Mermaids Cove With private beach & kayaks

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A coastal resort with a sandy beach, lush greenery, and clear turquoise waters.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking clear turquoise water.
A pathway leading to a wooden deck overlooking a beach with palm trees and a fence.
A living room with a TV on a wooden stand, a sofa with decorative pillows, a coffee table, and a colorful rug.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a lawn, and a golf cart parked in front.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to private beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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russell island
  • Place, Tay Bay Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Glass Window Bridge
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Gaulding Cay Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Map
russell island

What's nearby

  • Tay Bay Beach - 40 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Glass Window Bridge - 55 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Queens Bath - 56 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Gaulding Cay Beach - 57 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Whale Point - 60 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipyard Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Landing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papa’s Scoops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Budda's Snack Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar bar & grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaids Cove With private beach & kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mermaids Cove With private beach & kayaks ?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mermaids Cove With private beach & kayaks on 13 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,708, 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.

How much is parking at Mermaids Cove With private beach & kayaks ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaids Cove With private beach & kayaks ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaids Cove With private beach & kayaks ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaids Cove With private beach & kayaks located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 20 miles (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 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic place to stay if you want a place to relax and also be close proximity to great food and bars! One of the best vacation places we have stayed! Candida was very responsive to all of my questions and made the stay fantastic and worry free!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second trip and it was amazing as the first!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is beautiful! The little beach area was perfect for shell hunting, swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. The host was very helpful and everyone on the island is so kind and welcoming. We loved Spanish Wells/Russell Island and this wonderful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for my wife and I and my parents. We enjoyed the porch and I spent a lot of time snorkeling in front of the house. We love Spanish Wells and we will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean. The property was beautiful and the views were beautiful. The host/Candida very helpful and was always available if needed. The stay was phenomenal!! We will definitely be coming back in the very near future. Thank you Candida.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I have stayed here multiple times. A great house and location. Candida is great to take care of whatever you need. We will definitely return again next year.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed ourselves. This lovely home, on a private beach did not disappoint. I HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful and Candida was extremely helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunshine and Solitude

Second time there and the private beach is worth every penny
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures do not do this property justice! Everything was absolutely amazing. The house was equipped with everything we needed. The views are spectacular and the location is so close to the beaches, grocery stores etc. Candida was awesome as well, she is super sweet and very accommodating. We will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We loved every second of our stay. The house and property are well maintained and a great place to relax in the house or in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and a beautiful location. Candida was a pleasure to deal with.

We are alreafy in the process of booking the place for next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sleepy Island

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home on Russell Island

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 weeks in Paradise

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!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great and secluded. Not our first time to the area but first time to this property. Our gps map did advise the opposite side of boat marina before we located the home. One concern and issue our party all agreed upon was that the description of the fees was not clearly stated. We had a cash expense for cleaning, which is noted, however it also states all fees included in price.... so we did not anticipate the extra cash price.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bahamas Dream Babymoon

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Looking forward to our stay

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot

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 😎
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

first timers!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Thanksgiving

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for us, nice place right on the water, kayaking, snorkelling and relaxing in the hammocks was the best!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2026
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