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Newly Updated Beach House @ Famous French Leave Bch, Htd Pool, Paddle Boards

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Beach nearby
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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 93000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Governor, Eleuthera
  • Popular LocationOceanView Farm3 min drive
  • Popular LocationQueens Bath6 min drive
  • Popular LocationTwin Coves Beach6 min drive
  • AirportGovernor's Harbour (GHB)16 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Newly Updated Beach House @ Famous French Leave Bch, Htd Pool, Paddle Boards

Salty Dolphin House (formerly Richview) is a newly remodeled, luxurious, 4-bedroom, 4-bath home, located fifty yards from the world-famous French Leave Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas. Salty Dolphin has spectacular views of the beach and ocean. It is located on the historic Banks Road, the premier location on Eleuthera, a mile from the town of Governor’s Harbour, and also from Tippy's Restaurant. Salty Dolphin also has a beautiful heated pool that can be enjoyed by the entire family. (Pool heat is optional for a fee of $300 per week.)

Amenities include a full-service, well equipped kitchen, air conditioning, brand new front load washer/dryer, WIFI, satellite television, three flat-screen TVs, DVD player with video library, VOIP phone with free unlimited local and international calls, child and adult games, paddle boards, both a gas and charcoal grill, a full house generator, and a new foosball table! We have two WIFI systems now, one from the landline carrier and one via the cell phone carrier, just in case one system goes down.

Salty Dolphin offers great outdoor living spaces, with a huge wrap-around deck, loungers, a large umbrella, gas and charcoal grills, outdoor dining area, two outdoor showers, a pergola for shade, and a second level deck with a second outdoor dining set, and a built in bench for spectacular outdoor entertaining.

You enter Salty Dolphin into the spacious, newly renovated kitchen/living/dining/bar area, as well as a full bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower. The 11’ quartz island, with built in oven and range with overhead ventilation, seats six comfortably. The large dining area accommodates at least eight and also hosts a built in wet bar. This family room has a couch, love seat and chair, in addition to a large custom built-in cabinet, which hosts a 55” flat screen television. The brand new, full sized, front load washer & dryer are located in a small laundry room to the right of the entrance. The sliders to the rear deck, and the first outdoor dining area are located straight ahead. To your right is the computer room (with wifi and VOIP phone) and access to the two first-floor bedrooms. Both of these bedrooms have king size beds and full bathrooms.

Returning to the main living area, you take the steps to the second floor. Here we have a breakfast nook, with sink, refrigerator, coffee and tea pot, microwave, living room with 50” flat screen, couch, and sliding glass doors to the front second level deck and seating area (all with BEAUTIFUL beach and ocean views). The first newly constructed bedroom has a queen size bed and sliding glass door to the second level deck and a spectacular beach and ocean view. The second bedroom has two twin beds that can be converted to a king, full bathroom, and a private deck, overlooking the natural beauty of Eleuthera and Charlowe’s Pond behind the house. From this level, you can enter the sundeck, hosting the second outdoor dining area, and built in seating bench. The views from the deck are truly spectacular. The ocean is 50 yards away and you can see the pure beauty of Eleuthera.

Just walk across the street and down our private path, and you’re on the beautiful pink sand of French Leave Beach (also known as Club Med Beach, for the Club Med that was located there many years ago). There is excellent snorkeling off the southern end of this beach, a minute or two walk from the private path.

Salty Dolphin comes with everything you need to enjoy our beautiful beach, including snorkel gear, beach chairs and umbrellas, and two outdoor showers.

Tippy’s famous restaurant is just a mile away, offering fine dining and live entertainment. Other upscale restaurants nearby include 1648 and La Bougainevillea, as well as many casual dining venues like The Buccaneer Club, DaPerk, and Bacchus Fine Foods. The town of Governor’s Harbour, the main town, less than a mile away, has grocery stores, restaurants, a coffee shop, liquor stores, gift shops.

Rates are for 6 guests. Additional guest $50/night.

Property manager

Kim and Jason Menefee and Matthew Simon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Foosball table on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

2250-129803

About the area

Governor's Harbour

Located in Governor's Harbour, this vacation home is near the beach. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include OceanView Farm and Queens Bath. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • OceanView Farm - 3 min drive
  • Queens Bath - 6 min drive
  • Twin Coves Beach - 6 min drive
  • Hut Point Beach - 10 min drive
  • French Leave Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buccaneer Club - 3 min drive
  • Tippy's - 6 min drive
  • Hot Buns Bakery - 3 min drive
  • 1648 - 3 min drive
  • Da Perk Cafe - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Updated Beach House @ Famous French Leave Bch, Htd Pool, Paddle Boards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Updated Beach House @ Famous French Leave Bch, Htd Pool, Paddle Boards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Updated Beach House @ Famous French Leave Bch, Htd Pool, Paddle Boards?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Updated Beach House @ Famous French Leave Bch, Htd Pool, Paddle Boards located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Central Eleuthera Beach. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and OceanView Farm are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael L., Braintree, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location
House matched description perfectly, property manager very responsive and provided a lot of helpful information about the house and sightseeing on the island. Caretaker and maintenance folks were very responsive to a minor issue with water temperature and fixed it immediately. Whole-house generator on Eleuthera is a must, we experienced a couple blackouts while on the island (one while at home but others while out and about). No disruption to power, water, or internet!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at Salty Dolphin!
We had a wonderful time at this very well-appointed house! Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
This is a great place to stay and I would choose it again. The location was perfect and the house was spacious with everything we needed. It sat right across froma beach that was secluded. Including the 9 in my party, I never saw 20 people at the beach. I have only 2 complaints, the lights around the pool deck offer no light to the pool itself, so at night swimming is dangerous for younger children. Secondly, the roof deck is no longer accessible. All in all a wonderful stay at a wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S., Comox, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish you were here!!!
The pictures of the property are great! However, once you are in the house you realize the pictures don't do it justice. It's the best appointed house we've ever rented and we have travelled all over the world. You will not want for anything. The pool is fantastic and we had it heated in November. All the bedrooms are spacious and there are tons of towels & linens. Every appliance you need is there. We were 5 adults and there was enough beach chairs, umbrellas, pool toys, etc for everyone. It's the perfect central location on the Island. We often had fish, lobster and beverages delivered to us. You have the stunning French Leave pink sandy beach across the street. You can walk along the beach to Tippy's. And best of all Carol (Property Caretaker/Manager) was the icing on the cake. We loved her and Daniel. They replied to us immediately when we had questions and then checked back to make sure things were good. We received great recommendations for food and places to visit on the Island from Carol. Our only problem now is trying to figure out when we can return to this beautiful Island again! The Shelton, Clarke & Living Group
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a beautiful place
The Salty Dolphin is better than the pictures. We had a lovely stay and we're well taken care of. The location that the French Leave beach is extremely close and it was our favorite beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheri P., Chesterfield, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect private getaway
This house was the perfect getaway. Close to all the amenities on the island and literally one of the best beaches in the world just steps from the door. We basically had the whole thing to ourselves. Lots of sea life to explore and the perfect sand. The people are the friendliest too. All the house staff was super responsive if we had questions or needed anything. It was the perfect spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

josh v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best trip yet
This our 3rd time to the island, first time at salty dolphin. This place is perfect for a family vacation. The space inside the house, the pool outside. The location a short 30 second walk across to the street to the beach. Minutes drives to restaurants and supplies. Last but not least the responsiveness of the caretakers when we had a couple of questions was rapid. Thank you for an incredible place to stay on this wonderful island!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable house across from French Leave
Great location, near town and across street from French Leave beach. Loved foosball table, ring game, pool, snorkel gear. Internet connectivity limited, and kayak would be nice addition, but overall great vacation house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T., Cape Cod, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Villa for a Group
This house was perfect for our group of two couples and two teenagers (17 and 19). Plenty of privacy and room to spread out. The teens enjoyed the foosball table. Decks everywhere to enjoy the beautiful views. The kitchen was fully stocked with an abundance of cookware/flatware/dishes and even had some cooking basics on hand such as seasonings, oil, etc. Comfortable bedding and plenty of beach towels. Having a whole house generator was so appreciated when power went out for 3-4 hours one evening, which I guess is fairly common. Communication with the property managers, Sabrina (owner), Carol (housekeeper) and Daniel (maintenance) was easy and everyone was very responsive from pre-arrival through check-out. Carol was very accommodating with allowing early check-in/late check-out. It was nice to meet Daniel who came by to bring another tank of propane for the grill and even came through with a delivery of fresh stone crabs! So good!! The location across from French Leave Beach, can't be beat! So great to be able to quickly walk back and forth from the house to the beach. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Salty Dolphin Villa to our friends and family. An all around great experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect Bahamas get away
I stayed here for 4 nights with my partner and 3 other couples. It was probably one of the best trips of my life. We had SO much fun. The house was amazing and easily accommodated everyone. The beach was so beautiful and extremely close. I’m not sure there is anything that would have made our stay any better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022