Alfred House & Cottage
Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Vacation rental house. people14 sleeps, bed6 bedrooms, bath5 bathrooms. Pets: None
Old Banks Road Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour 11111 Bahamas (Geo: 25.209526,-76.239147)
Overview & Photos
Welcome to Alfred House & Cottage, a spacious, luxurious, and secluded beachfront estate with an oceanfront heated private pool on the north end of world-famous French Leave Beach (formerly Club Med Beach). There are no houses between this house and the mile-long beach of pink sand where a Club Med once stood, the most sought-after beach location on Eleuthera. The ocean is turquoise, shallow, and historically safe, having served Club Med well for many years. Children love this shallow beach. Enjoy thousands of feet of deserted beachfront, extensive ocean views from every major room, and the sound of the ocean from everywhere. There is excellent snorkeling right off our property.
Enjoy our new ocean-view pool! The pool can be heated for your comfort for a charge of $500 per week.
Alfred House is located just a mile from the main town, Governors Harbours, which has some excellent restaurants as well as grocery stores, gift shops, liquor stores, a bakery, and a fish fry street party every Friday night that is not to be missed. Walk to town past the lovely restored captain’s homes dating from the 1800s.
Alfred House is a 5000-square-foot, 6-bedroom island style home (including a one-bedroom cottage), located just 25 paces from the beach. The house was designed and decorated to reflect the laid back feeling of the cabanas at the Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda. Both the upstairs and downstairs of Alfred House have a wall of glass-paned mahogany French doors, so as you move through the house, you see the sea at every turn. The house is furnished with comfortable deep sofas, custom pieces made of teak, mango, & cherry woods, and large black and white photographs of movie icons. There are Honduran hardwood floors, cypress cedar ceilings, and marble and slate tile washrooms.
Downstairs, Alfred House features a vast great room that looks out through a wall of glass patio doors at the beach and ocean. The open-plan kitchen faces the ocean, and features custom wood white shelving with shell encrusted stone counter tops. Appliances are stainless steel. The kitchen island is capped with a ten-foot teak counter with matching teak bar stools.
There is a king bedroom master suite downstairs with an ocean view and a en-suite full bath. Also downstairs is a second full bath with walk-in shower.
The upstairs of Alfred House has four more bedrooms. The two huge upstairs master suites have king beds; spectacular ocean views, big decks, and full en suite baths. The two smaller bedrooms have two twin beds in each.
The upstairs also features a huge media room, another gathering spot, which faces the ocean and shows turquoise water through several french doors.
The upstairs sun deck, with its grand row of Honduran mahogany shutters, runs the length of the house (60 ft), with miles of beach and ocean views.
Outside on the first level is a lovely covered patio adjacent to the pool, a shady spot for enjoying the sea breeze and the sound of the ocean. The floor of the terrace contains a lovely mosaic of a conch made by a local island artist. The patio has seating for dining or lounging.
The one-bedroom beachfront guest cottage 25 yards from Alfred House has a huge 1100-square-foot teak wrap-around deck overlooking the sea. Inside, the cottage has 1000 square feet, a large great room, full kitchen, separate bedroom, and a full bath. The living room has potential for two rollaway beds which can be set up, so the cottage can sleep up to 4 guests. (A charge of $100 per week applies per rollaway bed.) Alfred can sleep up to 14 guests in all.
Five of the six bedrooms have ocean views. One twin room has a pond view.
Amenities include full AC, large flat-screen TV in the media room, NEW SUPER-FAST STARLINK INTERNET, satellite TV w/100 channels including HBO, CNN, FOX, and BBC, a gas grill, and a washer/dryer.
NOTE: During the peak spring and holiday seasons, rates are for up to 12 guests. During the rest of the year, the off-peak rates are for the first 10 guests.
Unit Short Name | Alfred House & Cottage (Unit Code: alfdcott) |
Property Type | House |
Beds | 4 King beds, 4 Twin beds |
Bathrooms | 5 bathrooms |
Rooms | 6, sleeps 14 |
Floor Area | 4600 square feet |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Standard Amenities | Attractions: bay/sound, botanical garden, caves, churches, cinemas, library, marina, pond, reefs, restaurants General: Parking, Wifi, Free Wifi Kitchen: Dishes & Utensils Leisure Activities: beachcombing, bird watching, eco tourism, photography, scenic drives, sight seeing, walking Local Services And Businesses: ATM/bank, Babysitter, groceries, massage therapist, medical services Location Type: Beach, Beach View, Beachfront, Oceanfront, Waterfront Pool Spa: Private Pool Sports And Adventure Activities: deepsea fishing, fishing, fly fishing, jet skiing, pier fishing, sailing, scuba diving or snorkeling, snorkeling, sound/bay fishing, spelunking, surf fishing, surfing, swimming, wind-surfing Suitability: children welcome, non smoking only, pets not allowed Accommodations: Private entrance Car: recommended Dining: Dining Room Theme: Away From It All, Family Safety: Outdoor lighting, Deadbolt lock on entryway, Smoke detectors, Fire extinguisher 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, Dishes & utensils |
Living | Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fans, Linens, Washer & Dryer, High Speed Internet, Hair dryer, Washer only |
Business | Nearby ATM, Nearby Post Office, Nearby Internet Cafe, Nearby Bank |
Convenience | Nearby Medical Services, Nearby Grocery |
Culture | Fish Fry |
Outdoor | Deck, Patio, Gas Grill, Private Pool, Beach, Beach Chairs, Beach towels |
Geographic | On Beach, Close to Town |
Entertainment | Satellite TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Games, Books |
Rates & Availability
Reviews
Overall satisfaction: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ | Services from rental manager: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ |
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100 % of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental. |
Vacation Rental Reviews
A Memorable Stay at Alfred House – A True Paradise in Governor’s
Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2024
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A guest from United States recommends this vacation rental.
My wife and I, along with four other couples, recently had an unforgettable stay at Alfred House in Governor’s Harbour. From smooth travel to stunning views, every moment exceeded our expectations. Arrival and Property Overview. Reaching Governor’s Harbour Airport (GHB) and finding Alfred House was seamless. The property was immaculate, spacious, and thoughtfully designed. Each bedroom featured modern bathrooms, and the fully air-conditioned interiors offered a cool retreat after outdoor adventures. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the BBQ was spotless, making meals effortless. The ground-floor family room, with soft white couches, was perfect for group relaxation, while the upstairs lounge provided additional comfort with plush seating and a TV. Outdoor Spaces. The pool, expansive veranda, and lush gardens created idyllic spots to unwind. The breathtaking ocean views made these spaces our favorite for relaxation. Beaches and Attractions. French Leave Beach, with its pink sands and clear waters, was enchanting. We also explored the turquoise Caribbean Sea and visited the Glass Window Bridge, where the Atlantic and Caribbean meet dramatically. A day trip to Harbour Island introduced us to charming beaches, vibrant local culture, and delicious cuisine. Convenience and Connectivity. High-speed internet allowed a few of us to work remotely without issues. Alfred House’s location provided easy access to restaurants, wine shops, and live music. Sourcing fresh fish from local fishermen for dinner was a delightful highlight. Practical Considerations. Brief power outages were managed seamlessly with battery backups, ensuring uninterrupted lighting and device charging. Final Thoughts...Alfred House perfectly balanced luxury, relaxation, and adv
Beautiful Eleuthera!
Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2024
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Kimberly S. from Folly Beach, SC United States recommends this vacation rental.
Alfred House was perfect for our family of 8 adults and 3 children. Great floor plan with lots of room with comfortable furniture. The beaches were fabulous. Casuarina Bay (right in front) was a little rocky and steep but good for snorkeling. We loved French Leave beach- the most beautiful beach I've ever seen. Beach was flat and easy for the children to play on. We had one windy day and drove (10-15 minute walk) down to Twin Coves- another gorgeous beach sheltered from the wind. Alfred House is a great location with a number of great restaurants close by- 1648, Tippy's, Buccaneer Club and Da Perk for breakfast! We also had Josh (local chef) cook for us one night- great food and rum punch! Yes the road is bumpy but well worth it. The interior of the house was very clean and beautiful but the exterior and upstairs porch could have been pressure washed- but I understand weather on a beach can be harsh on homes. Also the dishwasher leaked and stove was a little old but worked. Nothing that would stop us from returning for another fabulous week in this beautiful house and location!
Tropical Paradise
Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2022
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A guest from south boston, MA United States recommends this vacation rental.
Alfred House was perfect for our group of 10 adults and 1 toddler. House was in great condition, beautifully built, well maintained, and spacious. The beaches in front of the house are spectacular!!
Alfred House
Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2022
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A guest from Three Forks, Montana United States recommends this vacation rental.
Have worked on Eleuthera and have personally become a frequent visitor to the Island mostly from Rainbow Bay to South Palmetto Point. Alferd House location is a perfect private and relaxing experience. The beach access and the pool make it ideal. One thing that may make the house more endearing would be outdoor furniture on the second level decks outside the living room and bedrooms. Great stay regardless as in my thoughts no bad stays on Eleuthera. Heading back in September and again in April.
Cheers
Everything we hoped for, and more!
Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2024
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Kim N. from Ocean View, DE United States recommends this vacation rental.
From the moment we arrived until we had to vacate, it was a truly lovely vacation. Our accommodations were fabulous, bright, airy, clean, accessible in all ways. The surrounduing vistas were mesmerizing. I believe daily we gathered on the veranda for winding down and cocktails while the children played in the pool. It was perfection. Thank you too for the recommendation of Andrew for a chef, we had him twice. His professionalism, culinary skills and good nature were truly a wonderful addition to our visit; my only regret is that we didn't have him more of the evenings.Sonya was great, promptly responded when we had questions.
Family celebration of our 30th Mariage Anniversary
Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2019
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Folke B. from Santiago, Vitacura Chile recommends this vacation rental.
The island was not so beautifull as expected. Very expensive, poor supermarkets. But the beaches, marvelous. The house rented, the place were the house was lactaed, for sure, the best. Couldn ́t be better. We enjoyed snorkeling, scuba diving, went to different islands and beaches, running from the house to different trails. Our stay at Alfred ́s House was perfect.