Notes from the host
Casuarina Bay
Casuarina Bay is an exceptionally beautiful, secluded eco-friendly beachfront home on the island of Eleuthera, in the Bahamas.
Just two houses share this very private bay on the Atlantic, skirted by miles of pink sand beaches.
Easily accessible, Casuarina Bay is just 1 hour by air from Miami, and only seven miles from Governors Harbour airport. It's located 1.5 miles northeast of the lovely village of Governors Harbour, one of the oldest settlements in the Bahamas.
The house was designed to take in the extraordinary views and off-shore breezes of the Atlantic Ocean from every room as well as the virgin land and spectacular sunsets to the west.
It nestles amidst picturesque groves of Coconut Palms, Papaya, Sea Grape, Sea Apple and Casuarina trees. The fragrant frangipani waft their intoxicating aroma while the hibiscus bloom fresh flowers each morning.
The property is also blessed with other exotic plants such as poinciana, sour orange, surinam cherry, soursop, sapodilla, and passion fruit.
Ocean-lovers will find some of the best snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming in the world. Underwater visibility is up to 100 feet, with water temperatures ranging between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
It's hard to find a more beautiful sea anywhere in the world. Sit back and delight in the changing colors of the sea and sky. Or jump in and watch the magic below the surface.
There's a barrier reef just offshore so Casuarina Bay Beachfront House has protected waters and no rip currents. It's excellent swimming for all ages.
For more information and many more photographs, please visit the link at the bottom of the page.
The adventurous traveler can explore nearby islands and virgin coral reefs, swim with dolphins or exotic tropical fish, or charter boats for world-class bone or deep-sea fishing.
Other sports available on the island include sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, spearfishing, tennis, and surfing.
The rustic Beachfront House was designed and built to savor the incredible natural unspoiled beauty of Eleuthera. It's only 20 yards from its own pink-sand beach, so wherever you are in the house you have breathtaking views in all directions. To the east, you see the turquoise ocean and glistening beach. Looking to the west your eyes rest on untouched green hills and colorful Caribbean sunsets. At night the brilliance of the stars and moon are unforgettable.
This romantic wooden house sleeps up to 6, with 3 bedrooms (1 king, 1queen and one with twin beds that can be made into a king- also with A/C), 2 bathrooms, living and dining room, kitchen, decks on 3 sides (with 2 tables for al fresco dining). One of the bedrooms has air conditioning. The other two bedrooms and the living areas and kitchen do not have air conditioning, but instead, they have large doors/windows to capture the ocean breezes and fans.
There are 2 additional apartments (which sleep 2 guests each) underneath the deck on the ground level of the Beachfront house. These spaces can be rented along with the beachfront house to add a 4th and 5th bedroom and room for 10 people, including 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, and living space.s Alternatively, these spaces may be rented to other guests. These apartments have their own private entrances and do not share deck space with the Beachfront house so are private from each other.
Relax on our private beach in the thatched cabana, with a freshwater shower.
This is a perfect location for the adventurous traveler looking to enjoy the natural beauty of this magical island.
Amenities: Free wireless Internet, large fridge, high powered gas stove, dishwasher, coffeemaker, blender, toaster, barbecue, washer and dryer, kayaks, beach cabana with outdoor shower.
Wake up to an experience of Nature you may never have had before:
- the sound of the ocean kissing the shore.
- wind rustling through the coconut palms.
- a swim in the inviting sea before breakfast
- coffee in the cabana
- wine or pina colada on the beach as you watch the moonrise
- curly tail lizards wondering if you'll share your mango with them
- emerald green parrotfish which you can see as you walk along the beach
- moonrise from your bed
- moonset from your bed
- a deep experience of tranquility and calmness
Activities: Spend days exploring deserted pink sand beaches, kayaking along the coast or snorkeling or diving exquisite reefs just in front of the house from our ocean kayaks.
Excellent fishing- deep sea (for tuna, mahi mahi, kingfish etc.), bone-fishing, bottom fishing, line-fishing or spearfishing.
