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Restored Historic Cottage on Harbor, Sunset Views, Walk to Town and Beach

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Smart TV, books, stereo
Smart TV, books, stereo
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Restored Historic Cottage on Harbor, Sunset Views, Walk to Town and Beach

Nestled behind Folly's Main house is a 2 bedroom 1 bath Guest House surrounded by beautiful tropical flowers and stunning views of the Harbour from sunrise to sunset.

We are situated in the heart of the main town so you can walk everywhere. The main town of Governors Harbour, steps from our front door, has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, a diving shop, and a medical clinic. You can buy fresh fish every afternoon from fishermen at the town dock.

Friday Night Fish Fry in the Harbour is a street/beach party that brings all of the tourists and locals together with food, drinks, and dancing in the street. Something not to be missed and you can walk!

Folly's Guest House features an open concept living/dining room perfect for entertaining. A fully equipped kitchen and 2 large bedrooms and a 3 piece bathroom.

Guest bedroom 1 - This room has a king sized bed, closet and a dresser.

Guest bedroom 2- This room has 2 single beds that can be converted to a king, a closet and a dresser.

Enjoy a beautiful night on the deck, dining al fresco and sipping cocktails while watching the sunset.

Folly's Guest House is fully air conditioned to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Amenities include TV with cable, WiFi, a stereo system with a CD player, Gas BBQ and a shared washer (no dryer).

There is a private driveway in the back which fits 4-5 cars.

The glorious world-famous pink sand beaches of French Leave are a short picturesque 3 minute drive or a 15 minute walk.

Enjoy your stay at Folly's Guest House.

Amenities:
Gas BBQ
Washing Machine (no dryer)
Crib available upon request

Property manager

Matthew Simon and Kristin Tornow

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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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 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

929341

About the neighborhood

Map
Governors Harbour, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Haynes Public Library - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hut Point Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • OceanView Farm - 11 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored Historic Cottage on Harbor, Sunset Views, Walk to Town and Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Restored Historic Cottage on Harbor, Sunset Views, Walk to Town and Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored Historic Cottage on Harbor, Sunset Views, Walk to Town and Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Restored Historic Cottage on Harbor, Sunset Views, Walk to Town and Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Haynes Public Library. Central Eleuthera Beach and Twin Coves Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Restored Historic Cottage on Harbor, Sunset Views, Walk to Town and Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

We loved our stay. The host is very responsive and the location is ideal!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We found the property to be a pleasant place to stay overall. There were some things that could make this house top notch. The furniture and beds were very uncomfortable, I have to say. The appearance was great but lacked comfort. The kitchen tiny and I did my own home remedy that got rid of the ants in the kitchen (at least for our stay there). The manager came by the day we checked in but when we tried to contact her for questions twice during out stay, once regarding checkout procedures, we got no answers. As women, we sat and remodeled the cottage in our minds, which is entertainment for us, lol. We have never stayed in a town before and there was one night the neighbors played music until 4 a.m. so am not sure we will stay in town again. As always we thoroughly enjoyed our stay on the island.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great stay in this lovely cottage tucked away near the main intersection in Governors Harbour. Comfortable beds and seating, plenty of towels and everything we needed in the cozy kitchen—better equipped than most rentals in the US! Highly recommend as the perfect location to enjoy the town on foot or by car from the private back entrance. View of the bay had beautiful sunsets and Cupid's Cay. Owner is extremely nice and was very helpful.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful cottage with amazing view, just like the picture. Leo the on site person could not have been more helpful. We had everything we needed in the kitchen including thoughtful provision of herbs & spices, olive oil etc. Only downside is that the deck gets a lot of mosquitoes etc, but that goes with the territory. Overall we had a lovely stay - thanks Kristin.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wow, what an enjoyable week at the Folly Guest House. Great location in Governors Harbour, easy walking to coffee shop(Da Perk), Grocery, restaurants, Friday Fish Fry and a local beach. This is our first time to Eleuthera, and we loved the quiet beaches and low key atmosphere! We'll be back. The pictures were very accurate and house was spacious and very comfortable.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at the Folly Guest House. The location was great and the house was very clean!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great rental close to the downtown area and just a short drive to the beach. The cottage was perfect for my wife and I. The space is well appointed and had all the amenities.
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cozy and Lovely! Very welcoming host who made sure we had all we needed to enjoy our stay at Folly House. The location could not have been better; close to coffee shop DaPerk, the beach access, the grocery store, liquor store and great restaurants. We are dog lovers and we were visited by the host's dog, Pino which was a value add to our stay. It's within walking distance to the Town's Friday Night Fish Fry, which is a must to meet and greet the local folks. We loved it! Every day of our stay was pleasant, relaxing and convenient! Would not hesitate to go back to Folly House! A real gem!!!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cozy and Lovely! Very welcoming host who made sure we had all we needed to enjoy our stay at Folly House. The location could not have been better; close to coffee shop DaPerk, the beach access, the grocery store, liquor store and great restaurants. We are dog lovers and we were visited by the host's dog, Pino which was a value add to our stay. It's within walking distance to the Town's Friday Night Fish Fry, which is a must to meet and greet the local folks. We loved it! Every day of our stay was pleasant, relaxing and convenient! Would not hesitate to go back to Folly House! A real gem!!!

10/10

Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Maison en retrait de la route, bien équipée et très bien décorée , belle vue de la baie et coucher de soleil. Très tranquille!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean, charming, and cute house near water and restaurants in town.

10/10

Beautiful Place
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Martha was great to work with. The cottage was exactly what we needed for a long weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021