Welcome to our house manual! Here, you will find everything that our past guests have recommended and the little secrets to our wonderful island life!
WELCOME TO CAYO LOCO!
HOUSE RULES
Your comfort is our concern! Door and windows open with fans on is great for taking advantage of the fresh sea air and ocean breezes. You can even sleep with everything open as it is very safe here! We do! But still keep all valuables in your safe. Keep gates closed and latched.
When running the AC, close the door and all windows. Never lower the thermostat below 21C or 70F. If an AC unit freezes or malfunctions due to user negligence, we will immediately call a technician and you will be responsible for the charges. When leaving the house, TURN OFF the AC! Save it for when you need it! Takes 5-10 minutes to cool the house when you return!
IMPORTANT – Cayo Loco has a strict NO SMOKING/2 ADULTS ONLY/NO PETS/NO LOUD MUSIC/NO VISITORS/NO BEACH FIRES or CANDLES AS WE HAVE NO FIRE DEPARTMENT!
Thank you for your compliance! Enjoy your stay!
SOCIAL HANDLES
Facebook: @cayolocobeachhouse
Instagram: @cayolocoeleutherabahamas
Email: booking@mybahamasbeachhouse.com
WhatsApp: 1 242 470-2327
Address (not mailing) – Cayo Loco, Bank Road, Governors Harbour, Eleuthera, The Bahamas
GOOD TO KNOW
BEFORE YOU GET HERE
Help us at Cayo Loco in our dedication to making a positive social and environmental impact on an island culture rich in happiness and joy!
WHAT TO BRING:
Eleuthera is a very informal island with no mega-resorts, casinos or flashy clubs. No need for fancy clothes.
Bring a hat, suntan lotion ‘reef safe’, and Deep Woods or Off or insect spray with 25% Deet. Recent guests recommend Claritin once daily a few days before coming and during your stay against insects. Thermacell Portable Repellent devices are also recommended! We have a mosquito system in place.
BEST NATURAL INSECT REPELLENTS TO BRING
Picaridin Repellent – THE BEST
Bite Blocker
Sierra Sage Bugs Gone
Bring prescription meds. There is only one pharmacy on the island, gov’t clinics and a private clinic.
If you are a big snorkeler, bring your personal gear for hygienic safety. You can rent gear and tanks. If you are into DWS (deep water soloing) bring your climbing gear.
U.S. dollars are very welcome and equal to a Bahamian dollar. Restaurants and grocery stores take credit cards. There are 3 ATMs in Governors Harbour that will dispense up to $500 a day in Bahamian money so no need to bring a lot of cash. Nobody will take a personal check.Travelers checks are accepted at the grocery stores. Locals take cash!
GREAT BOOKS TO BUY AND BRING
Wind from the Carolinas by Robert Wilder
The Beach Book Eleuthera Bahamas Edition
WHAT TO DO WHILE YOU ARE HERE
BOATING/RENT/FISHING/SNORKELING/EXCURSIONS/GEAR
*****Jeremy 422-9055/812-4933
http://www.eleutherafishingcharters.com
Guided Tours Snorkel/Turtles/Rays/Fishing
Special prices for our guests only!
Excellent gear/boat for rent!
adimples_81@hotmail.com
Swim with the Eleuthera Pigs, Sea Turtles and Sand Bar Beach Boat Tour with Captain Nathaniel Pinder
1 242 557-7601 https://www.instagram.com/musbedreamincharters/
To receive your discount, say you are staying at Cayo Loco ! $700 half day with drinks and snacks
$900 full day with drinks and snacks
Eco tours available, just ask to not feed or touch anything in nature!
IMPORTANT – Cayo Loco has a strict NO SMOKING/ADULTS ONLY/NO PETS/NO LOUD MUSIC/NO VISITORS policy. NO BEACH FIRES/CANDLES AS WE HAVE NO FIRE DEPARTMENT!
WORLD FAMOUS “LUTRA’ PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL 1st Weekend in June every year!
Our guests’ favorite experience! AUTHENTIC BAHAMIAN DINNER prepared and served at your beach house by Jeremy and Anna! SUPERBLY DELISH!
Jeremy and Anna will bring dinner with all the trimmings for a lovely meal right at the house. Lobster (August to April only), fresh seafood, bbq ribs/chicken, anything you would like including vegetarian/vegan. He catches the fish and they prepare it for you. It is a cultural education as well with the history of their food preparation. Good to book early in your stay as there will be leftovers! Arrange with them directly in advance. adimples_81@hotmail.com jeremybiglewis@yahoo.com 242 422-9055/812-4933
Bartending as well by Anna’s brother, VG, can be arranged!
Fishing, snorkel and dive gear rentals – Jeremy and Anna 1 242 422-9055/812-4933.
The Island School/Cape Eleuthera – great day trip with a tour and sign up for lunch – Educational Experience focusing on marine biology/sustainability/community outreach www.islandschool.org
Farmer’s Table, CTI, Rock Sound – Superb! Organic farm/farm to table restaurant! Tours! Volunteer! 1 242 823-1039
For water sports equipment rentals contact Clear Water Dive Shop in town 332-2146. They are extremely reasonably priced for dive gear, snorkels, fins, paddle boards etc.
For SCUBA Our family’s Dive Master for years, Daryl Miller 1 242 436-3644 http://www.scubaeleuthera.com/
Advance reservations are suggested.
www.eleutheratours.com – for ‘da real bahamian ‘ting’ Lighthouse Beach Kristel and Donald are the best!!! Go by boat! You can even be dropped on a deserted island!
Great daytime hiking/baby turtles! www.levypreserve.org
Elopement/Wedding/Honeymoon/Engagement/Vow Renewal/Birthday/Baby Moon!
We can arrange to your specifications.
SPAs
https://driftwoodspaandsalon.com Excellent! info@driftwoodspaandsalon.com 1-242-819-8096
Mariposa Spa https://www.mariposaluxuryspa.com
The Cove reservations Experiences@TheCoveEleuthera.com
Learn to Sail and Windsurf 1 242 829-2323 www.eleutherasailingacademy.com
Surf Lessons tom@bahamasadventures.com 1 242-335-0349 or 1 242 551-9635 www.bahamasadventures.com
Bicycle Rental mountain bikes pick up and delivery! tom@bahamasadventures.com 1 242 335-0349 or 1 242 551-9635 www.bahamasadventures.com
Massages at your beach house!
Totcina 334-4513/436-0949 sugarspuneleuthera@gmail.com
Clearine Rankine/Kalgnn Griffin 332 0199 or 470-5154
Guests love info@driftwoodspaandsalon.com 1-242-819-8096
Paddleboarding with the turtles http://www.edwinsmarinepreserve.com Kayaking and Paddleboarding (rentals available) on a marine nature reserve lake in Governor’s Harbour! Rez needed!
Fish Fry Friday night at Haynes Library in town, dancing in the streets/limbo/bbq/bar, starts at 6 ‘til 1 then to Ronnie’s – tourists and locals have a great time! Not just fish!
Real Estate
Sarah Gardner sarah.gardner@evrealestate.com Design as well!
joan.braithwaite@sothebysrealty.com 1 242 376-1288
Day trips to Exuma Calvin 242 334-0016 or 242 557-7948 and Bahamasair.com through RSD
Swimming with the famous Eleuthera pigs and their baby piglets! Captains Neilly are wonderful local captains with beautiful Boston Whalers to swim, feed and play with the swimming pigs! Must book in advance – 1 (242) 333-4721 early morning and evenings
Call or text their cell 1 (242) 359-7894 or email them at rneilly@gmail.com
Tiki Bar at Surfer’s Beach with OPEN MIC SING AND PLAY WITH THE BAND 7 PM! 335-5026 Dee, the owner is awesome! https://www.facebook.com/Champions-Sports-Bar-and-Grill
Famous Kayak/Snorkel ECO Tour – no wildlife disturbed! Tom@adventuresbahamas.com 1 242 335-0349/551-9635
Island Yoga and Fitness Ball private classes 470-9070 uniquebymonique@gmail.com
ElutraYoga 1 242 470-4684 elutrayoga@hotmail.com
Float the Current Cut above sharks, spotted rays, lobsters- the current floats you along at a fairly rapid pace! Contact Tom or Liz tom@bahamasadventures.com 1 242-335-0349 or 1 242 551-9635
Sailing from Whale Point with Captain Bob http://www.saileleuthera.com/home.htmlbobknaus@gmail.com
Eleuthera Pineapple Farm Tour – see where these beauties are grown and how! Mr. and Mrs. Russell 1 242 551-9993/332-1866
Professional photos
Paola 1 242 470-5474
Horseback riding on Harbour Island right on the beach between Coral Sands Hotel and Pink Sands Resort! 1 242 551-1183/359-7759
Straw Work experience in town with Marsha 1 242 554-6362!
Exuma Day Trip with Captain John leaving from Tarpum Bay!!
https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=24385584&owner=23439096 1 242 359-7596
Tennis
There is a court at Cigatoo/Squires Estates that they usually let you use. Left at Da Perk, up hill, right at stop sign, 500 ft on the left. 804-6785
HOW DO WE GET AROUND THE ISLAND?
RENTAL VEHICLES
Jeremy and Anna, our Caretakers, handle vehicle rentals for our guests – perfect little SUVs at a discounted rate only for Cayo Loco guests! All airports serviced! Fully licensed and insured with excellent customer service!
NO sedans or vans as we are on a sand dune!
adimples_81@hotmail.com
jeremybiglewis@yahoo.com 1 242 422-9055/812-4933
TAXIS
Jeremy and Anna (special rate for Cayo Loco) 242 422-9055/812-4933 adimples_81@hotmail.com jeremybiglewis@yahoo.com
Tommy Pinder 359-7089/332-2216
Arthur Nixon 359-7879
Ossie Bethel 464-0552
Taxis are much more expensive than renting a vehicle!
HOW TO GET HERE
By Air
Governors Harbour Airport (GHB) on Eleuthera, 5 minutes away. Or RSD or ELH about 45 minutes away. All carriers from Nassau NAS to Eleuthera use twin engine prop planes.
Connect through Nassau NAS which is serviced by all major airlines. Then take the 20 minute flight to GHB on Pineapple Air or Bahamasair (runs late). Or Western Air into ELH!
American Airlines MIA to GHB!!!!! Twice a week!
LAX to NAS on JetBlue Saturdays!
International Flights – best airfares from Europe to Florida www.norwegian.com
From Germany www.condor.com
From Toronto (YYZ): Air Canada and Westjet are great to NAS then GHB! Sunwing as well!
From Ft. Lauderdale (FLL)
Silver Airways/JetBlue is a regional carrier to ELH www.gosilver.com
From Ft. Lauderdale (KFLL) to GHB or very very consistent! www.aztecairways.com/reservations
From Orlando (MCO)
Silver Airways/JetBlue is a regional carrier to ELH www.gosilver.com
From NYC (JFK)
JetBlue/Delta into ELH/twice daily through NAS
From Miami (MIA)
American Airlines flies into ELH every day on 30+ seater.
From Baltimore/Washington, Houston and Atlanta you fly into Nassau direct on Southwest www.southwest.com and connect onto Eleuthera.
Visit from Marsh Harbour, Abaco on www.cherokeeair.com Fridays and Sundays thru ELH.
From Boston check Delta for weekly flights to NAS!
From Atlanta Delta is now flying into ELH direct and NAS!
Houston to Nassau NAS on Bahamasair then a short hop on Pineapple Air, Bahamasair, Western Air into GHB/ELH/RSD.
www.bahamasferries.com offers weekend morning service into Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, a 45 minute drive!
PRIVATE CHARTERS!
Ed Hanna, pilot 359-1491 (Dove Wings) dovewings2004@hotmail.com
Captain Gibbs and Mrs. Gibbs 376-1998/477-0338
Bahamian Customs and Import Duty
Everyone needs a passport! Each person is allowed to bring $100 worth of goods duty free, one liter of hard liquor and one liter of wine. Bring receipts to prove value or the Customs officer will set their own rate. Duty over the $100 is 35%. You do not declare your clothes, recreational gear or personal items. But do declare everything else or it can be confiscated, you will be fined and they will put you on the “hassle list” for future visits. Donations no problem!
NASSAU OVERNIGHT OR EXTRA TIME AT THE AIRPORT
A long time at Nassau Airport between flights or an overnight then we suggest that you take your luggage and hop a taxi to www.bluesailbahamas.com or
‘FRESH MARKET’ in Nassau – gourmet, healthy store with awesome produce – you can bring groceries with you!! Nothing like it on Eleuthera!! Have them box it up and check with your baggage. Think Whole Foods but better prices! 5 min taxi ride from NAS!
Good To Know
WHEN you are here
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE HOUSE AND SHOPPING?
YOUR BEACH HOUSE
Computer/ Internet
We have high speed wifi. The library has wifi via cable.
Air Conditioning
Rarely needed due to ocean breezes! Abuse of the AC resulting in excessive usage or damage to the units will result in a surcharge. All windows and the door are to be closed when AC is running. When you leave the house, AC is to be turned off! Should you lower the AC below 21 C or 70 F, the compressor will be damaged. A service technician will be called and you will be responsible for all charges. Our units are highly efficient when run properly!
House Water
MONITOR YOUR USE OF WATER, YOU CAN RUN OUT. It is a very precious commodity on an island. Rain water, you will love it!!
Toilets
Please flush as little as possible! Flush only toilet paper and whatever comes out of your body! We are on septic. NO WIPES IN THE TOILET OF ANY KIND!
Lights/Fans
Fan/light switches – press to turn off/on; toggle to dim!
Drinking Water/Ice
The water from the main faucet is good for everything. For RO drinking water, use the small spicket by the kitchen faucet. Ice in freezer/cold water in frig are RO! No plastic bottles please!
Septic NO FLUSHABLE WIPES in the toilet please! If there is a strong smell downstairs or the toilet overflows call us or caretakers immediately.
Electricity
Same plugs as US. Keep the refrigerator and freezer closed if the power goes out and your food will last for 24 hours. Yellow solar lites/candles for a power outage and backup power for fans, lites, water. Deck lites are solar. The on/off switch is at the solar panel on your beach stairs.
Refrigerator I leave condiments/spices for your convenience. Ice is RO!
BBQ
Gas! Cleaning utensils by BBQ/personal cooking utensils in your house.
Garbage
Kitchen garbage bags go in the black can at the top of the driveway. Fish cleaning should be done on the beach and all fish remains tied tightly in your kitchen bag and put in the garbage right away. NO LOOSE GARBAGE OR SMALL BAGS IN THE BLACK CAN PLEASE! Glass bottles go next to black garbage can. No plastic/metal recycling, please put in your trash!
Windows
Every window has noseeum screen. Be aware that it rains at a moment’s notice and sideways so when you leave, make sure windows and doors on the breezy side are closed to avoid flooding the house or wetting your bed.
THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW RANDOM NIGHTTIME BREAK- INS on the island, but not at our house. To be extra safe you can lock the deck door and deck windows at NIGHT. All other windows are too high to reach. We sleep with ours open! Keep money, jewelry, passports, cash and electronics in the safe.
Beach Towels
PLEASE only take colored beach towels to the beach. Best to hang beach towels/bathing suits around the deck or hooks to dry. Bring in as soon as they are dry due to rain/mist.
Outdoor Shower
Sooo awesome; Love to shower there. HOT water! Locally made products!
Iron/Ironing board/Blow Dryer
Top of your closet or kitchen.
HouseKeeper/Laundry
$100 Interim Cleaning during your stay includes everything. Daily maid service $50 just straightening up. Laundry free! Call us or text please!
Dress
Very casual – no heels, jackets! I go to dinner w/no shoes! Just bring cover up for sun, breeze or bugs – BRING BUG SPRAY.
Beach Stuff
There are beach chairs under your house. Please bring all gear up from the beach. It can get washed away by the tide and you will be responsible for replacing it. Please see us to check out paddle board paddles, boogie boards, umbrellas and paddles for kayaks. Snorkels/fins in board hut!
Board Games/Puzzle/Cards
On the shelves in the closet or kitchen.
Books
If you have any that you finish, please feel free to add them to those we have. Leave magazines as well please!
The Beach
Remember there is no one to call if you get into trouble in the water. Dusk/dawn/no wind, the bugs come out so keep sprayed up!
Water Life
There are dolphins, turtles, sharks, rays and barracuda that we see from time to time but attacks are extremely rare. Stay out of the water if you have a cut or have your period. Jewelry is a fishing lure so best in the safe. With that said, relax and enjoy our beautiful water – it’s really ok. We go in everyday. The dolphins love to play! Sharks/turtles/rays flee, cudas spy!
“Lion Fish” have started to be seen around The Bahamas. They are VERY VERY poisonous usually only seen by rocky reefs. Avoid them. They have brown stripes w/a large fan-like mane. Delicious to eat!!
Animal Life
The saying is “Eleuthera, it’s not for everyone”! On this magical island there are tarantulas, small scorpions & non-poisonous snakes (promise). The scorpions give you a bad sting but won’t really hurt you unless you’re highly allergic. The tarantulas and snakes won’t do a thing. The centipedes from what I understand are dangerous.
Plant Life
There is a tree called poison wood. It has black sap and a kind of reddish bark. If you touch it you will get blisters like poison ivy.
THE AMAZiNG BEACHES
Our Beach
Best Atlantic beach by far! Reefs for snorkeling/fishing (no spearguns)/kayaking/paddle boarding. If you see a few people, that’s a busy day….usually you have it all to yourself. Some waves. Great long walk to your left- shorter to your right.
When you go to another beach, keep your valuables with you or leave in the safe. Some people here have nothing and it is best not to tempt them. At secluded beaches, leave the car unlocked so they know there are no valuables inside. Be Smart!
Twin Coves Beach
Gorgeous calm Atlantic beach w/great snorkeling. By car, left onto sandy beach road and straight for about 2 miles. Large rock house on your left, you can turn into a “parking area” about 200 feet before or after the house named “Twin Coves”. You can see it from your house deck!
Coco di Mama Beach
Gorgeous Caribbean beach. Right out Banana Beach gate about 4 miles towards GHB airport – pond/colored buildings on the left. Perfect sunset spot but use bug spray if there is no breeze! Very shallow water!
Old Club Med/French Leave Beach
Atlantic beach. Go into GH – left before Da Perk, up the hill, right at the stop sign. 1/3 mile past Bacchus take the dirt road on your left, turn, and park.
Tippy’s Beach
Lunch/Dinner/bathroom, Atlantic beach. On the left, past Levy Preserve.
Ten Bay Beach
Pretty Caribbean beach. Pass GH & Palmetto Point, 5 min after Island Farm, 1 mile after the T intersection at Double Bay (huge electric box on right) turn right onto that dirt road. Stay right until road has “two lanes” and stay left. Quiet, no bathrooms. Not easy to find, check a map. For Double Bay beach, make the left at the huge electric box and a right onto Bank Road and go to the end and park.
SURFING
SURFER’S BEACH
Just before Gregory Town 25 minutes N. Usually heavy surf. Must be a very good swimmer. Take right hand turn by the playground, go right at the end, look for a veer left and take it, then another veer left, park to walk in. A hut for shade and a calm little part to your left on the beach.
Directions to Surfers Beach
From North, 2.0 miles south of Pam’s Island Made Gift Shop turn left at the large sign that says Surfer’s Beach Manor
From South, 5.9 miles north of Sunset Cove/Rainbow turn right at the large sign that says Surfer’s Beach Manor
From Surfer’s Beach Manor, at bottom of hill, T-junction, go left, sandy road on your right is the access road to Surfer’s Beach.
Food and Drink
There are three grocery stores in Governor’s Harbour – Burrows is on Queens Highway on the right after passing through half of Governor’s Harbour. They are open every day 7 am to 10 pm! The selection is American brands with lots of organics and gluten free. Beyond Meat! Breads are plentiful. Excellent bakery in Governor’s Harbour, past Burrows going south, go right then left then right! Their meat/fish/veggie patties available just before noon are fantastic. Great donuts!
There is a new gourmet specialty market/cafe if you make the left just before DaPerk and a right at the top of the hill then on your right – Bacchus Fine Foods – the best by far! 332-3111
We also have a larger market near ELH, North Eleuthera Shopping Center in Bluff – everything at US prices.
There are four liquor stores in Governor’s Harbour. The best is Bristol Cellars on Cupid’s Cay past the library – excellent selection of fine wines and liquors. Also next to Burrows.
Mama Anita’s Organic Farm by Cayo Loco 1 242 422-9261 Superb! At Office General!
South on Queens Highway past Palmetto Point is Eleuthera Island Farm on the right. Fruit, vegetables, cheeses, farm eggs, meats! Tuesday/Friday fresh baked breads/cinnamon buns! Gifts! Great spot to stock up!
East and Final Grocery/Liquor in James Cistern 5 min north of GHB – great little market! 335-6570 Mostly open!
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Superb new little spot called Cravings in James Cistern has breakfast, lunch and sweets! Every day! Superb! 335-6022 https://www.facebook.com/cravings.bakeshop
NEWLY OPENED IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CRAVINGS TOO! 1 242 470-9702 M-Sat 7-3 Delicious! Breakfast/lunch/goodies/fresh breads!
Bekera has fantastic local fresh fruits to order and she will deliver! 551-0844 taylorsinfinity@gmail.com
Mow’s Farm Stand Hatchet Bay – Organic local, breads, coconut water. N of Sunset Cove Restaurant 1 242 470-5975
Fresh Seafood
All settlements have a fish dock for the catch of the day after 1 pm! They prepare the fish ready for you to cook!
If you catch fish yourself, please clean it on the beach (no discarding on the beach as it brings sharks) put the remains in your kitchen trash bag. Wrap all ‘after a fish dinner garbage’ before placing it in the kitchen garbage bag. The flies will still know it’s there so earlier disposal will help.
Best way to cook your lobster: microwave two minutes on one side, check, turn, rotate for another two minutes if needed and finish on the grill. Easiest clean up as well!
Gifts and Art
Retired school teacher, Dorothy, and her daughter, Veronica, are artists who make everything including straw work!
Their art was featured in our Netflix special!
1 242 577-0393 for a tour of their studio – locally made!
Bahamas Hand Prints right in town – locally made!
Valerie’s across from Sky Beach on Queens Highway – locally made!
Norma’s right in town – great prices on linen clothes!
Smoothies, Daily Sip ‘n Paint, handmade beachy gifts, tea! The Tea Kettle/Eleuthera Blue Seahorse Gallery – end of Cupid’s Cay! 332-2992
Pharmacy
Da Medicine Place Palmetto Point 332-0330 damedicineplace@gmail.com
WHERE CAN WE GO TO EAT?
We have fantastic restaurants here per our guests! Eat out, enjoy, you’re on vacation!
Eleuthera Restaurants
IT IS BEST TO CALL BEFORE YOU GO TO BE SURE THEY ARE OPEN AND VERIFY EVENTS!
*****The best restaurant/bar/pool/beach spot on Eleuthera by far ’Pascals Oceanfront’ at Sky Beach! Lunch/Dinner 12-8 Closed Monday. Special events! Swim up pool bar, lounging beds and superb chef. Sammy makes an awesome mojito! Happy hour every day, Live Music Sunday 3pm! Best fish on the island!
‘Take Home Chef’ Services as well! Fresh pizzas!
1 242 359-7755/332-3422.
Eleuthera Restaurants in and near Governor’s Harbour
*****Frigate’s By ball fields in Governor’s! Daily 7am to 9 pm! Vegan chef/bakery! AC Consistently delish!
**Sunset Cove Rainbow Inn, Restaurant & Bar 335-0294 Near Rainbow Bay. Local family owned italian restaurant w/music! AC Excellent wood fired pizza!
DJ’s Take-A-Way, 2 miles north of James Cistern 335-6566 at BIG ROCK Bahamian Food
Lee’s Cafe in James Cistern 335-6444 Near the dock and near a tiny pink building by the old Esso pump.
Juice City Bar & Grill 335-6061 In James Cistern across from the fish dock. Simple bar where locals meet. Darts!
*****DaPerk Coffee Shop Great little coffee shop right across from Norma’s gift shop in town! Breakfast, lunch! 332-2620/804-2515 A/C Opens 8 am!
*****Buccaneer Club Restaurant 332-2000. Breakfast lunch dinner closed Wed in Governor’s. Large veranda under a big old tree. Live music! Vegan/vegetarian/gluten free
Four Friends Restaurant 332-3488 In Governor’s Harbour up the road from Burrows; Bahamian dishes and take-away.
*****Sunset Inn 332-2487 1/2 mile south of Governor’s on the seaside local cuisine. Closed on Thursdays. Lionel is wonderful!! Watch the dolphins for breakfast!
*****Tippy’s Restaurant & Bar 332-3331 Great islandy vibe and music W/Fr/Sat Lunch/dinner/swim/shower. Reservations required. 12-9ish Closed Mondays
*****Mate & Jenny’s 332-1504 5 miles S of Governors S. Palmetto Point Bahamian food A/C Island Farm Salads, pizza.
Unique Village 332-1830 6 miles south of Governor’s in N. Palmetto Point. Terrace overlooking the Atlantic. Pool.
*****Shauna’s Harbour Cafe on the cay GH – superb chef! 1 242 332-2686/551-1817 Eat in or take away!
*1648 – French Leave Resort Marriott in Governor’s Harbour – fancy on the sea! A/C 332-3777 reservations
*****PineGyal Sweet Spot – Sweets/food! 554-5366
*****Boogie Bubbles – Smoothies/ramen! In GH! 810-8229
*****Leo Rose Sunset Bar and Grill on the sea! 557-5322/335-6223 Tuesday 3-7 live music! Happening spot! James Cistern 5 minutes north of GHB.
*****Bacchus Fine Foods Gourmet Market and Cafe 470-9019/332-3111 Breakfast/Lunch/Take Away AC
*****LaBougainvillea way past Tippys on the ocean Excellent! 8am to 8pm. AC 1 242-813-7436/813-5355
*****Fig Tree Restaurant at Potlatch Club upscale superb! 699-7001 AC Vegan/vegetarian options!
*****Sweet ‘n Savory Food Truck excellent – front of Burrows!
*****Stubbs by the Tamarind Tree BBQ 335-6111 Fri/Sat 11-3pm
Party in the front yard at Stubb’s house! James Cistern (aka JC) 3 miles N of GHB. Sign on the road! Sold out by noon. Call ahead chicken/ribs/peas ‘n rice/potato salad/cole slaw/cakes CASH
*****Matty’s BBQ weekends across from Ronnie’s Hideaway!
*****The Conch Hut in JC next to the fishing dock!
****Caribbean Sushi by Yvette Pick Up/Delivery! 1 242 428-8987
*****Joey’s Sushi (sushi chef from The Cove) 1 242 425-5790 Superb! Pick up only!
Sheep’s tongue and chicken souse fresh made on Saturdays at Culmer’s Service Station by Mrs. Culmer – left out the gate and on your right. Call to order 332-3255
Restaurants in and near Gregory Town
**Surfers Beach Manor, Restaurant 335-5300 2 miles south of Gregory Town serving breakfast/ lunch/dinner AC
*****Daddy Joes just before The Glass Window Bridge – good food, pool table and bar! Taco Tuesdays AC! 335-5688
*****Unka Gene’s superb local spot! At the curve at the bottom of the hill in Gregory Town 335-5060
*****Front Porch, Hatchet Bay superb! Need rez! 335-0727
***Twin Brothers in Hatchet Bay – Daiquiri Central 335-0730
****Champions Sports Bar and Grill! Surfers Beach Tiki Bar! Open Mic Night 7 PM! Sing and play with the band! Pool table! Local food!
*****The Cove 335-5143/822-0774 Need reservation! Great sushi bar, breakfast lunch dinner. Vegan options! Past big downhill on left in Gregory town – 35 min north Beach/pool/restaurant/shop A/C dining!
Eleuthera Restaurants in Tarpum Bay
*****The Kupcake Lady – superb food! 804-8287
Eleuthera Restaurants in and near Rock Sound
*****Sammy’s Restaurant & Bar 334-2121. Rock Sound 8am – 10pm Breakfast lunch dinner. Great bahamian food!!
Sharil’s Restaurant in Deep Creek, South Eleuthera 334-8111. 15 miles SW of Rock Sound. Call before you go. Known for the best cracked conch, grouper fingers.
Harbour Pointe at Cape Eleuthera 334-8500 NEW!
*****Frigates Bar & Grille just past The Marketplace stunning spot! AC Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 334-2778/470-1777
**Wild Orchid 334-2000 Rock Sound on the water! Live music!
DAY TRIP TO HARBOUR ISLAND
This chic cool island has been rated one of the most fantastic pink beaches in the world. More crowded but a wonderful day trip if you like a little fancy.
BE EXTRA CAREFUL IF YOU DRIVE THIS TRIP AFTER DARK.
North (right out of gate) over the GLASS WINDOW BRIDGE, where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic. Very cool, but only stop in a safe place for photos…really hazardous part of the road. Go slow & carefully. Stay RIGHT at any type of fork. After you pass N. Eleuthera airport go 2 more minutes. Park. 5 min water taxi ride is $5 each. Runs all day and evenings.
When you get off the boat, ask around for a golf cart. Or if you like to walk, it’s a great small island with lots to see. You can cart around or cab it.
ON Harbour Island
Arthur’s Bakery – breakfast/lunch/goodies. Best coconut or jalapeno cheese bread! (Please buy me either bread. I’ll gladly pay you back).
Our guests’ favorite restaurants are starred!
Places On The Beach
*****Coral Sands Hotel 333-2350 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Disregard signs, go for a swim. Blue Bar is wonderful!! Vegan menu!
*****Pink Sands Hotel 333-2030 Great spot and really cool lobby.
*****Dunmore Very special old time dining/drinking spot! 333-2200
*****Sweet Spot Raw, vegan paradise/take away or eat in or shop!
Places On The Harbour Side
*****Rock House: 333-2053 Cool /hip hotel w/ GREAT food, view of the harbour. You can ask to sit by the pool and play backgammon in the cabanas with a drink.
****Valentines Marina 333-2142 Good food – nice little shops.
Valentine’s Dive Center 333-2080 Valentine’s marina
*****Aqua Pazza 333-3240 waterfront, great Italian food, casual.
*****The Landing 333-2707 Breakfast and Dinner. Outstanding food!! Great old refurbished building! A classic!! Great bar!! Think Hemingway!!
*****Briland Wave (Horatio from DaPerk) caddy corner to The Princess Gallery, awesome! 1 242 333-2644/804-2515
***The little shack you pass first walking off the water taxi on your left serves excellent food as well and is very reasonable.
***Romora Bay Club – beautiful old Bahamian bar/restaurant.
*****Runaway Hill lovely oceanside restaurant Absolutely delicious food! (owned.run by Mark Messier) Thai food/veggie options! Great bar!
Angela’s Starfish North end of Dunmore St. Basic island food.
Queen Conch Shack left after you leave the dock. Go past the first group of shacks – a bit further on left. A wait, but worth it. Even “mild” is really spicy. Open till 5ish- closed Sunday
ACTIVITIES ON HARBOUR ISLAND
Just ask for directions – the island is only 3 miles long.
THE LONE TREE
A famous beautiful piece of an almond tree that landed on the shore after Hurricane Andrew. GREAT water photo op!!
LIL SHAN’S WATER SPORTS
www.lswatersports.com
+1 242 333 3532
+1 242 422 9343
lilshansreservations@hotmail.com
South of Valentines Marina – You must call in advance. Jet Ski
Rentals/Boat Rental/Kayak Rental/Snorkel/Scuba Diving
Sugar Mill by the dock VERY expensive clothes but beautiful!
Piggly Wiggly
You find food that you won’t normally find here.
HOW DO I GIVE BACK
Exceptional Education Outreach (EEO) if you want to donate while you are here or when you get home! Teaching reading to children with learning challenges for over 20 years. I’ve been volunteering with them for 20 years! Very grass roots! Bring a box of Lara bars for snacks for our hungry students! https://www.larabar.com/our-products/larabar/banana-bread https://www.larabar.com/our-products/larabar/cashew-cookie