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Capricorn House - Private 16 acre Beautiful Oceanfront Villa on the beach in the Bahamas


Basic Information
  • Private Atlantic Oceanfront home
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Sleeps: 14
  • 4 bedrooms in main house, 1 bedroom/bath in seperate wing of main house and two cottages.
  • Beach rental
  • Beachfront
  • Smoking: No
  • Pets: No
  • Minimum Night Stay: 7
  • Closest Airport: GHB
  • Distance to airport: 15-20 minutes

Description
Private waterfront luxury vacation rental.This Romantic European designed estate on the tropical island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, just outside Governors Harbor, is reminiscent of the bygone era of unselfconscious indulgence.You will enjoy an unforgettable Bahamas vacation at Capricorn House.

Vacationers with a taste for absolute privacy will love this property. Days here are filled with sunshine and relaxation poolside or in the crystal tourquoise waters of the sea, evenings are filled with the scent of night blooming jasmine and are illuminated by millions of stars.

The estate is located directly on a gorgeous pink sand beach.This is one of the most magnificent pink sand beaches in the Bahamas.Close by are some great diving reefs so one never has to leave the property, you can even dive for your dinner. There are some lovely restaurants so if you prefer, make reservations.There are some truly fun and interesting restaurants on the island. All very casual.

This charming home has just been refurbished including a totally new professional kitchen. The main house consists of 4 bedrooms, all with private baths and glass
sliding doors overlooking the the glistening sea. ( 2 Kings, 1 Queen, and one set of twins.)One can lie in bed and watch the cruise ships sail by in the distance or just fall asleep listening to the sounds of the sea. The living/dining room is well appointed
with TV/DVD and cd player. Dining table etc. The kitchen has a marvelous 5 burner gas range with an electric/convection oven, microwave and 2 dishwashers, a huge fridge and plenty of gadgets.

All rooms on this wonderful property have ceiling fans and air conditioning. Two main terraces, one on the ocean side and one in a sheltered walled garden service the main house, both seat at least 14.The loggia terrace also features an outdoor kitchen consisting of two SS barbecue grills, one gas and one charcaol and a bar area. Adjoining the main house is a charming room with 2 single beds and bath.

Just beside the main house is a guest cottage. This colorful house has 2 single beds in the bedroom plus a kitchen/sitting room and full bath. The sitting room also has a sleeper sofa. The kitchen has a stove, microwave, fridge,and dishwasher. A covered front porch and a sun terrace compliment this home.The laundry room is also found in this building.

A short walk from the main house is Kari's Cottage. This cottage is high on a hill overlooking the turquoise waters of the Atlantic. Kari's Cottage is adorable with a king bed, full bath and sitting room with a kitchenette containing stove, microwave, fridge and sink. The front porch is covered for shade lovers and beside it is a sun terrace with seating for dining and chaise lounges for sunbathing.

Nestled in the east lawn between the house and the ocean is the 25 x 50 freshwater pool. The pool has a built in seat so one can enjoy a cocktail will relaxing in the cool water. This area is quite secluded and has a lanai with a full wet bar and fridge,including dining tables,pool and beach chairs, umbrellas and lounges.

About 150 yards down a path is the ocean. It is gorgeous and the beach stretches for miles, and is nearly always totally empty.This area has only large estates along the beach, insuring maximum privacy. There is also a tiki hut located directly on the beach for those who enjoy a bit of shade.

There are numerous gardens, including herbs, vegtables, fruit throughout the grounds, exclusively for your use. Relax and enjoy the caribbean way of life.This is an extremely private property.

Contact Information
Email: Click here to email the owner/manager
Contact Name: Anne Bethel
Phone: 242-332-1921
Web site: http://www.capricornhousebahamas.com

Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alarm Clock
  • Baking Dishes
  • Balcony
  • Beach Access
  • Beach Chairs
  • Beach Towels
  • Blender
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Clothes Washer
  • Coffee Maker
  • Conventional Oven
  • Cookware
  • Dishes
  • Dishwasher
  • DVD Player
  • Free Parking
  • Gas Grill
  • Hair Dryer
  • Ice Maker
  • Iron / Ironing Board
  • Kitchen, Full
  • Kitchenette
  • Linens
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Pans
  • Phone
  • Pool, Private
  • Pots
  • Private Deck
  • Private Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Silverware
  • Stereo
  • Stereo with CD Player
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • TV with Satellite
  • Utensils
  • VCR

bikes
canoe
kayak
internet available

Activities
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Deep Sea Charter Fishing
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Night Activities
  • Scuba Diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

eco tours
sightseeing

Rates
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Time Period per Night per Week per Month
Main House - 9000 -
Guest House - 1500 -
Kari's Cottage - 2000 -

Security Deposit: 750

Rates are:
* $9000 for the main house for up to 6 persons a week
* $600 per person over 6 in the main house
* $1500 per week for the guest house
* $2000 per week for Kari's cottage

Kari's Cottage and Guest house are rented only in conjunction with main house.
Rates discounted from September 15th until November 15th annually.

Please Note: Rates are subject to change without notice. You must contact the renter to confirm rates.
Please Note: Rates are USD unless noted otherwise.

Calendar - Link to rentors.org


Testimonials
listed on tripadvisor.com
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Pictures (click to enlarge)
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View of Capricorn House
View of Capricorn House



View of Capricorn House from Kari's cottage
View of Capricorn House from Kari's cottage



Enjoy our beautiful beach
Enjoy our beautiful beach



Blue Room, main house
Blue Room, main house



Outdoor Kitchen, sheltered terrace
Outdoor Kitchen, sheltered terrace



Pool
Pool



Tiki Hut and chaise lounges on the deserted Beach
Tiki Hut and chaise lounges on the deserted Beach



Pool at night
Pool at night



Oceanfront terrace, evening view
Oceanfront terrace, evening view



Twin bed guest room
Twin bed guest room



Path to ocean
Path to ocean



Solititude
Solititude



Kari's cottage interior
Kari's cottage interior



Loggia terrace at "cocktail hour."
Loggia terrace at "cocktail hour."



Guest House kitchen/sitting room
Guest House kitchen/sitting room



Guest House bedroom
Guest House bedroom



Main kitchen
Main kitchen



Twin guest room
Twin guest room



Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom



Living Room
Living Room



Main Terrace
Main Terrace



Kari's cottage terrace
Kari's cottage terrace


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