Eleuthera holidays Vacation rentals - villas, condos & holiday homes in Eleuthera
Overview
Eleuthera is the fourth most populated island of The Bahamas, with approximately 11,000 residents and sits just 118kms east of Nassau - a 20 minute flight.
Known for its endless pineapple fields, white pinky sand beaches and secluded coves, Eleuthera defines what The Bahamas are all about - a relaxing high quality lifestyle. Much of the architecture and way of life was influenced by British Loyalists who settled here in the 1700s. This style has since been adopted by the other Bahamian islands, making Eleuthera the island that influenced a nation.
Year after year, Eleuthera continues to charm visitors with it's tropical look and feel so if you’re visiting The Bahamas, Eleuthera is not to be missed. Around Eleuthera, there is plenty to see and do from lazy days on the fabulous beaches to visiting the neighbouring islands and cays. Whether a day excursion around the island or further afield, you can still be back to your vacation rental in time for a dip in the warm turquoise waters before catching the sunset from your beachfront villa.
Popular things to see and do
| Attraction |
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| Glass Window Bridge - at the northern tip of Eleuthera |
| Preacher's Cave |
| Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve |
| Queens Bath hot springs &s geysers |
| Devil's Backbone beach for snorkelling |
| Spider Cave (Rock Sound) |
| June pineapple festival in Gregory Town |
| Surfing at James Cistern Beach |
| Hatchet Bay Cave - 1 mile long filled with stalagmites and stalactites |
Featured Eleuthera villas
Self catering holiday rentals along Eleuthera's coast are plentiful and certainly good value especially for family vacations. You will find beachfront villas, often with private swimming pool, spacious condos and family holiday homes to rent along the entire coast. The main and popular places to stay on Eleuthera include Governor's Harbour, South Palmetto Point, Tarpum Bay and Gregory Town.
See all rentalsA year round holiday destination
Eleuthera, like the rest of the Bahamas has a tropical savannah climate with two seasons. Summer runs from May until October where temperatures can often reach 33°C and above. During the summer, humidity is high so its imprtant that your vacation rental has air conditioning. This time of year means the sea is warm - ideal for swimming and snorkeling but you should expect short bursts of heavy rain followed by clear skies. November to May is the winter season with cooler temperatures, little rain and on occasion, strong winds with a chance of a hurricane between September and November.
Featured resorts on Eleuthera
Top Eleuthera Beaches
The beaches around Eleuthera are some of the best in the Bahamas with long stretches of silky talcum powder white-pink sand flanked by palm trees. The beaches cater for everyone with family friendly beaches equipped with all facilities such as picnic areas, restrooms and life guards to those that are best for snorkeling and scuba diving on the giant reefs or around the shipwrecks. Being 180kms long and just 1.5kms wide in places means you are never far from a beach. Some popular Eleuthera beaches that are easily reached from your vacation rental include...
Schooner Cays
Schooner Cays and the Marker Bars are a group of islands and sandbars off Cape Eleuthera. If you want to get away and experience tranquility then these beaches are the answer. Surrounded by shallow, warm and clear turquoise waters, the Schooner Cays are some of the best spots around Eleuthera for shelling or doing a spot of fishing.
Poponi Beach
Sitting on the Atlantic side of the island, Poponi Beach is one of the best in Eleuthera with great swimming and snorkeling. With slightly pink coloured sand, you can walk for miles without seeing a soul.Its a firm favourite of the locals living in Palmetto Point and for good reason - it is simply stunning.
Ten Bay Beach
Sitting on the western side of the island and protected from the Atlantic swell, Ten Bay Beach is flanked by large casuarina trees which act as natural umbrellas. The water is shallow and when the tide is out, the white sandy beach doubles in width. A great place for families with safe swimming and excellent snorkeling amonst the rocks at each side of the bay.
Our view on Eleuthera
Eleuthera will take your breath away with its spectacular beach resorts and pristine waters teeming with tropical fish and should not to be missed if you are visiting the Bahamas. And, what better way to experience the local culture than by staying in a vacation rental. Whether a beach villa or condo, self catering Eleuthera vacation rentals provide freedom, space and flexibility to do what you when you want - home from home!
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