Waterfront. Private sea entry. Gazebo, Kayaks, Wifi. 300ft to Rainbow Beach

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera

Rainbow Bay Beach
‪5 min walk‬
French Leave Beach
‪12 min drive‬
Surfers Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Governor's Harbour (GHB)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Our listed weekly rate is for 4 people. Additional people are $175/week per person (children 12 and under are discounted half, please contact us for the age discount). Property is not suitable for ages 6 and under.

MINIMUM RENTAL AGE 25. Owner approval required prior to adding more guests after initial booking agreement.

We have minimum booking lengths set but will consider shorter bookings. Please inquire directly for shorter bookings.

You are ON THE WATER. Walk out your front door and down the private walkway into the Caribbean. Swim and snorkel over coral reefs at water’s edge that are home to colorful tropical fish. A short way out is a broad sandbar 3 to 5 feet deep that is excellent for wading and swimming.

Sip morning coffee on our dock at water’s edge. Enjoy breakfast in the gazebo or veranda. Relax in the hammocks. Grill your evening meal on our shaded veranda while you catch the cooling breezes and watch the sunset.

We provide four kayaks that can be launched from our sea walkway for exploring Rainbow Bay.

Rainbow Beach is a minute stroll away. Shallow and calm it is a wonderful beach for kids and adults and offers great snorkeling along the jetty. Relax under tiki huts with picnic tables and benches (seasonal). We provide noodle floats, beach towels, and beach chairs. It is a ten minute walk from Dolphin House to the Atlantic side of the island where you will find more beaches to explore.

Dolphin House offers privacy and year round comfortable living inside and out. Our huge veranda has comfortable seating areas, tables for dining that sit four or six, two reclining loungers, lounge chairs, and a propane grill.

Two of our three bedrooms have sea views and en suite bathrooms. These bedrooms are situated at opposite ends of the home with kitchen and living/dining area in between. This floor plan provides privacy and distance. The third bedroom with bath off the central hallway has a view of gardens front and side. Open the doors and windows and enjoy natural breezes from the Caribbean and the Atlantic. Ceiling fans and standing fans in all rooms contribute to additional air flow.

Just outside our veranda doors you can enjoy noodle floats, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, hammock lounging, and grilling without ever having to get into a car. Rainbow Beach is just a minute walk away.

But of course Eleuthera offers so much more. Be sure to explore deserted beaches, local community shops and restaurants. Meet friendly people with welcoming smiles. Visit Eleuthera and Dolphin House. You will want to return.

Keywords: House, Villa

Property manager

Marjorie & Roger Patterson (rentals managed by Kendra Patterson)

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be age 7 or older.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Eleuthera is an undeveloped out-island; research destination to know what to expect. Please ask owners if you have questions. Rental car advised.

Kayaks & other equipment for use by registered guests only. Approval required to add additional guests after booking.

We do not permit the following: nighttime swimming or kayaking; overnight guests; weddings on property; loud music.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Rainbow Bay

Located in Rainbow Bay, this villa is by the ocean. Glen Stewart Mansion and Haynes Public Library are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include OceanView Farm and Briland's Blue Hole. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera

What's nearby

Rainbow Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
French Leave Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
Surfers Beach - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
Hatchet Bay Cave - 16 min drive - 10.3 km
Pink Sand Beach - 70 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Front Porch - ‬9 min drive
‪Rainbow Inn - ‬3 min drive
‪Twin Brothers - ‬9 min drive
‪Leo Rose Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪Bay inn Hatchet bay - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront. Private sea entry. Gazebo, Kayaks, Wifi. 300ft to Rainbow Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront. Private sea entry. Gazebo, Kayaks, Wifi. 300ft to Rainbow Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront. Private sea entry. Gazebo, Kayaks, Wifi. 300ft to Rainbow Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront. Private sea entry. Gazebo, Kayaks, Wifi. 300ft to Rainbow Beach located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Rainbow Bay Beach. Wesley Methodist Church and James Cistern Dock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

12 Apr, 2025

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

Showcasing Eleuthera Beauty

This house definitely showcases the beauty of Eleuthera. It’s hard to ever believe and you can never put into words the actual beauty of the water! We have stayed in Current, Whale Point, and now in Rainbow Bay. As all places are lovely, this view is hard to compete with along with location being next to the beach. We are water people, so for us this was an ideal location. The house is spacious and has everything you need. The veranda is amazing and the gazebo is quite a treat too. Contact with the owners was met with a quick response. For us being tucked away is the point of our trips, and don’t mind a drive to restaurants, the ferry, etc. We shall be back!!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry H.

7 Sept, 2024

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

38th anniversary was wonderful at Dolphin House!

My lovely wife and I have traveled most of the Caribbean islands over the years and have settled on Eleuthera as our favorite for soooo many reasons. We spent our 38th anniversary at the Dolphin House and loved every minute. The house was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The process of renting it was smooth and stress-free. We even used their recommendation to get a rental car from Kean (I highly recommend him as well!). I genuinely don't know what else I would have asked for. The beds were comfy, the grill worked, the internet was fast, the kayaks (4 of them) were great, they had floats and other swimming stuff available, a Gazebo where we spent the evenings, and a walk-in path into the water. ...and good fishing! My wife caught a good-sized grouper right off the edge of the coral (handline, not even using a rod) that paired well with the steaks we grilled that evening. I could go on, but I think you get the picture. I recommend renting Dolphin House but not at the same time as our anniversary 'cuz we're heading back. :-) (we're booking next year's stay this week). My name is Perry, and I approve this message.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

22 Aug, 2024

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

Paradise

Everything about Dolphin House is amazing. As a family, we travel a lot and this is by far the best place we have ever stayed at. Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark r.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney S.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Excellent location!

Our family enjoyed this island home and all its beauty for the second year in a row!! House is well stocked, the location is perfect, and you can’t beat the white sandy bottom with crystal clear water to go out and swim and/or kayak!! We hope to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

8 Apr, 2024

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

Perfect

The property and location is perfect. Brenda the caretaker stopped in briefly just to check on us to make sure we didn’t need anything. She does a bbq Friday and Saturday’s which is a must to stop in. The food is fantastic. The host responds immediately with any questions. The property is beautiful. Our 17 year old son spent most of the time fishing and snorkeling right in front of the house. Caught bone fish and barracuda. Seen rays and sea turtles. We will definitely book again.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark p., Melbourne, FL

13 Aug, 2023

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

Great House in Rainbow!!!!

Only thing that was weird is you have to go pick up keys. We went and Brenda had already put keys at place for us to get. A lock box would be so much easier especially with how flights and everything get delayed etc. Other than that house was absolutely great. A/C works great, very functional house, and being right on water was incredible. Walk down the steps into water, last step slippery and you are in beautiful water, gazebo great just need the bug spray, I brought the foggers and man they worked great. Two master suites on on each side plus the third bedroom and bath on one side is great layout. Kitchen totally functional with everything you need to cook, and location is about 10 minutes to James Cistern good shopping, liquor store etc. 30 minutes to Governors Harbor, 30 to Gregory Town etc. Would say nice being home to our beds, nice pillows there would work wonders but when we hit em, we were tired from all the exploration, diving, fishing etc. No power outages while there but day we left, bad storm hit so trees down on queens highway, power and water out so hope all good down there. From talkin with locals, Covid really hurt. A lot left to Nassau so things were left. With Jacks Bay, Disney and new resort in Winding Bay, people coming back, but we noticed difference since last time, but the island is so beautiful with so much to see and do. Will drive a lot but you gotta to get out and explore. Food was great, service too. We will be back again!!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cortney S.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect location

Love the location, swim access, and views of this property!! The communication was excellent and we will most definitely be back! Just a heads up it is a bit dated, but it’s comfortable and provided all the necessities we needed for the week. We brought dried goods and cooler bag with frozen food to supply majority of our food. Stores and restaurants are pricey, but we still enjoyed some local restaurants too!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo T.

24 Jul, 2023

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

Heaven

This was our first time on the Island and it was amazing. The home was very clean and well stocked with everything you could need ,it was if you were in your home. The care tacker was always available and very responsive we were their for eight days and had our second thoughts about going back home. This is truly paradise we highly recommend this property.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

24 Jun, 2023

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

Best location in rainbow bay

This house was perfect for our family. The location is 5 star. Our boys fished and kayaked for 5 days straight!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

13 Jun, 2023

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

Stay at Dolphin House

There was my daughter, great granddaughter and myself that stayed at the house. Everything was emasculate and the house was lovely. There was plenty of room in the house and it was loaded with amenities. The porch was fabulous and had more than enough room for everyone. The gazebo was awesome. There was not one thing bad about the house, and if we ever go again we want the Dolphin House. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful house with us. Donna, Karen and Abby.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Jun, 2023

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

Simply heavenly

What a beautiful property. The home was impeccably clean! The view was to die for! We had everything we needed! Rainbow Bay Beach is steps away. You can snorkel right off the back steps. Loved this place!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Paducah, KY USA

28 May, 2023

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

Most Beautiful On The Island

This was our second stay at Dolphin House. We don't usually go to the same place twice but this is a special space. The house is clean, smells good, plenty of room, comfy beds, lots of hot water and well stocked kitchen. Kendra is a lovely and helpful host and the local family that maintain the house are sweet people. The show stopper is that incredible view off the back veranda. We've been all over the island and nothing beats that amazing turqoise water right out the back door. The snorkeling is great too right off the yard. We saw stingrays, grouper, lots of fish and even a turtle. Its absolute paradise.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

vicki r., Spring Hill

25 Apr, 2023

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

Staying in Paradise!

Our trip was unbelievable! The house was great. Best vacation in years! Everything was perfect! Brenda and Lisa were great Had a great time going to there cookouts! Brenda is such a special person. Lisa also! You hit jackpot with these lovely ladies! There kindess made our trip so much more! Treated us like family! I named Brenda the mayor! Billy was also so kind. They made our trip so relaxing and fun! We will be back to Dolphin House! Already miss both ladies! vicki

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

16 Apr, 2023

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

Dolphin House was a fabulous place to stay.

Staying at Dolphin House made our Everything relaxing and enjoyable. Everything was very organized, and there was plenty of room for everyone. It's a beautiful place to see stunning sunsets and swim all day long. Booking Dolphin House was easy, great communication and Brenda, the housekeeper was very helpful.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

11 Apr, 2023

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

Paradise

Such a pretty setting, being right on Rainbow Bay was beyond great. No one wanted to leave to explore other beaches!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

26 Mar, 2023

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

Awesome stay in Rainbow Bay

We absolutely loved Dolphin House in Rainbow Bay! The home was spacious for our family of four. Even though the rooms and furnishings are older, you can tell that the owners and caretakers take great pride in maintaining everything beautifully. The house was impeccably clean and all the appliances and features worked well. The kitchen was well stocked, and they offered a lot of extras for use like beach bags, a cooler, extra beach towels, etc. The beds were not the most comfortable but were fine. We also liked the way the owners have everything labeled to make it easy to figure out how everything works in the house. The crown jewel of the house is the backyard. The view is just stunning and we really enjoyed kayaking and snorkeling off the back porch on calm days and watching the waves splash against the rocks on windy days. Sunsets were spectacular from the gazebo. Between the hammocks, the gazebo, and the back veranda, there are plenty of places to sit, lounge, and eat outside to make the most of it. The location is also fantastic. It is only 15 minutes from James Cistern with several good restaurants and then another 10 minutes to Governor's Harbor. To the north it is only about 15 to 20 minutes from Glass Window Bridge. There are a ton of great beaches within a 20 minute drive. All in all, we would highly recommend Dolphin House and we can't wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet D., Arlington

1 Mar, 2023

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

Dolphin house

the House is on the water. gorgeous views from Vernanda and gazebo. House very comfortable. Kitchen fully stocked with cookware / dinnerware. Kayaks and snorkle gear available. If water calm can launch Kayaks right from property. We loved the hammocks, had cocktails and coffee on veranda and gazebo. Beautiful sunsets .We ate our meals outside on Vernada. So peaceful.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

15 Dec, 2022

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

Beautiful setting

The location right on the Caribbean with Rainbow Bay Beach just a short walk and access to water right on the property was excellent. Wonderful place to watch the sunset- just remember your bug spray!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

25 Nov, 2022

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

Great for family

Two teens, middles aged and 75 yo. Snorkeling right off the deck as well as Rainbow Bay was some of the best we had in the island. Brenda was so kind and welcoming. Only down side was no soap/shampoo. Great location!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edie R.

4 Nov, 2022

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

Amazing!!!

Rainbow Bay was the best!!! You can definitely imagine heaven when your there. The water was crystal clear and there are sometimes thousands of prisms on the sand floor! On calm water days I absolutely loved kayaking and snorkeling there. The Dolphin house has soooo many extras with it, you wont be disappointed. The water view from the porch or gazebo is always so beautiful!! Rainbow Inn down the street has the very best restaurant we found in Eleuthera, its called sunset cove and rainbow room). We ate there several times and were impressed every time with the food and service.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

3 Jul, 2022

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

Great stay

We had a great time. House was fantastic. Thanks for accommodating my family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie F.

28 May, 2022

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

Another fantastic stay

This was our second trip to Eleuthera and we had another amazing week at the Dolphin House! Brenda (the caretaker) is wonderful to work with and so friendly. The house has everything you could possibly need and more. It’s in a great location! You will not regret staying here!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 May, 2022

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

Dolphin House

This was our fourth trip to Eleuthera, and the first time staying at Dolphin house. The home is well stocked with every amenity available. The location and the condition of the home is absolutely amazing. This property sets the bar extremely high, cannot imagine staying elsewhere on our future visits.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

jill c.

27 Mar, 2022

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

Spectacular views! We loved staying at Dolphin House.

The property was excellent and the location on the island was perfect. We throughly enjoyed our stay. The house has everything a guest needs for a comfortable stay. The veranda was spectacular!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marjorie & Roger Patterson (rentals managed by Kendra Patterson)

Retired couple. Spend 4 months a year at Dolphin House in various seasons.

Why they chose this property

We discovered Eleuthera in 2002 when we were visiting a relative who had an island home. We loved the island, the friendly people, the beautiful deserted beaches, the warm Caribbean Sea and the dramatic Atlantic Ocean just a few minutes across the island. It was a quiet place close to nature without the distractions of crowded tourist attractions. We bought our beautiful home on the Caribbean Sea in 2005 and set to work immediately to make it more beautiful. We spend several months there each year in different seasons expanding the gardens and making improvements to the house. We enjoy and take pride in making our home a comfortable and welcoming place to share with our many rental guests.

Our daughter Kendra manages the booking process for Dolphin House.