Oceanside house with private tropical garden, kayaks and a paddle board.

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2 bedroomsSleeps 4905 sq ft

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Russell Island, Eleuthera

Tay Bay Beach
‪122 min drive‬
Pink Sand Beach
‪125 min drive‬
Ben Bay Beach
‪137 min drive‬
North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
‪104 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Seashell

1 Queen Bed

Turtle bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Enjoy beautiful sunsets and sunrises in this cozy two bedroom, one bath house nestled in a private tropical garden on the oceanfront. A fully equipped kitchen, 2 rainwater tanks, a spacious living room with ocean views, and a covered patio to relax in the ocean breezes, promising you a relaxing and memorable beach vacation. Cable TV and WiFi. Quiet neighborhood. A 5 minute walk to popular beach-side Sandbar Restaurant. Kayaks and a paddle board to enjoy in the ocean.

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Alicia Sands

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Toddler furniture available on request. No charge.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

The cleaning fee for guests with pets is $250.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A $100 cleaning fee is requested at check in for each stay. The cleaning fee is $250 for guests traveling with pets.

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Russell Island

Located in Russell Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial and Glen Stewart Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pink Sand Beach and Lucayan Archipelago. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.

Russell Island, Eleuthera

Getting around

North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Eagles Landing - ‬5 min drive
‪Sandbar bar & grill - ‬4 min walk
‪Shipyard Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Budda's Snack Shack - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside house with private tropical garden, kayaks and a paddle board. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Oceanside house with private tropical garden, kayaks and a paddle board.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside house with private tropical garden, kayaks and a paddle board.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside house with private tropical garden, kayaks and a paddle board. located?

This Russell Island holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Pink Sand Beach and Government Dock. Fisherman's Dock and Lone Tree are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

april s., Fort lauderdale, USA

15 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AWESOME cottage

Have stayed at many places on Spanish Wells and Russell Island, we loved this property. Perfect for you and a few friends. Outdoor shower was awesome. Easy and smooth, will def be back! TY Alicia!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally H., Shepperton, UK

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Island - Great Communication

Such a lovely island and villa was great. Candida, the project manager was brilliant. We missed our connecting flight and was delayed by a day and Candida kept in contact by WhatsApp and re-scheduled all of our taxi, ferry and gold cart hire and short notice. The villa was lovely and private and had everything needed - even air con in each bedroom. For the days that were stormy we had access to the villa Netflix and Disney plus and board games etc. When the weather was good, we were out in the garden, swimming in the sea and waling on the public beach. The kitchen has everything needed and the Food Fair supermarket was so well stocked. The Sand bar is literally a 2min walk across the road and the food was lovely. Was so good having the washer and dryer there so we didn't need to pack a lot and there were more than enough towels for beach and showers etc.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

luciana H.

23 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter weekend turned vacation

My favorite part was star gazing whilst listening to the waves lapping and taking in the fresh sea breeze at night! Quiet, set back and so peaceful, just what we all needed! Everything was great, owner and property manager where very responsive and helpful! Would definitely stay again! Thank you so much for sharing!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin M.

16 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

7 Days in Paradise

The view from the property was absolutely incredible—definitely one of the highlights of the stay. The beach is coral rather than sand, so water shoes are a must, but that also means the snorkeling is amazing, with plenty of fish and marine life to see just steps from the shore.The house itself had a great tropical vibe and was very clean and well-maintained. It felt secluded and peaceful, thanks to the surrounding trees and vegetation (which also helped block the ocean winds), but everything in town was just a short golf cart ride away—super convenient.The host was great—very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The beds were a little firm for our taste, but the house came well-stocked with kitchen essentials, towels, linens, and even games, which was a nice touch.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

5 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Trip!

Perfect place for a secluded, romantic getaway! My wife and I stayed here for our anniversary and had a wonderful, relaxing time! Hanging out in the yard/porch and staring out into the ocean was just what we needed! Be sure to check out Sandbar across the street! It’s a great little place on the water!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene G.

25 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

We had a great relaxing 10 day stay. Thoroughly enjoyed the quiet and relaxing atmosphere of this home and the islands. Originally booked for 7 days and extended our stay to 10 as we found it hard to leave this paradise. Alicia was very responsive and great to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of heaven!

We loved our visit. Alicia was very helpful in preparing for our trip, helping with airport transfer, golf cart rental, and food and activity recommendations. The house is just what we needed- the view is incredible, with a private and quiet property. The kitchen and house was well stocked with supplies. It was a beautiful 10 minute cart ride to downtown Spanish Wells and 5 minutes to stunning practically empty beaches. The restaurant across the street was super convenient too. We suggest visiting Papa Scoops, Shipyard, breakfast at Eagle's Landing, Buddha's, and following the local Facebook page as that's the best source of info for goings on on the island. Thank you for a terrific getaway!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

10 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Great House, Great View, Great Owner Communications, Everyhting about the stay was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tannah S.

16 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!!!

Wonderful property a perfect place to get away. Super quiet area….peaceful….looking out at the ocean from the back and the living room. Great restaurant/bar across the road which made it even better. All of our questions were answered so quickly! Can’t recommend enough!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary m.

11 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bed

Everything was absolutely perfect except for the bed. The beds was really uncomfortable and hard.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

chuck b.

24 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal!

Great place to stay. Was very clean and ideal for a weekend on Russel Island. Spanish Wells is just a short golf cart ride away.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton C.

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Island Getaway Home

We loved the location...quiet, beautiful, waterfront property. Wonderful. Will stay here again, next time on the island.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

9 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sand star on Russel Island

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage is very nice. The view is gorgeous! Beautiful turquoise ocean! Not good snorkeling from the shore of the property as we had hoped. We took two excursions and enjoyed them. You definitely need a golf cart or car to get around.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Arthur H.

7 Jan 2024

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Nice location on Russell

The house could do with a more thorough clean. The grounds in front of the house would benefit from some TL, including the driveway which tends to get muddy when it rains. The shower would benefit from a pump to increase the pressure and the flow of water. For a short term stay, the house is fine.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

The house was great, very clean and nice. Kitchen has everything you need and also the bbq was perfect. Outside veranda is fantastic to have meal because there is always a light breeze. The access to the sea is not easy forcthe kids but there is a nice beach just opposite to the road they could go by themself.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

After my flight was canceled, the host for this property was able to accommodate me and my family. We greatly appreciate her quick responses (even through the Wi-Fi issues). We loved the location and enjoyed the gorgeous views. The house has everything you need to cook meals with plenty of towels and comfort. The only negative was the water pressure for the shower, not a deal breaker - just preference. The walk to the water is rocky, so you need sturdy water shoes. I was thankful to be able to spend a few days in this lovely location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben T., Nassau, Bahamas

6 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandstar Stay

We have stayed at the property multiple times and will continue to do so. Fantastic property, clean, well presented and in a great location. Thank you Alicia, we will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

cynthia m.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

much needed vacation!

What a perfect place to relax! We took kayaks out and found a secret beach.The sunsets are beautiful! close to Sandbar Beach Bar perfect for lunch & dinner. Candida was so helpful with all of our questions!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juli K.

12 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

March Spanish Wells, Bahamas

Very comfortable and clean. Well represented in the ad.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Y.

26 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A dream come true

I love the sound of the ocean. This place provided the soothing sounds of the waves breaking all night. If it weren't so far, and complicated I would go again for sure. My only disappointment is that I didn't look closely at the pictures of the coast line. It is not made of sand, but rather fossilized coral as is so much of the Caribbean near Florida. But it was a good thing that I had some very sturdy water shoes. I went into the water with them. Also very close by there is a very nice sandy beach. I highly recommend going.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

2 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful

My wife and I stayed at Sand Star for 2 weeks and it was great. The property is very clean and has a beautiful view. Snorkelling was great right off the back yard. Candida was great to work with, and she respond immediately to every question and request. We will return.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie C.

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Perfect for what we needed. Really enjoyed our time on the island. The location of the home was great for us. Property managers and home owner were helpful. Will certainly be returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Benson B.

19 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary in the Bahamas

We arrived in ELH airport, got on the shuttle to take us to the Spanish Wells dock, no problem. After we got off the ferry in Spanish Wells, our property manager was NOT there to meet us as was planned. The driver called Candida, and she came after a short wait. We rented a golf cart at Harborside and then followed her to the property. The property was clean and as advertised. The property itself is not very wide, maybe 50 ft. There are houses on either side of the property, but they were vacant for all of our stay. If there were people there, I am sure it would not have been that quiet. That being said, we had a very quiet and private stay. Probably the biggest disappointment was the water access. Make sure you have some water shoes to use the kayaks or paddleboard. The shore was all rough coral with no sand. Actually, almost all of Russell Island has a very rough coral shore. If you want a sandy beach, you had to go over to SW. It was fun exploring both Russell Island and Spanish Wells with the golf cart. We found a couple of hidden jems, Jays conch shack on Russell Island had some tremendous conch salad, Bernards fish dock on SW we bought some tremendous FRESH lobster tails (that Bernard cut up for us while we waited) that we brought back to the house and cooked on the grill. We ate at several of the restaurants on SW, Wreckers and the Shipyard were good. We also went to the Sandbar almost across the street from the house on Russell Island. All in all, we had a good stay. Make sure you bring plenty of $$ as everything is more expensive there, even at the larger grocery store on SW.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

29 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Peaceful Getaway

Communication - The property owner and manager were both very easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Any questions I had were quickly answered and Candida is a great and knowledgeable property manager. Arrival - Pick up from the airport to the ferry and meeting at the dock upon landing on Spanish Wells was a breeze. Don't forget to pull out some cash before you arrive though and check the prices (which have been pretty much the same for years) before you arrive so you're ready for the taxi from the airport and the ferry across. Candida was there to greet us and show us to the property. Had I shared the name the golf cart was rented under, it would have been there waiting too. Property Grounds - Set back from the road but also in a very lightly trafficked area, it's a quiet stay. The grounds are very well kept and clean with security lights should you feel you need some extra comfort at night (Russel Island though felt extremely safe the entire time). Back patio area was very comfortable with plenty of cushioned seating, grass is well maintained and super soft to walk on barefoot. A couple of steps down and you are in the water with personal kayaks, stand up paddleboard and more should you just want to stay there and play. Everything outside was super clean and comfortable. Inside the home - the same great care given outside is there inside too. Everything was spotless which helps you feel right at home and ease after traveling to get there. Had the weather not been perfect, lots to keep you entertained if you have to stay in for the day from great wifi, plenty of TV/Movie watching options, to some games and reading too. Kitchen area has more than enough for you with a full-sized fridge, enough appliances and kitchenware for everything from a simple morning coffee to cooking up a full family feast. Climate control was excellent in each room, comfortable beds, plenty of bedding too. One thing I finally figured out on the last night (of course) is that you can turn off the light on the AC that shows you the temperature it's at which makes sleeping more comfortable. In the bathroom you have a full washer and dryer, so you don't feel like you have to pack clothes for every single day of your trip. The shower had great water pressure too which is important to me. While traveling around the island is easy, you also have a great restaurant, The Sandbar, a two-minute walk away. Book this place now, you won't regret it.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire V.

5 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spot

Really wonderful stay. All you need for a fantastic vacation. Kayaks and paddle board a big bonus. Lovely private garden with access to the sea. Would definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alicia Sands

I live in British Columbia, Canada. I spent holidays visiting Eleuthera and lived there for 3 years before moving to Canada. I always look forward to going back to the islands. The ocean is clear, beautiful, and warm during the summer. I love scuba diving and snorkeling; amazing ways to connect with sea-life because the waters are so clear. The seafood is fresh and tasty, and people love to have a good time. Christmas time in the islands is special because its a time for family and friends to be together.
I love to travel and have also lived in the Bahamas, US and Guyana.

Why they chose this property

I enjoy the quiet life that Spanish Wells/Russel Island, Eleuthera has to offer. People are friendly, personable and helpful. It is so safe that people leave their keys in the car. The house is great because the cool breeze rolling off the ocean lulls you to relax. You can sit on the porch and watch the cruise ships pass by.
A five minute walk takes you to a popular restaurant with its own beach.

What makes this property unique

I immediately fell in love with the amazing view of the ocean which you can enjoy inside and outside. You can watch the sunset, and the various ships that occasionally pass by as they travel the Atlantic Ocean. The house is nestled in a mature garden with a lawn that leads to the beach. There are neighbours on either side but its so quiet and cozy you would not notice. The house is spacious with most amenities to keep you comfortable and connected to the world, if necessary. There are kayaks and a paddle board for your ocean exercise or to just enjoy on the water. Indoor and outdoor games and books for all ages.

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