[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Renovated Private Beach Villa w/Pool, Ocean Views, Walk to French Leave Beach Vacation home in Governor's Harbour with private pool and kitchen ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32710000/32709981/w1199h899x0y0-1f136e78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32710000/32709981/7eb17379.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32710000/32709981/799b13c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32710000/32709981/b68bcfab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32710000/32709981/91c024c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a hill, Driftwood boasts ocean views from the upstairs master bedroom and sits just minutes away from French Leave beach. Unwind in the expansive porch overlooking landscaped grounds, dip into the 10'x30' private pool or stroll through tropical flowers to enjoy outdoor grilling on the back patio. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Renovated Private Beach Villa w/Pool, Ocean Views, Walk to French Leave Beach This beautifully renovated and modernized Bahamian home retains its original grounds and garden, while enjoying modern comforts and conveniences. Driftwood sits on a hill with views of the ocean from the large upstairs master bedroom. A 5-minute walk down the hill takes you to the world renowned French Leave beach (formerly Club Med), while a 10 minute walk in the other direction takes you to the restaurants and shops in the village of Governor's Harbour. To enter the villa from the front, you pass the 10'x30' private pool, up the stairs, and onto an expansive porch that overlooks the landscaped grounds and ocean beyond. At the front door you enter the open plan dining hall, with large windows in front and back to welcome the cooling trade winds and sounds of the ocean. The interior is light and bright, with white walls, tiled floors and wood ceilings. To the right is the open plan family room and fully equipped modern kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooktop, and stainless steel appliances. To the left of the dining hall are two large bedrooms. The first is a large guest/children's bedroom with twin beds (that convert to a king), a closet, and its own bath right across the hall. The second is the downstairs master bedroom suite with ensuite bath (bathtub and shower), two closets and a king bed. Both bedrooms access a private patio for enjoying the sights and sounds of nature in the morning sunlight. The upstairs master bedroom suite is accessed from the stairway in the hall. It has a large balcony overlooking the grounds and ocean beyond, a large bath with double sinks, and a large walk-in closet and king bed. There's plenty of room to relax and enjoy a good book or afternoon nap. In addition to the 3 large bedrooms in the main part of the house, Driftwood has a separate, open plan studio with bedroom, bathroom, sitting room, closet and complete kitchen. The main entrance is from another private patio at the north end of the house; the second is a level entrance into the kitchen from the back garden. In addition, the studio bath has a low threshold shower for handicapped access. The main part of the house and the one bedroom studio are joined at the shared laundry room, equipped with large washer and dryer. The studio can be locked off from the rest of the house. The back patio and garden area are accessed from the dining hall or the studio kitchen. It is private, protected from strong winds and enjoys afternoon sunlight, perfect for outdoor grilling. After a day on the beach, enjoy a dip in the pool and drinks on the front porch. Driftwood is beautifully landscaped with tropical flowers, palm trees, and fruit and nut trees. Driftwood is just a short walk from town and nearby dining including the Buccaneer Club and Da Perk. Other nearby restaurants include Tippy's (a 4 minute drive) and the Sunset Inn (a 5 minute drive). The historic town of Governors Harbour has grocery stores, banks with ATMs, gift shops, liquor stores, dive shop, bakery, and restaurants. Buy fresh fish and lobster every afternoon from the fishermen on the village dock. And don't miss Friday night fish fry, a weekly beach/street party that brings together tourists and locals for food, drink, and dancing in the street. Driftwood is fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Amenities include air conditioning in all rooms, WIFI, cable TV, Video and DVD player, pack n play, back-up generator, outdoor gas grill, beach & pool toys, beach towels, cooler, beach chairs & umbrella and more. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Pool toys - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Dock - Garden - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Climate control - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32720000/32710200/32710114/9f091309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach Governors Harbour - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 69 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=32710114&PinnedHotelID=32710114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33160000/33154000/33153956/58574ec7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront Home on Caribbean w/ Sunset View, Boat Ramp, Kayaks, Pool! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 899312 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=25.200031,-76.24085&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:iwyxChxipM%40O%3FQ%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40Q%40O%40Q%40Q%40OBO%40QBOBQBQBMBQBODQBODODODODOFODMDQFMFOFOFKFOFOFMHMFMHMHMFMJKHMHKHMJKHKJKHKJKJIJMJIJIJKLIJGLKJGLIJILGLILGLELGLGLGLENGLELENELCNELCNELCNCLCNANCNALCNANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDLBNDLBNDLDLDNFLDLFLFLFLDLFLHJFLHLHJFLJJFJHLJJHJHJLJHHJJJJJHJJJHLHJHLHJHLHLHLFNHJFLFNFNFJFNFNDLFPDLFNDNDNDNBNDNBPDNBPBLBPBPBN%40PBN%40N%40P%40P%40N%40P%3FP%40N%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FNAP%3FPANANARANANCPANCPCPCNCNCNEPCNENCNENENENGNENGNENGLGNGLGLGNGLILGLILILILILIJILIJKJIJKJKJIJKJKJKHKJMHKHKHMHKHMFMHKFMHMFMFMFMDMFMDOFMDMDODMBODMDOBMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMCOCMEOEMCOEMEMEOGMEMGMEMGMGMGMIMGKIMGKIMIKIMIKIKKKIKKKKKKIKKKIKKKIKIMIKKMGMIMIMGKIOGMGOGMGMGOGMGOEOEOGOEOEOEOEOCOEOCQCOCOCOCQCQAOCQAOAOASAOAO%3FQAQ%3FO%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H9hu-xHKllHKQrxHRwHRGqOePUc=) Governors Harbour, Eleuthera #### What's nearby - Haynes Public Library - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Twin Coves Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km - Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 8 min drive - 4.1 km - Hut Point Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km - OceanView Farm - 10 min drive - 4.7 km #### Getting around - Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬8 min walk - ‪1648 - ‬14 min walk - ‪Sunset Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tippy's - ‬14 min walk - ‪Pascal’s - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Renovated Private Beach Villa w/Pool, Ocean Views, Walk to French Leave Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Renovated Private Beach Villa w/Pool, Ocean Views, Walk to French Leave Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Renovated Private Beach Villa w/Pool, Ocean Views, Walk to French Leave Beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Renovated Private Beach Villa w/Pool, Ocean Views, Walk to French Leave Beach located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lucayan Archipelago, Central Eleuthera Beach, and Haynes Public Library. Twin Coves Beach and Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Renovated Private Beach Villa w/Pool, Ocean Views, Walk to French Leave Beach Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 45 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave W. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property Beautiful villa in a lovely location. A car is fairly essential if you want to see the island, but you could manage without one.We all had a wonderful time. ##### Dave W. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth G. Mar 12, 2025 #### Awesome trip! 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: Our location was perfect! French Leave beach is the closest and also the nicest! Misty was a great communicator and helped us with anything we needed! ##### Elizabeth G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa R. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just Wonderful! We had such an amazing time in Eleuthera! Beautiful, quiet beaches, wonderful people and a fantastic house for our stay! Kristin was very helpful before our stay with any questions and provided a lot of info about car rentals, boat trips and such. Misty was a great help once we got there. ##### Teresa R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy E., Miami Beach Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and relaxing My family had a wonderful stay here. The home is so spacious and Misty was an excellent host! She provided so much helpful information and we were able to pay her a fee to do our shopping beforehand, which was such a huge help. Never did we feel unsafe. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Jeremy E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine T. Aug 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grateful we chose The Driftwood If we come back we will stay here again. After several days of no issues, storms rolled in the morning we were leaving and the generator worked perfectly. The property manager was so helpful, even helped to make it so we could see the meteor shower clearer by changing the outdoor lighting. The house was lovely, and stocked better than expected. The beds were comfortable and air conditioning worked perfectly. One of the most beautiful beaches was minutes away as well as great restaurants and shops. This was really the best place we could have stayed at. ##### Christine T. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susie W. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Introduction to the Bahamas Our house was lovely and so well equipped. There was plenty of room for all of us and we loved how nicely the home was decorated. We enjoyed the pool everyday. The road to the beach was pretty rough and I wish the house had been a little closer. We had a car, but a golf cart would have made it easier. It was still a great introduction to the Bahamas. ##### Susie W. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward B. Jun 24, 2018 #### So Very Comfortable... 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: Frequent traveler to Eleuthera wanting to stay closer to town for a portion of our trip. Driftwood, in Governor's Harbor, was ideal in every way. The Owner could not have been more delightful, EVR so helpful and property management responsive. The property offered spacious and clean rooms, nice light, and all the amenities to make the stay comfortable. The pool is such a plus!!! Spent time each day enjoying being refreshed. Easy access to restaurants, groceries, and French Leave Beach. ##### Edward B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Emily S. Mar 12, 2023 #### Good not great Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall - House is good not great. Has potential with some upgrades/ better upkeep Pros - Location close to French leave, good for groups with the separate in-law suite, pool is great - plenty of room for kids to play Cons - House needs a deep cleaning, some paint and overall closer attention to maintenance needs by management (ex: shower curtains with pink slime at bottom, broken shower heads, dirty doors, etc). Water pressure was an issue (very difficult to shower). House has bare necessities but not as comfortable/homey as many other houses we’ve stayed at in GHB. ##### Emily S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori L., Dedham, MA May 4, 2018 #### Fabulous Home My husband and I needed a quiet, relaxing vacation and this home fit the bill perfectly! The location could not have been any better as it was a 10 minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever been on and we have traveled extensively. We were greeted by Misty who is the property manager and was so helpful and accommodating with restaurant suggestings and places to visit, such a friendly and warm person. Although the home had 4 bedrooms, we only need one and had plenty of room to relax. The house well appointment, spotless and has everything you need to make you feel like you are home. It is decorated in bright and calming tones with ample pool toys and towels as well! We relaxed with coffee each morning on the deck deciding what beach to visit which was the hardest decision we had to make all day (besides where to eat!) We ended the day with a cocktail by the pool! Perfection! Although there is some building going on in the area, we were not bothered at all by the noise. The house is well insulated and we were out the door by 10 am most days returning at 4 when all construction concludes. My only regret is that we had to leave! ##### Lori L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Lou S. Dec 24, 2023 #### Family 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 our stay at Driftwood. The house and property were perfect, spacious and comfortable for us and our 3 grown children and 1 significant other. The kitchen was well stocked with all items if you want to cook. Misty and her staff were very helpful and responsive especially as we were arriving at the end of a very bad storm. A few suggestions I might pass on to the owners as both an interior designer and a STR host is that a few additional comfortable pieces of furniture in the upstairs bedroom would be wonderful. The view is fabulous and I would have loved to curl up on a comfortable chair to read up there especially as our weather was a bit cool and windy. Additionally the tab style drapes were very difficult to use- either get blinds or attach rings and hem drapes so they slide over the rods easily. A note to first time visitors too- although the food and restaurants are wonderful it is VERY expensive! Plan on spending a lot of $$$ for good and drinks. We were planning on cooking more but the seafood boats were not running due to the storm. It is worth it though as the close French Leave beach is one of the best beaches we have seen in all our travels. ##### Mary Lou S. ### 8/10 Good #### Fatima J. Jul 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pre 50th Birthday Celebration Property looked exactly as advertised! Pool was clean and refreshing. Beach cart and umbrellas were spot on. Made our beach outings easy breezy! Beach towels provided for guests were colorful and large, made packing from home less stressful. Landscaping was spectacular. We even saw a few lizards and beautiful birds. Pictures from master bedroom balcony were fantastic. Home would benefit from vacuuming, noticed plenty of hair in every room from previous guests. Pantry wasn’t thoroughly cleaned as well. Coffee grinds were left in coffee maker. Electrical outlet on one side of kitchen wasn’t working. We had to move coffee maker to an additional outlet. Keurig coffee maker would make a pleasant addition. White decor gives home a spacious vibe but bedroom doors were noticeably dirty. Bathroom mats should be washed after every guest, as well. High efficiency washer/dryer was a plus! We didn’t use the studio, but area had an unpleasant odor every time we exited the home from the back. Drawstring garbage bags would make trash disposal easier. Kitchen was well established made cooking enjoyable. Overall, property was inviting and cozy. Would definitely return. ##### Fatima J. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Lori N. Jun 14, 2022 #### An Adventure Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our vacation started off with the most helpful host-Misty. We had many delays and she helped us navigate through them and helped us get on a ferry to the island.When we arrived to The Driftwood House the outside looked tired but the inside was bright and had all the accommodations mentioned in the description of the house.The house was clean at first appearance but the floors had hair all over them along with sand-no big deal I am good at sweeping!Our stay was a grand adventure and we had lots of fun.Unfortunately the Droftwood House was broken into on a Thursday when our host knew we were out for the day visiting Harbour Island and her son was supposedly to be on the property to pick up the trash and put chemicals in the pool.When we rreturned to what we thought was a secured locked house, the door to the guest wing was unlocked. The house had been ransacked with $1200 in cash taken, 3 mens bathing suits, mens underwear and socks, an A&M Columbia shirt, a pair of Addidas shoes, Vuori Shorts, and ear phones from Apple. Oddly enough the very next evening we ran into Misty at a restaurant celebrating her birthday. When we arrived there was a gentleman outside of the restaurant that was not right-I would say on some kind of drugs.As it turns out it was Misty’s son.This was no happenstance that this event occurred so it would reveal what happened the night before.Misty said she filed a police report but when talking t a police Sargent in Nassau she followed up on it and nothing was reported. I also asked Misty for the Home Owners name and number and she would not share them with me. I went down every path to get to the owners and Dina finally emailed me.After speaking with the owner of the home I am hoping she can get this situation under control so other visitors can visit Driftwood and feel safe and confident they will not be robbed.Myself and my family have travel around numerous islands outside the U ##### Lori N. ### 6/10 Okay #### Matthew M. Jan 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space and location but make sure the doors are locked! The house was beautiful and in a great location, but suffered some of the quirks of an out-island Bahamian home: two of the four bathrooms did not produce hot water, the can lights in the master bedroom never turned on, and one of the secondary bathroom's lights were tough to turn off at times. We have family in the Bahamas and visit different islands annually - these issues are fairly common but nonetheless inconvenient. The proximity to amenities (restaurants, bars, grocery stores, bakeries, etc) was great and a bit atypical for a rural island like Eleuthera. The walk to the beautiful Atlantic-side beach was convenient, the Club Med ruins were fun to explore, and being centrally located on the island made day trips to the north and south readily accessible. However, our first night we were burgled out of $600 in cash. After checking in and stocking up on essentials in town we made an hour-long visit down to the beach. We saw a ton of shooting stars and had a great time. Lo-and-behold the next morning two of my friends discovered ~$300 in cash missing from each of their purses that were left in the living room while we were out. They know it was taken while we were at the beach because they used their wallets for supplies in town just prior to our little beach adventure. We made sure to lock the front door, but one of the downstairs bedroom doors must have been unlocked when we arrived cause it was unused and not locked when we assessed the house when we realized the money was missing. The rear sliding door was also unlocked, which very well could have been left open by one of us. I later realized that a gift I had brought for a family member in Nassau that had been neatly wrapped with a bow was also nabbed from the master bedroom. The most troubling part of this was we were clearly being watched because they struck very quickly at just the right moment. Fortunately, in their hurry, they didn't entirely clear us out of cash. Misty took the burglary very seriously and contacted the police (who we never heard from directly) and brought batteries for the safe that was inoperable upstairs. Unfortunately it is not mounted to the wall, so it could be carried off very easily... Ultimately, after this initial shock and discomfort we had a scenic, adventurous, and wonderful experience. Every Bahamian we interacted with was warm and inviting and we all plan to visit Eleuthera again in the years to come. ##### Matthew M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica E. May 14, 2024 #### AMAZING 11 day stay at Driftwood 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: Driftwood was everything we had hoped for and more! We loved being able to walk to French Leave Beach and the proximity of multiple restaurants from the house is a huge bonus. Misty was always available if we needed anything. We would 100% without a doubt stay here again. ##### Jessica E. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan D., Austin, TX Mar 12, 2024 #### 40th Bday 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: Excellent vacation rental. Comfortable, spacious, best location on the island, central and great for exploring with a rental car. French Leave beach was the best beach we visited and it's right in your backyard here. ##### Ryan D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantal B., Canada Jan 14, 2024 #### Great vacation at Driftwood 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: We had a great time at Driftwood house. The house was pristine clean, well maintained and well equipped. The manager gave us an excellent service and was dedicated. The house has a good location close to a wonderful beach, close to restaurants and Governor’s Harbour facilities. We warmly recommend this property and won’t hesitate to come back. ##### Chantal B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen K. Jan 1, 2024 #### Great family vacation 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: Close to the beach with plenty of room for family. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable seating areas inside and out. Nice pool and grounds. ##### Karen K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul w. Dec 12, 2023 #### Amazing House Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was awesome! everything was excellent with our stay ##### paul w. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### carola u. Nov 29, 2023 #### Great and relaxing Vacation 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 lovely and so was the house manager, we loved the Villa and the location, Very spacious and full of nice appliances. We will certainly be back on this beautiful island! ##### carola u. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate P. Aug 6, 2023 #### Great Home Centrally Located 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: Beautiful and spacious home! Super clean and functional with a lot of kitchen appliances and cookware. Beautiful landscaping and inviting pool with ample lounge chairs. Outdoor seating/tables on porch and patio were welcoming. Umbrellas, coolers, and beach chairs provided were very convenient when heading to the beach. Manager was super responsive and helpful. Restaurants and beautiful beaches were close to the property. Has a generator in the event of island power outages. We loved coming home to this property and pool after long days at the beach! ##### Kate P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony H. May 20, 2023 #### Beautiful property & location 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: Certainly a wonderful place to holiday, stunning beach in easy walking distance and a short drive to the most beautiful and deserted beaches. Governors harbour is how I always imagined the Bahamas to be, photographs never quite catch it. The house was a dream although a little too big for three of us, Misty and her son were terrific and we felt in good hands. I would highly recommend Driftwood, especially for a family. ##### Anthony H. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne O. Mar 29, 2023 #### A lovely place to rest and explore 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: Our family of 8 adults met on Eleuthera for a week in March. This was a return to the island after more than 30 years for several of us, and we were pleased that it has retained its charms and natural beauty. Driftwood House is very well located if you like spectacular beaches, charming towns, and a central location from which to drive and explore. The house is well designed, furniture is very comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped. Visitors should know however that the water is from a cistern and is not potable. We drove to various food stores to refill 5 gallon jugs of drinking water every other day. The house was perfectly clean and is well cared for. We all enjoyed Governor's Harbor, the Friday night fish fry and conch salad stand, the library, nice restaurants, etc. We went to French Leave Beach daily, as well as other beaches. We jumped into the Sapphire Blue Hole, kayaked at Edwin's Turtle Pond, snorkeled on the way to the Schooner Cays, visited Harbor Island, and the Leon Levy Nature Center. We need to come back to do more exploring on this pretty island with such friendly people! ##### Jeanne O. ### 8/10 Good #### Isacc C. Jul 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Driftwood stay was great! Great property, good location, great host! ##### Isacc C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael h. May 18, 2022 #### Driftwood,governors harbour. 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: A most beautiful property inside and out.Very convenient for exploring the island being more or less central.just idyllic ##### michael h. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce R. Sep 28, 2021 #### The Perfect Home away from Home 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: Driftwood was the perfect vacation home for our family of 6 adults and our 2 year old grandson. We needed a relaxing vacation, and Eleuthera and the home was indeed that and more. It was perfectly located to restaurants, the port, the beach, and great for early morning walks. The amenities offered in the home were great. We had everything that we needed and felt like we were very much at home. The home was very clean, spotless and also was very welcoming. I recommend Driftwood and will rebook again. The dishwasher, washer/dryer were of great use for us. I didn’t think I would need a dishwasher but we prepared breakfast and dinner most days, and thank God there was a dishwasher! The necessary utensils were all there, even a tea infuser, blender, coffee maker, everything you need for a relaxing vacation on a beautiful island. ##### Joyce R. 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