Rent the compound including the Main Lodge (15 bedrooms, 15 baths)
Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Vacation rental estate. people46 sleeps, bed17 bedrooms, bath17 bathrooms. Pets: None
Queens Highway Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour 11111 Bahamas (Geo: 25.317514,-76.353975)
Overview & Photos
This extraordinary property is located on a ridge 45 feet above the Caribbean. The views of both oceans are truly breathtaking. From your large windows and extensive decks, you can watch the sun rise over the Atlantic and set over the Caribbean.
Buttonwood Reserve is situated on 50 acres, with beaches on both sides of the property. On the Atlantic side, Buttonwood has a world-class, 3-mile-long pink-sand beach, pristine, without a single house on it. This Atlantic side beach is accessed via our private, golf-carts only driveway. The property comes with a fleet of golf carts. This miles-long beach is virtually private for us, because the only other access is a rough and little used jeep track half a mile to the south. On the Caribbean side of our property, almost in your front yard, is a second beach, which has excellent snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. This beach is small and rather rocky, so not so aesthetic, but it’s as calm as a lake most of the time and perfect for the above activities.
If you’re not in the mood for a swim in the ocean, slip into our resort-style pool. This beautiful landscaped pool is heated for comfortable swimming year-round.
Buttonwood Reserve comes with golf carts, kayaks, paddle board, and bikes, and we have just completed our new pickleball court!
WE HAVE ALSO JUST INSTALLED SUPER-FAST FREE STARLINK INTERNET!
We have just installed a mini-gym equipped with a multifunction Smith machine cage, an Olympic weight rack, dip station, and a cable routed pulley system. Guests also have access to dumbbells and a fitness/yoga mat. This is an open-air gym, fully roofed with 3 walls.
Buttonwood Reserve consists of eight 2-bedroom, 2-bath condos, and the Main Lodge, which is the central gathering place for the property. The Main Lodge includes a large ocean-view living area, dining area that can seat up 30+, an extra-large kitchen with two ranges, two ovens, and two refrigerators, and a vast deck overlooking the Caribbean. The Main Lodge also has a master bedroom with a king bed and an ocean view, one bath, and two sleeping lofts suitable for teenagers.
Each condo at Buttonwood features a large great room with an 8-foot sliding glass door with spectacular Caribbean views. The slider opens onto a large deck furnished for lounging or dining while watching the sun set over the sea. The great room includes a living area with flat-screen satellite TV, a dining area with seating for six, and a modern, open-plan, luxurious kitchen finished in stainless steel and black granite. All areas have magnificent ocean views in every direction.
The master bedroom of each condo features a large upholstered window seat with panoramic views of the Caribbean, a perfect spot to relax with a book or a morning coffee. The master is furnished with a king bed and equipped with an en-suite full bath. The master has a private door leading to the deck.
The guest bedroom of each condo also features a large window seat. The guest bedrooms of the upper level units enjoy spectacular Atlantic Ocean views. The guest bedroom has a full en-suite bath (which can be accessed from the hall as well). The guest bedroom is furnished with twin beds that can be converted into a king.
Buttonwood is located just one mile from the village of James Cistern, which has grocery stores, restaurants, a liquor store, and town dock where you can at times purchase fresh fish. Three excellent restaurants are within walking distance of Buttonwood, including LeoRose, Delish, and Mels’ Snack Shack. Famous Stubbs Barbecue is two miles up the road.
The island’s main town, Governors Harbour, is a 15 minute drive. The main airport is a 45 minute drive from the property. A small airport is just 5 minutes away. Governors Harbour has restaurants, grocery stores, several gift shops, and a lovely collection of historic homes overlooking the harbor. Live music is available most evenings at one of the restaurants or little resorts.
| Unit Short Name | Buttonwood Reserve Bldg 1 & 2 (Unit Code: BRcmpd) |
| Property Type | Estate |
| Beds | 9 King beds, 16 Twin beds, 2 Full beds |
| Bathrooms | 17 bathrooms |
| Rooms | 17, sleeps 46, 1 lofts |
| Pets | Pets not allowed |
| Standard Amenities | Attractions: arboretum, bay/sound, botanical garden, caves, churches, cinemas, library, marina, pond, reefs, restaurants General: Parking, Wifi, Free Wifi Leisure Activities: beachcombing, bird watching, eco tourism, horseback riding, photography, scenic drives, sight seeing, walking Location Type: Beach, Beachfront, Oceanfront Pool Spa: Heated Pool Sports And Adventure Activities: deepsea fishing, fishing, fly fishing, freshwater fishing, jet skiing, pier fishing, sailing, scuba diving or snorkeling, snorkeling, sound/bay fishing, spelunking, surf fishing, surfing, swimming, tennis, wind-surfing Suitability Chkbox: Events Allowed Safety: Outdoor lighting, Smoke detectors, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit Health And Safety: Enhanced cleaning practices, Clean with disinfectant, High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant, Towels and bedding washed in water that's at least 60sC/140sF |
| Kitchen | Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Toaster, Cookware, Dishwasher, Dishes & utensils |
| Living | Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fans, Linens, Washer & Dryer, Ironing Board, High Speed Internet, Hair dryer |
| Business | Nearby ATM, Nearby Post Office, Nearby Internet Cafe, Nearby Bank |
| Convenience | Nearby Medical Services, Nearby Grocery |
| Culture | Fish Fry |
| Outdoor | Deck, Patio, Balcony, BBQ Grill, Outdoor Shower, Private Pool, Beach, Kayak, Bike, Water gear, Beach Chairs, Golf cart, Floats, Beach towels, Paddle board, Boogie Boards, Pickleball Court |
| Geographic | On Beach, Close to Town |
| Entertainment | Satellite TV, Gym |
Rates & Availability
Reviews
| Overall satisfaction: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ | Services from rental manager: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ |
| Overall satisfaction: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ | Cleanliness: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ | Location: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ | Property condition: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ |
| 100 % of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental. | |||
Vacation Rental Reviews
Perfect Stay!
Stayed 6 days ending in June, 2024
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Adam F. from Wake Forest, NC United States recommends this vacation rental.
We brought a team of youth and adults down to the island to do some mission work. The accommodations were great for our large group - the main lodge provided enough room for our large group time and meals. Matt, Brett, and the entire team were super responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
50th Birthday
Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2024
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Junuz C. from Buford, GA United States recommends this vacation rental.
Location is amazing.However the furniture,golf carts,kayaks need upgrade asap.
lso get ready for noseeums bites.4 people had allergy reaction and had to go to the doctor.
Manager Responded on 1/25/2024
We are so sorry for your noseeum bites. Noseeums are not always a problem on the island—it varies week to week--but when they are, they come out at dusk, so they won’t bother you during the day. As was explain in our FAQs, if you are allergic to noseeum bites, you have to be vigilant if they are out. Their bite is not very bothersome, but don’t make the mistake of ignoring them. As soon as you feel the first little bite, put on bug spray, or long pants, or go inside. Otherwise, if you are allergic to their bites, you will wake up a day or two later with many itchy bumps on your legs, and your vacation will be ruined, as happened to this guest. The golf carts are indeed showing their age and are in the process of being refurbished or replaced as necessary. This is the first complaint we’ve seen about furniture or kayaks. We continually replace anything that is worn out and will always do that.
Above and beyond expectations
Stayed 8 days ending in May, 2022
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Spencer D. from Spokane, WA United States recommends this vacation rental.
We had the most excellent stay at Buttonwood, the place was beautiful, clean, and any issue we had was quickly addressed. We look forward to coming back to visit again. The location on the island is perfect for visiting both the north and south of the island but we quickly learned there was hardly any reason to go far from the property as there were excellent beaches close by and some excellent fresh food options just down the road at delish!
Buttonwood Crew
Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2021
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Rhonda G. from Richmond, VA United States recommends this vacation rental.
We had a wonderful time? The accommodations were great! The pool was great! Only drawback was the noseeums. I would recommend this rental property. We used the Kayaks almost everday and enjoyed a wonderful beach called CocoDeMama!!!
Great Place for a Group!
Stayed 6 days ending in May, 2022
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Robin H. from Griffin, Ga United States recommends this vacation rental.
We rented out the entire Buttonwood Reserve and it was a wonderful place for our group of 36 to vacation! Centrally located in the middle of Eleuthera, we could get anywhere we wanted to go in within an hour or less. We rented cars at the airport to make it easy to get around. We also hired a wonderful chef for the week for our dinners and it was great to all eat together in the main lodge and to see the beautiful sunsets each night! The main lodge gave us a central spot to gather and play games together when we weren't in our individual condos. The pool was a really nice place to hang out and was very clean. It is quite shallow in the shallow end, which was perfect for our toddlers! All the condominiums were very attractively decorated, comfortable and clean with beautiful views!! The beds were very comfortable. The staff was kind and helpful! We went to nearby James Cistern for groceries, the bakery, bottled water, etc. We also went there for Delish Lifestyles and LeoRose beach bars in the afternoons a few times. That was lots of fun! Governors Harbour was a reasonable drive and we went there for Tippy's Beach Bar, the ice cream shop and for a very nice lunch at the French Leave Resort. We also spent a great day at French Leave Beach. We visited several of the other nice beaches in the area and took a FABULOUS excursion with Captain Kid and Sons out of Gene's Bay Ferry Dock. So many fun things to do that we couldn't do it all. As always, we had a few challenges but they worked out fine and overall it was a GREAT trip!
Wonderful time at Buttonwood!
Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2023
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Jane-Linn C. from Doylestown, PA United States recommends this vacation rental.
We had such a lovely stay at Buttonwood last week. The property was absolutely gorgeous and the amenities are top notch. Brett, the property manager, was awesome and was on hand to help with anything that we needed. We would definitely go back!