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Thinking of Paradise? Think of Helios House, Eleuthera, Bahamas!

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Helios House private Pink Sand Beach
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Helios House is right on the beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 207000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera
  • Queens Bath
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • OceanView Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ten Bay Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1 -- Main House

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 -- Main House

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 -- Main House

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 -- Main House

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 5 -- Main House

+2
6 Single Beds

Bedroom 6 -- Helios Tower

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7 -- Helios Tower

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8 -- Helios Cottage

1 Queen Bed

8 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 -- Main House

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2 -- Main House

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3 -- Main House

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 -- Main House

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5 -- Main House

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6 -- Main House

Toilet

Bathroom 7 -- Main House

Toilet

Bathroom 8 -- Helios Tower

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9 -- Helios Tower

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 10 -- Helios Cottage

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Thinking of Paradise? Think of Helios House, Eleuthera, Bahamas!

Enjoy your private, eco-friendly 8-acre luxury estate right on one of Eleuthera's famous Pink Sand beaches. Helios House is all about comfort, the extraordinary beach and vivid panoramic vistas, with the entire front of the house facing the ocean, 100 ft of glass. The house has been enjoyed by Matthew McConaughey, who stayed when he was filming Fools' Gold on the island, James Caan and Albert Finney amongst others. The Main House has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms, a very large living/dining and entertainment room, a fully-appointed kitchen with large dining table, an outside kitchen with grill, the table tennis patio and the Helios Gym & Spa Cabana with exercise machines and a massage table. One of the bedrooms in the Main House is a bunk room for up to 6 guests in three bunk-beds, with two en-suite bathrooms. In addition, Helios Tower has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a large living room with kitchenette, terracing and an observation terrace at the top of the tower. Lastly, Helios Cottage has a studio living/bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette.

Helios House is situated on a sand dune elevation, providing expansive views over the beach and ocean from the house. It is surrounded by terraces, patios and the infinity pool; lush, mature tropical gardens; and the Helios organic farm. The Helios Estate has been designed to be as eco-friendly as possible and is powered by its own solar power farm. In addition, all rainwater is harvested. It is very well appointed throughout, with excellent broadband, extensive entertainment (Cable TV, Netflix, DVDs, books, puzzles and board games), Sonos throughout the house to play your own music, plentiful garden and beach furniture, kayaks, paddle boards, boogie boards and much, much more. In short, Helios House can be your own little paradise for an unforgettable holiday..!

In summary, the Helios Estate consists of the Main House (which sleeps 14 in 5 bedrooms, including the bunk room), Helios Tower (which sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms) and Helios Cottage (which sleeps 2 in a studio bedroom). Guests rent the Main House and have a choice of adding the Tower and/or Cottage depending on how large their group is and how much accommodation (up to 20 guests) they require. The Main House rents for $9,000 per week for up to (and including) 6 guests, plus $50 per additional guest per night. Helios Tower can be added for $2,400 per week and Helios Cottage for $1,200 per week. Please enquire for a more detailed explanation as required.

In addition to the information provided here, you can find more details and updates at helioshouseeleuthera on FB or I G or you can check out the house site helios-house.com.

Property manager

Bertrand Kan

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German
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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

North Palmetto Point

Located in North Palmetto Point, this holiday home is on the beach. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Queens Bath and OceanView Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Queens Bath - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • OceanView Farm - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Twin Coves Beach - 15 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1648 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tippy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buccaneer Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Unique Village - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mate and Jenny's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Thinking of Paradise? Think of Helios House, Eleuthera, Bahamas! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Thinking of Paradise? Think of Helios House, Eleuthera, Bahamas! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Thinking of Paradise? Think of Helios House, Eleuthera, Bahamas! located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Palmetto Point holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lucayan Archipelago, Central Eleuthera Beach and Queens Bath. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and OceanView Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Georgina J.

Lovely spot on the Island

The island is beautiful and the house is on the most beautiful beach. Angela the chef is wonderful and the food was delicious. The house is tired and a bit dated. The bathrooms were disappointing, the pool area is very dangerous when wet. The owner whilst very helpful in the planning of the trip has not returned the deposit so be careful about this. The house is not in the best condition and so bits may go wrong during your stay which you will have to pay for. Shame as we had a great time but just not ideal management at the end of the trip

10/10 Excellent

Doraine P.

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

Paradise in Eleuthera

We were wowed by the amazing views and the the property. We went kayaking, paddle boarding and snorkeling. We relaxed under the shade of the large cabana and swam in the infinity pool. Everything we needed was there. The expanded open floor plan allowed ALL to enjoy meals and games together. Tarahita our house manager was welcoming and helpful. We took Bertram suggestion and enjoyed Valentines Boat excursions. Would highly recommend. Also Tippy’s Restaurant nearby. The home is starting to show some Wear and Tear. Staff is aware. We would highly recommend. We made so many memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Home rundown and terrible owner

The plumbing, showers, bathrooms were inoperable. No concern from owner. Ice maker broken. Leaking roofs! The housekeeper and house manager were amazing and it’s unfair that they have to be the middle man between guests and owner. We asked for a partial refund and he said no.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Family Reunion

Our 3 generation family of 13 had room to spread out and room to come together in an incredible location. It was the trip of a lifetime.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev K.

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

Family vacation with 5 generations

What a wonderful stay - property was beautiful, house manager went above and beyond--when power out she insured that the solar was working properly, even helped to facilitate a longer stay when our flight was canceled and we stayed an additional 4 days, Shirley was fabulous as well. This is definitely the place to check out and enjoy family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Paradise

Wonderful week escaping reality with a group of friends. House was incredible, beach was extremely private, Ms Shirley was awesome. I could go on and on.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

An amazing home in a perfect location

Bertrand is the perfect host. Our family had an absolutely amazing time at this beautiful home. The Atlantic Ocean beach is perfect with just enough wave action for body surfing. Kayaking was excellent. The house itself is just wonderful. We had the first family vacation in 3 years and everyone had a splendid time. The house made the vacation. The manager Taricita is excellent, and was very responsive. MIss Shirley did an excellent job of housekeeping. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. The Burdsall Family.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Another Magical Stay!

This was our second trip to Helios House and it was just as amazing as before! We were a large party of 11 and had plenty of space staying in the main house. Shirley is a delight and kept the house immaculate. Chef Josh (JD's Catering) provided the best dinners. We love how well stocked and equiped the house is. The kids had plenty of beach toys, snorkels, boogie boards, SUPS and a Kayak. The house is so perfect we rarely left!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

siri g.

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

Laid back vibe

Place is gorgeous. Location amazing. Host so warm and welcoming. Superlatives would be redundant. If you’re considering this place it’s an easy yes!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

JP W.

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

End of Summer vacation

An exceptional property in a beautiful location. Everything worked, which is not always the case in a tropical setting with direct ocean exposure. Special thanks to the owner recommended JD Catering, Josh D, who flawlessly executed grocery shopping and meals for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Amazing week in the Bahamas

Bertrand has thought of everything! Beach toys, shade at the beach, workout room with massage table by the beach (we had Mary Culmer come everyday to give massages), well equipped kitchen, comfortable living space. Couldn't have asked for a better week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

traci t., Monroe, CT, USA

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

Even better-appointed than we imagined

Helios House is phenomenal. We loved everything about our stay. The house is even more beautiful and well-appointed than it looks in the photos. A few additional things you might be wondering about: * Housekeeping: they come Monday, Weds and Fri, and it's included in the price of the rental. We had Shirley and she's a sweetie. * Every bathroom comes with soap and lotion, and the shower has a soap/body wash combo. * Dish soap was provided * There are plenty of spices in the kitchen. * There are multiple coffee makers and even a milk frother! The kitchen is incredibly well-appointed and has everything you need to cook and serve a large group. * The pool was a bit chilly, so if you need it heated, you might want to contact the owner in advance. I'm thinking it was around 75* F, but can't say for sure. * The ocean was a bit rough a couple of the days, but most of the time it was calm enough for little kids to feel totally in control. * The reef just outside the house wasn't all that interesting. There are definitely some fish hanging out, but you'll find better snorkeling/scuba diving where the waters are calmer. * The bunk room is downstairs and has 2 full baths with shower. Enjoy your stay at Helios House. You'll never forget it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla C.

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

Perfect for our eclectic group

Perfect house for three families for a week getaway. Kids were able to share the bunk room and adults were able to have privacy upstairs. Always great to have a pool and the ocean in case the waves are rough. Shirley, the housekeeper is absolutely divine and so helpful giving insider tips on where to get food, fresh fish, and other things we needed for multiple birthday celebrations. Absolutely a fantastic house and we hope we can go back although the calendar looks very full!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leon R., Lockport

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

“Absolutely Breathtaking “

As a frequent traveler my fiancé and I are used to setting our expectations lower due to fancy photography and misleading information as not to be disappointed when we arrive to a property even big resorts tend to stretch the truth a bit. I chose Helios house to celebrate my 50th birthday with family and friends mostly because it was one of the largest properties I could find at a reasonable price since I was treating my group as a gift from me for their many years of love and support and had budget to stick with. When my group arrived and we met Galen the manager on site Let me tell you Helios House is everything it describes it is and more !!! And the photos don’t do it justice. Everyone in my group was amazed at this property from it expansive living spaces to it common areas. There was 12 in our group and we could have hosted more people had they came along. Galen the manager was a big help with finding things we needed in town and once you figure it out navigating the area is easy. The house had everything we needed from silverware to cookware serving dishes etc. Shirley the housekeeper was a wonderful woman very sweet and accommodating she was great. Not much I could say other than we are already planning a return trip to Helios House ASAP. If I had one complaint to give and it is really a minor one the road/driveway entrance and path to the house could have better signage but was only an issue when first locating the house we will never forget how to get there again. Thank You Helios House for making my 50th Birthday celebration a memorable one. Leon & Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick T.

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

Beautiful home, great for large family

Everything was just as advertised. We were able to rent all three houses on the compound. The staff was at the home every other day cleaning and making sure everything was just right. Looking forward to our next trip to Helios House
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keri and Andy L.

Awesome House!!

I highly recommend the Helios-House. We found the home better than advertised. Bertrand and Irene were both fantastic and responded to all inquiries quickly. The home and grounds are well maintained and the beach is beautiful and very private. We only saw a few people walking the beach all week. The home and cottage were large enough for our party of 12 and Irene's cooking should be a must for anyone using this property. Every meal was amazing. This is a 5-star property with to-notch folks ensuring your dream vacation comes true. Thanks Bertrand & Irene!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Amazing house, magical vacation!

I would highly recommend staying at the Helios House! We stayed there with 13 members of our family and all fit comfortably in the main house. The location is ideal with the patio and pool outside the house and the beach a few steps down the stairs. Irene cooked amazing dinners for us - I would highly recommend her! Shirley kept the house clean and always had a smile on her face. I want to go back tomorrow!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

This place is truly paradise!

Helios House is a beautiful place to vacation with a group. We stayed with friends for a 50th birthday celebration. Bertrand is very attentive and responsive to emails prior to your arrival, so you feel comfortable. The house manager, Nicki, met us at the house and went through the details and home. The housekeeper, Shirley, was wonderful and took good care of us. A sweet lady. Our Chef, Irene, was perfect. I would recommend getting a chef to reduce your shopping, cooking, and cleaning time! We were truly able to relax at this paradise! Some other reviews had cautioned that it is slippery around the pool area and this is true - so, do be careful. It is easy to get to the beach. There is a nice Cabana on the beach to hang out and we only saw 3 other people for a short time the entire 8 days. You do feel like this beach is yours. The only reason I gave this place 4 stars is because we had some issues with the pool and not being able to use it for a couple of days. A large storm came through and caused it to become murky. We did notify the house manager, but, she stated they normally treat it once a week so it did not get treated again. I have notified Bertrand of the issue upon return and he was very responsive to fixing this problem in the future. I feel sure that if you are a guest there, it will be taken care of right away. We would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

steve b., Santa Cruz, California; Lake Tahoe, California

Seven AMAZING days...

.. or as our kids said.. "do we have to go home?" We had an incredible and relaxing family vacation at Helios House. Centrally located this absolutely stunning estate was the perfect base to explore Eleuthera. Close enough but not too close to shopping and some really nice restaurants. Eleuthera has many nice beaches but we constantly found ourselves retreating back to "our own" beach in the afternoons. We literally had the most incredible beach in front of the house completely to ourselves every day. Kids loved the pool which got a lot of use and with a view like that it was easy for dad and mom to play lifeguard. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

RD C.

Most perfect spot in Eleuthera

Helios House fit our family of fourteen in the three units very comfortably over Christmas and New Years. The living room dining, entertainment area and kitchen were very spacious. All the outside sitting and lounging areas were great for large get together and yet enough private areas to be alone and read. The Infinity pool and patio was extraordinary in size and views of the Atlantic. The grounds bushes and trees were well laid out and the swaying mature Palms were mesmerizing on the eyes. The pink sand beach went on forever and looked like we owned it all. No one else around. The owner and property manager were very friendly and accommodating to all our requests. We dove down in Rock Sound area and it was great. Tippys bar and restaurant was real close (order fresh grouper and Lobster tails were huge). Cracked Conch at Buccaneers Club was super tender. Banks Deli had great baguettes and cheese and pate. The Cafe Market on Banks Road was a good deli too. "Gourmet Pizza in the Islands is not NY Pizza so we made our own in the Helio House outside Pizza Oven (bring water from Brooklyn). We will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway for our extended family

We were looking for a quiet, clean and warm location for a family member's birthday and the Helios House turned out to be the perfect location. The owner had thought out all the details for a relaxing stay including music, games, movies, table tennis, beach furniture...etc. The swimming pool was beautiful and the beach was relaxing and empty. The night sky was filled with stars. There was an option to have a cook but we chose to cook on our own. A few recommendations: fly into Govenor's Harbor, research the grocery stores/farmer's market if you plan on cooking on your own and have an idea how to get to the home from the airport.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Absolute seclusion. Completely amazing.

The house was better than we thought, Niki the housekeeper was great, and the house itself was clean and had a great location. The entire property including the pool, beach, and surrounding area, was 100% private!! The beach out front was probably the best on the island, from the few that we saw. Had the best week ever! I just can't say enough about this place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

trent f.

Beautiful house, on the best beach in Eleuthera

Helios House is not only just off the best road, Banks Road, in Eleuthera, it's on the most perfect, pink sand stretch of beach. The house grounds are beautiful - old growth palms and grass and gardens. The house is classic - wide open and breezy, with tons of space in the main house and 'tower house'. All mod cons including Apple TV in every round and a wicked Sonos sound system. Beautiful and big pool for the kids and great outdoor pizza oven/BBQ. Best of all are the staff, including Angela, who is so welcoming and warm - best Gnocchi anywhere! Great swimming and snorkling right off the beach. Really can't say enough how fantastic this place is #paradise
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

TRULY AMAZING!

The Helios House is a beautiful tranquil retreat. Upon arrival, I was in awe, the property is magnificent. We were greeted by Angela, the Chef, who gave us the grand tour, she is great! Angela cooked for us numerous times...her food in incredible! She also shopped for us before our arrival, Angela is a wonderful asset to the Helios house!!!! The home is very well taken care of, it is clean, comfortable, warm and inviting. It offers every thing we could have asked for, from every kitchen gadgets to towels to beach chairs. The kitchen is large enough for 12 to sit and enjoy meals, there are plenty of dishes, utensils and glasses, we also took advantage of the outdoor pizza oven. We used 6 of the 7 bedrooms which are spacious and over-the-top comfortable, the bedding is to die for! The bathrooms are well done no need for blow dryers they are provided as well! There are plenty of high quality bath towels too. The Tower and cottage are as well stocked as the main home. This beautiful home has a 180 degree view of the Atlantic Ocean, you are just steps away from the soft powder sands of the enormous beach. The pool area is perfect with a great lounging space, perfect for eating, relaxing and reading, there are many patio and seating areas to choose from. The pool itself is incredible.... relax, float and enjoy the view of the mighty Atlantic.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Helios Heaven!

We stayed at the cottage at Helios House, for 8 days, the Main and Tower Houses were occupied by the owner and family. We had full use of the pool and beach, the cottage was fully equipped, although we missed a full sized refrigerator we made do with a cooler. The view was impeccable! The "staff" at the house, made us feel more like family than guests, we didn't want for anything!! We loved our time in Eleuthera! Thank you Angela, Brandon and Shirley!

About the host

Hosted by Bertrand Kan

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Originally from Holland, I now spend part of my time in the Bahamas

Why they chose this property

Singing Sands Bay is one of the most beautiful, private and secluded Pink Sand beaches on Eleuthera. Helios House is at the center of the bay, with the most extraordinary beach right in front of it. The colours of sea and beach have to be seen to be believed. The house is very spacious and comfortable and has been designed to be sustainable, powered by its own solar power farm, with full rainwater harvesting and a wonderful organic farm.

What makes this property unique

See above: Helios House is a wonderful estate situated on and looking out over the most incredible beach and sea.

Languages:

English, French, German, Dutch