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Reviews of Newly Renovated Beachfront Estate w/ Pool, Privacy, Secluded Pink Beach

Newly Renovated Beachfront Estate w/ Pool, Privacy, Secluded Pink Beach
Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews" "
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10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Boston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation House
House is very nice - also quite remote feeling but not far from restaurants and Governor’s Harbor. The beach is beautiful! Tenielle was a wonderful host! The only thing that could use repair is the long driveway. However, it is like many driveways on Eleuthera so I think you just have to expect it (but don’t be surprised as it’s quite a bumpy road).
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tourmaline
We were so happy to get back to Eleuthra! Our accommodations and stay were beyond perfect. Every minute was a dream for each of us The property manager was lovely and very helpful. The grounds are beautiful and the home exquisite - right down to picking our own watermelon between the house and pool. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience - we hope to be back one day!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Elegance
Absolutely Spotless. Bright & Airy. View was Fantastic from every room. Pool area is completely private. Beach is Beautiful, but the walk back up is taxing. You'll LOVE This Place!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home and location
We were very pleased with our stay. The view is fabulous as is the beach itself. Everything worked properly in the house, kitchen well equipped, very comfortable beds and AC worked well. (The AC and beds are peevs for me, so this was important). We enjoyed the pool and area to grill. The house had a cooler and beach chairs so you to take while exploring the island each day. Tennelle was available if needed, but also didn’t bother us. she was very friendly. Highly recommend this rental. I’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seth A., Holly Springs, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
Awesome home, awesome hosts. We had a blast and the setting couldn’t be more perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

AMANDA B.

Eleuthera
Overall a bit disappointing. House needs some renovations to bring it up to date. Very small second bedroom downstairs,not really suitable for adult. Pool lovely,but could do with a pathway from house. Electric did go off and backup generator did not work,without power for approx 45 minutes. Walk down to beach not suitable for elderly ,disabled or if you have leg,knee problems. Where not met by caretaker on arrival. As I say a bit disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2022
It is my understanding, after a discussion with Tennielle, that your party was late arriving. Tennielle did make contact to ask if you needed her and you did not want her to come over then. Tennielle went back a day or two later and you were not at the house. She advised you that she was available by phone if anything was needed. I believe the description of the home would show that it is above the beach and there would be a walk down and up. Hence, the reason the beach is so private and not accessible by the general public. We ordered a new generator and it is on the island, but we have had so many guests it's hard to install and not disturb anyone. We are making this a priority. We are sorry you were disappointed, as Tenielle and our staff try to make sure our renters are given the best care possible. Please see our dozens of other 5-star reviews! Thanks you, David and Christina

10/10 Excellent

Jami W., Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!!!
This was a great place We had a enjoyable time A few things needed attention but didn’t keep us from totally enjoying ourselves The beds were sOooooo comfortable! The house manager/hostess, Tenelle was do very helpful and very attentive
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote getaway
We had an amazing week! This house is perfect for 4 adults and 2 kids (due to bunk beds). Beautiful ocean view from every room, including the bathroom. An SUV is a must to get to this property. And be sure to write down the directions from the airport as you won't get phone reception or google. But the beaches are just paradise! Turn at Miss Ruby's and go back to the title pool for a fun activity. Or go left out the drive area and go down to South Palmetto Point to the floating islands (like in Thailand). Levon Levy is much larger than expected - nice walk. People were all so friendly. Only slight negative is the price of the food. We ate at Tippy's, Buckaneers, and bought some groceries. Creamer was $15! Last day a fella showed up w/ a grouper and offered to cook it for us. We all wished he showed earlier in the week. We got 5 gal bottles of water at the grocery store in town for $6. Same place we went for our COVID tests before we left. If you need Rest and Relaxation, this is the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location very relaxing place highly recommend
The location of this property and the view of the ocean is like no other. The property was beautifully maintained, very clean, and everything functioning properly. The only thing was minimal internet which is an island issue and really didn't matter to us at all. We specifically chose an out island area for this very reason. The beach was great! We spent a total of 40+ hours on the beach only seeing two other people our entire 12 day stay. The dogs enjoyed being able to free roam around the yard as well. We hired Miss Brenda Demeritte and her husband Patrick to do all of our grocery shopping and prepare meals for us. The food was excellent!! We only ate out two other times during our entire 12-day stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Escape
We chose Tourmaline for our family vacation and enjoyed every minute of it. This private property has great beach access, perfect views, and all the amenities. The central location on the island and proximity to Governor’s Harbor was also a great benefit for site seeing, shopping, and dining. We highly recommend Tourmaline.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2020
Dear Shawna, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Tourmaline! Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. We hope you will come back soon! Sincerely, David and Christina

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation of our Lives!
Our family of 5 was lucky enough to experience Tourmaline and the beautiful island of Eleuthera early March 2020 (before the world shut down). It was one of our most favorite vacations we have ever taken. Getting there is seamless. Tourmaline is in the middle of the island we were glad we flew into North Eleuthera (we had a car waiting for us, a must so you can explore!) as we enjoyed every minute of the beautiful hour long drive to Governor's Harbour and Tourmaline. You'll pass over Glass Window Bridge, which is where the Carribean and Atlantic meet and is breathtaking. Do your research, as this bridge does close when the seas and winds are strong. Tourmaline is perfectly situated right on the ocean side and every night we slept with windows open and enjoyed the sound of the surf below. The house itself was perfect for our family of 5. The lasagna and wine, compliments of the host, the first night, were delicious and such a welcome treat after a day of travel with 3 kids (8, 11 and 13). The housekeepers, the groundskeepers, Shirley, Pam and Perry and everyone at Tourmaline truly went out of their way to make our stay a super special one. Our kids loved the pool in the afternoons after a day of beaching and exploring. The house is perfectly situated on one of the prettiest stretches of beaches on the Atlantic side and its right in the middle of the island. We explored beaches from the southern tip to the northern tip. There are tons of options for groceries, and restaurnants nearby as well. Here are a list of our favorites: Beaches: Lighthouse Beach (Southern tip). James Cistern (In Hatchet Bay Cave) and Twin Sisters Beach for good shells and snorkeling. If the tides are right stop at Queens Baths across from Twin Sisters. Surfers Beach for big waves and surf if that is your thing. Ten Bay beach and Alabaster/Receivers Beach are beautiful Carribean beaches for snorkling and close to the house. Beach right in front of house was one of our favorites though! Go at low tide and walk to the left past the rocks. For groceries, Rock Sound market, Midway Cost Cutters were our favs. Island Farms (Tues and Fri fresh baked goods) or Bacchus for produce and wine. Don't miss Tippys, Buccaneers, Bougainvillea. All these places have live music various nights. We dressed up one night and went to 1648 at French Leave and it was wonderful too. Da Perk great for coffee and lunch. To-do, rent boat through Captain Kidd and explore nearby islands! All incredible!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2020
Dear Sara, Wow! What a fabulous review! Thank you for taking the time to write with such detail about your family holiday at Tourmaline. We are thrilled that and your family had such a fabulous time. We will certainly share your kind comments with our wonderful staff. We hope you will come back soon. Stay safe. Sincerely, David and Christina

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P., Atkinson NH

Incredible rental house!!!
The property was beautiful!!! The infinity pool was gorgeous. It’s very close to ten bay beach which we visited several times!!! There is plenty of space for multiple families or couples.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Dear Kristen, Thank you for your kind review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your vacation at Tourmaline. We hope you will come back soon. Sincerely, David and Christina

10/10 Excellent

cs d., midlothian

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Property!! We will be back.
This property is situated on 11 acres that provide the ultimate privacy if that is what you are looking for. The house sits about 50 ft. above the water on a slight ridge that provides incredible views across the island and up and down the beach. The grounds are landscaped and well maintained. We arrived a couple hours before checkin and were greeted by Perry. The house was still being cleaned but we were allowed to bring our luggage into the home, change our clothes and head over to the pool until they were ready for us. During our stay we explored the island from one end to the other. For us Tourmaline offered the best location, most attractive home, privacy, on the beach, close to Governors Harbor and would not recommend staying anywhere else on Eleuthera.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Wow! We are blown away by your glowing review and thrilled that you had such a wonderful time at Tourmaline! We will look forward to your return. Sincerely, David and Christina

10/10 Excellent

dave l.

Liked: Cleanliness
A greta place on the beach to relax
This is a great place for a vacation!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin U.

Beautiful, well-equipped, and carefully tended.
Tourmaline is high on a hill overlooking the Atlantic giving every window and the deck fabulous views. The house is comfortable and decorated with white furniture and bright colored accents. Every cozy chair and couch has an adjoining lamp. The access to the beach is a steep climb but well worth the effort. There are not many houses on this stretch of beach so we were often alone enjoying the pink sand and turquoise water. There are two lovely bedrooms adequate for adults and one that is better suited for small children. It is very small with bunk beds. The kitchen is large with plenty of counter space. It is very well-equipped. We had a wonderful vacation at Tourmaline!
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Todd V.

Best View EVER!
Tourmaline was a spectacular place to stay. For us, the up high view of the gorgeous water was stunning. The roar of the ocean puts you to sleep each night. The beach in front is super nice, but we walked about 1/2 mile North just past some rocks and the lack of coral in the water made it great for riding the surf. Many nights you could see the cruise ships passing and it brought back great memories for us as cruisers. We were all over the island from North to South and the Atlantic side has it for view and sandy beaches. The Caribbean side is more rock than sand. Harbor Island has a great beach near Sip Sip restaurant, but they don't have the higher elevation like Tourmaline. If you love that turquoise and blue view of the water, this is the place.