Flipper Refuge
Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Vacation rental house. people4 sleeps, bed2 bedrooms, bath1 bathroom. Pets: None
Queens Highway Governors Harbour, Governor's Harbour 11111 Bahamas (Geo: 25.233639,-76.276333)
Overview & Photos
This charming new house, just completed in 2022, is on a private gated road and is a short walk from a spectacular mile-long pink sand beach. Flipper Refuge has breathtaking ocean views throughout, and you can hear the sounds of the waves from every room. Flipper Refuge is elevated with the windows looking out at the tree-tops, providing a lovely sense of being in a tree house. Come recharge your batteries and be in harmony with nature.
Flipper Refuge has two bedrooms, both with queen beds. Both have ocean views. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan, screened windows with noseeum screen, and an independent mini-split AC system. So you have many ways to enjoy the breezes and keep cool.
We have one full bath with a walk-in shower. There is also a wonderful outdoor shower with plenty of privacy.
The living area features a 42-inch flat screen TV. The dining area has seating for 5.
The kitchenette is equipped with a full-size refrigerator, two-burner induction cooktop, microwave, toaster, Digital Air-Fryer Toaster Oven, coffee maker and all the necessary dishes. You can use the oven/stove in the owners main house if you need to do more serious cooking. Our water is drinkable, filtered and purified with a UV system.
Imagine yourself relaxing on an elevated terrace with breathtaking views of the ocean. This shared common space is perfect for enjoying the sunrises, having your coffee, your meal, or simply relaxing after a long day.
Amenities include AC throughout, high speed Starlink WIFI, dedicated desk workspace, smart TV (but no cable), charcoal grill, washer/dryer, back-up generator and a UV Water Filter and private outdoor shower. Access available to the owners oven/stove and washer and dryer in the main house. All windows have no-see-um screens enabling you to sleep with windows open. Walk five minutes down our paved road and you are on a world-class pink sand beach with turquoise water, well protected by a barrier reef for great swimming, snorkeling, spear-fishing, and long walks year-round. There is typically no one else on this beach. And yet a 5-minute walk brings you to Sky Beach Club’s excellent restaurant, bar, and pool bar. You are welcome to use their facilities if you buy a drink at the bar or lunch at the restaurant.
Governors Harbour, the main town, is just a five-minute drive. Governors Harbour has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, a dive shop, and a medical clinic. It has a nice little collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking a picturesque harbor. You can buy fresh fish and lobster every afternoon from fisherman at the town dock. Friday night Fish Fry in Governors Harbour is a street/beach party that brings together all the tourists and locals with food, drink, and dancing in the street. You won’t want to miss it.
Your hosts, Flipper and Normand, live right next door if you need help with anything or advice about the island. Flipper will take you keelingling and spearfishing if you like. But if you prefer privacy, you will never see them.
| Unit Short Name | Flipper Refuge (Unit Code: flipper) |
| Property Type | House |
| Beds | 2 Queen beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 bathrooms |
| Rooms | 2, sleeps 4 |
| Pets | Pets not allowed |
| Standard Amenities | Attractions: bay/sound, botanical garden, caves, churches, library, marina, reefs, restaurants General: Wifi, Free Wifi, Wifi Speed 100+ Mbps 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 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 Suitability: children welcome, non smoking only Car: recommended Theme: Budget, Romantic Safety: Outdoor lighting, Deadbolt lock on entryway, Smoke detectors, Carbon monoxide detector, 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, Spices and seasonings, Air fryer, Dishes & utensils |
| Living | Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fans, Linens, Ironing Board, High Speed Internet, Hair dryer, Backup Generator, Water purification system |
| Business | Nearby ATM, Nearby Post Office, Nearby Internet Cafe, Nearby Bank |
| Convenience | Nearby Medical Services, Nearby Grocery |
| Culture | Fish Fry |
| Outdoor | BBQ Grill, Outdoor Shower, Beach, Beach towels, Beach umbrella, Hammock, Kayak available to rent |
| Geographic | Near Beach |
| Entertainment | TV |
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
FANTASTIC, CLEAN, COMFORTABLE!
Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2024
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Shawn D. from NEPTUNE BEACH, FL US recommends this vacation rental.
Flipper Refuge was everything we wanted and more!
Location: excellent location close to Governor’s Harbour, a short drive down a private road to Sky Beach Club and the ability to use the pool and swim up bar there, and not a bad drive to other towns to the north (James Cistern, Rainbow Bay). Quick walk to a very beautiful, private white sand beach.
House: amazingly modern, clean, well put together for either a couple or small family. AC worked very well. Beds were comfortable. When power goes out, hosts have a generator. Overall, a very comfortable place to stay when most housing on the island is old and nowhere near as clean as this.
Hosts: fantastic hospitality with the owners living next door. They provided so much more than we expected. We were already familiar with the island and places we wanted to go, but they are so knowledgeable and can provide recommendations for those new to Eleuthera.
Would strongly recommend Flipper Refuge!!
Great location, clean apartment, friendly host!
Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2024
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Melanie S. from PORTLAND, ME US recommends this vacation rental.
Great location in the center of the island, 8 mins walk to a quiet beach, super friendly host, new construction, super clean, comfortable beds. Our only disappointment is that we thought the big balcony/porch was private and adjacent to our unit, but it is adjacent to the owner's unit and we were welcome to use it. Therefore, no direct ocean view from our unit. Otherwise, an awesome stay!
Manager Responded on 5/2/2024
We so are glad you enjoyed your stay, but sorry you didn’t have the view you wanted. We are actually in the planning stages of an expansion of the deck adjacent to this apartment. There is already an ocean view from this deck, but the expansion, combined with some trimming of foliage (while preserving its natural beauty), will provide a more spectacular view, and a larger space from which to enjoy it. The work will be completed by the end of the year. As you can see from our many five-star reviews, we are 100% committed to giving a great guest experience, and we continue to improve this property.
Perfect beach house
Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2024
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Lindsay S. from Miami Beach, FL United States recommends this vacation rental.
We loved our stay at Flipper's beach house! It has everything you need and is a close walk or very quick drive to a beautiful and private beach. Beds are comfortable and it's close to town. Flipper and Norm are lovely and helpful. Highly recommend!
Fantastic Stay @ Flipper Refuge
Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2024
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Allison D. from Roanoke, VA US recommends this vacation rental.
My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Flipper Refuge and our hosts Manon (Flipper) and Normand. The rental is adorable and nicely appointed all around. We arrived later than expected due to late flights and unexpectedly had to drive from North Eleuthera airport in the dark and Manon guided us there on the phone and stood at the roadside to wave us down at the turn into their private road then made a phone call to a nearby restaurant Pascal's to make sure they would remain open and serve us close to closing time & Normand lead us in his truck as we followed in our rental car to the restaurant down a back road entrance from their place so we could feel secure in getting there and we had a delicious meal with delightful service. Manon has lived on the island for many years and so is a great source of information about best beaches, restaurants, etc. It is so clear by and in everything Manon and Normand did while we were there that they genuinely wanted us to have the perfect vacation stay and were at the ready to assist us with anything we needed. Manon helped get our departure flight changed to leaving out of the closer Governour's Harbour. They shared their spaghetti dinner w/ homemade bread with us one night (another story). The beaches are breath taking each different one from another Atlantic and "Carribean" sides of the island. We fell in love with Eleuthera as well as Manon & Normand. Unfortunately there is not enough space allowed here in the review to share all the precious experiences that they made possible and the gracious generous above-and-beyond service that they provided, so you need to book to stay here so that you can experience it for yourself!
Perfect beach house
Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2024
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Lindsay S. from Miami Beach, FL United States recommends this vacation rental.
Great property, hosts are right next door and are helpful and generous. Beach is beautiful. Great location. House is new and spotless.
Great Place to stay
Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2023
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Michael S. from Emeryville United States recommends this vacation rental.
This home is a great place to stay, if you are looking for something nice, very clean and close to the beach.
We loved it there.
Flippers Refuge
Stayed 6 days ending in March, 2023
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Kirk G. from Lexington, KY United States recommends this vacation rental.
Great spot, ocean views, great folks!
Peace, Privacy and Relaxation
Stayed 6 days ending in June, 2023
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Gizele P. from Washington, DC United States recommends this vacation rental.
My husband and I recently returned from our first trip to Eleuthera where we stayed at Flipper’s Refuge. The apartment was adorable, thoughtfully constructed and well decorated. Flipper and Norm were fantastic hosts and knew when to give us privacy and when to come with freshly baked good! The location was FANTASTIC, close to town but not IN town, walking distance to a beach where you and likely the only person in sight. We were also close to James Cistern which had other great food options. It was a great trip and Flipper had the best restaurant recommendations! The commercial power was typical for the islands, the internet in the apartment was reliable and we were able to use the SmartTV to stream Netflix, etc. I purposely didn’t cook a thing, but all the basics were present if you wanted it. They provided plenty of linens and beach towels, and there is access to washing machine should you need it. We will be back soon!
Amazing place to stay on Eleuthera
Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2023
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Chris E. from Florence, Kentucky United States recommends this vacation rental.
The rental itself is a very great, clean, and comfortable place to stay. The rental has a very good location to stay on the island. It is a short walk to one of many beautiful beaches. Others are a short or long drive away. The water is amazing on both sides of the island. There are multiple beaches on the island that are worth seeing and relaxing on. The property description of location, layout, amenities were spot on. The host, Flipper, was very helpful with any accommodations needed. I would recommend this place to all of my family and friends. We visited many beaches. Our favorites were Preachers Beach(where we got engaged!!), Rainbow Bay, Recievers Beach, and the beach area at the end of Flippers road. There was a great beach side/swim up bar pool at Sky Beach Club(Pascals) that was a short walk down the beach from the spot at the end of Flippers road. Sammy makes a great Pina Colada at the pool. We had a couple great dinners at 1648 and would recommend it if looking for a fine dining type of dinner.