Escape to Mermaids Cove, a beautiful waterfront cottage on Russell Island, Eleuthera. Relax in the spacious open living area or unwind on the private beach and dock where you can bone fish, kayak, snorkel or simply chill. With a fully equipped kitchen and BBQ grill on the outdoor covered deck.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Add dates for prices
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mermaids Cove
Relax and unwind while at Mermaids Cove. This beautiful waterfront/beach cottage, located on Russell Island, Eleuthera. Located a short drive from historic Spanish Wells, this cottage offers an easy interior layout with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , a spacious open living area and a fully equipped kitchen for whipping up a freshly caught meal. Enjoy the hues of the sparkling aqua water from the outdoor covered deck, which is equipped with a BBQ grill and an area for dining under the stars.
If you're looking to get away from it all in your private slice of heaven, then this is the place. "Sitting Mermaids Cove is fully furnished and equipped with everything you need for an easy and beautiful vacation. The property itself has so much to offer including your own private beach and dock where you can spend the day bone fishing, exploring the waters on our kayaks, snorkeling or simply "chilling'" on the beach.
We can arrange excursions, boat rentals and anything else you need to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay at our home. We look forward to welcoming you!
There is also $150 cleaning fee to be paid on arrival.
Regretfully, due to the high increase of fuel in the islands, as of September 1, 2022, we will require an additional service fee for electricity of $11.00 per night. We will continue to absorb the relevant costs of electricity as we have done over the years. The service fee will assist in paying for the balance due to the increase(s). We are doing our best to keep costs at a minimum while you enjoy your vacation in Spanish Wells and thank you for choosing Mermaid’s Cove.
Shorter term rental options Check in: 3:00 pm Check out: 10:00 am
Property amenities
Beach
Private beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Dock
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Basketball nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Hope you had a wonderful stay please make sure all items are in place all dirty beds stripped and out by the washer. Pl are take out all the trash. Thanks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
There will be $150 cleaning fee on arrival
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 20 mi (32 km) of Government Dock, Briland's Blue Hole, and Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial. Pink Sand Beach and Fisherman's Dock are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Mermaids Cove Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great location. Comfortable & clean. Easy to check in and communication was excellent. House was stocked with everything you should need. Beautful views and just an incredible place overall. Definitely recommend Mermaids Cove!
Highly recommend! Candia was incredibly accommodating—she took care of everything from reserving the golf cart to booking our ferry and taxi. We didn’t have to stress about a thing and felt right at home from the moment we arrived. Mermaid Cove was spotless and very welcoming. The backyard is super peaceful and relaxing, and we especially loved spending time on the private beach. We’ll definitely be coming back!
From the start of the booking to our arrival Candida was great...answering all of our questions and making arrangements from the airport to get us to the property seamlessly.
The property was absolutely amazing with the most beautiful views imaginable. The cove was perfect for snorkeling or just floating in the water.
We sat for many hours on the dock watching all types of fish, rays and sea life.
Loved this property and can't wait to go back!
We had the absolute best time during out first visit to Spanish Wells/Russell Island. Candida made the whole process so easy starting with our taxi ride from the airport to the island. She also had someone waiting for us at the dock to transport our luggage to the house since we only had a golf cart. The private beach in the backyard was amazing, we snorkeled and took the kayaks out from there. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We all agreed that this was the only vacation we've been on where we wanted to immediately book for next year. Thanks again, Candida. We will be back!
We really enjoyed our time here. The house was just right for us and the private beach was awesome for the couple days we stayed in and did nothing. We loved kayaking in the calm waters around the house, grilling on the grill on the patio, playing cards in the evening, and simply disconnecting. The house has cable/satellite tv that we would watch a little of in the evenings and wifi that we tried to not connect to too often. Our kids loved the to hammocks in the backyard as well. Candida responded to every message sent via VRBO in a reasonable amount of time and once we were staying on the island we would reach out via the what's app and she again responded very fast. She set up our taxi to and from the airport, a place to rent a golf cart from to get around and her parents tour company for a day on the water feeding sea turtles, stingrays, snorkeling, and swimming with the pigs. This was our first trip to Spanish Wells and one we will definitely remember and probably do again.
Amazing time on Russell Island! Great property and host communicates well. So fun to drive the golf cart around Russell Island and Spanish Wells!
We had tremendous weather and look forward to returning some day.
We loved our time at this sweet waterfront cottage! The backyard and pier were favorite spots. The golf cart was invaluable for getting back and forth to restaurants and grocery. Loved our time in Spanish Wells!
Mermaids Cove was the perfect home for our trip to the Bahamas. The home was stocked with all vacation and household necessities, especially the kitchen. We cooked many meals at home with the amazing view of the backyard/ocean! We snorkeled every evening around the rocks in the water, finding cork and fish and an old car in the water. The provided golf cart was wonderful! We will return again if we can!
We’re looking forward to our future stay. The airlines canceled our flights for two days in a row, preventing us from making the trip at all. The host allowed us to move our reservation to a future date, rather than lose it. We’re so appreciative of the understanding and willingness to accommodate us. Can’t wait to get there in June instead of March!
Christine B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Crissy M.
12 April 2016
The Perfect Vacation!
This was our first visit to Spanish Wells/Russell Island. Candida set everything up for ground transportation and water taxi upon arrival and departure. She was wonderful to work with! We fell in love with the island and the wonderful people there! The view from the house has to be one of the most spectacular views on the island. The house was perfect and we spent most of our time on the large covered porch relaxing when we weren't riding around on the golf cart discovering more beautiful beaches! We would love to return some day and highly recommend this place.....you won't regret it!
My wife and I stayed at Mermaids Cove for the month of March and had a fantastic time. The small private beach and dock was great. The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay, and the golf cart that comes with the house gets you to wherever you want to go.
Our property manager Candida was awesome. Always responds right away and took care of us. Thank you Candida! Your the best. Would I stay here again? Well, I’m already booked for next year 😎
We loved this property! The view and easy access to the private beach area was the best. Our 2 year old son loved being able to wake up and go swimming. We snorkeled several days and saw lots of fish, a large ray, and even a barracuda. Candida is very easy to communicate with. The golf cart included with the rental was another plus!
The property was fantastic, the small protected beach was awesome on some of the windier days. Candida the property manager was a huge help and has some great tips for the island. The island is a quiet less touristy island so perfect for relaxing. Would love to come back.
Easy, everthing as detailed in listing, fully stocked kitchen, great location,
Island stores have anything else you may need for your stay.
Papa Scoops is the bomb
We could not have asked for a more relaxing vacation in a beautiful house and location. Candida constantly went above and beyond to assure all our needs and questions were met. We have suggested to all our family and friends.
We enjoyed our visit immensely. Russell Island is simply gorgeous. The little beach and snorkeling around the rocks there and then kayaking to see the wildlife was great. Additionally the golf cart was a great convenience. Two small comments which are easy fixes and would make the stay more comfortable. There was no Drinking water in the home. Simply providing a full 5 gallon jug and information where to get additional water would be so helpful. Secondly, a few extra rolls of toilet paper would be great. Visitors would appreciate not having to go to the store immediately after arriving. Instructions on where the market and the water filling station along with restaurant/bar recommendations for first time visitors would be helpful. We loved it and hope to be back soon!
Mermaid's Cove is the perfect location for when you need to just get away and relax. There's so much to see and do without even stepping off of the property. Always make sure that you have your phone/camera with you when down by the water because you never know what might go swimming by.
Candida went above and beyond to assist us during our stay, we can't thank her enough!