Condo w/Views, Beach, Htd Pool, Golf Cart

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A covered porch with white furniture, a view of the ocean, and a clear sky.
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and sparse vegetation.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A tennis court with a pavilion, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A multi-story beachfront hotel with a white exterior, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper levels.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • No surprises here
    Top-rated for accuracy — guests say it's just as pictured.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera
  • Place, James Cistern Dock
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wesley Methodist Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Eleuthera Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

James Cistern

Located in James Cistern, this holiday home is on the beach. Queens Bath is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and James Point Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Governor's Harbour, Central Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • James Cistern Dock - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Wesley Methodist Church - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 29 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 32 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 49 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tippy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Leo Rose Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coco Di Mama - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Deck Grill & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kel-Ds Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Condo w/Views, Beach, Htd Pool, Golf Cart have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Condo w/Views, Beach, Htd Pool, Golf Cart pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Condo w/Views, Beach, Htd Pool, Golf Cart?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Condo w/Views, Beach, Htd Pool, Golf Cart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Condo w/Views, Beach, Htd Pool, Golf Cart?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Condo w/Views, Beach, Htd Pool, Golf Cart located?

Nestled on the beach, this James Cistern holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of James Cistern Dock, James Point Beach and Wesley Methodist Church. French Leave Beach and Airport Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fun times!!

We had a family vacation at Buttonwood and it was fantastic! We loved the property - the golf carts were a hit and the pool was so much fun after a day at the beautiful beaches of Eleuthera! Laurie was so helpful and accommodating - everything I asked about would magically show up at our doorstep! Highly recommend Buttonwood Reserve in Eleuthera for a beautiful low key beach vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, very sweet property manager. It was fun to drive the golf carts down to the beach. The shipwreck there had some great fish to see and the beach is beautiful. The AC worked great and we never lost power even though the island loses power every once in a while because they have solar with electric backup. They have two great places to eat close by. If you want to do all the fun things that the north of Eleuthera has it is a perfect spot to be!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally Located

The property’s best feature is it’s location. Being near the center of Eleuthera made it easier to explore the entire island. Brett, the manager, was prompt to respond to any communication from us, and always with a smile.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful, Sweet vaction

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was exactly as described on the website and in great shape. we had a water issue that the property manager addressed right away. The golf carts were all charged, there were enough chairs and beach umbrellas for all. We loved the music night at Lenrose on Thursday. It was a little more remote than we thought it would be, not understanding the travel time on the Queen's Highway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our stay at Buttonwood Reserve February 2024

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: Overall I was very satisfied with the property. Very clean, nicely furnished. Brett and Smitty were very friendly and helpful. They even retrieved and opened a fresh coconut for me!The only "complaint" I have is the condition and working order of the golf carts. The first cart we used had no working brakes and the second cart died on the trail to the Atlantic beach. but overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We apologize for the golf cart issue. Buttonwood is in the process of upgrading the golf cart fleet!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

beautiful hidden Gem,

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: beautiful comfortable condo with all amenities, gorgeous views central location we loved our stay. bring bug spray.. noseeums are a nuisance in the evenings.Pam is simply amazing and very responsive with great tips on things to do on the island. Mark is fantastic, kind and responds to your needs witihin minutes. everything was perfect! Thank you!!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beautiful view

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Buttonwood was a nicely appointed condo. Comfortable bed and arrangement. There was no hot water for baths or showers finallyrepaired 3 days before we left. Beach was not nice. Pool was in disrepair. Dangerous electrical light in the water.Golf cart not charged. No propane for grills. Brett tried to help. Pam was difficult.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
The hot water heater failed for these guests, and unfortunately, there is no Home Depot on this island to easily replace a hot water heater, so it had to be shipped in. They guests were offered use of an unoccupied unit for showers, but they seemed more interested in complaining and spreading the misery to all. Pool light was fixed, and was never dangerous of course. Please see our many other excellent reviews.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bring your friends and family and stay awhile!

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: This property was exactly what we needed for our large group of 30, multiple families getting together from 2 states to enjoy Spring Break in the Bahamas. Each condo was well maintained, well appointed with what families needed and had amazing views. Everyone loved the golf carts, amazing sandy private Atlantic beach with great waves, Caribbean beach for snorkeling and kayaking and heated pool. Property is in a great central location on Eleuthera, people made it from Light House Beach in the South to Harbour Island and Spanish Wells in the North and everything in between on our days there. Very close to grocery store in James Cistern. Sonya the property manager and her staff were welcoming and accommodating. If you are thinking about a trip to a family island in the Bahamas, where you can spend days being the only people an beach after beautiful beach this is the place for you!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Memorable Family Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Eluethera Vacation Rentals offered amazing service and support prior to our family vacation in Buttonwoods. They could not have been more helpful. The materials and Welcome Letter were extremely useful and a good resource for the island of Eleuthera. The onsite property manager was also very service oriented.The beach was absolutely beautiful and very private, complete with a shipwreck to view. Having access to the gulf carts made it easy (and fun!) to haul all the young children and sand toys to the beach. (A bonus was all the beach toys and beach chairs stowed on site which was all available for use.)Overall, there were some issues with maintenance, which the onsite property manager attempted to address in a timely manner. One issue was the electrical circuits, which interrupted sleep at night. Every time the upstairs guest turned on their fans, the fans and lights in the downstairs unit automatically came on. If guests have different sleep schedules, the lights and fans coming on at various hours during the night can be disturbing. The frequent but usually short nocturnal power outages also interrupted sleep, not because of loss of electricity per se, but due to the noise created. Every time the power went out, the loss of electricity stimulated the safety alarm system which was stimulated again when the power came back on, resulting in being woken up by the flashing lights and alarms during the noturnal power outages.Finally, as noted in the property brochure, beware of the No-see-ums, as they present a lasting itchy memory of the time in Eleuthera! Question: Would we come back? Absolutely!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2023
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and that Eleuthera Vacation Rentals took good care of you. We are so sorry for the electrical issues during your week. There was a fire at the Hatchet Bay electrical plant, which provides electricity for the island, and this caused the series of outages that week. It's not normally that way! The property manager is addressing the issue with those alarms going off when the power comes on, and is fixing the problem with the programming of the remote controls for the ceiling fans and ceiling fan lights.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Surprisingly Good Location

Room: The unit looked just like the pictures. The furniture is still in good shape, and for the most part everything looked brand new. The view from the rear deck is to the west, over the trees and toward the water. With the curtains open you can see this view from the living room and kitchen. From the front bedroom, you have a pleasant view toward the property grounds. The mobile hotspot for wireless worked well, but was limited if you're planning on streaming or other heavy usage. Satellite TV (PR DirecTV feed) had more movies than I would have anticipated for standard programming. Property: The grounds were well maintained, most mornings staff was on site doing landscaping work. The pool was clean, but I prefer the warmth of the ocean water. The path to the beach on the golf cart is a fun ride. The beach itself is isn't far from the well-known surfing locations, so during out stay the waves were too rough to swim, but would have been great for water sports. On a calm day there should be good snorkeling at a shipwreck not far from the beach. Location: There's a lot of activity 20 mins north or south of Buttonwood. This gives you a lot of options when planning out a day, since anything between Gregory Town and Governor's Harbor is easily reached. The convenience store about a mile north of the property stays open late on Sunday unlike most. There is also a gas and service station just inside town. My preference has typically been to stay in Governor's Harbour, but Buttonwoods spot just outside of James Cistern was very convenient and worked extremely well for us. Buttonwood is in-between a hotel and detached rental home. The unit is spacious and has the amenities of a home, but has the larger staff of a hotel that's readily available to assist when needed, and perhaps the comfort of not being alone in the middle of nowhere. The upstairs unit would offer a bit more privacy and move closer towards the detached home feeling. You could nitpick some details if you wanted, but this is Eleuthera, and that is true for the whole island. Overall, Buttonwood is a rental that's good at what it tries to be.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
The phone company finally completed the installation of our high-speed internet service on 12/19/14. It is fully operational in all units at Buttonwood.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great for large groups!

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 brought a team of youth and adults down to the island to do some mission work. The accommodations were great for our large group - the main lodge provided enough room for our large group time and meals. Matt, Brett, and the entire team were super responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Quiet Retreat from Everything!

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 stayed for several weeks in February at Buttonwood Reserve. The weather was delightful. The house - Very comfortable and well appointed with incredible sea views. The Starlink highspeed Internet was blazing fast for us to work remotely and enjoy Netflix. We had a few very minor issues that Brett the property manager took care of immediately. Brett is an amazing person and resource giving us valuable insights from car rentals, grocery stores, restaurants and sightseeing. The golf carts are a great addition to ferry back and forth from the incredible Atlantic beach. The brand new pickleball court looks great. The sand and water!Buttonwood is centrally located on the island, so it's a convenient spot to explore all that Eluthera has to offer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!

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 had a wonderful time at Buttonwood. The two beaches are gorgeous, and it was fun to have easy access to both sides of the island. We spent more time exploring the many nearby beaches and also took a boating tour with Captain Kid and Son, which was a highlight of the trip. Our favorite nearby beach was Gaulding Cay. Buttonwood is the perfect mid-island location for exploring all the wonders of Eleuthera. There are so many beautiful things to see, and it was perfect to come home to a comfortable, well-appointed condo in the evenings. I can't recommend Buttonwood enough!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Buttonwood vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The only thing you should do is to increase the light in the master bed room... the light is too low to be able to put on make-up.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Unit 1b Buttonwood Dec 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location and property in amazing. It exceed our expectations. The view from unit 1b is awesome. You can see the see from bed in the master bedroom. I would recommend you book this unit for your stay. Pool area was relaxing and the pool was always clean. They were fixing the heater so the first few days the water was cool but still nice to swim in.Love that he property is close to both Govenors Harbour and James Cistern so lots to do if you want. The island is so beautiful and you can do lots of day trips from Buttonwood. I would highly recommend unit 1b for its spacious layout and beautiful views of the sun rises and sunsets over the Caribbean Sea.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Paradise with all the amenities!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here as a large group (25) and there was everything we could ever need! The property was beautiful and not one thing was missed. The only thing better than the views were the help we got from the property managers every time I had a question. (Which was every day** we are slightly a pain in the butt) I would absolutely return and recommend for anyone looking for a getaway as a small or large group!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cottonwood reserve 1b

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Would suggest having some staples like sugar, salt and pepper, oil, coffee filters available.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
We are glad you rnjoyed your stay, and thank you for the good ratings! We do provide salt, pepper, and coffee filters. If those items are missing due to an oversight, please contact our staff and they will be provided.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great family getaway.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Accommodations were wonderful for our family. Each had privacy with their own family and fun dinners together every evening. We all gathered nightly for stunning sunsets. The only thing better would have been longer days. My son in law put together a day long adventure on the water which the grandkids will talk about for a long time. We thank everyone involved with making our stay special.Eleuthera was a friendly welcoming island.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nov 6-10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was nice. Staff is great!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Group Trip: great location, nice and relaxed feel

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a group of geologists come and stay at the Buttonwood reserve. We rented 5 apartments. It was a great location for the proximity to the GHB airport, as well as to many of the sites we visited. Although the apartments had a few hiccups (not each one was fully stocked, one door handle broke off, and some power issues in a couple of apartments), the staff was very quick to respond and generally came over to fix the problem within a matter of the day. We loved the golf carts, and the easy access to both beaches. Our group had a great time and look forward to going back someday soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bahama vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very satisfied with the Buttonwood Condos and the attention to detail.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christmas in Eleuthera

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: The Buttonwood was a perfect choice for our family. Great location, well maintained, beautiful views, wonderful staff, one of our favorite places yet!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Vacation

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 had a wonderful time at the Buttonwood. The condo was perfect and the beach was absolutely gorgeous! You have to take the golf cart to the beach but well worth it. Matt Simon was very responsive to our needs. We had some small issues and they were addressed right away. Sonya and Jim were great and always available. The island was beautiful and the people so friendly!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Buttonwood Reserve Rocks

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 spent two wonderful weeks at Buttonwood in March 2018: the first week in Unit 1B, and the second in Unit 2D. Both units were clean, comfortable, modern, attractively decorated, and with "picture postcard" views of both the Atlantic and the Caribbean. A sparsely populated beach was a short walk or golf cart ride away. Buttonwood Reserve is convenient to Governors Harbor, James Cistern, and Rainbow Bay, with their wide range of delightful restaurants. The Governors Harbor Airport is a six-minute drive from Buttonwood.The sun was warm, the weather soothing, and the holiday a real treat for us.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

VERY ACCOMODATING ...

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We decided to join in and help celebrate a 50th birthday for one of our closest friends, and didn't decide to go until the last minute. This proved to be no issue at all, specifically because the management team at Buttonwood were so supportive and understanding of our situation. The one thing Buttonwood has above all is ample space - so if you are a large group who wants to be together, but have your own space - this is the perfect place. There were 31 of us total with kids, and you never felt on top of each other. The condos are clean and feel up to date. The amenities were superb. Having your own golf cart was critical and really fun to access both sides of the island. The pool was warm at all times and the property is well maintained, unlike in some of our previous experiences in the Bahamas.We would DEFINITELY stay here again.
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