Beachfront holiday rental in Gaulding Cay Beach

This was our first trip to Spanish Wells. The beauty of the ocean is breathtaking. We own homes on the ocean in Maine and Florida and the view in Spanish Wells easily tops both of those locations. The cottage was nicely decorated and very clean. The view from the cottage was beautiful. Audrey, the neighbor and cottage caretaker was extremely kind and helpful. She quickly responded to our every need. We truly enjoyed our conversations with her. We would 100% return to this rental. Having said that I will tell you that we have travelled the world and stayed at over 100 Airbnb type rentals. The only downsides that we experienced here, which had nothing to do with the accommodations, were with regard to dining options on Spanish Wells. Compared to other vacations we have taken, the dining options are slim. Especially on Sundays. We didn't want to have to cook on vacation and it was tough at times to find open restaurants. 10/10 for the cottage and 5/10 for island dining.

We had a lovely stay at Sonshore Cottage! The house was clean, had a beautiful esthetic, extra beach towels were in the closet for our use, a soft cooler and plenty of ice packs were available for our beach outings, and more! Sarah was also a very responsive host providing us with a lot of local recommendations and help if we had any questions. We will definitely stay at Sonshore Cottage again when we return to Eleuthera!

Shes very sweet and nice, a great deal and good location, and shes very well connected.

We spent a week at Cannon Fire and truly can’t think of any way it could have been improved. The location is special-- it is extremely quiet and directly on the beach, which we usually had all to ourselves. We met the local fishermen who anchor their boats out front and bought fresh conch for dinner. The airport and grocery store are about 15 minutes away, but there is a convince store at the end of the block that stocked a lot of essentials. The kitchen is not large but was very well stocked, including a hot plate, a blender, and a large grill out back. Cannon Fire looked exactly like its photos, and Robert was very helpful and responsive whenever we had any questions. Do yourself a favor and book this place.

The Tree House is a bit of heaven. The view is unsurpassable. You feel as if you are part of the ocean at all times...there it is, RIGHT on your doorstep. The use of wood from the island makes Scott's home unique. Words really fail me. This is my husband and my dream home. It is simple, unintrusive and elegant. The beds are very comfortable. It is spacious, filled with light and loveliness.

Very nice hosts. Always eager to please. If you need anything, just ask. Have them direct you to a nearby convenience store for anything you need, too. Beautiful island and surroundings.

This is a rural island. Think castaway with WiFi/hot shower/kitchen amenities. No night life we could find but that’s ok. Just know you’re going for the solitude and ability to swim in a beautiful calm ocean and, one more thing: June’s house may look like a restaurant, but that’s their private home. She gives you access to all the toys underneath the home, though. I kayaked around the little island and that was fun.

Can’t believe I just stumbled upon this Airbnb. Loved it!! Will definitely be back again. My son and I felt right at home.

My boyfriend and I had the most wonderful vacation staying at the Bungalow. It was clean, spacious and accurate in terms of what the listing had described. We made use of the kitchen accessories that were provided (plates, bowls, cups, utensils, minifridge, microwave, coffee maker ect.) which was helpful when picking up food in town with a car that was easily rented. It was extremely relaxing with our own private patio and various kinds of lounge chairs while also offering a more social atmosphere at the restaurant and bar. While we had seen a review mentioning a slightly uncomfortable bed, we slept comfortably every night. The views were amazing from the property, we felt extremely safe and at-home and spent a lot of time (frequently without seeing another person) on the beautiful beach just steps from the bungalow, as well as floating in the pool and taking advantage of the swim-up bar. I could not have asked for a more friendly and accommodating staff on the property and restaurant/bar as well (Mekell who welcomed us with a seamless check-in, Sammy at the bar, Pascal and Francesca at the restaurant and the younger staff helping to take care of the house and ground-keepings) not to mention - the food and drink at Pascal's was delicious!! Pam from the rental team was also extremely helpful with my Q&A's via email. While there is so much of the world to see this would be a spot I would return, knowing that there is such an amazing experience to be had.

This place was everything we could have hoped! It was just as described in the descriptions and pictures. A perfect vacation!!

It's hard to describe Paradise, but if I had to picture what it would be like it would be Cayo Loco! The beach and the water were the prettiest I have ever seen (and I have lived in Hawaii). You can walk for miles and not see anyone. To me there is nothing better than sleeping with the windows open and having the sound of the ocean waves lull you to sleep. Plenty of great things to do and wonderful places to eat. Our host would give us updates everyday with suggestions which was so helpful! They went above and beyond to make our stay the best it could be. Other than the amazing beaches, the most memorable experiences we had were with the people of Eleuthera. The culture there is to be welcoming, kind and considerate to everyone. They truly love and respect their island and want you to feel at home there. We can't wait to return and hope to stay longer this time.

My family and I had a wonderful amazing stay at your home. Every day was a beautiful adventure, walking around the island and exploring the beaches and snorkeling. It was serene, rustic, and a breath of fresh air from our busy lives. Glad we brought food as the grocery stores were something to get used to, but it was an adventure, and everybody was so nice. We will for sure come back.

Beautiful spot right next to the sea. We felt very private. There are water shoes that can be used and are helpful to get into the water, as it is all rocks. Josette always replyed very fast to my questions, thankmyou so much for that! We really enjoed this gem.

Clean, centrally located and helpful hostess. We would stay here again.

I've been on the island many times the location of this house is actually amazing just 10 minutes from the central airport and 5 minutes to the best restaurants in town, the view of the water is just spectacular. Private Road real quiet and peaceful.

A corkscrew is definitely missing 😉

Amazing holiday, Spanish Wells is so laid back and if you can imagine paradise that’s what the beaches are like. Cozy Cottage is lovely, really well furnished and well stocked with kitchen equipment, we barbecued nearly every night. Had lobster a couple of times from Bernard a local fisherman. I would recommend Jody’s place to anyone. Thanks Jody for a truly memorable holiday and for organising a great trip to feed the turtles, swim with pigs and for everything. Claire & Dave

We had an amazing stay at Oceanaire! The house was clean and exactly as described. The wall air conditioners did a great job of keeping the inside of the house cool and dry. The screened-in porch was essential and we enjoyed chef-prepared dinner each night overlooking the ocean. Step outside of the screened-in porch in the evening and you would be eaten alive by mosquitos. We arrived in the midst of a tropical storm, so we have a few unique experiences to share that won't apply to most travelers. The roof is wood planks with shingles, so it is quite noisy in the living room/kitchen area when raining. I can't imagine this is a problem for a shower, but it did start to get to us after three days straight. The bedrooms have dropped ceilings which keeps it much quieter. It is also helpful to be aware that the highway can flood between the house and Governor's Harbor. If this happens, just head north to the next town instead. The house is perched >30 feet above the water, so we never felt unsafe with the high waves from the storm. The house is on the east side of the island and it is helpful to understand how different the two sides are. Immediately down the stairs from the house is a narrow beach (maybe 30 feet wide) with incredibly soft pink sand. In the week that we were there, we saw a total of 6 people. The water is not ideal for swimming since the reef is very close to the beach (this may be related to the tropical storm from the beginning of the week). On the west side of the island (specifically cocodimama's) is a beautiful beach with plentiful parking. I imagine you can walk 1/4 mile out before the water gets to your waist. While we were there, there were almost no waves on this beach. I highly recommend it! The kitchen is very functional. We hired a chef (Jacquel Kemp) due to my dietary restrictions. She cooked us excellent meals each night for dinner and served us on the patio. We expected a few more supplies (specifically we were missing dishwasher soap, coffee, and olive oil), but this was easily remedied by a stop at the grocery store. The dishwasher, stove, microwave, fridge, freezer (with ice maker), washer, and dryer were of a higher quality than I expected and were likely replaced in the recent renovation. The grill was barely functional during our stay and needs some repairs. The central air conditioning was not functioning during our stay. The wall units were excellent, keeping the temperature around 70F without breaking a sweat. Even though I am a very light sleeper and was worried that they would keep me up at night, I did not wake up once. This was helped by the very comfortable mattress. My wife and I stayed at the house alone. If you are bringing multiple couples, you should be aware that the bedroom and bathroom doors are louvered to allow air to pass through. They do a great job of visually providing privacy, but they do not block any sound. Overall, I highly recommend Oceanaire. It is so private that you would need to walk at least five minutes down the beach or up the road before seeing another house. At the same time, it has all the modern comforts that you would expect. This house is clearly loved by its owner and is rented out not just to make a profit but to share the wonderful experience.

Loved the location walk to beautiful beach Perfect space for family of 4 Lots of extras Enjoyed use of outdoor grill and big kitchen with all supplies Very clean Will stay again!

The owners who live on the property are very kind and were available when we needed anything. They also gave us tons of space . The house is large with all amenities. The place does not have a washer and dryer which would have been nice for our long stay with two kids. ( they do state this in the listing). Other than that, it has everything else you would need. The internet was a spotty at times. However maybe to be expected on an island. Great location and good price for the island

If you want to visit Spanish Wells, this is a perfect spot! Recommend renting a golf cart as soon as you get off the gov water taxi. We were just a very short walk from the beautiful beach with the sandbar that you could walk a mile on at low tide. There are several great restaurants on the island, and the locals are SO friendly and helpful. We also took a day trip to Harbor Island, but spent the majority of our time relaxing on Spanish Wells. Comfy, convenient, well appointed, easy to navigate from. You won't be disappointed staying here!

Beautiful home overlooking a stunning beach in the center of Eleuthera. The bathrooms and kitchen are modern and perfectly clean. This home spoiled us during our trip to Eleuthera and was so welcoming and comfortable that we didn’t want to leave. There is a huge center dining room table and each bedroom wing is private and comfortable with on-suite bathrooms complete with lovely walk-in showers. The walk down to the beach crosses the beautiful back yard and there is a deck and covered sitting area overlooking the wonderful sugar sand beach that stretches for miles. We can see why past visitors love this prime location. Close to town to visit for groceries, gas and the Friday fish fry. It truly has everything you need and more. The view from the back deck is breathtaking!