My husband and I booked a last minute getaway to Eleuthera. We knew next to nothing about the location before coming, but we absolutely lucked out with this property and the amazing hosts. It is hard to even know where to start to describe how wonderful, peaceful, and beautiful this home is. The location is perfection - it is secluded without being too far from restaurants, activities, etc. The views are exquisite both on the ocean side and the lagoon side. The home itself is immaculate. You can tell everything was thoughtfully constructed and designed. What made this even more impressive was that our wonderful hosts built the home themselves. The custom rooftop patio, the spiral staircase, the artwork - all thoughtfully picked and it showed. The pictures in their listing do not do it justice which I feel is a rare find. Our hosts - what wonderful humans. We interacted primarily with Susan during our stay and she made us feel incredibly welcome, just like we were old friends. They have such a love for their home and nature. Susan was so accommodating and helpful during our stay and it was truly a pleasure to get to know her. She and Mark pre-made a list of local attractions (both on the north end of the island and the south end), restaurants (both on Eleuthera and Harbour Island), contact information for car rentals, contact info for water taxi services and the ferry. The list goes on and on, but everything was meticulously done to a tee. I wish I could give 100 stars for this VRBO!

This is an amazing property, so clean and well appointed with everything you need to make your stay comfortable! Susan and Mark were so kind and informative, they really made us feel welcome! We loved using the kayaks and having coffee every morning on the upper deck! We loved every thing about our stay, can’t wait to come back!

We were on the island for a wedding and a much needed break and were lucky enough to find the Lazy Turtle. Hidden away on the edge of the water line its an idyllic place to escape the world. The building is beautiful and modern with everything you could need and the most incredible views. The stunning little beach line is 100ft through the trees and is a dream. Quiet, full of sea life (especially the turtles) and hosts the most stunning views, especially at sunset. If you want to escape the world, be alone with your thoughts and the turtles, this place is perfect.

The house has spectacular views!! We especially enjoyed the kayaks that come with house, as the beach & bay are a few steps away! We kayaked most days when it wasn’t too windy. We saw starfish, rays, and had the best sunset views in the bay from the kayaks, or the rooftop deck. The house is lovely and well stocked. Mark & Susan are both very responsive, and they have lots of recommendations for places to go, places to eat. You must have a car, because this house is a bit remote, but there are lots of people around, and a really delicious, fun Bahamian restaurant about 10 minutes away. You’ll also want a car to explore the island! The Bahamian people are so friendly and gracious.

The Lazy Turtle is perfection. The house feels remote but is ideally located to explore everything Eleuthera has to offer. We could have spent the entire week snorkeling off their beach had we wanted to. We saw sea turtles, rays and even a bay shark just steps from the porch of the Lazy Turtle (there is a secluded outdoor shower to rinse off as well). The house features three beautifully decorated floors, one full, extra-large bathroom and a small powder room off the first-floor living room. The kitchen, dining area, and living room are open-plan. The two bedrooms on the second floor share the primary bathroom. The primary bedroom looks out onto the bay and has access to a large porch (there is another door off the hallway) that includes two chairs as well as a booth-style table for eating. Off the hallway is a spiral staircase that leads up to a small reading/napping nook and the rooftop patio. The sunrises and sunsets from the patio are stunning. There are binoculars for watching the boats on the bay, and we also brought a small portable telescope for star gazing. The rooftop patio has two seating areas and both have wonderful views. In addition to the house itself, the owners provide little conveniences you might not realize you need like beach coolers, two beach chairs and even an umbrella. There are inflatable kayaks and basic snorkel equipment if you need it. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook including some basic staples and plenty of drinking water (we brought reusable water bottles and filled them every day). There is no tv, but we found that to be an added bonus. The owners live nearby and were happy to answer questions. Even before we traveled they'd emailed with information on restaurants and grocery stores and even made rental car recommendations. This was a nice change from our previous experience with an owner who lived off the island. You can't go wrong with the house or the location of the Lazy Turtle.

I found the property absolutely perfect. It is the most comfortable, luxurious house I could ever imagine. And yet it is extremely functional. Care has been taken in every single detail. It was designed, built and decorated by magicians and artists. I cannot say enough good things about it!

If you are looking for seclusion, peace and quiet, endless stars and lots of sea turtles this place is for you. This was our first trip to the Bahamas. From the moment I first contacted Mark inquiring about the property until the day we checked out his communication was quick and helpful. Every single place we went or ate was based on his and his wife's recommendations. We've never had more attentive or helpful hosts. The house was probably the cleanest we've ever stayed in and this is a big deal to me. We had everything we needed and more in the kitchen and all the appliances worked perfectly. There is a regular cooler and a soft sided cooler you can take with you to the beach or on day excursions. We ate outside every morning looking at the view and listening to the frogs and birds. The master bedroom and bath were super spacious with plenty of room for our luggage, etc. The view from the bedroom will leave you speechless. The lighting in the house is amazing. Being a new house they thought out the lighting very well and I was impressed with that. We went to the rooftop every night and always saw shooting stars. You can see so far and with no light pollution you might see shooting stars on one side, but a storm moving across the other side with a good lightning show. The beach is small, but is soooo peaceful and there was room to get some sun. There are also inflatable floats and noodles, along with the kayaks and snorkel gear provided. The best part of all was all the sea turtles that are literally right off the beach. We did kayak around to the mangrove side and saw endless amounts of sea turtles and crabs. We were lucky enough to see a ray right near the beach one day and also while snorkeling a ways down the beach. We went to Eleuthera during off season so everywhere we went we basically had the place to ourselves. Mark did not steer us wrong on restaurants or gift shops. The location of the house made it doable to get to the ferry, Gregory Town, Governor's Harbour, etc. We drove as far as Governor's Harbor for dinner one night and it wasn't too bad of a drive, but you just have to be careful and go slow as many people walk in the road. We rented an SUV as was recommended by Mark since the road to the house is rough and after a rain there are good sized puddles. We loved our stay and highly recommend it. Susan and Mark made it easy for us and gave us great tips.

This was the quintessential relaxeling, unplugged stay. With nature as your neighbor, my wife and I had our own little private beach in a beautiful bay, we see turtles floating by to check is out was the only disturbance. A great neighborhood for a jog or just lounging on the upper deck watching the stars (lots of shooting stars during our stay), it had all we needed. The host go above and beyond to make sure we had all we needed with frequent contact to arrange a day on a boat or water taxi straight from the cabin to Harboour Island. Would love to come back. 5 stars

Mark and Susan’s place is extremely clean and beautiful. They are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. They are very accommodating and quick to respond to questions. We spent 8 nights there and it wasn’t long enough. The view is gorgeous and the property feels very secluded but is still located close enough to restaurants and grocery stores. We would highly recommend staying here and we would love to stay again in the future!

Stunning vacation house in an amazingly beautiful location. The house an immaculately kept, modern 3 story beach house, well-appointed with full modern amenities, with your very own private beach within 50 feet from the front door on one side and a saltwater lagoon on the other. It boasts hardwood floors throughout, with floor to ceiling windows in the living/dining room and master bedroom. With a wraparound lanai on the first floor and another half lanai on the second floor surrounding the master bedroom, with wooden benches and tables for outdoor dining. The third deck rooftop overlooks stunning views of both the crystal clear turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean and the salt water lagoon. The rooftop is well equipped for hosting, dining, dancing and enjoying drinks while watching the sun set. The house is ideal for a romantic getaway, and or family and friends get-together. Although the house has AC, it is not needed as the Seabreeze keeps the house cool day or night. On the ocean side and approximately 200 feet from your private beach there is a dock where you can catch a water taxi or take a fishing boat charter. Next to the dock, is the inlet to the lagoon that goes behind the house, which you can explore and fish with the kayaks provided by the host. Additionally, right at the inlet is a turtle sanctuary , where you can swim with sea turtles. The turtles will eat right out of your hand. The hosts were great and very helpful, providing local information (restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, car rental, fishing charters, etc.) and kept in touch throughout our stay to ensure all our needs were met without being intrusive. I have very discerning tastes and expect great service and demand nothing short of perfection. I don’t normally review unless the experience is completely lacking or it exceeds my expectations, this is the latter. I have visited over 300 cities in 76 countries around the world for business and pleasure and I can honestly say this was one of the best vacation experiences to date, truly a 5 star experience in every way. I usually don’t visit the same place twice, but was o impressed, I plan on coming back next year. I highly recommend this the Lazy Turtle. Mark & Susan, thank you so much for being such wonderful hosts and for an amazing experience.

Living in Paradise. Wonderful house, no details left out to ensure our stay was amazing. This was our second time at Lazy Turtle and it was as perfect as before. Beautiful home, calm cove right in front of the house for turtles and a cool lagoon just around the corner. Thanks so much Mark for everything…including fostering our new pot cat to take back to the states!

Living in Paradise. Wonderful house, no details left out to ensure our stay was amazing. This was our second time at Lazy Turtle and it was as perfect as before. Beautiful home, calm cove right in front of the house for turtles and a cool lagoon just around the corner. Thanks so much Mark for everything…including fostering our new pot cat to take back to the states!

Lazy Turtle and Mark and Susan are outstanding! This was our 2nd trip to Lazy Turtle within 1 year. Before the end of the trip, we were already planning our next two visits! The house is made with such care - everywhere you look you can tell that much thought went into it. The view from the main bedroom is outstanding and I wish I could wake up like that every morning. The house has everything you need for your stay. The beach associated with the home is absolutely perfect as well. My boyfriend and I brought our paddle boards from the States and paddled every day. The critters that show up around the clock are so entertaining. Even if you decide to spend a day around the property you will surely be more than satisfied! We go to the grocery store from the airport before arrival and stock up on items needed for cooking during the week and snacks for the beach. The grocery store is about a 20-30 minute drive so I would recommend planning in advance to ensure you have your essentials. While I want to keep Lazy Turtle our little secret - Mark and Susan are the kindest homeowners and the world should know of this perfect gem within Eleuthera. Staying here truly feels like home and we can't wait to return to Lazy Turtle and Eleuthera!

Lazy Turtle and Mark and Susan are outstanding! This was our 2nd trip to Lazy Turtle within 1 year. Before the end of the trip, we were already planning our next two visits! The house is made with such care - everywhere you look you can tell that much thought went into it. The view from the main bedroom is outstanding and I wish I could wake up like that every morning. The house has everything you need for your stay. The beach associated with the home is absolutely perfect as well. My boyfriend and I brought our paddle boards from the States and paddled every day. The critters that show up around the clock are so entertaining. Even if you decide to spend a day around the property you will surely be more than satisfied! We go to the grocery store from the airport before arrival and stock up on items needed for cooking during the week and snacks for the beach. The grocery store is about a 20-30 minute drive so I would recommend planning in advance to ensure you have your essentials. While I want to keep Lazy Turtle our little secret - Mark and Susan are the kindest homeowners and the world should know of this perfect gem within Eleuthera. Staying here truly feels like home and we can't wait to return to Lazy Turtle and Eleuthera!

What a treat! I’m reluctant to tell others just how lovely this property and hosts were but here we are. Our stay was just perfect! We couldn’t have wanted anything more. Our hosts greeted us upon arrival and ensured we didn’t have any questions or concerns. Hosts sent clear communication as soon as we booked, complete with directions and some good tips for our stay. We regret not staying longer! Location and amenities were perfect. We would love to return!

Mark's home is new and fabulous. He has thought of every detail on the home's design and it is perfectly clean and well furnished. A great location with a nice view of the Harbor and a very peaceful setting. We truly enjoyed our visit and would like to come back.

Mark's home is new and fabulous. He has thought of every detail on the home's design and it is perfectly clean and well furnished. A great location with a nice view of the Harbor and a very peaceful setting. We truly enjoyed our visit and would like to come back.

Our stay at the lazy turtle house was fantastic from the beginning. The hosts were very good about communication both before and during our stay. The house was beautiful, clean, and well supplied. The location was perfect for us, as it was private and quiet, and you could roll out of bed and walk to the beach in a minute! You definitely need an SUV type vehicle to get to it though because the road is rough. Being able to see and even swim with sea turtles every day was a dream come true! We definitely plan to return to the lazy turtle!

What a fantastic vacation! Mark & Susan did a fabulous job creating such a great place to stay . The house is brand new with everything you need to have a great experience on a amazing Bahama island . We loved getting up in the morning making coffee & sitting on the top deck looking at the ocean / bay . Such a quiet & beautiful location. We hardy saw anyone one else when we were at the house . We’ve stayed at a lot of Bahama houses & this house was without a doubt the nicest place we’ve been to. Mark was easy to get in touch with if you needed anything & responded quickly when I emailed or txt him . If your looking for a true Bahama experience/ vacation this is the place to stay!

What a fantastic vacation! Mark & Susan did a fabulous job creating such a great place to stay . The house is brand new with everything you need to have a great experience on a amazing Bahama island . We loved getting up in the morning making coffee & sitting on the top deck looking at the ocean / bay . Such a quiet & beautiful location. We hardy saw anyone one else when we were at the house . We’ve stayed at a lot of Bahama houses & this house was without a doubt the nicest place we’ve been to. Mark was easy to get in touch with if you needed anything & responded quickly when I emailed or txt him . If your looking for a true Bahama experience/ vacation this is the place to stay!

From the first contact it was clear that Mark and Susan really cared about how they created and presented their property; and the location was everything it appears to be. A gorgeous view of the turquoise bay from different floors of the house; steps from Bottom Harbor beach; viewing turtles in the lagoon behind the house; snorkeling with parrotfish, tangs, sergeant majors, and more than a dozen other species, lobster, turtles, rays, snappers, and groupers just off the beach with brain coral and anemones. Just go. Eleuthera is filled with the kindest people, and the Whale Point community takes it to another level. From the moment of arrival to departure you will be amazed. Mark and Susan provided thoughtful suggestions for activities that can suit any appetite. “Eleuthera isn’t for everyone” but my only regret is not staying longer.

Mark and Susan were amazing hosts, phone call or text away(never needed them bc home had everything .) Beautiful and serene rental. Close to everything North Eleuthera offers. The cleanest, best maintained rental we’ve ever stayed at (7th trip to Eleuthera). Beautiful views from every floor. Perfect place for couples to recharge. Loved the curious turtles!

Mark and Susan were amazing hosts, phone call or text away(never needed them bc home had everything .) Beautiful and serene rental. Close to everything North Eleuthera offers. The cleanest, best maintained rental we’ve ever stayed at (7th trip to Eleuthera). Beautiful views from every floor. Perfect place for couples to recharge. Loved the curious turtles!

House is immaculate! We rented a boat from lil Sean’s and pulled right up to the beach at the house. Bring your fly rod, bonefish right off the beach at the house. Will be coming back!

Absolutely beautiful and well thought out home that had a simplistic modern beach vibe. Mark and Susan were awesome and quick to respond if you had a question or needed a recommendation. We truly wish we could have planned a night to hang out with them!. The home overlooks the water and is just a few steps to a calm bay with turtles everywhere. Stunning views, we promise to come back!!! Thank you Mark and Susan...we’ll be back to get our lost sock left behind😂

There is so much to say about how perfect the Lazy Turtle house and the location is! The house itself is beautiful and the view is spectacular. We loved that it was off the beaten path and it felt like our very own private beach. Mark & Susan have thought of every little thing that guests could possibly need- from great recommendations, all the way down to the thoughtful tropical flower arrangement! We saw lots of wildlife & had so much fun exploring the island. It was hard to leave, but we can’t wait to return!

There is so much to say about how perfect the Lazy Turtle house and the location is! The house itself is beautiful and the view is spectacular. We loved that it was off the beaten path and it felt like our very own private beach. Mark & Susan have thought of every little thing that guests could possibly need- from great recommendations, all the way down to the thoughtful tropical flower arrangement! We saw lots of wildlife & had so much fun exploring the island. It was hard to leave, but we can’t wait to return!

First time to N Eleuthera Bahamas. Attended a family wedding near the house. Mark and Susan were great hosts. Met us at the boat dock and gave us a nice tour of their home. The house is really very very nice. New, Open, Modern, Comfortable. A great experience. Mark even was kind enough to drive us to our family's resort when we departed. I give it 5 stars and a must do rental. I would suggest renting a car for part of your stay. Nothing shopping wise or eating wise near the house. As advertised. :)

I don't know where to begin - this house is perfect. We were there for three weeks. The Lazy Turtle is an immaculate, private treasure. Every need has been anticipated and met beyond your expectations. The house is not only beautiful to look at, the furnishings are comfortable, the AC perfect, the overhead fans are quiet, the kitchen is fully equipped, there is music, and the wifi can support all your needs including watching movies at night (on your own screens) or two people on zoom calls during the work day if necessary. You are steps from a lovely beach on a harbor that is full of turtles, starfish and other wild life. Whale Point is very remote, which we really loved. You will need to rent a 4 wheel drive car for your stay. Mark and Susan are right around the corner, ready to meet any need (Vegetable peeler? Coming right up! Yoga mat? No problem.) We had weekly housekeeping and they did an amazing job. It is easy to take a day trip to Harbor Island for dining, shopping or mandatory Covid- Testing. The water taxi is $5.

I don't know where to begin - this house is perfect. We were there for three weeks. The Lazy Turtle is an immaculate, private treasure. Every need has been anticipated and met beyond your expectations. The house is not only beautiful to look at, the furnishings are comfortable, the AC perfect, the overhead fans are quiet, the kitchen is fully equipped, there is music, and the wifi can support all your needs including watching movies at night (on your own screens) or two people on zoom calls during the work day if necessary. You are steps from a lovely beach on a harbor that is full of turtles, starfish and other wild life. Whale Point is very remote, which we really loved. You will need to rent a 4 wheel drive car for your stay. Mark and Susan are right around the corner, ready to meet any need (Vegetable peeler? Coming right up! Yoga mat? No problem.) We had weekly housekeeping and they did an amazing job. It is easy to take a day trip to Harbor Island for dining, shopping or mandatory Covid- Testing. The water taxi is $5.

The Lazy Turtle was nothing short of GORGEOUS. We stayed while enjoying the warm weather and beautiful sunshine. The walk to the beach was shorter than expected as the road you have to cross to get there isn’t much of a road as it’s more of a hiking path 😂 Definitely will need a off roading type car to get to and from as we heard the islanders don’t want to pave the road because they don’t want people who don’t live there to come down the road to the gorgeous lagoon they have. The house is 3 stories with the 3rd story being a porch-type level and roof top deck. The pictures are very accurate, except the time of year we stayed there (January) the beach was much smaller. Since it is a small island, there is a “large” grocery store (about the size of a smaller American grocery store) about a 20 minute drive away. Mark was very responsive and commutated well. He even helped us figure out what kind of fruit it was that we bought! We had Alexa playing music from spotify the majority of the time we were in the unit- so nifty! Using the kayaks to explore and see baby sea turtles, starfish, and sting rays was amazing as well! You’ll have a blast at this GORGEOUS unit!! Definitely worth the trip!

The Lazy Turtle was nothing short of GORGEOUS. We stayed while enjoying the warm weather and beautiful sunshine. The walk to the beach was shorter than expected as the road you have to cross to get there isn’t much of a road as it’s more of a hiking path Definitely will need a off roading type car to get to and from as we heard the islanders don’t want to pave the road because they don’t want people who don’t live there to come down the road to the gorgeous lagoon they have. The house is 3 stories with the 3rd story being a porch-type level and roof top deck. The pictures are very accurate, except the time of year we stayed there (January) the beach was much smaller. Since it is a small island, there is a “large” grocery store (about the size of a smaller American grocery store) about a 20 minute drive away. Mark was very responsive and commutated well. He even helped us figure out what kind of fruit it was that we bought! We had Alexa playing music from spotify the majority of the time we were in the unit- so nifty! Using the kayaks to explore and see baby sea turtles, starfish, and sting rays was amazing as well!You’ll have a blast at this GORGEOUS unit!! Definitely worth the trip!