahamas Coffee Roasters was delicious! And the Conch Salad at the Queen Conch!
COVID testing was easy on island. Did not need an appointment, fast outdoors stands all over islands. The Eleuthera airport was a trying process for our younger children, took us over an hour to check in for flight, but the people working were kind & doing there best. One women even bought my 5 year old a treat because he helped her do the pretravel-check stickers on our passports.
We will be coming again! Next time we will stay longer, bring less clothes, & more food!
Thanks for sharing you bit of beach perfection with us!!!!
4.9
A beautiful home
This is my second stay at Bahama Time and hopefully not my last. Mike and the property manager, Wallace, were both very helpful when the internet was spotty. The home is very comfortable and equipped with everything you need for a fun beach vacation!
4.9
We had a memory we will never forget staying here. A beautiful home with a beautiful big yard right on Gaulding Cay
Beach. In our experience traveling up and down the island we think it’s one of the best beaches on Eleuthera. They had everything, water play toys in a storage right on the beach, Beautiful big porch with nette windows around it for evening hangs without mosquitoes. Close to so many good attractions. Queens Bath right around the corner. Highly recommended!
4.9
Wallace is the best. We loved the place and would go back tomorrow. Beautiful!!
4.9
Outstanding, but don’t tell anybody.
Wallace is the best. We loved the place and would go back tomorrow. Beautiful!!
4.9
Bahama Time was the perfect place for our family to relax and enjoy all that Eleuthera has to offer. We enjoyed paddle boarding, kayaking, walking the beach and snorkeling. The house was just perfect and the beach was incredible. Thank you Mike & Susan for sharing your beautiful house with us. Thank you Wallace for being so kind and helpful to us during our stay!
The Marshall Family
4.9
We spent a week at Bahama Time with our three children (8, 7, 5). It was absolutely perfect. Not only was the house exactly as advertised but the location is beyond what we could have imagined. A short 50 steps (of 5 year old feet) and you are looking out into the most gorgeous crystal clear ocean water. Our kids loved kayaking or paddle boarding out to the cay and snorkeling. They saw countless starfish and sand dollars, as well as sting rays and a shark. The water was calm and shallow all the way out to the cay. We spent one day on a boat trip with Tyman Charters and rented a golf cart on Harbour Island one day-both highly recommended day trips. Otherwise we did not want to leave Bahama Time. Thank you for sharing your amazing home with us! It was a family vacation we will never forget.
4.9
Perfect Family Vacation
We spent a week at Bahama Time with our three children (8, 7, 5). It was absolutely perfect. Not only was the house exactly as advertised but the location is beyond what we could have imagined. A short 50 steps (of 5 year old feet) and you are looking out into the most gorgeous crystal clear ocean water. Our kids loved kayaking or paddle boarding out to the cay and snorkeling. They saw countless starfish and sand dollars, as well as sting rays and a shark. The water was calm and shallow all the way out to the cay. We spent one day on a boat trip with Tyman Charters and rented a golf cart on Harbour Island one day-both highly recommended day trips. Otherwise we did not want to leave Bahama Time. Thank you for sharing your amazing home with us! It was a family vacation we will never forget.
4.9
Dream Home - on one of the best beaches in Eleuthera
We had a memory we will never forget staying here. A beautiful home with a beautiful big yard right on Gaulding Cay
Beach. In our experience traveling up and down the island we think it’s one of the best beaches on Eleuthera. They had everything, water play toys in a storage right on the beach, Beautiful big porch with nette windows around it for evening hangs without mosquitoes. Close to so many good attractions. Queens Bath right around the corner. Highly recommended!
4.9
Paradise Found!
Bahama Time was the perfect place for our family to relax and enjoy all that Eleuthera has to offer. We enjoyed paddle boarding, kayaking, walking the beach and snorkeling. The house was just perfect and the beach was incredible. Thank you Mike & Susan for sharing your beautiful house with us. Thank you Wallace for being so kind and helpful to us during our stay!
The Marshall Family
4.9
Property was great and clean. Location was fantastic to snorkel Gaulding Cay. Eleuthera island had power outages, 2 days of internet outages, and we lost water to the house for 24 hours. It does have a cistern to switch to in case of loss of water. If you plan just to spend time at the beach and off the GRID this is a perfect place
4.9
Beautiful views and great snorkeling
Property was great and clean. Location was fantastic to snorkel Gaulding Cay. Eleuthera island had power outages, 2 days of internet outages, and we lost water to the house for 24 hours. It does have a cistern to switch to in case of loss of water. If you plan just to spend time at the beach and off the GRID this is a perfect place
4.9
Where do I start? We spent 10 glorious days at Bahama Time 11/13-11/23 and from start to finish the time spent on Gaulding Cay was fabulous! We chose this location as we had festivities and a wedding to attend in Harbour Island- there were 4 of us until my nieces came when we had 6 - the house was absolutely perfect! Comfortable beds- huge tiled showers - great cookware- gas grill! We brought 2 coolers filled with great food and we cooked every meal ! Wallace the care taker was the greatest! Although we did rent a car Wallace did the airport runs an got us to the ferries for the festivities and excursions with Tyman Charters - he was the greatest! Whenever needed Wallace was just a text away! The beach was amazing! We were steps away from the calm waters of the Carribean and walking distance to The Queens Bath and Glass Window Bridge- kayaks and paddle boards on the property were used to venture around the coast - and we especially enjoyed climbing up and jumping of the Cay - the trip was fantastic! Highly recommend! Thank you Mike - Wallace is a true Gem!
4.9
Awesome Location -5 star Service
Where do I start? We spent 10 glorious days at Bahama Time 11/13-11/23 and from start to finish the time spent on Gaulding Cay was fabulous! We chose this location as we had festivities and a wedding to attend in Harbour Island- there were 4 of us until my nieces came when we had 6 - the house was absolutely perfect! Comfortable beds- huge tiled showers - great cookware- gas grill! We brought 2 coolers filled with great food and we cooked every meal ! Wallace the care taker was the greatest! Although we did rent a car Wallace did the airport runs an got us to the ferries for the festivities and excursions with Tyman Charters - he was the greatest! Whenever needed Wallace was just a text away! The beach was amazing! We were steps away from the calm waters of the Carribean and walking distance to The Queens Bath and Glass Window Bridge- kayaks and paddle boards on the property were used to venture around the coast - and we especially enjoyed climbing up and jumping of the Cay - the trip was fantastic! Highly recommend! Thank you Mike - Wallace is a true Gem!
4.9
Perfect location for a quiet beach vacation
Bahama Time is the perfect location for a family with younger kids (ours ranged from 7-14). The beach is just steps from the house and the water was shallow and crystal clear....some days it was very calm for snorkling, other days, when the wind shifted, there were small waves for the the kids to play in. It was the perfect mix to keep the kids entertained every day. We took full advantage of the paddle boards and kayaks which was one of the selling points for us for this house. There were a few days where our power and water went out which was not a surprise based on many things we had read beforehand. The power came back on fairly quickly and Mike, Susan, and Wallace were very responsive and helpful with trying to get the water back in working order.
If you want a laid back, unplugged, quiet vacation, Eleuthera and Bahama Time are your place! All the locals are super friendly and there is so much to explore on the island.
4.9
Bahama Time is the perfect location for a family with younger kids (ours ranged from 7-14). The beach is just steps from the house and the water was shallow and crystal clear....some days it was very calm for snorkling, other days, when the wind shifted, there were small waves for the the kids to play in. It was the perfect mix to keep the kids entertained every day. We took full advantage of the paddle boards and kayaks which was one of the selling points for us for this house. There were a few days where our power and water went out which was not a surprise based on many things we had read beforehand. The power came back on fairly quickly and Mike, Susan, and Wallace were very responsive and helpful with trying to get the water back in working order. If you want a laid back, unplugged, quiet vacation, Eleuthera and Bahama Time are your place! All the locals are super friendly and there is so much to explore on 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 R 8,120 per night. This rental is R 20,246 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gaulding Cay Beach Dream Paradise . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Gaulding Cay Beach Dream Paradise pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Gaulding Cay Beach Dream Paradise ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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