Title: Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club Beachfront comfort, a fitness center ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32807100/32807092/8a3fc5b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32807100/32807092/0e57d783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32807100/32807092/b419e7d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32807100/32807092/0475a033.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32807100/32807092/8db5fd85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched above the pink and white sands of Windermere Island, Provender offers a secluded beach retreat with breathtaking views. The airy living room brings the outside in, while club membership at The Windermere Club grants access to tennis courts, a heated swimming pool and more. Explore 2 miles of sandy beach or take advantage of kayaks, paddle boards and bicycles on site. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Gym - Pool - Pet-friendly - Washer ## 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. ### Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club Welcome to Provender, a much loved family beach house perched above the miles of pink and white sands of the private Windermere Island. Provender is the secret hideaway where Prince Charles and Lady Diana spent their honeymoon in 1981. Privacy and seclusion guaranteed, it is rare to see another person's footprints in the 2 mile sandy beach in front of the house. The house was designed as a simple “get-away-from-it-all” beach retreat for an English family who still retain ownership and visit regularly to enjoy its unfussy down-to-earth solitude. It nestles between the picture-perfect beach and the ecofriendly lush vegetation, with sea grape trees, aloes and sand lilies, where humming birds come to feed. The striking airy living room has glass “picture window” sliding doors opening wide onto balconies and sun porches, bringing the outside in. No better beach and ocean view is to be found anywhere in the Bahamas. The Windermere Club, with tennis courts, small gym and heated swimming pool, is a five-minute walk from the house. Club membership is included with the rental. The heart of the house is an open-plan living room and dining area, with a pretty Italian tiled floor throughout. Glass doors slide wide open onto balconies and a porch with sun loungers overlooking the beach. The sun porch at the back is a perfect place to barbecue your catch of the day! (Gas barbecue provided.) Steps lead down directly from the house to the beach. Ceiling fans and sea breezes ensure the air conditioners in every room are rarely needed. The kitchen is fully equipped. The five bedrooms can accommodate nine people, comprising two king bedrooms, two twinbedded rooms (which can be converted to kings), and one single-bed room. All bedrooms have a full en-suite bathroom. All bedrooms bar the single one have views of the beach. The sound of the sea will lull you to sleep at night. The nearby Club at Windermere (five minutes walk) has a swimming pool, tennis courts, pickleball, TV room/library and a small gym available all year round, and a bar and restaurant open November to May. As well as the spectacular Atlantic beach below the house, there is a more secluded beach cove three minutes away by car. Here in the sheltered sound between Windermere and the main island of Eleuthera, the warm shallow waters are ideal for small children. Rock Sound, 15 minutes away, has the largest grocery store and a couple of restaurants, and Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, 25 minutes away, has some of the best restaurants. Provender comes equipped with two kayaks, two paddle boards, and six bicycles. There is an outdoor shower for rinsing off the salt and sand after a day on the beach. Other amenities include air conditioning, broadband wifi, satellite TV, a gas barbecue and a generator. Four hours of housekeeping service six days a week (not Saturdays) is included in the rental. Local style cooks/chefs can be hired separately. It is sometimes possible to source a local yoga teacher or beauty therapist. Please ensure you book any extra housekeeping or other services you may require well in advance. Windermere Island is for the exclusive use of the owners and renters of the small number of villas situated on it. It has long been the favored destination of those seeking peace and privacy (the British Royal Family amongst them). Eleuthera itself is one of the outlying “family islands” of the Bahamas, famed for its unspoiled, uncrowded beaches with pink sand and clear turquoise waters. The pace of life is leisurely, guaranteed to be an antidote to the stresses of modern day living. It's a prime location for the sport of bone fishing and the exceptionally clear waters are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving on the nearby reefs. The adjacent Harbour Island (ninety minutes by car and water taxi), popular with film and rock stars, is famed for its pretty colonial-style buildings – well worth a day's visit Rates are for the first 6 guests. For each additional guest, add $50 per night. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal 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 - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Climate control - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Paddleboard - Tennis - 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 - 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 - Bicycles ## Similar properties ![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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Club, Tennis, Pickleball Windermere - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.0 Wonderful 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=33681700&PinnedHotelID=33681700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 22 ### 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 allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 899308 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=25.047293,-76.120636&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u%7C%7BwC%7EhroM%3FQ%40Q%3FO%3FQ%40Q%40O%40Q%40Q%40O%40QBO%40OBQBOBQBOBOBQDOBODODQDMDQDMFODOFMFODMFOHOFMFMFMHMHMHMFKJMFMJKHMHKJKJMHKJIJKJIJKJIJILKJIJILGLKJELILILELGLILELGLELGNELELENELCNCLENCNCLCNANCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBLBNBNDLBNBLDNDLDLDLFNDLFLDLHLFLDJHLHLDLJJFLHJHJJLHJHJJJHJJHHJJJLHJJJHLHJHLHLHJHLHLFLFLHLFLFNFNFLFNDLFNDNDLDPFLBPDNDNBNDPBNBNBPBN%40PBN%40NBP%40N%40P%40P%40N%3FP%40P%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FNAP%3FPANAPAPANCPANCPANCNCPCNCPENCNENENCPGLEPELENGNELGNGNGLGNGLILGLGLILILILIJILIJILKJILKJKJIHKJKHKJKHMJKHKHMHKFMJMFMFKHMDMFMHMDMFOFMDMDMDODMDOBMBODOBMBOBM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMCOEMEMEOEMEMGMGMEMIMGMEMIMGKGMKMGKIKIMIKKKIKKKIKKKIIKKKKMIKIMKKGMKKGMIMIMIMGMGMGMIOGMEOGOGMEOGOEMEQEMEQEOCOEOCOCQCOCQCOCOAQCOAQAOAQAQAOAQ%3FQ%3FOAQ%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HfhF-rrhwWuhFPfeLZJ3Fahje2I=) Windermere, Governor's Harbour #### What's nearby - Windermere Island Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Ten Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 13.6 km - Central Eleuthera Beach - 26 min drive - 18.2 km - Twin Coves Beach - 39 min drive - 34.2 km - Cotton Bay Club Golf Course - 60 min drive - 54.3 km #### Getting around - Rock Sound (RSD-Rock Sound Intl.) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Anchor Bay Friday Night Fish Fry - ‬6 min drive - ‪Neek’s Eats & Treats - ‬19 min drive - ‪Twin Brothers - Bay Inn Estates - ‬12 min drive - ‪Fish Bones - ‬15 min drive - ‪Island Style Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club located? > Nestled on the beach, this Savannah Sound vacation home is just steps from Lucayan Archipelago and Windermere Island Beach. Ten Bay Beach and Central Eleuthera Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club Reviews 9.6 ### 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 41 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett A. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Provender This is the second time we have stayed at this property and once again it was wonderful. Right on the beach and plenty large enough for our large group. The property manager and ##### Brett A. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark B. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Provender is the best home at the finest location on Windermere Island. It's historic charm is matched by the large and family friendly layout - fit for extended groups offering privacy and intimacy yet common spaces for the entire entourage to gather. William, Bobbett and Andrea are considered family to us. They are always ready with a smile and are available to tend to your every need. The homeowners are not on site but always reach out to offer guidance and assure that your stay will be remembered. They represent true family values - making sure that no stone is left unturned to make us feel welcome at their home.Mark and Janet ##### Mark B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick B., Sunningdale, Berkshire, UK Jan 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A week on the beach Perfect location, beautiful beach, excellent food nearby at the club and super-helpful staff. The house isn't new or shiny, if that's what you're looking for, but it worked well for us. We had a great week and can't wait to go again. Thank you to everyone there! ##### Patrick B. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti A., Fennville, Michigan, US Jun 5, 2019 #### Amazing vacation Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family spent a week at Provender and had an amazing time! The grandkids loved the ocean! The setting was relaxing and perfect for slowing down and just enjoying one another. The stars at night were beautiful and we went for walks in the beach almost every night. We saw very few people on the beach... a perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. ##### Patti A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte W. Jan 7, 2020 #### Private paradise Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the best family vacation we've ever had. We had three generations staying at Provender and from the septuagenarian to the 1 year old, everyone agreed it was perfection. The house was lovely and had every convenience you'd need, the location on the beach was just heavenly, and the Windermere Club offered a nice change of pace. ##### Charlotte W. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci H. Jun 27, 2022 #### Wonderful House with wonderful support 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 stayed a week and enjoyed the number of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate a large group. The stay was enhanced by having the support of staff who could move paddle boards and kayaks so we could use them elsewhere on the island. We also enjoyed having access to The Club to widen our choice of fun! ##### Traci H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla B. Feb 20, 2018 #### Perfect Island Escape 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: Provender is a beautiful home located directly on the beach. The house is clean and perfect for a large group (we had 4 couples). The kitchen is fully equipped. If there was anything we needed the staff immediately took care of getting it to us within hours. ##### Carla B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward B. Jun 24, 2018 #### Thoroughly Enjoyed... Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spent our second Eleuthera week on Windermere Island at Provender. Great place to chill, beach walk, swim. While the property would benefit from some updates, it was immaculately clean and very comfortable. Spacious layout with beautiful views, lovely location, and exceptionally accommodating staff to ensure we were always cared for. ##### Edward B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia V., Trenton Mar 19, 2014 #### Stunning Oceanfront Home - PARADISE found! Having vacationed in the BVI for the past 17 years, it was a very difficult decision to go elsewhere, but now we cannot imagine going anywhere but to Windermere. Truly a remote tropical paradise with no crowds - you might see 1 person while walking the gorgeous 5 mile pink sand beach looking out at the tranquil turquoise blue waters. And the Sound, which is a 10 minute walk from Provender, is also another wonderful spot, especially if you like to fish. If you enjoy seclusion, this is the right location! Provender is just as it is pictured and very comfortable. Each room has wonderful ocean views and the cool Atlantic breezes were so delightful that no AC was needed. The kitchen is well appointed with everything one would need. The house was absolutely perfect for us. It was great to be able to walk over to the sound and also to The Club for dinner. Thanks to Matt Simons with Eleuthera Vacation Rentals, who assisted us not only with our reservation, but with our many questions and also made excellent suggestions. Mahalia was there daily to clean and was a delight. Bobette, our onsite property manager was wonderful and prepared a Bahamian meal for us that was "over the top". We also enjoyed dining at the Club. We ventured out for lunch at Tippy's one day, which was closed and ate at The Beach House which was great. We never found time to make it to Habour Island, as we could not bear to leave Windermere that long! There is not one negative thing we can say about our trip, other than it is over. We look most forward to returning. We almost hate to write a review for fear that this paradise will be discovered by too many. Cindy & Larry (South Carolina) ##### Cynthia V. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Stephanie K., USA Aug 2, 2022 #### Can’t be fussy if you stay here. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very 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: This house has the most amazing views, but you cannot expect five star accommodations & amenities. The house has a great location & sweeping ocean views, but the actual lodging itself needs major repairs & renovations. The house was very clean when we arrived & Checkin was easy. The two front bedrooms on either side of the house have great views, but the air conditioners struggle to keep the rooms cool at night because the drafty outside doors and windows suck in too much hot air for the small bedroom units to cool the rooms off at night, so sleeping is sticky. The mattresses and pillows need replaced along w the bed sheets, ours had holes in them. The bathrooms & living/dining room spaces were nice & cool with enough furniture for 8 people. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals, but the crack under the kitchen door allowed critters to come in during the night. We found land crabs in the kitchen sink & big spiders on the counters in the morning. There is a wood covering on a front bedroom door that leads to the outside....a palmetto rat-that has nested in the roof/rafters came into the house one evening-yikes! Outdoors the house has an expansive beach, but the beach chairs all need replaced. They are old & broken & pinch your skin when you try to use them. The bikes are a nice option for exploring, but they all either have flat tires & broken seats, riding them is very difficult. The kayaks & paddle boards were very nice. The clubhouse pool was a swamp-couldn’t swim. The management team was easy to work with & the grounds keeper & his wife are amazing people.Overall, this property needs serious repairs & attention. For the money you spend on this rental, everything should be better than 4 stars, which it isn’t. If you are fussy-which honestly we are not super fussy-you should not stay here until some renovations are scheduled. The view & people make this an ok rental, but the house itself needs lots of work done to bring it up to a th ##### Stephanie K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett A. Jun 7, 2024 #### Lovely spot 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: Communication was prompt prior to visit as well as during and post visit. We were there 10 days, and the caretakers were kind and accommodating. e have stayed on Windermere several times, and love the solitude. This home makes it easy to relax and enjoy a quiet stay. ##### Brett A. Stayed 10 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory S. Apr 29, 2024 #### Beautiful Provender 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 stayed at Provender on Windermere Island and were amazed by the beauty of the home, beaches and staff. Our cook and caretaker, Bobette, was excellent and took great care of us! ##### Gregory S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy G. Mar 5, 2024 #### FABULOUS Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything about Provender was A+++. Except for the bed linens and bath towels, which were in rough shape. ##### Nancy G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S., Potomac, MD Jan 12, 2024 #### Best of the Best - We will be back 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 views, the house, the people, the entire experience was better than we could have imagined. The house is spectacular and filled with so many extras - books, games, and even condiments. The gated entrance makes you feel so safe. You can walk an hour on the beach and barely see another person! THANKS for the best time!! ##### Susan S. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone A. Aug 9, 2023 #### Windermere Wonder Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House was perfect for the entire family. The view was spectacular. The grandsons had a great time on the beach, on west beach with kayaks and paddle boards, and on a few excursions (Ten Bay, Ocean Hole, boiling hole and cathedral cave, and pizza night at La Bougainvillea) Big kids had a great time too! Staff was very good and helpful. ##### Simone A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha D. Apr 5, 2023 #### Spring break in Elutherea Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved the Provender house! The view was gorgeous. We were very pleased with the home overall. The staff were amazing. We would definitely go back. The only negative is that it's quite a drive away from most excursions or toursity stuff. The house decor was good. The kitchen lacked some good sharp knives and we could have used a few more outside beach lounge chairs for the beach so everyone in our party had one to sit on. This would not stop us for returning but sure would be nice! We LOVED this place! Thanks for the great hospitality! ##### Samantha D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. May 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Views The views from the house are amazing. The house is very nice and well equipped with everything we needed. The grocery stores and restaurants are pretty far away so we chose to have a cook do meals twice a day. I would definitely recommend this. We used Kaynell and Pebbles from A Taste of Di Island and they were fantastic. ##### Susan B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### greg s. May 9, 2022 #### Awesome rental Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have been staying on Windermere island for 50+ years and it never disappoints. Provender was the perfect beach house for the 8 of us. Bobbett was there every day to check on us and see if there was anything that we needed. The maid service was perfect as well. We plan to be back soon. ##### greg s. Stayed 6 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Camilla E. Mar 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay in Eleuthera! We had a wonderful week at Provender. The house sits right on the beach. A beautiful place to stay, or explore the island. Sun, swimming in the ocean, relaxing on the deck. Beds are very comfortable. Communication was excellent with homeowners. We had a few issues with the AC in one of the bedrooms and some of the other amenities didn't quite work, but that couldn't dampen our stay in a beautiful place. Overall, a terrific week in paradise! ##### Camilla E. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blair H. Nov 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise My family stayed here for several days and had a magnificent time. The view and beach are unparalleled. The rooms each have their own bathroom so you have privacy and the communal space. The property manager helped us get a cook for one night and we enjoyed the club and other restaurants other nights. We enjoyed the beach for hours including the paddle boards. We also got out to some other sites for snorkeling where the coral life was truly pristine. A simple but lovely life. Highly recommend. ##### Blair H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rhonda Z., Sharon, NH Aug 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Location Needs TLC We had a lovely stay. With that, we arrived to a humid, hot, wet house and an AC repair van. Our first night, we experienced AC issues that lasted throughout the stay. One bedroom and the living room blew hot air the entire seven night stay, even after I mentioned it to the property manager. The repair technician never came back. One bathroom had a tub that didn't drain. That, thankfully, was fixed. The lamp on my bedside table was missing it's lampshade. The towels were ripped, frayed, had bleach stains, and were old and rough. The bed linens were old and scratchy. We ran out of water twice and when it was fixed the second time, the water was orange. My daughter had a tarantula and crabs in her bedroom throughout the stay. Grout missing on countertop and ants in kitchen everyday. The curtains in our bedroom were stained as was the dressing table top. We've been traveling to this island for decades. Never have I stayed in a home in such need of care. And, we were told days before our arrival that the pool was closed for repairs. All of that aside, we had a fun vacation snorkeling, fishing, splashing in the waves, and exploring. We asked for a partial refund and were ignored. This is a lovely island with lovey homes and lovely people and this home has a history and reputation that demands quality. My hope is that the owner fixes the issues for future renters. ##### Rhonda Z. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Brigitte W. Jun 23, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nightmare! Don’t waste your money! We rented this property before Covid happened and when it did the owners wouldn’t give us our money back so we waited over a year and a half to stay there. The house was a nightmare. We arrived to only half the house with working air conditioning. Called immediately and was told they would send someone out and never did. We had to cram 10 people into two bedrooms for the remainder of the trip. The electricity went out half way through the trip. Since the generator was down and had been for weeks they told us we were out of luck. With no electricity that means no air conditioning and no water! You can’t open doors and windows because of bugs and got so hot in the house one of our kids got sick. After 30 hours without electricity, air and water, we left and took early flights home. It was very disappointing waiting so long for a trip to have hosts that don’t care that you are staying there in those conditions. The island is beautiful and recommend going but please do NOT stay at this house! ##### Brigitte W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jun 15, 2021 #### Couldn't have dreamed of more 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: Provender is a perfect place to spend a vacation on a private island off Eleuthera. It has everything you need to unwind and relax. The house is spacious, clean, well laid out, perfectly located with views of the beach and Atlantic. Beach access is steps away. There are two patios, one in the back of the house and one facing east to the Atlantic. Perfect for early morning sunrises and even better for late night patio sitting and star gazing. Thank you to Bobbett, the housekeeper, and William, the property manager. They are reason enough to return to Provender. Thank you to Eleuthera Vacation Rentals for helping manage our trip through a length delay due to Covid. ### 8/10 Good #### Debra M. Dec 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Provender House Beautiful house with a great layout. Our only true complaint was no ice maker and only 6 ice trays in a 5 bedroom house fully occupied. The Atlantic Ocean was gorgeous and the pink sand like powder! ##### Debra M. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralf J. Jul 24, 2020 #### Provender - complete and utter isolation - the perfect get away ! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time @ Provender. It is the perfect get away during the COVID crisis, complete utter isolation. We were spoiled by our caretaker Bobbett and her cooking. Real Bahamian style. The water temperatures are unbelievable and the beaches as described...best in the world. We had a few issues with the AC and internet was not available in all the rooms but we were accommodated with a range extender and that appeased the kids! We were contacted by the owner after we experienced and AC issue which I thought shows the dedication by the management team, they actually care. Would definitely pick this spot again once we visited all the other islands :) ##### Ralf J. 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