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Charming Cottage Directly on Calm Caribbean, Best Ocean Views!

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Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

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Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera
  • Popular LocationRainbow Bay Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationJames Point Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationFrench Leave Beach11 min drive
  • AirportNorth Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)42 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cottage Directly on Calm Caribbean, Best Ocean Views!

"Gurgle and Whump" - named for the two blowholes or "boiling holes" in the rock beside the sea - is a charming, airy two-bedroom house right on the shore of the Caribbean side of Eleuthera. Light, bright furniture and several large glass sliding doors give you the feeling of being out in the sea and sky even indoors. The sliding doors of one bedroom look straight out to the sea, the sliding doors of the other look out to the sea through the garden's palm trees. Both bedrooms have AC.

A large shade sail protects the patio, and a second patio with umbrella is located beside the steps cut through the rock for access to the sea with its excellent snorkeling - expect to see groupers, yellowtails, blue tangs, and schools of juvenile fish.

The house is on a quiet side street, but walking distance to the Big Rock grocery store, restaurant and bar. Just north of James Cistern, and within easy reach of Governor's Harbour, its airport and dozens of empty beaches.

The kitchen features a stove-top gas cooker, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. (The kitchen has a range and microwave but not an oven.)

Amenities include AC in the bedrooms, washer/dryer, WiFi, Roku TV, DVDs, board games, books, beach chairs, and a gas grill.

Property manager

Kim and Jason Menefee and Matthew Simon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New Listing: Oceanfront Home on Calm Caribbean Cottage
New Listing: Oceanfront Home on Calm Caribbean Rainbow Bay
2250-178521

About the neighborhood

Rainbow Bay

Located in Rainbow Bay, this vacation home is on the waterfront. James Cistern Dock and Government Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago. OceanView Farm and Queens Bath are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow Bay Beach - 5 min drive
  • James Point Beach - 8 min drive
  • French Leave Beach - 11 min drive
  • Surfers Beach - 17 min drive
  • Hatchet Bay Cave - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bay inn Hatchet bay - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Twin Brothers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Leo Rose Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage Directly on Calm Caribbean, Best Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage Directly on Calm Caribbean, Best Ocean Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage Directly on Calm Caribbean, Best Ocean Views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage Directly on Calm Caribbean, Best Ocean Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rainbow Bay Beach and Wesley Methodist Church. James Cistern Dock is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gene w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Great location, great house, great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronique B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
It was great to be right on the water for every sunset. We snorkled in the backyard, it was so nice to be home after getting out of the water and be able to take a hot shower! We had a great time and were sad to leave! We would stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Stunning View!
The view of the water is unbeatable! Our favorite part was sitting on the porch with a book in hand, listening to the water. There are windows and new sliding glass doors surrounding the living and dining room to maximize the view. The size of the home was perfect for our needs. While we did not use the kitchen much, it appeared to be well-stocked. The bedrooms have air-conditioning units that cool the rooms nicely. The house offers a great location, with many surrounding beaches. We spent a lot of time at Rainbow Beach, just down the road. It's a stunning beach, and we often had it to ourselves. It is an easy drive to other settlements on the island (and easy to get a rental car). The owners were very accommodating and provided great recommendations that enhanced our stay. We will certainly be back! Until next time, Eleuthera!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

pamela s., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Good but not great.
Keep your expectations in check. An older property in need of repairs and facelift. Liked Rainbow Bay very much. Beautiful view. Very good communication with local caretaker/ owner?. Will try another property next visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Stillwater

Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss
The location was perfect. Not too far from ELH, plenty of things to do within a short drive. View is unparalleled, though the sourhern exposure offers no shade at this time of year because the sun is lower than the deck cover (just FYI) Owners were very responsive and lovely. Kitchen had all the equipment we needed for basic meals. Roku TV allowed us access to Netflix to watch a movie one night. Plenty of linens, bed was firm and comfortable. From shore we loved watching the jellyfish float by and the fish swimming and jumping. Even some dolphins passed in the distance. We opened coconuts from the yard and owners left fresh cut flowers that lasted all week and a list of things to do. Good library, bug spray, sunscreen and sunglasses, if you forget. The only thing i might have liked were chairs for the beach/shoreline patio, but that didn't take away from out perfect stay! So relaxing! Side note, next time I would bring non-perishable food items that I might want. Groceries selections are very limited and can be pricey. Restaurants are as well, I'm sure, for the same reason.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick T., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable house that is centrally located !
While this is an older home it had everything we needed - it is large and spacious with a well stocked kitchen and new washer and dryer. The views out of our bedroom and the living room were amazing ! If you don't want to lounge around the house watching the ocean Rainbow Bay is close by with a nice sheltered beach and excellent snorkeling. Points to the north and south are easy to reach too. The grocery store is basically right on the other side of Queen's highway. We got food from Mel's and the excellent rum cake from Cravings bakery both in James Cistern. The house has plenty of bug spray and baby oil if noseeums are out, but the ocean breeze on the ocean deck kept them away for the most part. We were sad to leave Eleuthera and our house on the ocean at the end of our visit. Thank you Robin & Eliza for letting us stay in your house !
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R., Depere

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainbow beach get a way
We loved gurgle and wump! While we were there, Eleuthera had unusual high winds so it was windy there, positive side of that is there were no bugs or flys! We were still able to eat our meals out on the deck. The view took my breath away . We did not swim off the pier because the water was too choppy. Rainbow 🌈 beach was a slice of heaven. Nice snorkeling, very secluded and away from the wind. The water was very calm. The home was “home” for us, dishes, silverware were high end and not cheap, I felt like I was at home. Brand new washer and dryer, again high end quality, beds were very comfortable. Beautiful walk in shower as well. The only issue we had was the outdoor grill and the owner is getting a new one. And was quick to come over to check it out and get it working for us. Would I return to Gurgle and Wump? In a heartbeat! Robin we will be returning, thank you for opening your home to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Beach Home with 5 Star Views
So many wonderful things to say about Gurgle and Whump! This super charming beach home provided so much; a great location, beach chairs/snorkeling gear, cooking supplies, bug repellents and more. We snorkeled right in front of the house and saw so many different kinds of fish, coral and starfish! The house is a little weathered from the sea but overall it is wonderful and made us feel safe and right at home. The hosts are fantastic at helping with any questions you may have and getting back to you right away. I can tell they pour a lot of love into this. My husband and I highly recommend Gurgle and Whump for your next Eleuthera stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lisa B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Like What’s Pictured
This property is poorly maintained inside and out. Pillows, mattresses, linens smellled like every tourist that’s ever been there. The furniture for the main room is NOT there. Cheap wicker instead. Air conditioning only works well in guest room. Rest of house too hot without it. Screens missing. Stains on floors. Mold, mildew, holes in walls. Beautiful swimming out the back door. Wouldn’t recommend, as other places are in good condition for the price of this property which is in anything but good condition.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

lorrie s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location. Steps from the Caribbean! Great windows facing the water and James Cistern.
We arrived an hour early. Because of this (our fault) the housekeeper may not have swept/ cleaned the bedroom floors. Lots of hair from others and what appeared to be dog hair. Also, lots and lots of dead bugs in the window tracks. I think with a little tender loving care,, your place would be even more beautiful!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022