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Alabaster Bay

Governors Harbour, Eleuthera, Bahamas 11111

Beachfront: Yes

Ocean View: Yes

Nightly Rates: $1,025 - 1,393

 4.0   Sleeps 10

Minimum Stay: 5-8 nights

Pool: Yes  Sq Ft: 2500

Private Pool

 Pet Friendly: No

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Welcome to The Caribbean SandCastle, a luxurious and avant-garde villa suspended on columns above a spectacular beach. An impressive feat of engineering and architecture, The Caribbean SandCastle brings you closer to the sand and water than any home on the Caribbean. This beautiful pink-sand beach is lapped by shallow water that is usually as calm as a lake. Caribbean SandCastle faces west so you can enjoy the most wonderful sunsets over the sea every evening from your decks and windows.

Caribbean SandCastle, formerly Cool Cloud House, is now under new ownership. The owner added a NEW BEACHFRONT POOL AND HOT TUB!

The Caribbean SandCastle is located on Alabaster Beach, one of the most stunning and pristine beaches in the Caribbean, featured on the cover of Conde Nast Traveler's December 2012 issue.

Remodeled in 2021 and decorated with custom contemporary furnishings, The Caribbean SandCastle has a spacious interior plus extensive wrap-around decks and outside space. The Caribbean SandCastle’s great room, suspended over the beach, is divided into three spaces. The Entertainment area has a flat-screen TV, DVD, and hi-fi sound system. The kitchen, dining area, and breakfast nook offer contemporary cooking and dining with extensive beach and ocean views. The ultra-modern kitchen features all stainless-steel appliances including French-door refrigerator, glass top range, wall oven, dishwasher, and microwave. The third space, the Chill Out area, hovers over the sea, giving a view and proximity to the water found in few houses anywhere in the world. Both the Chill Out Room and the Entertainment area have sofa beds (a total of 2 sofa beds in all).

The Caribbean SandCastle has four bedrooms, each with a luxurious bath (either en suite or across the hall) and an ocean-view deck. Two of the baths have showers; the other two have shower/tub combinations. Watch the sunset from your bedroom window, or step onto your deck for a morning coffee, feed the birds or fish, and listen to the Caribbean lapping on the sand. One bedroom has a king bed, two have queen beds, and one has twin beds that can be converted to a king. Each room has its own AC air handler and can set its own temperature.

Outside on the beach, beneath the elevated platform of the house, The Caribbean SandCastle has a large shaded dining area where you can grill your catch of the day and dine on the water’s edge. An outdoor shower is also located nearby at the back of the house for easy access to rinse off.

Amenities at The Caribbean SandCastle include full AC, WIFI, Apple TV, advanced water purification system, and laundry room with a washer and dryer. Two paddleboards and two kayaks are provided, including a large three-person kayak well equipped for fishing or taking a longer journey.

The town of Governors Harbour, a ten-minute drive from the property, has a charming collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking its historic harbor. Buy fresh fish and lobster every afternoon from fisherman at the town dock, or visit the recently restored Haynes Library, which dates from 1897, for the weekly coffee hour for foreign residents and tourists. Governors Harbour has grocery stores, restaurants, liquor stores, two banks with ATMs, a bakery, gift shops, a dive shop, and a medical clinic. Friday Night Fish Fry in Governors Harbour, a street/beach party that brings together all the tourists and locals with food, drink, and dancing in the street, is not to be missed.

Eleuthera is famous for its 100 miles of spectacular, deserted beaches. The island, home to just 8000 residents, where everyone knows everyone, is known for being very safe. The snorkeling, diving, and fishing on the island are world class. Boating, surfing, and other water sports are also popular. You can rent power boats, sailboats, sea kayaks, bikes.

Rates are for up to 8 guests, additional guests are $50 per night.

Rate Types: N - Nightly, W - Weekly, We - Weekend, Mw - Midweek, M - Monthly
FromToTypeDaily RateMin.
Stay
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2/10/244/20/24N$1,3255Any Day
2/10/244/20/24W$1,1367Any Day
4/21/245/24/24N$1,0255Any Day
4/21/245/24/24W$8797Any Day
4/21/245/24/24M$87930Any Day
5/25/248/10/24W$9797Sa
8/11/248/31/24W$7507Any Day
9/1/2411/22/24W$6937Any Day
9/1/2411/22/24M$69330Any Day
11/23/2411/30/24W$1,0367Any Day
12/1/2412/19/24W$8077Any Day
12/20/241/3/25N$1,3938F,Sa
12/20/241/3/25W$1,393-1,4647F,Sa
1/4/252/7/25W$9507Sa
2/8/254/19/25W$1,1367Sa

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Amenities:

  • arboretum
  • bay/sound
  • botanical garden
  • caves
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • library
  • marina
  • reefs
  • restaurants
  • Parking
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • eco tourism
  • horseback riding
  • photography
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • walking
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Oceanfront
  • deepsea fishing
  • fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • pier fishing
  • sailing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • spelunking
  • surf fishing
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • wind-surfing
  • Enhanced cleaning practices
  • Clean with disinfectant
  • High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
  • Towels and bedding washed in water that's at least 60sC/140sF
  • Full Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware
  • Blender
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishes & utensils
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Ironing Board
  • High Speed Internet
  • No Phone
  • Hair dryer
  • Water purification system
  • Nearby ATM
  • Nearby Post Office
  • Nearby Internet Cafe
  • Nearby Bank
  • Nearby Medical Services
  • Nearby Grocery
  • Fish Fry
  • Deck
  • Balcony
  • Gas Grill
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Hot Tub
  • Private Pool
  • Beach
  • Kayak
  • Beach towels
  • Paddle board
  • On Beach
  • Close to Town
  • On Caribbean Beach
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Radio
  • Video game
  • Video Library
  • Apple TV

Internet Access Available: Yes

Washer Dryer: Yes

Pool: Yes

Jacuzzi: Yes

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The standard cancellation policy is below. Note that some properties have more or less restrictive policies. Please see the rental agreement provided by your rental agent for details.

Cancellation of or changes to your reservation must be made in writing (e-mail or fax is acceptable). If you cancel more than 90 days before your scheduled arrival, 20% of the total rental amount will retained by Homeowner and the balance refunded to you. If you cancel 90 days or less before your arrival, 100% of your total rental fee will be retained by Homeowner. No-shows, late arrivals, or early departure for any reason, including but not limited to inclement weather or illness, are non-refundable. Homeowner recommends trip insurance to protect Renter against loss from such events.

Nearby Activities in Governors Harbour

Governor's Harbour is the main town on the island of Eleuthera, with a charming collection of 19th century homes and churches overlooking its historic harbor. Eleuthera is most famous for its 100 miles of spectacular, deserted beaches. The island, home to just 8000 residents, is safe and friendly. The snorkeling, diving, and fishing on the island are world class. Boating, surfing, and other water sports are also popular. You can rent power boats, sailboats, sea kayaks and bikes. There is excellent sightseeing, as well. Eleuthera has vast caves, cliffs, and a bottomless ocean hole.

Things To Do in Governors Harbour

For most people who make the trip to Eleuthera, the island of freedom, they come for its peace and serenity -- that feeling of being far removed from the rest of the world. One of the best things about Eleuthera is that you'll almost always have a beach to yourself. And the sand is pink! You can go swimming and snorkeling and see stingrays and other aquatic life here. The Glass Window Bridge is one of the coolest spots to visit on the island. The Ocean Hole is a spot you'll never forget.. read more

Guest Reviews:
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"Perfect Vacation
We stayed for two weeks and loved every minute. The location is to die for. The beach is literally steps from the house. Shells galore, bountiful tide pools and calm seas. Beautiful sunsets. Every amenity you can think of. Kitchen has everything you could want. Open concept layout and two living areas. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom. Locaton is good and being right on Queen's Highway means you don't spend a lot of time making your way out of the neighborhoods getting there. Some road noise but you forget about it when you look at where you are. Would rent again and would recommend."
Jan 29, 2024 - Ramona J., Pleasant View, TN



"We had an amazing stay and trip
The property was everything we were looking for. Very private beach, I think we saw maybe 7 or 8 people walking on the beach the entire week. The house was very nice and well taken care of. Property is as advertised. I would definitely return to this property for another vacation. Our toddler loved having the beach and ocean right out the backdoor. Sonya, the property manager was wonderful as well. She was there to help us whenever we needed anything before or during the trip. "
Dec 26, 2023 - , Corenlius, NC



"Awesome
Our vacation was fantastic! We loved the house and have already booked a return trip, staying at the same house again."
Sep 15, 2023 - J Scott P., Carmel, IN



"Perfect!
This being our second time in Eleuthera we knew exactly what we wanted and Caribbean sandcastle provided just that. With three kids under the age of 9 we sought a home with useable beach and calm, shallow ocean waters. And we got. Exactly that. "
Aug 07, 2023 - , Elkhorn, Ne



"A week at Sandcastle
Beach was spectacular with virtually no one there but us for the majority of time. The area under the house is not useful as the ceiling height is very low and it is used mostly as an area to store junk. They are building another house about 20 yards from this house so future privacy may be an issue. Kitchen is well stocked, AC and internet worked well. There is road noise in the front 2 bedrooms as the house is within feet of the main road. While I give it an overall 4, we would not stay here again due to the road noise and the house coming next door. We have stayed at many houses in Eleuthera over the years and this one is overpriced for what it offers."
Jul 24, 2023 - Rob C., Hendersonville, Tn



"Eleuthera 2023
We missed the first two days of our vacation because of American Airlines cancelling our flight out of Charlotte.
Upon arrival we were overwhelmed with the Caribbean Sandcastle, the house and location is fantastic. First rental for us ever that the house was more stunning than the pictures posted. "
Jul 04, 2023 - William T., Charlotte, NC



"You won’t be disappointed!!!
The house was beautiful BUT the beach & water was out of this world. It The water was perfect & calm, and the pool was the perfect size. We hardly left the house except once for a boating excursion. We recommend having groceries delivered before arriving for convenience. "
Jun 17, 2023 - Michael M., Columbus, OH



"Heaven On Earth
Paradise! If you can't find relaxation and peace of mind here, you won't find it anywhere! The home is immaculate, the surrounding's are pristine. I cant wait to go back again! There were no surprises, the home is exactly as it's portrayed on the website/ social media. The kitchen is wonderfully stocked. The beds are comfy. The beach is the most peaceful place on earth! We rebooked for July! "
May 09, 2023 - Laura P., North Charleston, SC



"Great location
Had a great time place was better than expected. Never heard from on site property manager until I returned from vacation, not that we needed anything."
Mar 30, 2023 - richard l., littleton, colorado



"We Already Miss You, Caribbean Sand Castle
We stayed at the Caribbean Sand Castle for some much needed rest and relaxation. It completely exceeded our expectations. The house is absolutely beautiful and is exactly as pictured. It is very spacious and there are numerous locations both inside and out to relax, enjoy a good book, or simply sit and enjoy the view. We also thoroughly enjoyed the available kayak and paddle boards as the water is unbelievably beautiful, calm, and refreshing. We will absolutely be back and I would highly recommend the house to anyone needing some peace and tranquility or anyone who likes to stay busy on the water. The pool was a wonderful treat as well! There is something to do for everyone. I also enjoyed chatting with the locals at the nearby shops as they were so warm and welcoming. Can’t wait to get back!"
Nov 17, 2022 - ANGELICA C., HOUSTON, TEXAS



"Caribbean Sandcastle Sept 2022
This house is exactly as the pictures show it to be! The house is perfectly located between James Cistern and Governors Harbour and only about a 50 minute drive from N. Eleuthera airport. The beach and water are to die for and we were basically the only ones on it the whole week we were there. Would definitely stay in the house again in one of our return trips!"
Sep 25, 2022 - Sarah P., Winchester, VA



"Wonderful property
Met and exceeded all expectations!"
Sep 23, 2022 -



"The house is just great!!
We have 4 couples staying in the house. It was comfortable for all of us to have enough space when needed.
The location is really nice with few homes in beautiful sandy beaches this house is perfect.
The house manager was Sonya was very quick to respond even when I locked myself out of the safe! “Yikes”.
The new pool and hot tub are a nice feature as well. "
Jul 30, 2022 - brooke g., MOBILE, AL



"Private Paradise Retreat
Our families had an incredible stay at the Caribbean Sandcastle. We loved the remote location of this private beach, overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. The kids loved the new swimming pool, only steps from the living room. Highlights of our trip included postcard sunsets, fishing for grouper right off of the beach, and beating an x-NFL linebacker in a foot race on the beach. Can't wait to return to this incredible place!"
Jul 05, 2022 - Corey F., Auburn, AL



"Beauty &Tranquility
Wow! Great family vacation in this beautiful home on a white sand beach on this laid-back island. The home speaks for itself. Everything you could ask for and more. The kitchen is well stocked with ample cookware and utensils. The kayaks and paddleboards were a plus. It's close to town and the airport yet secluded. The owner and staff on the island have been fantastic. Looking forward to our next visit. Until then we will share our adventure with our friends and hopefully they can visit this diamond on the sand."
May 18, 2022 - Mary D., Parker, CO



"Caribbean SandCastle Stay
We had a great stay at Brandons house. The house was immaculate with lots of thoughtful details like yeti travel mugs, brand new umbrellas and beach chairs, usb charging station, etc. By far the best part though is the beach! Beautiful calm water perfect for our group of 5 kids to play in. The only part of the house that wasn't exactly what we had hoped for was the location right on the main road. This made it loud at night if you left the windows open on that side of the house but as soon as we switched to sleeping with the AC it wasn't a problem. The pool wasn't finished yet but we are already planning a return trip to check it out! Brandon and his entire crew were super responsive and helpful throughout our stay. Highly recommend!"
Apr 22, 2022 - , Montauk, NY



"The most beautiful beach
This home is located on a secluded gorgeous beach. Everything was absolutely perfect. If you are looking to relax, unwind, and recharge this is your perfect vacation home! The caretaker of the home, is so helpful and available at all times if needed. Our children called it the best vacation ever. "
Apr 05, 2022 - Katie G., Morton, IL



"Cool Cloud House
Great location and terrific house. Only problem was no hot water in the showers for the whole week and no one came out to fix in spite of many requests made. "
Feb 13, 2020 - Rob M.



"Wonderful visit!
This house was perfect for our family! Steps away from the Carribean, the water was so calm and perfect for our 3 young children. The house was a short drive to groceries, fresh fish piers, or beaches on the Atlantic side. Sonya, the property manager, was so sweet and helpful! I would definitely recommend this house for anyone’s stay."
Aug 12, 2019 - Teresa M., Caddo Mills, TX



"2nd time and STILL AS FANTASTIC as the 1st time
My husband, Marcus, and I fell in love with this villa and Eleuthera in July 2018. So much so that we took my brother and sister-in-law back two weeks ago and it DID NOT disappoint. We will be returning AGAIN soon.

The inside of the property is clean and spacious. The kitchen is stocked with cooking appliances and some spices.
All other condiments must be purchased. Each bedroom came with a nice AC unit which kept us cool when we needed it at night. Plenty of beach towels and bathroom towels are provided but there is a washer and dryer there is needed to use. I would suggest letting the towels air dry outside though.

We ended up with locals Brenda and Patrick cooking for us our first night (lots of places closed on Sundays) and we were going to have time to shop and didn't really want to cook and clean. It is highly recommended! We ended up with leftovers for 2 additional nights.

Another recommendation is Mo Sweets Bakery. She made the most delicious strawberry cheesecake and will deliver right to the house. We picked at it all week.

The entire house has a wraparound deck which is nice but we rarely used it as we spent all our time in the water or traveling to different sites/beaches on the island. Cool Cloud did add some additional deck couch seating in case you want to lounge up there.

As people have mentioned, the beach chairs are lacking a bit but they are still usable. We again brought an even bigger inflatable raft this year and a new pump. It has been donated to Cool Cloud for future renters as it is nice to just chill on the water. There is also an extension cord and anchor that will hold the raft in place. Look for the center-block in the water and attach the anchor to it. There are a few kayaks to use and we took them during low tide to the island just north of us. It was a hike but ended up seeing a shark!

Eleuthera Vacation Rentals and Cool Cloud are top on our Island Hopping "
Jul 01, 2019 - Amber L., Carmel, IN



"Paradise on Alabaster Bay
Cool Cloud is located on one of the most beautiful beaches on Eleuthera. The location is perfect with easy access to Governor's Harbour and Rainbow Bay. The house is perfect--clean, modern, with every amenity. The kitchen is fully stocked, the bedrooms are comfortable and the furnishings are gorgeous. We were two couples and the house provided ample privacy...each couple had their own wing of the house! The views are spectacular and the newly replaced windows and doors worked great. We have been to Eleuthera many times and this house is perfection. This was the first trip to the island with the other couple we traveled with and they fell in love with the island and the house. We do encourage the owners to purchase new portable beach chairs and umbrellas as the ones provided were not usable. However, we rarely went to other beaches with Alabaster Bay being nearly perfect. We would stay here again and again. Sonya, the caretaker, is incredibly responsive and helpful (we did have an AC problem on the first night and the repairman was there within 30 minutes to fix it!) The team at Eleuthera Vacation Rentals was responsive, helpful and so accommodating. It was the perfect vacation. "
Jun 27, 2019 - , Leawood, Kansas



"Paradise Found
Cool Cloud House is a beautiful property overlooking a stunning beach. The water is crystal clear and the perfect depth for children. The view from the house is incredible. When we arrived the house was spotless and the floor plan is great for groups. The owner had just installed new windows and doors. We did have quite a few bugs in the house that I think were coming in at the bottom of doors that had some gaps. This is just FYI and hopefully has been fixed. The only complaint is lack of beach furniture. There were blue lounge chairs but they were broke and rusted and not useable. Most of our time was spent on the beach and settling on towels was uncomfortable. This house is way too classy to not have good beach furniture. I would definitely rent this house again!"
Jun 13, 2019 - Connie W., Kingston, OK



"Great Family Vacation
We enjoyed a week at Cool Cloud. The house and beach are lovely and the sunsets magnificent! The location is great for groceries and exploring the island. We made it to the fish fry in Governors Harbor and Lighthouse beach, then went north to Jeans Bay dock and ferried over to Spanish Wells. We loved our beach too and spent some days around the house. Although we never met any property managers or maintenance people, we were comfortable with most of it. The house sits tightly between the beach and the highway and the traffic noise and headlights were heavy on weekend nights. The freezer door handle was barely holding on at the top screw and a cabinet door handle came off. Otherwise the house was in good condition. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean. The bathrooms were quite dark. If you wear makeup or need to use a mirror, the living room had enough light and we all used the mirror in there. Things we loved: comfortable beds, pillows and bedding, ample towels, great water quality, great a/c, safe decks and steps, location to points of interest. Things we didn't love: no dispenser for 5 gal water bottles, no serving bowls or plastic food storage containers, no mirrors or tvs in bedrooms, rusty old beach chairs. Overall, we enjoyed the house. I would have fixed a couple things had there been a screw driver. These places take abuse from renters I know. Stay here folks, you'll enjoy it!"
Apr 28, 2019 - , Springfield, Missouri



"Perfect secluded getaway
My wife Amber and I wanted a secluded vacation in the Caribbean to celebrate our wedding, and boy was Cool Cloud the PERFECT spot for what we wanted! Nestled right off the main “highway” about 5 minutes from Governors Harbor Airport, Cool Cloud is a nicely gated property with the beach and calm crystal clear Caribbean waters right out your door. The beach is in Pristine shape and so secluded, that we saw 1 person walk by us the whole week we were there.

The inside of the property is nice as well with a fully loaded kitchen to cook anything in. We caught fresh fish and were able to cook it with ease in the kitchen here. The bedroom came with a nice AC unit which kept us cool when we needed it at night. Having cable and WiFi was handy as well for the one night we stayed in and relaxed to some old episodes of Friends while eating our fresh fish we had spear fished that day.

The wraparound deck is a wonderful touch and a great place to sit and star gaze at night as you listen to the waves gently break on the beach.

There were plenty of chairs and toys to play with, although we brought our own giant inflateable raft to use in the ocean since there is no pool here. We did leave the raft and electric pump for the next lucky guest!

Cool Cloud will forever be enshrined in our memory as the best villa in the Caribbean for a low key and easy living vacation we require from time to time. We’ve island hopped to a few spots in the Caribbean and Cool Cloud on Eluthrea may be our number one spot. We’re already thinking about returning again in 2019!! "
Dec 10, 2018 - Marcus L., Carmel, IN



"Wonderful vacation!
My family and I had an incredible time at the Cool Cloud house over spring break this past March. The house was beautiful as was the beach right out the back door. Loved having the kayaks to use whenever we wanted! There were plenty of towels and kitchen supplies. Never had a problem with the wifi or tv. We enjoyed everything about our stay!"
Apr 18, 2018 - Kelly K., Traverse City, mi



"Wonderful vacation spot
Overall a fantastic place to enjoy some r & r at the beach. Beautiful beach and water - sunset views. House is in great shape and is quite comfortable. Management team was very responsive and helpful. A few suggested additions - more substantial and comfortable beach/patio furniture - especially lounge chairs. A beach umbrella and cooler would be nice as well."
Jan 23, 2018 - Tracy D.


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