James Cistern Beach : locations de vacances en bord de mer

This was our first trip to Spanish Wells. The beauty of the ocean is breathtaking. We own homes on the ocean in Maine and Florida and the view in Spanish Wells easily tops both of those locations. The cottage was nicely decorated and very clean. The view from the cottage was beautiful. Audrey, the neighbor and cottage caretaker was extremely kind and helpful. She quickly responded to our every need. We truly enjoyed our conversations with her. We would 100% return to this rental. Having said that I will tell you that we have travelled the world and stayed at over 100 Airbnb type rentals. The only downsides that we experienced here, which had nothing to do with the accommodations, were with regard to dining options on Spanish Wells. Compared to other vacations we have taken, the dining options are slim. Especially on Sundays. We didn't want to have to cook on vacation and it was tough at times to find open restaurants. 10/10 for the cottage and 5/10 for island dining.

We had a lovely stay at Sonshore Cottage! The house was clean, had a beautiful esthetic, extra beach towels were in the closet for our use, a soft cooler and plenty of ice packs were available for our beach outings, and more! Sarah was also a very responsive host providing us with a lot of local recommendations and help if we had any questions. We will definitely stay at Sonshore Cottage again when we return to Eleuthera!

We had a wonderful stay in this lovely house located on a magnificent white sand beach. The water is Cristal clear and when the tide is low you can walk through sand banks. The house is very close to a grocery store where you can find the basics. People are very friendly and there’s a fisherman dock 50 meters away. They sell very good fish and conchs. It’s good for stamina as they say 😉 The sharks pass by the dock sometimes

The place is more than beautiful. The property is located on a beachfront lot. The beach itself is really serene, we’ve seen only 3 people on it over the 4 days we’be passed there…. And it was Christmas… The villa is spacious for our party of two and could ideally accomodate a family. You’ll have every accessories you need to spend 2-3 weeks vacation there. We wish we’d book for longer but decided to visit a couple of Bahamian islands on our 10 day visit. There are lots of good restaurants nearby but a car is really a must if you want to reabh them easily. We liked afternoon munches at Potlatch Club, dinners at Bougainvillea and, of course, relax snacks at Tippy’s. Barbara is a great host and did everything she could to accomodate our (belated by the airline company) arrival and departure. Her manager, Winifred, is also really pleasant to deal with and efficent. I definetly would go again and recommend the place.

The Tree House is a bit of heaven. The view is unsurpassable. You feel as if you are part of the ocean at all times...there it is, RIGHT on your doorstep. The use of wood from the island makes Scott's home unique. Words really fail me. This is my husband and my dream home. It is simple, unintrusive and elegant. The beds are very comfortable. It is spacious, filled with light and loveliness.

Very nice hosts. Always eager to please. If you need anything, just ask. Have them direct you to a nearby convenience store for anything you need, too. Beautiful island and surroundings.

Great location on a great beach. Fantastic beach amenities, floats chairs, etc. Super nice folks at check in. House was super clean. Location close to everything.

This is a rural island. Think castaway with WiFi/hot shower/kitchen amenities. No night life we could find but that’s ok. Just know you’re going for the solitude and ability to swim in a beautiful calm ocean and, one more thing: June’s house may look like a restaurant, but that’s their private home. She gives you access to all the toys underneath the home, though. I kayaked around the little island and that was fun.

Can’t believe I just stumbled upon this Airbnb. Loved it!! Will definitely be back again. My son and I felt right at home.

We had a wonderful time at the property – so secluded and close to the most beautiful beach – the dock was wonderful to just sit out and watch the sun set and the turtles swim by. The home was clean, and the pool was nice – this was just what the doctor ordered. Violet and Charles are very nice and always accommodating – great team.

Great stay with our kids here. Best part was the amazing snorkeling- right off the beach at the bottom of the stairs. The reef here made things calm and the fish we saw were amazing. Very private and quiet. Kids also loved the beach with waves about .5 mi down the road by Pascals restaurant. The beds were very comfortable and kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Road to get there is rough but we loved the seclusion and adventure.

This house is absolutely outstanding. We didn't see one other person on the beach the entire time. VERY Private. I grew up going to Eleuthera in the 90s with my parents, and came back after 20 years to bring my own children. This place is jaw-dropping. You don't need to go anywhere else during your stay. My kiddos loved the heated pool (half of it is a kiddie pool!). My wife and I went scuba diving right off the beach. My brother and Dad fished right off shore. Everyone was happy, and we can't wait to come back. Eleuthera is extremely safe. There's plenty of food options around if you don't want to cook. Very tough to leave, because we loved it so much.

It's hard to describe Paradise, but if I had to picture what it would be like it would be Cayo Loco! The beach and the water were the prettiest I have ever seen (and I have lived in Hawaii). You can walk for miles and not see anyone. To me there is nothing better than sleeping with the windows open and having the sound of the ocean waves lull you to sleep. Plenty of great things to do and wonderful places to eat. Our host would give us updates everyday with suggestions which was so helpful! They went above and beyond to make our stay the best it could be. Other than the amazing beaches, the most memorable experiences we had were with the people of Eleuthera. The culture there is to be welcoming, kind and considerate to everyone. They truly love and respect their island and want you to feel at home there. We can't wait to return and hope to stay longer this time.

We had a wonderful stay with a lovely host. We traveled with an infant (9 months) and toddler (almost 3) and four adults. We found the house and location to be surprisingly kid friendly. Being able to step out onto the pool deck with an incredible view, or out to the beach 30 yards away, was so convenient. It was also very nice to be able to run back to the house for snacks, bottles, naps, etc., without having to pack up our car and drive back to the house. Hands down, the location is the most stunning place at which we’ve ever stayed. The beach is unparalleled and the house is within 5 minutes of great restaurants in Governor’s Harbour (Buccaneer’s is our favorite, and also very kid friendly). The house itself is charming and rustic, a true beach house. We loved the easy going vibe. We found the kitchen to be well-stocked, which we appreciated since we cooked in several nights. Overall, a wonderful trip and a place we would stay again. Many thanks to Michelle.

We had a great experience at Sayle Point , the location is great…45 min from North Eleuthera airport, and close to groceries and good restaurants like Front Porch, Leorosa, and Rainbow Inn. The house is updated and stocked very well and everything worked as it should. We picked Sayle Point b/c of its beach but unfortunately we could never use it b/c the Caribbean was abnormally rough during our stay so we just drover over to the Atlantic side and played there. This was our third trip to Eleuthera and you learn to be flexible and just roll with it and enjoy this beautiful island. Laurie was great to work with and we would try Sayle Point again so we can take advantage of its own beach and snorkeling area. Beautiful house and property! I highly recommend a boat excursion in Spanish Wells with Da Salty Pig and ask for Gary.

Beautiful spot right next to the sea. We felt very private. There are water shoes that can be used and are helpful to get into the water, as it is all rocks. Josette always replyed very fast to my questions, thankmyou so much for that! We really enjoed this gem.

Spectacular beachfront setting with open ocean views. Very private setting. Although there are other homes on Banks Road it felt like we had the beach to ourselves. Several good restaurants and pristine, sheltered beaches are just a short drive away. Home is partially updated (new appliances, new TV, new outdoor furniture and new covered beachfront deck with 4 lounge chairs) and features a spiral staircase to get to 2nd floor where the 2 bedrooms and a bathroom are located. We were very happy with our stay. Rachel was highly responsive and we would welcome the opportunity to visit again.

I've been on the island many times the location of this house is actually amazing just 10 minutes from the central airport and 5 minutes to the best restaurants in town, the view of the water is just spectacular. Private Road real quiet and peaceful.

We had an amazing stay at Oceanaire! The house was clean and exactly as described. The wall air conditioners did a great job of keeping the inside of the house cool and dry. The screened-in porch was essential and we enjoyed chef-prepared dinner each night overlooking the ocean. Step outside of the screened-in porch in the evening and you would be eaten alive by mosquitos. We arrived in the midst of a tropical storm, so we have a few unique experiences to share that won't apply to most travelers. The roof is wood planks with shingles, so it is quite noisy in the living room/kitchen area when raining. I can't imagine this is a problem for a shower, but it did start to get to us after three days straight. The bedrooms have dropped ceilings which keeps it much quieter. It is also helpful to be aware that the highway can flood between the house and Governor's Harbor. If this happens, just head north to the next town instead. The house is perched >30 feet above the water, so we never felt unsafe with the high waves from the storm. The house is on the east side of the island and it is helpful to understand how different the two sides are. Immediately down the stairs from the house is a narrow beach (maybe 30 feet wide) with incredibly soft pink sand. In the week that we were there, we saw a total of 6 people. The water is not ideal for swimming since the reef is very close to the beach (this may be related to the tropical storm from the beginning of the week). On the west side of the island (specifically cocodimama's) is a beautiful beach with plentiful parking. I imagine you can walk 1/4 mile out before the water gets to your waist. While we were there, there were almost no waves on this beach. I highly recommend it! The kitchen is very functional. We hired a chef (Jacquel Kemp) due to my dietary restrictions. She cooked us excellent meals each night for dinner and served us on the patio. We expected a few more supplies (specifically we were missing dishwasher soap, coffee, and olive oil), but this was easily remedied by a stop at the grocery store. The dishwasher, stove, microwave, fridge, freezer (with ice maker), washer, and dryer were of a higher quality than I expected and were likely replaced in the recent renovation. The grill was barely functional during our stay and needs some repairs. The central air conditioning was not functioning during our stay. The wall units were excellent, keeping the temperature around 70F without breaking a sweat. Even though I am a very light sleeper and was worried that they would keep me up at night, I did not wake up once. This was helped by the very comfortable mattress. My wife and I stayed at the house alone. If you are bringing multiple couples, you should be aware that the bedroom and bathroom doors are louvered to allow air to pass through. They do a great job of visually providing privacy, but they do not block any sound. Overall, I highly recommend Oceanaire. It is so private that you would need to walk at least five minutes down the beach or up the road before seeing another house. At the same time, it has all the modern comforts that you would expect. This house is clearly loved by its owner and is rented out not just to make a profit but to share the wonderful experience.

Beautiful house in a beautiful location! If you are looking for a laid back, relaxing vacay, this is your spot. The house is brand new and beautiful, the beach is outstanding. You are very close to the Caribbean side of the island, if you prefer calmer waters. Laura was very responsive and the local managers were very helpful and welcoming. Tips- if you’ve never been to Eleuthera- know that it’s more rural and laid back. There are resorts but it’s not so commercialized (which was ideal for us). Many times we had the whole beach to ourselves. There’s an adventure built in- navigating the island, finding good food spots, etc. The locals are incredibly Friendly and helpful and will give great advice for places to go and things to do. When booking a car- really try to get an SUV. We were a little late to the game and got a car instead. It’s do-able but the roads can be a little rough and to get to most things you have to drive unpaved roads. Overall great trip!

Awesome place next to a beautiful beach. Quite and peaceful area perfect to relax with nice restaurants close by.

The owners who live on the property are very kind and were available when we needed anything. They also gave us tons of space . The house is large with all amenities. The place does not have a washer and dryer which would have been nice for our long stay with two kids. ( they do state this in the listing). Other than that, it has everything else you would need. The internet was a spotty at times. However maybe to be expected on an island. Great location and good price for the island

Je recommande à 100% Rosemary et Spencer sont très gentils et très accueillants, Il est venu nous chercher en haut de l’île a notre arrivée et nous a déposer a l’aéroport du sud de l’île le matin de notre départ, La voiture que Spencer nous a mise a disposition nous a était très utile, Le logement est très propre, calme, la vue est magnifique. La réalité est très conforme a la description, Je n’hésiterai pas a revenir, Merci pour l’accueil !

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. The host Ms. Barbara is very helpful, communicative, and accommodating. The photos doesn’t give this cottage any justice! It’s super huge, clean, and well equipped with everything you may need during your stay. There is an amazing private beach steps away from the back porch. I would most definitely stay at this cottage if I was to visit southern Eleuthera again.