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Sweet Merlot - A Family Rental with a Pool & walking distance to Twin beach

Sweet Merlot - A Family Rental with a Pool & walking distance to Twin beach

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Hammocks around the pool
Property grounds

Overview of Sweet Merlot - A Family Rental with a Pool & walking distance to Twin beach

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Rainbow Bay Eleuthera, Eleuthera
  • Popular LocationRainbow Bay Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSurfers Beach13 min drive
  • Popular LocationHatchet Bay Cave14 min drive
  • AirportNorth Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sweet Merlot - A Family Rental with a Pool & walking distance to Twin beach

Hosted by the owner & an Airbnb Super Host, Sweet Merlot is a traditional island-colonial style home offering beautiful Atlantic Views, a peaceful street, and all the comforts and conveniences you would expect from a family home away from home. With only a brisk 5 minute walk from Sweet Merlot on a calm day you can find Twin Beach a beautiful and secluded beach within the cliff face on the Atlantic Ocean side of Rainbow Bay

The master-bedroom is spacious and offers an en-suite bathroom with a deep soaking tub, shower and two vanity sinks. The glass doors allow views of The Atlantic from the bed and just step outside to the deck to relax with a cup of coffee, tea or beverage of choice at any time. The kids room located on the lower floor offers twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a tub allowing them to be close to the adults and close to the deck to go swimming in the pool. The open concept living room with satellite tv, dining room & kitchen offers so much for entertaining.

Upstairs we enter the fun room that provides separate seating to watch DVD's. Two guest bedrooms both with queen size beds and views of the ocean share a bathroom with a shower but leaving loads of space to just hang out and relax.

The house has many of the upgrades of a high end home without the hefty price of a home in Harbour Island or Banks Road. It is a great family home to explore both ends of Eleuthera and return to at the end of the day. It is close to all Rainbow Bay beaches. This house also features a pool in the back with a large deck for those lazy days when you just want to stay home. A great location in the central Eleuthera for a larger family or group.

Property manager

Briana Zwolinski & Josette Major & Melisa Groff
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be green. Water is precious on the island and utilities are quite expensive
Please take all garbage to the centralized collection area during your stay and before check out
Please supervise children at all times in the pool. No diving allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rainbow Bay

Located in Rainbow Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Briland's Blue Hole and OceanView Farm. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Rainbow Bay Eleuthera, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Bay Beach - 4 min drive
  • Surfers Beach - 13 min drive
  • Hatchet Bay Cave - 14 min drive
  • French Leave Beach - 15 min drive
  • Pink Sand Beach - 68 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bay inn Hatchet bay - 8 min drive
  • Twin Brothers - 8 min drive
  • Leo Rose Bar & Grill - 14 min drive
  • The Front Porch - 8 min drive
  • Rainbow Inn - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweet Merlot - A Family Rental with a Pool & walking distance to Twin beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sweet Merlot - A Family Rental with a Pool & walking distance to Twin beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Merlot - A Family Rental with a Pool & walking distance to Twin beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Merlot - A Family Rental with a Pool & walking distance to Twin beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Merlot - A Family Rental with a Pool & walking distance to Twin beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Rainbow Bay Beach. Wesley Methodist Church and James Cistern Dock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Very Sweet Merlot
We have been coming to Rainbow Bay since 1986 and Sweet Merlot is the nicest rental we have ever had! Our family of 7 had ample room fir everyone to have their own space. The deck space and pool were an added bonus! The house was situated in a perfect spot in Rainbow Bay for beach access and long walks as well as offering views of the ocean, sunrises and settings. It was difficult to leave!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great experience overall
Great house, clean, good location, easy process. Great experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations.
Perfect location for our needs. Plenty of room fir a great family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Danita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice house but lacks amenities & instructions
The house is very nice and clean. It is roomy enough for a large family. The location is in the center of the Island, but most restaurants and stores are either on the North or South end which is 40-50 minutes away on very rough roads. It is lacking on some of the amenities, there was only partial toilet paper left on the rolls so we had to go to the store to purchase more to get us through the week. No laundry detergent - we had to wash towels every night. No hairdryer. The TV did not have cable available and the VCR player wasn't connected (no HDMI cord) so it wasn't possible to watch any of the tvs. We didn't know where to take the trash, it just said to a central trash location. We finally found instructions (on the last day) with instructions for many things we had questions about, which would have eliminated all the text messages with the owner/manager. One important thing was when the electricity goes out, the water goes off. A basic thunderstorm can cause the electricity to go out for almost the entire day - no candles in the house. No instructions for how to get to twin beach but we found a different beach that was beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Wouldn't recommend - didn't feel safe, almost no hot water
I would caution anyone from renting this home. We have rented vacation houses for 12 years in the US and outside of the US and haven't been this unhappy or felt unsafe. Overall we were satisfied with the location of the property and the AC units working well. However, we didn't feel safe due to a large dog in the adjoining yard and no wifi for communication. We did not have wifi for 3 of 4 days that we were there and the property managers worked hard to resolve that. But without wifi we had no way to get in touch with them reliably. Wifi is listed as an amenity but BE AWARE that they don't feel that it needs to be working well for guests. There was lukewarm water one day and the rest of the days we had no hot water. The water pressure was so low that you wouldn't be able to wash your hair. The check in instructions were very vague and it was frustrating to find what the manager told us to look for. There is a large, intimidating dog in the yard as you walk up to the house. I grew up with dogs and I was scared of this one. It could have easily jumped the short fence. I was not comfortable entering/leaving the house with my infant daughter when the dog was outside. There was no written information about the house or location provided by the hosts. We didn't know how to get down to the beach nearby and fully enjoy our location. We received check out instructions that asked us to remove the trash from the house and take it somewhere that was supposed to be described on the refrigerator. There was no info there. Asking guests to remove the trash from the house (beyond putting in a bin) is well beyond the scope of normal asks for vacation rentals. We have been renting homes for the last 12 years and this has never been an ask. I wouldn't rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Briana Zwolinski & Josette Major & Melisa Groff

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Why they chose this property

Largest home on the rental market in this area. It is back on the short term rental market by popular request. Perfect for large families, blended families, etc

What makes this property unique

pool with back deck
2 living spaces for large groups

one of the few houses that truly welcomes kids

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