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Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach

Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach

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Welcome to Folly with breathtaking views of the Harbour from sunrise to sunset.
FOLLY is situated in the heart of the main town so you can walk everywhere.
Wrap around porch, dining alfresco and sipping cocktails while watching all the boats and activities.
Large elegant living room with a gorgeous, open, sun-filled plan, overlooking the harbor, includes smart TV with cable and internet.
Dining Room seats 12 and is great for large gatherings

Overview of Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera
  • Popular LocationOceanView Farm5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTwin Coves Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHut Point Beach7 min drive
  • AirportGovernor's Harbour (GHB)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach

Welcome to FOLLY!

One of the most beautiful Victorian Houses in Governors Harbour Eleuthera, with breathtaking views of the Harbour from sunrise to sunset. Sunset cocktails are an absolute must!!

The main town of Govenors Harbour, steps from our front door, has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, a diving shop, and medical clinic. You can buy fresh fish every afternoon from fishermen at the town dock.

Friday Night Fish Fry in the Harbour is a street/beach party that brings all of the tourists and locals together with food, drinks, and dancing in the street. Something not to be missed… and you can walk ...

Governors Harbour also has a beach on the harbor which you can see from the front of the house, and which you can walk to in two minutes.

Enjoy a beautiful night on the wrap around porch, dining alfresco and sipping cocktails while watching all the boats and activities.

FOLLY has be completely updated and features a large elegant living room with a gorgeous, open, sun-filled plan, overlooking the harbor and featuring light sheers for total privacy. This house also includes comfortable couches and a smart TV with cable and internet. There's also a crib. Folly has AC in every room.

The wonderful separate dining room sits 12 and is great for large gatherings and has beautiful sideboards for easy entertaining.

There is also a sitting room with a walk out to the private back terrace. The terrace includes an outdoor eating area, lounge chairs, and an outdoor shower. A wonderful space for garden parties with night lighting and beautiful tropical flowers. There is also a gas grill.

The stunning modern kitchen with an oversized island features open shelving and plenty of counter space. Note that it does not have a dishwasher. It is fully equipped with everything else a chef would need.

There is a full bath located on the main floor off the kitchen, which has a walk-in shower.

The second floor features 3 large bedrooms and a library which overlooks the Harbour.

Master/Main Bedroom - A dream retreat! This room features a queen size bed, closet, dresser, and a beautiful seating area for reading, with lots of natural light and wrap around windows.

Guest Bedroom 1 - Overlooks the Harbour, has 2 single beds that can be converted to a king, a closet and a dresser.

Guest Bedroom 2 - Overlooks the rear terrace, has a queen size bed, closet, and dresser. From this room, you can smell the wonderful night jasmine as you fall asleep.

There is one shared bathroom on this floor that is en-suite to the master and which the other two bedrooms can access from the hall. This full bath contains a shower/tub combination.

Off the back terrace, there is a separate guest suite with its own entrance. A great space with a king size bed, en-suite full bath with a shower/tub combination, and a small kitchenette with a toaster oven, coffee machine, small fridge, kettle, plates and glasses and utensils. There is no range or oven in the kitchenette.

FOLLY is situated in the heart of the main town so you can walk everywhere.

The glorious world-famous pink sand beaches of French Leave are a short picturesque 3 minute drive or a 15 minute walk.

The drive way can easily accommodate 5 cars.

Enjoy your stay at FOLLY!

Property manager

Kristin Tornow and Matthew Simon
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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

No events allowed

Pets

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
On-site 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

About the area

Governor's Harbour

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

What's nearby

  • OceanView Farm - 5 min drive
  • Twin Coves Beach - 5 min drive
  • Hut Point Beach - 7 min drive
  • Queens Bath - 8 min drive
  • French Leave Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buccaneer Club - 3 min walk
  • Tippy's - 8 min drive
  • Hot Buns Bakery - 5 min walk
  • 1648 - 6 min walk
  • Da Perk Cafe - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Home, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach located?

Located in the heart of Governor's Harbour, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Haynes Public Library. Central Eleuthera Beach and Twin Coves Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Folly Review
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was as advertised, the owner was responsive and the area was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot for an incredible vacation!
Folly house is full of character and charm and in a perfect place to explore Eleuthera! It is very nice to walk into delightful Governor’s Harbour and close to so many beautiful beaches! The owner and property manager were very helpful in planning our trip and while there. We are so grateful for the special memories we will cherish of this amazing place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yolanda T.

Great 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: our guest was very happy with the house and locations, the hospitability was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Kendra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little slice of heaven
Our stay at Folly and trip to Eleuthera was beyond perfect. Folly is your quintessential Bahamian home. The location is fabulous. It’s within walking distance to the store, a couple of shops and restaurants. We also were able to walk to the Fish Fry, which turned out to be the highlight of our trip. The property manager was easy to get a hold of and Leo, the caretaker of Folly, went above and beyond. He even cut down and crack open some coconuts for us. It was truly a dream vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Tornow and Matthew Simon

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English

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