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New Cottage on Banks Rd, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar

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Simple Life Cottage
Simple Life Cottage and The Better Life.
Our beach, Poponi Beach, a mile long stretch of pink sand with just a few houses on it.
Living space with ocean views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour
  • Place, Central Eleuthera Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Queens Bath
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Twin Coves Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

New Cottage on Banks Rd, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar

Welcome to The Simple Life! This brand new cottage, just completed in February of 2023, is a two minute walk down a deeded path to spectacular pink-sand Poponi Beach, which is one of the most sought-after beaches on Eleuthera. There is excellent snorkeling right off our beach. Bring your snorkel gear!

NOTE: A house is under construction next door. Estimated completion September of 2026.

A three-minute walk down that beach takes you to La Bougainvillea boutique resort with its excellent beachfront restaurant and bar. A four-minute drive takes you to Tippy's famous beachfront restaurant. Island Farms market is just 5 minutes from the property. It offers fresh produce plus homemade breads, cinnamon rolls, jams, jellies, dressings, pesto, salsas, and so much more. Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, is just eight minutes away by car. Governors Harbour has restaurants, grocery stores, gift shops, liquor stores, and a great fish fry every Friday night.

The Simple Life Cottage features quartz countertops in this modern kitchen equipped with an apartment size refrigerator, oven/range and microwave. It is fully equipped with a coffee-maker, toaster, cookware, dishes, and cutlery. There is a separate laundry room with a washer/dryer.

The bedroom features a king bed, walk in closet and a full en-suite bath with a walk-in shower. The living room also has a pullout sofa. Both bedroom and living room open onto the lovely broad veranda. Glimpses of the ocean are visible from throughout the cottage and veranda.

Amenities include backup water tank, air conditioning throughout, WIFI, whole house back-up generator, washer/dryer, a TV with Netflix, beach umbrella, cooler, gas barbecue grill, and fans in every room.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9786393
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 fire extinguisher

About the area

North Palmetto Point

Located in North Palmetto Point, this holiday home is near the beach. Queens Bath is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Central Eleuthera Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Queens Bath - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 21 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Airport Beach - 34 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪1648 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fig Tree - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Cottage on Banks Rd, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at New Cottage on Banks Rd, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Cottage on Banks Rd, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar on 18 August 2026 start from NZ$647, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at New Cottage on Banks Rd, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Cottage on Banks Rd, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Cottage on Banks Rd, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Cottage on Banks Rd, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Central Eleuthera Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Queens Bath and Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve. Haynes Public Library and Ten Bay Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place! Everything you need is there and communication with Misty & Kristen were fabulous.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Perfect and cozy oasis

Loved the simple life cottage. It is perfect for a couple. It was just me and my husband this year and it had everything we needed to have a relaxing stay. Misty, the property manager is very responsive and accommodating. I would staying at any of their properties on the island.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kari L.

Cozy 1 bedroom Simple Life Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely one bedroom cottage, situated very close to a beautiful beach. Cottage was very clean. Only drawback was that we did not get the cloth dryer working, but I'm sure it has been fixed now. Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!  We apologize for the dryer.  Yes, it is now fixed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Simple Life Vacation Experience

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: We had a wonderful time during our stay on Eleuthra. The Simple Life Cottage was very comfortable, well stocked and just steps to Poponi Beach. Misty was very helpful, and when we did contact her, she responded quickly. We enjoyed meeting and visiting with Gary, the owner, who happened to be visiting while we were there. We would recommend the cottage to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay on the island.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

Beach Paradise

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 stay was, overall, delightful. The beach is just perfect and it’s only a two-minute walk. The cottage is simple, clean, and new. It’s wonderfully isolated but if you need some civilization, you can take a five-minute walk down the beach to La Bougainville to sit at the bar and each fish tacos. It’s ideally located; 10 minutes from the Island Farm and downtown Governors Harbor. Misty, the property manager, answered our texts quickly when we had any questions about the cottage or things-to-do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil Anniversary Escape

We last visited Eleuthera 40 years ago for our honeymoon. Yes, there have been some changes, however it remains a destination for unspoiled beaches. The Simple Life Cottage was the perfect place to experience this. Watching the sunrise in the morning and seeing a million stars at night. Magical watching fireflies in the nature landscape. Also enjoyed the surprising visits from a friendly Potcake. White like a ghost, as quick as she appeared she would disappear. Explored the history and culture of the neighboring town, be sure and visit Governor’s Harbour for the Friday night fish fry. Thank you for sharing your little slice of Heaven on Earth.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

What More Could You Ask For?

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: We stayed at Simple Life for a few days while traveling around the island and it had everything you could ask for. Clean and new and had just the right amount of dishes and cooking supplies needed. Even had a washer and dryer. Bed super comfortable.The continuous deck located off of both the living room and bedroom was great for an evening breeze. Wonderful location a 3 minute walk right down to a gorgeous, pink sand beach and right down the beach from La Bouganvillea, which was fantastic.Thank you for having us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

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: This was our 3rd time on the island but our first time staying in this area. No regrets! The house had everything we needed, was close to the water, close to all the restaurants we wanted to go to, etc. There is a bit of a hill to get to and from the beach. This wasn't a problem for us, but people should be aware in case they have accessibility issues. Our return flight was canceled and Misty, Tara, and Kristin were quick to get us back into the rental for the night. It was relieving to have real humans to work with in case of things like this.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro M.

Simple life cottage

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: Simple life cottage is literally the perfect place for a couple to stay in Eleuthera it is literally a 2 minute easy walk from one of if not the best beach in the entire Bahamas ! We stayed 21 days and it couldn’t have been more perfect! It’s has all the amenities that one could need .... The owner is extremely responsive and went out of his way to get us a blender . The house manager misty is also extremely responsive and helpful anything we needed she was there for ! The house is clean, brand new , and immaculate I’ve been to Eleuthera 5 times and I give this home a 10/10 and I will be returning !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Palmetto Point Ideal Location

We had a wonderful week at Simple Life which is in an ideal location in Central Eleuthera. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay. I loved seeing the sun rise from the kitchen window and set from the back porch. Easy access to a beautiful, unspoiled beach was a huge plus. We appreciated the beach chairs, towels, and umbrella that Simple Life provides. We cooked many meals at home using the outside grill and kitchen appliances. La Bougainvillea is a short walk down the beach where we enjoyed dinner and drinks. We are huge fans of Island Farms which is a 5 minute drive away. Love the access to fresh produce, fruit, prepared foods, wine and homemade bread. One of our favorite beaches, Ten Bay, is 20 minutes away. Heading into Governor's Harbour is easy as well. Overall, we highly recommend Simple Life and its beautiful location in Palmetto Point.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Simon K.

Perfect Cottage

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: We loved Simple Life. The cottage was just perfect for us. The property is new and has everything a couple will need for a nice stay. The kitchen is stocked well and had everything we needed to cook meals. The living area is comfortable and the Wi-Fi worked very well. We did not need to do much laundry, but appreciated having the washer and dryer. The cottage received an amazing breeze and we did not need the AC. The bed is very comfortable and the bathroom has plenty of space. We also appreciated the large closet with plenty of space. The property manager, Misty, was great and always helpful. The walk to the beach is very easy, and being able to walk to La Bougainvillea in just a few minutes is a definite plus! The beach is just beautiful. Definitely recommend staying here. It's on a quiet little road and the construction on the main house did not bother us. Great Experience, thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natosha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise :)

This was our first trip to the beautiful island of Eleuthera and Eleuthera vacation rentals and our onsite contact Misty were so helpful with planning from beginning to end! They made our trip stress free and we felt well taken care of! From helping me find the perfect flight and finding a boat excursion they were extremely helpful. The Simple Life was perfect for my husband and myself! Just steps from a beautiful beach! Stocked with everything you need and the beach chairs, umbrella and cooler were icing on the cake! In walking distance to La Bougainvillea (you can make reservations on-line) where we had dinner twice and a quick drive to Tippy's where we also ate twice. Close to grocery and farmer's market. We beach hopped everyday, but for us the beach at The Simple Life was the best! Also visited The Ocean Hole, Lighthouse Beach, Queen's Bath and took a boat to the sand bars and Cape Eleuthera for a great lunch. If you stay at The Simple Life, you will probably be checked on by the neighborhood potcake. She came by every morning and evening to check on us, but never overstayed her welcome! :) Whether you are relaxing at The Simple Life, or exploring the beautiful island, Eleuthera for us was a slice of paradise and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William V.

vacation at Simple Life Cottage

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 cottage was very well maintained. The location was just off of Banks Rd which made it accessible to all points of interest. We loved that the cottage was near the beach but very quiet and dark at night for sleeping and viewing the night sky. We highly recommend The Simple Life Cottage!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alainey P.

Great stay!

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: This is a great place to stay with an amazing beach! We went to lots of different beaches and always ended up back at Simple Life Cottage to go to our beach! It also has a nice road leading to the house, which was very appreciated. This place had pretty much everything we needed and our host was extremely communicative with us for all questions we had! We would definitely stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Excellent Eluthera Experience

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: Kristen and Gary were the best! Made sure everything was good and set up the way we wanted. Cottage was awesome,just minutes walk away from the beach! Beach was clean and well enjoyed! Will definitely be in touch with this group to follow up with our vacation next year! Restaurants are within walking distance and grocery stores within minutes of travel. Can't wait to get back and enjoy the people and the area of Eluthera Bahamas!!🏖🌞

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