The property is stunning and couldnât have been more perfect. This was the perfect place to relax, enjoy the view, and appreciate what life has to offer. We would love to come back to Eleuthera and stay here again!
We had a great time at Beside the Point. It is a cottage not real big but big enough for us. They had everything we needed at the cottage. We dined in quick a lot and everything worked well. The view is amazing and I would have to say the private beach was the best. We love to kayak but could not go as far as we would have liked because one of the kayaks had holes. But going out kayaking was very enjoyable. We saw a ton of ocean life. Thank you for your cottage on our 40th Anniversary.
There's nothing but wonderful things to say! The hosts were extremely kind and helpful. The place was clean and had everything we needed. The view is amazing, the sunning pad was sublime, and the private beach was simply perfection. Loved everything about this place and our stay here.
Having seen the images and read the reviews we knew we were going somewhere nice but none of that does this place justice. It is super clean inside the cottage with everything we needed for our almost 2 weeks stay and we had the whole beach/bay to ourselves! The view is truly amazing and the water is shallow very far out so it was great for walking in and swimming (with water shoes for the rocky shore). Screened in porch is great! The owners of the property that live right next door are so friendly and kind. They have put much work into the upkeep of their place and gardens to make this feel like home away from home for the guests. They were very helpful and informative whenever we had questions or wanted their recommendations of what was close by. I loved the lush bath towels and great set of pots and pans for preparing our own meals. Those were some things that were above and beyond what was expected at a vacation rental cottage. :) Thanks again for a great vacation!
Sharon and Keith have provided an excellent retreat in the most beautiful location.
Sit over looking the bay for breakfast or an evening drink. Steps lead down to the small private beach with loungers and kayaks.
The wonderful and interesting gardens are a treat to wander through.
Thanks Sharon and Keith for a great holiday, we would both love to return!
It is clear that the owners take pride in this property. The house and gardens were gorgeous, and you have the whole bay to yourself to kayak, snorkel, swim and explore. We also loved the proximity to Ten Bay. We highly recommend taking a trip here.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Eleuthera. The private beach was amazing. The cottage was clean and perfect for us. We spent many mornings drinking coffee on the screened in porch.
Beautiful property. Owners were very nice and allowed us to enjoy our stay without intrusion. We were on vacation for much needed R and R so we stayed onsite most of the time.
This property was perfect. Amazing view, great snorkeling, the owners gardens are absolutely stunning. The hosts are very friendly and provided ideas of areas to explore on the island. We would stay here again!
We couldn't have asked for a better location, experience, or hosts for our week long honeymoon. Our hosts, Keith and Sharon, were friendly, helpful, and added to a very pleasant experience. They even shared avocados from their garden!
Eleuthera is just as remote as we thought it would be, but it was a lot of fun to explore and experience.
Words of wisdom...
International flights out of Miami close out THIRTY MINUTES prior to departure time. Our incoming flight from Dallas was a little late due to mechanical issues, but we got to the Eleuthera gate about 18 minutes prior to departure time and the flight had already been closed out. So, if you're flying into Eleuthera from Miami - make sure you get to the gate well enough in advance in order to not miss your flight.
Be prepared for the "no see ums"... We thought, "Oh, no big deal" - DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE! The no see ums will EAT YOU ALIVE! My wife was bitten quite a bit on her legs the first night at dinner and she still had marks and sores on her legs well after we were back in the states. My advice - BUG SPRAY, BUG SPRAY, BUG SPRAY!!! When you think you're covered, use a little bit more!
But... other than those two lessons learned - this was an outstanding vacation. I've stayed in a number of VRBO rentals and NONE of them were as great as Beside the Pointe.
Great communication stateside with the property managers prior to our departure and I can't say more about the positive experience with Keith and Sharon while staying at Beside the Pointe.
We can't wait to go back!!!
The two of us had a great week at Beside the Pointe. We loved everything about it: comfortable bed, good AC, well-stocked kitchen, friendly and attentive hosts, great location and absolutely stunning views!
Great quaint little place that was exceptionally clean... Property owners Keith and Sharon can't do enough for you as the y live in a house next door. Beautiful views and centrally located... Will rent there again when the opportunity arises...
The unit was everything you could want. Sharon and Keith were great. Never ran out of fresh tomatoes. If your looking for night life go to another island. Everyone is super friendly. Would strongly recommend this place for a great get away vacation.
The cottage was immaculate. Pictures donât do it justice. Keith and Sharon are wonderful hosts. Very clean cottage with all the amenities you need. We grilled at the cottage a few nights and had everything we needed. Very centrally located about mid island. About 2 miles from groceries and only a few minutes from island farms. Beach below the cottage is very private, clean and great water. Very close to ten bay beach which we enjoyed a few times. We kind of did our own thing but the suggestions Keith made for groceries, restaurants etc. were spot on. The garden and grounds on the property were outstanding for an island thatâs basically a rock. Would definitely recommend and stay again
This colorful cottage by the sea was amazing. My wife and I had a great time and an unforgettable week. The owners Keith and Sharon were great and had some helpful tips during our stay. We saw turtles, rays, sharks, and much more. Words canât express our time on Eleuthera and Keith and Sharon only made it that much more enjoyable (fresh frozen mangoes and homemade mango ice cream)đthe cottage is also equipped with all you need ( towels beach towels blender cooler chairs linen grill). Highly recommend!!!!!
We are from California and needed a tranquil vacation. BESIDE THE POINTE takes your breath away as soon as you enter the property. The lush tropical landscape filled with native orchids, fruit trees, assorted palms, pineapples, bananas, holistic plants, and bougainvilleas of every color are a jaw dropper.
When you arrive at the cottage the view of the cove is overwhelming. The cottage has everything you can possibly want for comfort. Towels are fluffy and the bed, oh so comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils too. There is a screened porch to sit and admire the water. The very private beach gives way to exploring the cove and its sea life. Your hosts are great ambassadors for Eleuthera. They will make your stay a memorable one if you choose to ask them questions. A car is necessary to get around. You won't be disappointed.
A delightfully private cottage and beach. Well equipped cottage. Kayak was great. Wonderful to listen just to sounds of the sea, the birds, and the breeze. Keith and Sharon great hosts. Plantingâs on property are beautiful.
We spent a wonderful week at Beside the Pointe cottage.
Everything was as promised and more. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed literally(we cooked in a lot). They even supplied gear for exploring the island, like kayaks, snorkel gear, floats, beach chairs etc. The property is immaculate and so beautiful, from the very private entrance and drive to all the plantings to the steps down to the beach.
Simply amazing! Keith and Sharon were wonderful hosts who were there when you needed them, otherwise you never knew they were around. Keith also set up jeep rental which made it so easy and stress free.
We spent time everyday on the beach right there at the cottage, never saw a soul. We also really loved Kemps Creek and Ten Bay, just minutes away.
We explored many other remote beaches with the guidance of an especially good Beach book. Luckily the cottage is centrally located on the island so each day you can head off in one direction or the other.
I would bring bug spray, skin so soft ,and 2 pair of water shoes(we wore out a pair each.)
We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed Beside the Pointe.
We are already looking at dates for our next trip!!!
--Favorite grocery... Cost Cutter in Savannah Sound (maybe 10 minutes away) by far the best
--Favorite bakery.... Govenors Harbor Bakery
--Go to Govenors Harbor fish fry on Friday night
--Eat lunch at Pammies in GH.... local establishment... best food /best price
Cracked conch with plantains and peas-and-rice
---Pizza at Mate and Jenny's is very good....
Extremely clean quiet peaceful all plus more than i expected. Owner nearby was very handy for info and directions. But kept his dustance and protected our privacy.
This is the way to go.
Everything about this place was wonderful. The location with your own private cove, the proximity to many beaches, the nearby settlements for access to groceries, and above all the kindness and helpfulness of the Culmers. They go out of their way to see to it that you are comfortable and have everything you need to make your trip enjoyable. They are available to help with any questions but yet see to it that you have all the privacy you need. We snorkeled all around Lutra and found our cove to be one of the best places. Kieth will tell you the best spots. At the end of a long day of exploring it's like you get to go home to your own private little house in the woods.
My wife and I spent 8 wonderful days here and felt like it wasn't enough. The house was beautiful and exactly as described. Loved the color and decorations. Very clean and well kept. The bed was firm and comfortable. There is an outdoor shower that we discovered only a few days before we left. But I did use it. It was wonderful. We spent the majority of the time sitting on the porch looking at the absolutely stunning view of the bay. A bit of a walk down the stairs to the beach, not difficult but the calm Caribbean water was wonderful and worth it.
The surrounding grounds were beautiful. Keith was right next door, but rarely saw him. When we did, he was a pleasure to chat with. He always made sure we had everything we needed. Keith has such a love for gardening. We walked down along his garden admiring all the plants. Tomatoes, papayas, pineapples, limes, coco plums, coconuts and the beautiful flowers. He even offered us some of the coconuts. It was nice driving to and from the house on the well kept drive and looking at all the beautiful care he put into the property. Every time we came back to the house, I was just in awe of the view.
The house is centrally located in the middle of the island. Which was good for traveling to either end, and we traveled the entire island. Because of the time of year we did take a 5 minute ride to Ten Bay beach a couple times to watch the beautiful sunsets. Governor's Harbour is about a 15 to 20 minute ride to the north. Very nice town. There's a terrific little grocery store just 5 minutes to the south. And you have to visit 'The Ocean Hole' to the south past Tarpum Bay. And bring bread to feed the fish.
A previous guest graciously left a beach guide book. Thank you for that. The roads, or should I say paths to these beaches were quite an adventure. A SUV is recommended. We would have never found all the stunning beaches if not for this book and we visited 33 of them! Each was a little different. Some small, some a little rocky, some that went on for miles. All of the beaches we did find were absolutely amazing and the majority of them completely deserted. We felt like we had the island and these beaches all to ourselves.
Keith, thank you for allowing us to stay at your 'Beside the Pointe' home.
The house and island was Absolutely Stunning.
Matt & Crista
Saugerties, NY