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Compound w/Beach, Pool, PICKLEBALL, Gym, Kayaks, Golf Carts, VIEWS!

Compound w/Beach, Pool, PICKLEBALL, Gym, Kayaks, Golf Carts, VIEWS!

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View from the west deck, facing the sunset  Deck has covered and open areas.
Buttonwood Beach, our miles-long private beach.
Our beach facing west on a windless day.  Many days there are waves on this beach good for body surfing.
Our heated 40’ x 20’ pool.  We also have kayaks, paddle board, bikes, golf carts, mini-gym, and fast free internet!
East façade of the building

Overview of Compound w/Beach, Pool, PICKLEBALL, Gym, Kayaks, Golf Carts, VIEWS!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera
  • Popular LocationFrench Leave Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationJames Point Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRainbow Bay Beach13 min drive
  • AirportNorth Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Compound w/Beach, Pool, PICKLEBALL, Gym, Kayaks, Golf Carts, VIEWS!

Building Two (comprised of 4 condominiums and 8 bedrooms) at Buttonwood Reserve Condo Resort offers families, friends or a wedding party the luxury, privacy and amenities for a perfect vacation.

This extraordinary property is located on a ridge 45 feet above the Caribbean. The views of both oceans are truly breathtaking. From your large windows and extensive decks, you can watch the sun rise over the Atlantic and set over the Caribbean.

Buttonwood Reserve is situated on 50 acres, with beaches on both sides of the property. On the Atlantic side, Buttonwood has a world-class, 3-mile-long pink-sand beach, pristine, without a single house on it. This Atlantic side beach is accessed via our private, golf-carts only driveway. The property comes with a fleet of golf carts. This miles-long beach is virtually private for us, because the only other access is a rough and little used jeep track half a mile to the south. On the Caribbean side of our property, almost in your front yard, is a second beach, which has excellent snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and jumping on our new water trampoline! This beach is small and rather rocky, so not so aesthetic, but it’s as calm as a lake most of the time and perfect for the above activities.

If you’re not in the mood for a swim in the ocean, slip into our resort-style pool. This beautiful landscaped pool is heated for comfortable swimming year-round.

Buttonwood Reserve comes with golf carts, kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes.

We just completed a new pickleball court!

Our mini-gym is equipped with a multifunction smith machine cage with precision linear bearings, an Olympic weight rack, dip station, and a cable routed pulley system. Guests also have access to dumbbells and a fitness/yoga mat. This is an open-air gym (fully roofed and with three walls).

The optional Main Lodge is a central gathering place for large groups. It includes a large ocean-view living area, dining area, and kitchen, where large groups can gather for dining and leisure time. It has a big deck overlooking the Caribbean with a sunset view, a bedroom with a king bed and an ocean view, one full bath, and a couple of sleeping lofts suitable for teenagers. It can be added to your reservation for an additional charge if desired.

Buttonwood Building Two consists of four 2-bedroom, 2-bath condos, each with a full kitchen. Each condo features a large great room with an 8-foot sliding glass door with spectacular Caribbean views. The slider opens onto a large deck furnished for lounging or dining while watching the sun set over the sea. Enjoy a meal or a beverage, or watch the dolphins frolic in the Caribbean. The great room includes a living area with flat-screen satellite TV, a dining area with dining room seating for six, and a modern, open-plan, luxurious kitchen finished in stainless steel and black granite. All areas have magnificent ocean views in every direction, with water sparkling as far as the eye can see.

The master bedroom of each condo features a large upholstered window seat with panoramic views of the Caribbean, a perfect spot to relax with a book or a morning coffee. The master is furnished with a king bed and equipped with an en-suite full bath, and has a private door leading to the deck.

The guest bedroom of each condo also features a large window seat. The guest bedrooms of the upper two condos enjoy spectacular Atlantic Ocean views. Each guest bedroom has a full en-suite bath (which can be accessed from the hall as well). The guest bedrooms are furnished with twin beds that can be converted into a king.

Buttonwood is 1 mile from James Cistern, which has grocery stores, restaurants, a liquor store, and a town dock where you can at times purchase fresh fish. Three excellent restaurants are within walking distance, including LeoRose, Delish, and Mels’. Famous Stubbs Barbecue is 2 miles up the road.

The island’s main town, Governors Harbour, is a 15-min. drive.

Property manager

Matthew Simon
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

About the area

James Cistern

Located in James Cistern, this holiday home is on 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cave exploring.
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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • French Leave Beach - 2 min drive
  • James Point Beach - 3 min drive
  • Wesley Methodist Church - 3 min drive
  • Rainbow Bay Beach - 13 min drive
  • Hatchet Bay Cave - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Leo Rose Bar & Grill - 9 min walk
  • Mel’s Snack Shack - 10 min walk
  • Elvina's - 9 min drive
  • Tippy's - 15 min drive
  • Coco Di Mama - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Compound w/Beach, Pool, PICKLEBALL, Gym, Kayaks, Golf Carts, VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Compound w/Beach, Pool, PICKLEBALL, Gym, Kayaks, Golf Carts, VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Compound w/Beach, Pool, PICKLEBALL, Gym, Kayaks, Golf Carts, VIEWS!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Compound w/Beach, Pool, PICKLEBALL, Gym, Kayaks, Golf Carts, VIEWS! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lucayan Archipelago, James Cistern Dock and Wesley Methodist Church. James Point Beach and French Leave Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jujuan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’m moving to Eleuthera!
My bookclub celebrated our 20th anniversary in Eleuthera. I have only great words to describe my visit at Buttonwood Reserve. The views of the Caribbean Sea & Atlantic Ocean were a perfect way to start my day. We enjoyed the grounds, the staff that soon became family and the island residents. We are planning on returning really soon. The communication with Matt and his staff was efficient and made us feel prepared for the stay. You will not regret booking a stay at this exclusive, secure and secluded location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arron V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buttonwood reserve a place to die for
We were a gorup of 23 and every issue was handled very well by matthew and brett. Not only that, the reserve has many breathtaking views and is an aqesome place to enjoy the paradise that is called eleuthera. I'm glad i chose the buttonwood reserve to maky a little honeymoond trip with me and my wife's immediate family of 23 people :) It was the best experience i had and one i will not forget !
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

The Perfect 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: WOW!! What a fantastic property! We were visiting the island for the first time and had a party of 40. We rented all 8 units so we had the whole property to ourselves. Our group had 15 kids and the ages of our guests ranged from 3-80 and everyone had a fabulous time!! From the very start, Matt was incredibly responsive and helpful. He provided tons of great recommendations and did not disappoint. Our chef Kaynell prepared all of our breakfasts and select dinners. I'd recommend her for sure! We connected with Menishca of Per Your Request as our island expert and concierge for the week. She arranged a great party for us and helped us with several excursions and details. You should consider using her services if you have a large group!! The best excursion was a day on the water with Exotic Excursions and Captain Sheldon. The property was well managed and maintained. We had a few very minor issues and the team was there quickly to assist. The golf carts are a life saver to get to/from the private beach. I can't wait to go back!!! Thank you, Buttonwood!All of the condos were spacious, clean and nicely appointed. The beach at the Atlantic and shore on the Caribbean were both incredible - something for everyone! The views were stunning from every balcony with gorgeous sunsets every night viewed from the main lodge deck. I wouldn't change a thing about our vacation and highly recommend the property when you want a quiet getaway in paradise!!

8/10 Good

chris b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful island, nice vacation!
It was our first trip to The Bahamas and we rented one of the two buildings at Buttonwood Reserve. We enjoyed our stay, had a good time, the only not-so-good part was being seriously bitten by no-see-ums. These biting midges got indoors as well and some of us had to deal with them even during the night. As soon as the sun would set, you had to run inside without being able to enjoy the nice warm evenings outside. If you get bitten by mosquitoes a lot, (plenty of them on the islands too), chances are that these no-see-ums will be attracted to you as well. Don’t let them scare you away though, in case you’re planning to vacation on the island(s), just be prepared and do your homework (we didn’t…) Booking the trip was extremely easy with the great help and abundance of information provided by the property manager. Matt Simon and his team were all very responsive before, during and after the trip. Condos were clean and we all felt comfortable. All the staff was professional, friendly and promptly providing whatever was missing and we had to ask for. The Caribbean is really close, just downhill from the condos and across the highway. It’s presented as a “beach”, but it’s really rocky and right next to the “Queen’s HWY” which makes it a bit noisy and not too private. You can carry the kayaks and/or the paddle board there and enjoy the calm lake-like sea. Snorkeling is not the best there, but sunsets over the Caribbean are gorgeous. Having one golf cart per unit was excellent, since the Atlantic beach is about 1 mile away (estimated). Beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie-boards, basically everything you’ll need, has to be carried back and forth every day. On the Atlantic beach was nothing but a fallen down palapa, obviously unusable! These golf carts are in a pretty poor technical condition and two of them had to be fixed during our stay, but then so are most vehicles on the island…. Bicycles were unusable having missing pedals and flat tires They are building a clubhouse on the property right between the two existing buildings, expect construction activities, delivery trucks and so on if you’re planning to stay there in the near future. This is also something that was left out of the otherwise very in depth presentation … More than likely, we will go back to the islands in the future and we would certainly recommend this place for your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Perfect place for a special vacation!
We recently returned from Eleuthera and had rented all of Bldg. 1 for a family holiday celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. This was the island where we spent out honeymoon and it didn't disappoint 50 years later. Since there were 15 people, including children, the spacious grounds, heated pool and all sorts of beach amenities made our time there perfect. The condos were much better equipped than other places we have experienced in our travels and added significantly to our comfort. The location of the property allows guests to enjoy both the Caribbean and Atlantic, which is very unique for properties on the island. In addition, being in the central part of the island, we could explore many beaches both north and south, as well as the small, interesting eating places. The staff associated with the compound were extremely helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. Having basic groceries delivered in advance was expensive, but well worth it when arriving after long air flights. For anyone wanting to have a unique, wonderful island holiday, this gem of a place is perfect!

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