Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Enjoy the heated pool
A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour
Central Eleuthera Beach
Place, Central Eleuthera Beach
6 min drive
Ten Bay Beach
Place, Ten Bay Beach
13 min drive
Twin Coves Beach
Place, Twin Coves Beach
21 min drive
Governor's Harbour (GHB)
Airport, Governor's Harbour (GHB)
39 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom #1
1 King Bed
Bedroom #2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #5
1 King Bed
Common Space
1 Double Sofa Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Half Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar
Welcome to The Better Life and Cottage. This newly constructed home (will be completed April, 2024) offers a gorgeous heated pool with a gazebo. (There is a $50 per night fee to heat the pool.) It is located on the prestigious Banks Road of Governors Harbour, the most desirable location on the island. Better Life is a two-minute walk down a deeded path to spectacular pink-sand Poponi Beach, one of the most sought-after beaches on Eleuthera. There is excellent snorkeling right off our beach. Bring your snorkel gear!
A three-minute walk down that beach takes you to La Bougainvillea boutique resort with its excellent beachfront restaurant and bar. A four-minute drive takes you to Tippy's famous beachfront restaurant. Island Farms market is just 5 minutes from the property. It offers fresh produce plus homemade breads, cinnamon rolls, jams, jellies, dressings, pesto, salsas, and so much more. Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, is just eight minutes away by car. Governors Harbour has restaurants, grocery stores, gift shops, liquor stores, and a great fish fry every Friday night.
Better Life is reverse living at its best. Open floor plan upstairs with views of the Atlantic Ocean. There are two decks, one facing the pool and the other facing the ocean. Better Life features a great room with 15-foot ceilings, a spacious living area with a large sofa, comfortable for sleeping, but not a sleeper sofa, and a dining area with table seating for eight.
The kitchen boasts all stainless-steel appliances and quartz countertops. There is also a quartz counter top Island that seats 4 with views of the Ocean. There is a powder room off the great room. The floors upstairs are all Avalon porcelain pier tile.
Step out on the deck that faces the pool and there is a stairway down to the pool deck and the barbecuing area beside it. From the great room, descend the stairs to the lower living area.
This floor has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. There is a laundry closet with washer and dryer. Provided to make things a little easier while you are on vacation.
Off the hallway there are 4 bedrooms. The master offers an oversized closet with king size bed and a dresser with mirror and side tables and a TV. The flooring in the bedroom is also the Avalon Porcelain pier tile. As you walk into the gorgeous en suite master bath, the flooring is all Lenox Grey Porcelain. The shower has a beautiful glass mosaic design with Bianca polished walls tile. The shower floor has a nice Sahara sand matte porcelain finish. There are French doors off the bedroom to the front porch facing the ocean.
The first guest suite also features all Porcelain pier tile flooring. It enjoys its own en-suite full bath with the same detail as the master bathroom. This room has a queen bed with dresser and nightstand and mirror and a TV. There are also a set of French doors that leads to a deck that is finished with pink coral tiles.
The two guest bedrooms on the pool side have French doors that lead to a gorgeous porch with pink coral tile overlooking the pool,. These bedrooms have the same Porcelain flooring throughout and are joined by a jack and Jill full bath. These rooms are complete with queen size beds, dressers, night stands, and TV's.
The Better Life also has a one-bedroom guest cottage across the pool from the main house. The cottage has a full kitchen, living/dining area, one bedroom with a king bed, and one full bath. The cottage has a queen size sofa bed in the living room.
Amenities include WIFI, AC throughout, 5 smart TVs (but no satellite or cable), gas grill, and a back-up generator.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
North Palmetto Point
Located in North Palmetto Point, this holiday home is near 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
Does New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar?
As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar on 9 Sept 2026 start from AU$4,887, 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 New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Central Eleuthera Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Queens Bath and Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve. Haynes Public Library and Ten Bay Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Matthew Simon and Kristin Tornow
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests