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Reviews of New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach

New Home w/Heated Pool on Prestigious Banks Rd Short Walk to Tippy's & Beach
Governors Harbour, Eleuthera

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marion T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
The house was immaculately kept and had a lovely decor. We loved the stunning beach. There were plenty of beach towels which we appreciated.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

shawn h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just little details
Our stay was great in general. We enjoyed it and loved the proximity to the beach. We have been to Eleuthera many times over the years and generally know what to expect. Only a couple of areas for suggested improvement: 1) Pool seemed to have remnants of a sealant or plastic protective covering or something delaminating. It made the pool experience less than optimal. 2) The outdoor front and rear porch ceiling fans didn't work. That is an important part of sitting outside in the heat that made spending time outside a challenge for us. 3) Typically we assume a base level of soap and shampoo are provided(like a hotel size) when renting a place of this level. We often don't pack those items because they are usually provided. There were no toiletries provided and it's hard to find those things conveniently on the island so not an ideal situation. 4) The recommended car rental company was less then desireable. The car was very old, AC worked only on full high fan, radio didn't work, generally worn out. I saw many rentals on the island that were top notch and newer and will be sure an pursue one of those in the future. I suggest you recommend those sources as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2023
We so wish you had contacted us to let us know about these issues. We provide soap, shampoo and conditioner. We have a box full in the closet. Asking the House manager would have solved that issue. The porch fans operate by a remote. The battery in the remote was dead and just needed to be replaced. Sealant was coming off the pool and needed to be cleaned. This has been done.

8/10 Good

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with some limitations
Overall had a wonderful stay at Gumbo Limbo, however, be aware that this house does not have an operating generator, and power outages occurred every other day while we were there. Can be a bit uncomfortable in 90+ degree heat. Outdoor fans are also inoperable, as is the outdoor shower. No outdoor gas grill, only charcoal, limiting with charcoal being $30 a bag. Good beach gear, aside from no snorkel masks. Good location, just down the road from Tippy’s, with fairly easy beach access across the road.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Gumbo Limbo does in fact have a generator! As you are aware, the transfer switch failed during your stay, and a new one had to be shipped from the U.S. We are very sorry about that. It is working once again!

10/10 Excellent

Rory F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Paradise
This property was perfect for us. We had privacy in our bedroom plus private bath, and our daughter and family had their own bedrooms/bath on the other side of the cottage, with common space between. Perfect layout. Having the pool to jump into at any time of the day was wonderful, with lots of comfortable outdoor furniture. Well-outfitted kitchen allowed us to make most meals on site and save some costs. The washer and dryer were a bonus with children. We appreciated the beach towels provided, plus everything one might need, as we travelled from Canada with minimal luggage. Being able to walk to some sites was great. The beach was just a few minutes' walk away, and it was gorgeous and non-crowded every day. Eleuthera is a gorgeous island, and I think we stayed at the best location to explore it. The weather stayed sunny and hot each day, and we enjoyed every minute of it! We would love to return here another winter.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect paradise
I cannot say enough good things about Gumbo Limbo! We traveled here with two 10 year olds and a 3 year old. The location is top notch. This house is on the most beautiful beach on Eleuthera. Sometimes we even wondered why we left to do other things. The house is so beautiful and comfortable. The pool is pristine! Having Tippys just right down the street was also perfect! I hope we can make it back to this paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ann Woods B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house but…
We loved staying at Gumbo Limbo. The beach is gorgeous. The house was better than the pictures. Eleuthera is fantastic. Only issue we had was that there is a pool advertised to be completed in February but it was not completed when we arrived in April.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at Gumbo Limbo! We are so sorry that the pool was not completed for your stay. It is finished now.

10/10 Excellent

Cat O., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Gumbo Limbo 2022
This was our second visit to Gumbo Limbo. Another great stay. I would recommend this location to all.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Everything was great. House was perfect and well-stocked. As advertised. Property manager very helpful. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lolly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, immaculate, lovely home
We had a fantastic stay at Gumbo Limbo, and even extended our stay to nearly three weeks it felt so much like home. Pamela, who arranged the rental details and Carol, the fantastic house manager, were right on top of things, though we had no issues! The house is fantastically well appointed, complete with new beach umbrellas, chairs, etc. The beach across the street from the property is large, clean, and sparsely visited (the Tippy's crowd is a decent distance away, but the restaurant is an easy stroll down the beach). I can't say enough great things about our experience!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
After researching the property before booking we had high expectations, but Gumbo Limbo exceeded them by far. We had a wonderful week there and our whole family is looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021