By The Sea - Beach paradise, newly renovated & furnished | House in Tarpum Bay

9.8 (73 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Tarpum Bay House | By The Sea - Beach paradise, newly renovated & furnished

3 Bedroom House in Tarpum Bay

Located directly on the Caribbean Sea, By The Sea Cottage is a tranquil oasis. The house was renovated from top to bottom in the summer and fall of 2018 for us to use as our own, and rent selectively. Having rented numerous houses on the island before buying, we know exactly what amenities visitors will appreciate. The house has all indoor and outdoor amenities, including fast WIFI, Smart TV, laundry and air conditioning in all rooms. This house is ideal for 2 couples or a family that is looking for a quiet getaway.

Main floor: Large open plan living, dining & kitchen, with panoramic views of the sea. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom are also on the main floor. Dining table seats up to 8. 2 sets living room french doors open onto the sea facing deck. With windows on all sides in the living, dining & kitchen area, enjoy the morning sun and the afternoon glow, and open the windows to enjoy the gentle cross breeze all day. Each bedroom has its own air conditioner

Kitchen: stainless steel fridge, stove, micro and dishwasher. Cabinets are handmade on the island, with granite countertops. Seating for 3 at the kitchen bar. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you'll need to make great dinners, cocktails, etc, just like home.

Bedroom #1: King bed, ensuite bathroom with large shower. The bathroom has a second door to the outside hall to main area, and is accessible by bedroom #2. Shelving and hanging storage in the closet.

Bedroom #2: Queen bed, french doors that open out to view of Caribbean Sea. Shelving and hanging storage in the closet.

Bedroom #3; a second floor open plan, loft style room with 4 beds and storage for each.
This is perfect for kids or teens, who want to hang out in their own space, with a WIFI enabled TV. There is a ensuite bathroom with a great shower. Separate air conditioner.

Outdoor living: A large sea facing deck surrounds 2 sides of the house, with walkway towards the beach. Outdoor dining table for 8, with sun canopy. Adirondack chairs, folding beach chairs and awesome hammock. There is also an outdoor shower, great for washing off salt and sand. We have built a 10X16ft deck at the edge of the beach, where you can enjoy a morning coffee or afternoon cocktail while watching the fish jump and the sun setting.

Beach: An excellent shelling beach, and the sand stretches out hundreds of feet, and extends uninterrupted all the way south to Tarpum Bay. The water is very accessible, and great for young children, snorkelers and those that like to swim or float around without too much wave action.

The Area: Tarpum Bay is a sleepy, historic Bahamian seaside settlement (town), about 1 mile south of the house. The local residents are exceptionally friendly, and are always offering you a greeting. There are 2 grocery stores, a very good hardware store with gas station, and several small restaurants/eating establishments facing the water. Try the Conch Salad or go to the pier and buy a fish or lobster for dinner! Rock Sound is a 10 minute drive to the South, where you ll find a large grocery store, several liquor stores and a few very good restaurants (Sammys, Frigates, Wild Orchids). The main settlement of Governors Harbour is 25 minutes north, with groceries, liquor and a number of great eating spots (1648, Tippys, Friday Night Fish Fry, Da Perk, Buccaneer Club and Pammys Takeaway). The Island has many world class beaches, snorkelling and things to explore, and you’ll never run out of things to do.

Car: You will require a car on Eleuthera, no matter where you stay. It is a long narrow Island, and a car is a necessary convenience. We have an arrangement with a very reputable rental firm, and we use them ourselves each time we visit. When you land on the Island, the car will be waiting for you at the airport, and simply leave it in the airport lot when you leave. We can put you in touch.

Caretaker: We have a full-time caretaker, who is a phone call away if there are any questions or issues with the house. He lives just just down the road, and was the contractor who completed the recent renovation.

Other:
Washer and Dryer
2 paddleboards
2 kayaks
New playpen and booster seat
Indoor and beach towels
Beach umbrella
Ninja Blender
Coffeemaker
Beach cooler
Toaster
Iron and ironing board
First aid kit
Fire extinguishers

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with View, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Tarpum Bay. Enjoy your stay in Tarpum Bay at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Games
General
  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)
  • French
  • English
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Nancy R.
Aug 13, 2025 11:03:23 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This house is EXACTLY as pictured, minus the updated screened in porch in the back. Which is such a smart addition. The fact that there is a beach and the Caribbean at your backdoor is AMAZING. We took full advantage. Also the deck that this family has built off the beach is amazing. Make sure you use bug spray at night! The house came equipped with everything you need in the kitchen, bedrooms and outside. There were 2 paddleboards that we used daily and several kayaks. All paddles accounted for. There were life jackets, snorkeling gear, beach chairs and even sand toys. The house is also equipped with a washer and dryer that came in very handy. We loved every minute of staying here. Only 2 small cons for us. 1 was the distance from the airport. We could only fly into North Eleuthera (1.5 hour drive), but there are 2 other airports that are closer that could work for you. Governor's Harbour is not a far drive at all where a lot of the main grocery store and the best restaurants are on the island. This was not an issue for us at all. You just need a car. Definitely an SUV. The 2nd con was the power issues on the island. This is a common occurrence for the island due to the power infrastructure. Although if lost usually only lasts a few hours. We lost power a good bit which we understand is not typical for this area. The hosts called the power company for us and they were apparently updating the grids. Which good for the island! We would go back!
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