Our family of 4 had the pleasure of staying at Aqua Villa, our home base for an 11-day trip to Eleuthera. The Governor's Harbour location of Aqua Villa is perfect - close to Eleuthera Supply (gas, groceries and other essentials), Da Perk, 1648 and Tippy's. The villa was more than ample with respect to size and amenities. The kitchen was well-equipped and allowed us to prepare breakfasts, lunches and a few dinners. Aqua Villa has a backup generator which proved key as we lost local power multiple times during our stay. The house is very energy efficient - we turned off the central A/C during the day while we were exploring and the temperature inside would never rise more than 2-3 degrees even though it was near 90 degrees outside. The deck overlooking the Atlantic is fantastic - we especially enjoyed watching storms over the ocean as well as (given that the water is so clear) sea critters that became our friends during our stay. The beach is steps away from the deck and was our personal paradise throughout the stay. There are good reefs to snorkel within walking distance and, using the two double kayaks, we were able to explore beaches and reefs up and down the coast. Another feature that sets Aqua Villa apart from other homes on this particular stretch of beach is the palapa - it provided a perfect refuge on the rare occassions where we needed a break from the sun. While we would have been very happy staying at Aqua Villa and its beach without ever leaving the villa, we did (and strongly recommend you do too) rent a 4WD vehicle and explored some of the amazing, secluded beaches on the island. Aqua Villa's central location puts virtually the entire island within an hour and a half drive in either direction. Be sure to make a day trip to Lighthouse Beach - you'll remember the beach and possibly the journey to it for the rest of your days. The people on Eleuthera are wonderful - from Hewitt (the caretaker, handyman, all-around-great-guy) to complete strangers that hitched a ride with us, everyone was super-friendly and also helpful in answering our first-timer questions. Planning and booking the trip was also a breeze, made even easier by Matt, Pam and Eleuthera Vacation Rentals - I highly recommend them. Aqua Villa's owner is also a pleasure to work with and so fortunate to own such a beautiful home. Bottom line: if you've researched Eleuthera and determined it's for you (it's not for everyone, you know) book Aqua Villa now. You will love it.