4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach
The beautiful 4-acre property, recently remodeled, consists of a 3-bedroom main house with a detached guest cottage, both built around an extra-large 33-foot private pool. Miss Ruby is located on the prestigious Banks Road, the prime address in Governors Harbour, just 5 minutes by car from town and less than a 15 minute walk down the beach from famous Tippy's restaurant and bar.
Miss Ruby is a 3 to 5 minute walk (depending on your pace) from a miles-long pink-sand beach, usually deserted. This beach has a unique, totally-protected pool, perfect for small children, as well as a long stretch of postcard-perfect ocean beach. Miss Ruby features beautiful ocean views from the upper floor rooms and decks. Miss Ruby is surrounded by a lush garden planted with flowering bougainvillea and hibiscus, as well as coconut palms and other fruit trees.
Miss Ruby's two-story main house has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. It features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and lots of sunlight. The first floor has large great room with living and dining areas, and a modern, fully equipped island kitchen with butcher block countertops and stainless steel appliances. There is also a guest bedroom on the first floor with a full bed and a full bath that is shared with the living area.
Upstairs features an extra-large king-bed master suite with ocean views, en-suite full bath, and an enormous ocean-view deck and wrap-around veranda. The upstairs also has a large guest bedroom with a triple bunk bed and a separate single bed. This bedroom also has a full bath and a large veranda with ocean views.
The detached guest cottage features 2 single beds and a full bed, a full bath, and a kitchen complete with refrigerator, range, sink, and coffee maker.
Amenities include super-fast and reliable STARLINK internet and WIFI, private pool, air conditioning, laundry room with washer and dryer, hi-fi stereo, cordless telephone, satellite TV and DVD player with USB and TV screen. Outside there is a gas grill and an outdoor table for dining beside the pool.
The town of Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, is just 5 minutes from the property by car. Governors Harbour has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, a dive shop, and a medical clinic. It has a nice little collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking a picturesque harbor. You can buy fresh fish and lobster every afternoon from fisherman at the town dock. Friday night Fish Fry in Governors Harbour is a street/beach party that brings together all the tourists and locals with food, drink, and dancing in the street. You won't want to miss it.
Upscale beachfront restaurants in the area include Pascal's at Sky Beach Club (International cuisine with Bahamian influences), Tippy's (international and fusion), The Buccaneer (Bahamian cuisine with Caribbean-Chinese fusion), 1648 House, and The Rainbow Inn (famous for its steaks and seafood). The above all have live music one or more nights a week, so there is live entertainment somewhere nearby almost every night. The Governors Harbour area also has numerous little takeouts and restaurants offering local cuisine, including Da Perk (coffee shop and sandwiches), The Banks Road Deli, Bacchus Fine Foods (gourmet restaurant and food store), Mate and Jenny's (pizza and Bahamian), the Sunset Inn (local cuisine), and LeoRose Sunset Beach Bar and Grill (local cuisine, drinks, live music).
Rates are on a sliding scale based on the number of guests. We set the rates this way to make the property more affordable for smaller groups who use less utilities and put less wear and tear on the house. If you enter the correct number of guests, the reservation system will calculate the rates correctly.
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About the area
North Palmetto Point
Located in North Palmetto Point, 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 Central Eleuthera Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Twin Coves Beach - 14 min drive - 8.7 km
Airport Beach - 26 min drive - 20.0 km
Getting around
Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
1648 - 8 min drive
Buccaneer Club - 7 min drive
Da Perk Cafe - 7 min drive
Unique Village - 6 min drive
Mate and Jenny's - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach on 11 June 2026 start from AU$883, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 4-Acre Estate on Banks Rd, House & Guest cottage, Pool, Calm Protected Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this North Palmetto Point holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Central Eleuthera Beach and Queens Bath. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful stay at Miss Ruby in Eleuthera for Spring Break 2026! House was a perfect set up for two couples and 3 teens. It had everything we needed and Misty was quick to respond on Whats App if we had questions. Beach was a short walk from the property and so beautiful and peaceful! They even had beach chairs and beach towels for us to use. We really enjoyed our stay....having Tippy's near by was a life saver for those nights we didn't want to travel far for a quick bite and good drinks! Thank you for a great vacation!
The house has everything uou need for a great stay in paradise
Yogaheart Rosalba d.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Wendy K.
3 Jan 2026
Fabulous two weeks
We have rented homes in several parts of the world. This lovely home was a good place for a family of nine members to stay. It is bright and spacious. It has a great vibe. The kitchen is well equipped. The dining table seats 10 comfortably. The location is very good: a short walk to the beach and a short ride to town. It is very quiet. The beach itself became our favourite even though we visited several others. The swimming pool is a great diversion for children. Misty is very responsive. When we had water pressure problems, they were fixed immediately. She answered texts quickly and gave helpful advice even for our stay in Nassau. The house is at the point where it will need some renovations, taps are corroded and the decking should be replaced. The mattresses are small for two adults and soft except for the master bedroom. And the beds are very creaky. In all, though, we would come back.
Wendy K.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2026
We appreciate your feedback. Miss Ruby is recently been purchased by new owners. While the home continues to be available for rent, the owners are planning to enhance both its appearance and overall guest experience.<br />
Over the coming months, you’ll see visual upgrades that refresh and elevate the property, along with behind-the-scenes improvements to ensure everything functions exactly as it should. The focus includes making sure key amenities — such as the pool, water pressure, showers, essential systems, and a brand new 28kw diesel generator for power back up-are well maintained, reliable, and enjoyable.<br />
Their goal is simple: to preserve what guests already love while investing in meaningful improvements that make each stay more comfortable, seamless, and relaxing. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the upgrades along the way.
We had an unforgettable stay at this beautiful vacation home. It was incredibly private, with a serene pool and an outdoor shower that made every day feel like a tropical dream. The home was spotless and had everything we needed for a comfortable, carefree getaway. With three bedrooms, and a fully equipped guest cottage, it would be the perfect size for family or group of friends. We loved how close it was to local restaurants and stunning beaches—it couldn’t have been better located. Visiting during this time of year was ideal, and the romantic setting made it truly special. Misty made everything perfect! We can’t wait to come back!
The property was as advertised. A short walk to a fantastic beach. The house was well stocked and there was plenty of room for our family of four. The extra space in the pool house was great for our older teenager! I would highly recommend this house for anyone looking to take a family vacation!
Christopher C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrea F.
13 Feb 2025
Great rental on a perfect beach
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 house was as described and perfect for our group. Check-in was easy and the property was clean. It's very private, the beach just down the road was pristine and where we spent the majority of our time.
We spent 3 weeks at the property and our stay was very good. We were able to visit 14 other beaches so this is a good spot to adventure from. Very private location and we were able to get to restaurants and grocery stores easily. I recommend this place.
It was an Amazing vacation and a great property. Miss Ruby's was a great house , with wrap around deck , pool house and pool . An amazing 5 min walk to the pink sand beach we walked on every morning. Governors Harbor was a wonderful place to stay. The locals were so friendly and gave great advice on what to see and do.
We all want to come back already!
Verified traveller
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
guillermo c.
16 Nov 2023
Miss Ruby
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:
Miss Ruby was a very beautiful home, very accommodating, picturesque beach and peaceful surroundings.
guillermo c.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Beth D.
21 July 2024
Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house though dated a bit was perfect. The beach was stunning. Misty was very responsive though the air conditioner in main living space was not working and there was no wifi in guest cottage.
Beth D.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! The AC has been repaired. The property manager is looking into installing a booster to get the Starlink internet working well in the guest cottage.
The house and property were lovely. The kitchen was well stocked. We were pleasantly surprised to see there were beach towels, beach chairs and umbrellas supplied. The walk to the beautiful, quiet beach was easy and took only 5 minutes. The beach had a shaded area and full sun area. Just beautiful for snorkeling and swimming.
Josephine H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Donna A.
8 Feb 2023
Nice House in Eleuthera
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:
Very comfortable house. Beautiful beach area. A bit of a walk to beach. Driving required for 60+ year olds and not that easy/convenient.
Donna A.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2023
It's a 3 1/2 minute walk down the dirt driveway from the house to the beach. You don't have to cross any roads. Most guests will find that it is not necessary to drive the distance to the beach.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John (Jack) S.
19 Mar 2018
Clean, Simple and Convenient - Great Beach!
This is a sweet little hideaway on a great island. Every beach is gorgeous, but this one, at one end of French leave beach is nothing less than spectacular. This Atlantic beach has clear water and lots of coral. In addition, there is perfect natural pool where young children can play with very little surf.
One of the best part of this house is the property manager, Misty. She is responsive, well informed, and capable -- that's a big plus!
Miss Ruby did not disappoint. It is only a short easy walk from Miss Ruby to the most amazing beach in the world! Misty was there to meet us when we arrived and provided great recommendations. The house was just what we expected…private, clean, and well-equipped. The accommodations worked well for our family to spread out. The pool was refreshing and the beach cannot be beat! It is beautiful and we had it to ourselves almost every day. The water was perfect for a toddler to wade in or adults to swim out and enjoy deeper, clear Caribbean blue water. Be prepared for a few power flickers and spotty internet…all fine with us as we were there to unplug. We would definitely stay again.
Miss Ruby was amazing!
We came here for a week long stay for my 50th birthday celebration.
The house is very comfortable and worked wonderful for our configuration of guests.
The beach is simply breathtaking. The walk is as described.
I would recommend some more furniture on the porch, perhaps some ceiling fans out by the pool. AC unit in family room was finicky, but overall worked. Power outages occur almost daily, I can’t imagine the effects on electronics. The couch out by the pool was a favorite, if you can add another, that would be even better.
The house is clean and spacious. We had a family of five, plus another couple and there was more than enough space for the seven of us. We prepared most meals at the house and the kitchen was well-equipped. The pool is clean and we spent most of our time there. The soft white beach is a short walk or drive and the water is beautiful. This place is all about taking in the beauty and relaxing. The only adventure we took was a six hour boat ride to see the pigs, turtles and stingrays- which was great. The noseeums or some type of bug feasted on a couple of us in the group and didn’t bother the others. We will go back! Communication was good and when a couple small issues came up, they were quickly addressed.
Angee S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed Miss Ruby, but sorry that some of your traveling companions were bitten by noseeums. Here’s advice about noseeums, which you will also find in our FAQs:
If noseeums are present at all, they will come out at dusk and in the evening, so they won’t be a problem during the day. The most foolproof preventative is a pair of long pants and socks, because they go after legs and ankles. The evenings are usually comfortable, so you can wear long pants outside if necessary. Another popular solution is to cover your legs and ankles with baby oil. The little bugs can’t bite through a layer of oil. The bite of a noseeum is not very bothersome, but don't make the mistake of ignoring them. If they are out, as soon as you feel the first little bite, put on your long pants and socks, or your baby oil, or go inside. Otherwise, if you are allergic to their bites, you will wake up the next day with many itchy bumps on your legs.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew G.
30 Mar 2024
Lovely spot
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:
Overall we were very pleased with our visit to Miss Ruby. This was our second time staying in Givernora Harbor on Banks Road. The house lived up to its billing, and was more than comfortable for our family of four plus my father who joined us last minute for a couple of nights. The pool is super convenient and fun for the children. The upstairs rooms with en suite baths are large and accommodating. The downstairs bedroom does not have the same privacy as the upstairs rooms and guest cottage but is comfortable enough. Walk to the beach is quite easy, and the location is very private. The internet connection leaves something to be desired, but they were in the process of upgrading it while we were there.
We stayed for 8 days at Miss Ruby. The property was beautiful! The wraparound deck was spectacular, the kitchen was well-stocked, and the guest house cozy and well appointed. The beds were comfortable and the ac worked super well.
The Wi-Fi wasn’t working during our stay, and the internet in that area of the island isn’t great. Also, the little beach is unbelievably beautiful and private, and it takes only 5 mins to walk there. The larger beach, however, is around a rock outcropping that is tough to pass if the tide is up and/or the sea is rough (which it was constantly during our stay). We therefore couldn’t do beach walks (unless we wanted to drive to a different beach) or walk to Tippy’s (food isn’t great there anyhow FYI). The town of Governor’s Harbour is around 15 mins away by car. All in all, a beautiful property and a great place to go to get away from it all!
Abby L.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We apologize for the WIFI issue. It is working now. Normally, you can walk around the point onto the mile-long walking beach, except at high tide. We are 3 1/2 miles from Governors Harbour, so a 7 minute drive.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Beth A.
12 Apr 2019
Beautiful home and beach.
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:
We stayed in Miss Ruby as a group of 12. We had a great stay. Misty, the house manager was super helpful in showing us around town and helping us with any questions we had. The beach is not quite as close as it seems in the picture, it is a 5 to 7 minute walk to the beach. Once at the beach is one of the most beautiful beaches we’ve ever seen! All the beds in the property could use a soft mattress topper, they were all hard. Tippy‘s restaurant is a fun environment and good food, it’s about a 25 to 30 minute walk on the beach, or a quick five minute drive. Buccaneers in town was great. Definitely do the fish fry on Friday night, was the highlight of our week!
Beth A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
A couple of clarifications regarding distances and time: I actually timed the walk to the beach once with a stop watch and it was 3 1/2 minutes. Tippy's is one mile away, and the drive takes 2 minutes.
The house was very nice and clean. We had a rough time due to a fire on the island right beside us. That was definitely not the home owner's fault in any way. We did want to move to another house farther down on the beach but were told there was nothing available but only in town which we did not want to stay in town as we came for the beach. The walk to the beach is not bad, but is around 7-8 minutes depending on how fast you walk. The house is stocked with beginning toilet paper and even laundry detergent, but we were informed after we were trying to use the stove that it was broke and to just go next door to the studio to use the oven. Definitely not idea as its very tiny. The fridge does not make ice just fyi you have to go buy ice but it will dispense it. The kitchen is fairly well stocked but nothing like a home owner would stock. I said a couple times, if they stayed here, they would realize the small items needed in the kitchen. The bed was decently comfortable in the master bedroom, but the couch is well overdue for extra fluffiness. But truthfully the privacy is amazing at the house. The house feels like a victorian house especially on the outside. So overall I would recommend this house. I won't be looking to stay at it again as it was very frustrating to not even be able to enjoy outside with the awful smoke for several days. We ended up having to leave the house the minute we got up to not have our eyes absolutely killing us for several days.
Lori G.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Raeann L.
1 Jan 2024
3 weeks stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We choose this home due to its location and the size of our party which was 3 kids and 3 adults. Unfortunately the weather wasnt great and we spent evenings on top of eachother being there was only one tv in the living room and Wi-Fi didn’t work.. The pool was great for the kids being the weather wasn’t the greatest while we were there. We have been to the island 7 times so I have a few homes to compare it to for the value. We have 3 kids that had 10 days of school while we were on the island. The Wi-Fi didn’t not work at all so we had to go to the library in Governor’s Harbor for those ten days which wasn’t the end of the world but kind of a pain. We also run our own construction business in the states and access to internet is critical. We could only get service on our phones on banks road so my husband spent many hours out there working. When we checked in Misty did let us know that Wi-Fi was in and out. Had we known it wasn’t in working order we likely wouldn’t have rented as it was high on our needs list. A handful of days we were without power which made it hard for my husband and father to sleep being that they have sleep apnea machines. Again, not our property managers fault but we just had to roll with it. Other than that it was fine. I’d recommend this home to people who want to get away from their crowded city and be off the grid. The beach was great. Saw 4 sting rays hanging out. We did a lot of beach combing and looking at the homes on the beach.
Raeann L.
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