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Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach

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Welcome to Folly with breathtaking views of the Harbour from sunrise to sunset.
FOLLY is situated in the heart of the main town so you can walk everywhere.
Wrap around porch, dining alfresco and sipping cocktails while watching all the boats and activities.
Large elegant living room with a gorgeous, open, sun-filled plan, overlooking the harbor, includes smart TV with cable and internet.
Dining Room seats 12 and is great for large gatherings
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera
  • Popular LocationOceanView Farm5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTwin Coves Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHut Point Beach7 min drive
  • AirportGovernor's Harbour (GHB)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach

Welcome to FOLLY!

One of the most beautiful Victorian Houses in Governors Harbour Eleuthera, with breathtaking views of the Harbour from sunrise to sunset. Sunset cocktails are an absolute must!!

The main town of Govenors Harbour, steps from our front door, has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, a diving shop, and 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 ...

Governors Harbour also has a beach on the harbor which you can see from the front of the house, and which you can walk to in two minutes.

Enjoy a beautiful night on the wrap around porch, dining alfresco and sipping cocktails while watching all the boats and activities.

FOLLY has be completely updated and features a large elegant living room with a gorgeous, open, sun-filled plan, overlooking the harbor and featuring light sheers for total privacy. This house also includes comfortable couches and a smart TV with cable and internet.

The wonderful separate dining room sits 12 and is great for large gatherings and has beautiful sideboards for easy entertaining.

There is also a sitting room with a walk out to the private back terrace. The terrace includes an outdoor eating area, lounge chairs, and an outdoor shower. A wonderful space for garden parties with night lighting and beautiful tropical flowers.

The stunning modern kitchen with an oversized island comes completely equipped, and features open shelving and plenty of counter space.

There is a full bath located on the main floor off the kitchen, which has a walk-in shower.

The second floor features 3 large bedrooms and a library which overlooks the Harbour.

Master/Main Bedroom - A dream retreat! This room features a queen size bed, closet, dresser, a separate AC unit, and a beautiful seating area for reading, with lots of natural light and wrap around windows.

Guest Bedroom 1 - Overlooks the Harbour, has 2 single beds that can be converted to a king, a closet and dresser and a separate AC unit.

Guest Bedroom 2 - Overlooks the rear terrace, has a queen size bed, closet, dresser and separate AC unit. From this room, you can smell the wonderful night jasmine as you fall asleep.

There is one shared bathroom on this floor that is en-suite to the master and which the other two bedrooms can access from the hall. This full bath contains a shower/tub combination.

Off the back terrace, there is a separate guest suite with its own entrance. A great space with a king size bed, en-suite full bath with a shower/tub combination, and a small kitchenette with a toaster oven, coffee machine, small fridge, kettle, plates and glasses and utensils. There is no range or oven in the kitchenette.

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.

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.

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 and a Gas BBQ.

FOLLY is situated in the heart of the main town so you can walk everywhere.

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

The drive way can easily accommodate 5 cars.

Enjoy your stay at FOLLY!

Property manager

Matthew Simon and Kristin Tornow
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Governor's Harbour

Located in Governor's Harbour, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include OceanView Farm and Queens Bath. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and ecotours nearby.
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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • OceanView Farm - 5 min drive
  • Twin Coves Beach - 5 min drive
  • Hut Point Beach - 7 min drive
  • Queens Bath - 8 min drive
  • French Leave Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Buccaneer Club - 3 min walk
  • Tippy's - 8 min drive
  • Hot Buns Bakery - 5 min walk
  • 1648 - 6 min walk
  • Da Perk Cafe - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Restored Historic Waterfront Captains Estate, Sunset Views, Walk to Beach located?

Located in the heart of Governor's Harbour, this holiday 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 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing place for friends and family.
We spent 7 glorious days at this historic home in the heart of Governor's Harbour. The home was beautifully appointed and the layout was great for both group activities and alone time. We particularly liked the main house and guest house separation. Our host, Martha, was simply the most helpful (and charming) host we have ever worked with. Looking forward to our return to Folly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful home, right in Governor's Harbour with amazing views. Would definitely stay again the next time we're in Eleuthera!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shavonne B.

Mother's Day Getaway!
Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Our family had an awesome stay ar the Folly house, it was good to have everyone together to celebrate our mother on Mother's day. Folly was beautiful, we especially loved the kitchen where the guy's prepared an amazing Mother's day dinner for the ladies. The host and the caretaker was very quick to our request, which was awesome 👌. We will definitely come back to Folly!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tom M., Annapolis, Maryland

Birthday to Remember
Rating Details: 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 is conveniently located for easy walks to grocery, bakery, shopping, and Buccaneers. A short drive to the ocean gives you snorkeling, beach walking, Tippy’s for a tropical drink. The house is well- furnished; the kitchen is ready for cooking; the front porch a place for gathering for coffee in the morning and spectacular sunsets in the evening. The home is clean, well- equipped, and well-maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

chris P.

Martha’s Folly ❤️ Amazing experience!
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: Our trip to Governors Harbor was an amazing experience! We took a group of 10 college girls to the island for a week of fun in the sun. Martha met us at the house soon after our arrival and was kind enough to stay for cocktail hour and tell us all the wonderful places we should visit while we were there. Anything we needed she had the answer immediately! The house was perfect for us! We gave the girls the main house and small house next-door and we took the guest house in the back to get a little peace and quiet from the chaos! The house was very comfortably appointed and had everything we needed . The island is beautiful and there are many natural places to visit to spend day trips exploring. The buccaneer was right next-door for dinner drinks and dancing to live music. Great trip we can’t wait to go back!

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Simon and Kristin Tornow

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English

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