Title: Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32807100/32807092/8a3fc5b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32807100/32807092/0e57d783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32807100/32807092/b419e7d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32807100/32807092/8db5fd85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32807100/32807092/0475a033.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched above the pink and white sands of Windermere Island, Provender offers a secluded beach retreat with breathtaking views. The airy living room brings the outside in, while club membership at The Windermere Club grants access to tennis courts, a heated swimming pool and more. Explore 2 miles of sandy beach or take advantage of kayaks, paddle boards and bicycles on site. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Gym - Pool - Washer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club Welcome to Provender, a much loved family beach house perched above the miles of pink and white sands of the private Windermere Island. Provender is the secret hideaway where Prince Charles and Lady Diana spent their honeymoon in 1981. Privacy and seclusion guaranteed, it is rare to see another person's footprints in the 2 mile sandy beach in front of the house. The house was designed as a simple “get-away-from-it-all” beach retreat for an English family who still retain ownership and visit regularly to enjoy its unfussy down-to-earth solitude. It nestles between the picture-perfect beach and the ecofriendly lush vegetation, with sea grape trees, aloes and sand lilies, where humming birds come to feed. The striking airy living room has glass “picture window” sliding doors opening wide onto balconies and sun porches, bringing the outside in. No better beach and ocean view is to be found anywhere in the Bahamas. The Windermere Club, with tennis courts, small gym and heated swimming pool, is a five-minute walk from the house. Club membership is included with the rental. The heart of the house is an open-plan living room and dining area, with a pretty Italian tiled floor throughout. Glass doors slide wide open onto balconies and a porch with sun loungers overlooking the beach. The sun porch at the back is a perfect place to barbecue your catch of the day! (Gas barbecue provided.) Steps lead down directly from the house to the beach. Ceiling fans and sea breezes ensure the air conditioners in every room are rarely needed. The kitchen is fully equipped. The five bedrooms can accommodate nine people, comprising two king bedrooms, two twinbedded rooms (which can be converted to kings), and one single-bed room. All bedrooms have a full en-suite bathroom. All bedrooms bar the single one have views of the beach. The sound of the sea will lull you to sleep at night. The nearby Club at Windermere (five minutes walk) has a swimming pool, tennis courts, pickleball, TV room/library and a small gym available all year round, and a bar and restaurant open November to May. As well as the spectacular Atlantic beach below the house, there is a more secluded beach cove three minutes away by car. Here in the sheltered sound between Windermere and the main island of Eleuthera, the warm shallow waters are ideal for small children. Rock Sound, 15 minutes away, has the largest grocery store and a couple of restaurants, and Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, 25 minutes away, has some of the best restaurants. Provender comes equipped with two kayaks, two paddle boards, and six bicycles. There is an outdoor shower for rinsing off the salt and sand after a day on the beach. Other amenities include air conditioning, broadband wifi, satellite TV, a gas barbecue and a generator. Four hours of housekeeping service six days a week (not Saturdays) is included in the rental. Local style cooks/chefs can be hired separately. It is sometimes possible to source a local yoga teacher or beauty therapist. Please ensure you book any extra housekeeping or other services you may require well in advance. Windermere Island is for the exclusive use of the owners and renters of the small number of villas situated on it. It has long been the favored destination of those seeking peace and privacy (the British Royal Family amongst them). Eleuthera itself is one of the outlying “family islands” of the Bahamas, famed for its unspoiled, uncrowded beaches with pink sand and clear turquoise waters. The pace of life is leisurely, guaranteed to be an antidote to the stresses of modern day living. It's a prime location for the sport of bone fishing and the exceptionally clear waters are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving on the nearby reefs. The adjacent Harbour Island (ninety minutes by car and water taxi), popular with film and rock stars, is famed for its pretty colonial-style buildings – well worth a day's visit Rates are for the first 6 guests. For each additional guest, add $50 per night. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Climate control - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Paddleboard - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32870000/32865600/32865591/4c9182e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Beachfront Estate on Five Private Acres w/ Kayaks, Hammocks, Snorkeling Double Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=32865591&PinnedHotelID=32865591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33160000/33154000/33153956/58574ec7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront Home on Caribbean w/ Sunset View, Boat Ramp, Kayaks, Pool! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 899308 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=25.047293,-76.120636&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u%7C%7BwC%7EhroM%3FQ%40Q%3FO%3FQ%40Q%40O%40Q%40Q%40O%40QBO%40OBQBOBQBOBOBQDOBODODQDMDQDMFODOFMFODMFOHOFMFMFMHMHMHMFKJMFMJKHMHKJKJMHKJIJKJIJKJIJILKJIJILGLKJELILILELGLILELGLELGNELELENELCNCLENCNCLCNANCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBLBNBNDLBNBLDNDLDLDLFNDLFLDLHLFLDJHLHLDLJJFLHJHJJLHJHJJJHJJHHJJJLHJJJHLHJHLHLHJHLHLFLFLHLFLFNFNFLFNDLFNDNDLDPFLBPDNDNBNDPBNBNBPBN%40PBN%40NBP%40N%40P%40P%40N%3FP%40P%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FNAP%3FPANAPAPANCPANCPANCNCPCNCPENCNENENCPGLEPELENGNELGNGNGLGNGLILGLGLILILILIJILIJILKJILKJKJIHKJKHKJKHMJKHKHMHKFMJMFMFKHMDMFMHMDMFOFMDMDMDODMDOBMBODOBMBOBM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMCOEMEMEOEMEMGMGMEMIMGMEMIMGKGMKMGKIKIMIKKKIKKKIKKKIIKKKKMIKIMKKGMKKGMIMIMIMGMGMGMIOGMEOGOGMEOGOEMEQEMEQEOCOEOCOCQCOCQCOCOAQCOAQAOAQAQAOAQ%3FQ%3FOAQ%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HfhF-rrhwWuhFPfeLZJ3Fahje2I=) Windermere, Governor's Harbour #### What's nearby - Windermere Island Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Ten Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 8.5 miles - Central Eleuthera Beach - 26 min drive - 11.3 miles - OceanView Farm - 34 min drive - 17.6 miles - Twin Coves Beach - 39 min drive - 21.3 miles #### Getting around - Rock Sound (RSD-Rock Sound Intl.) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Anchor Bay Friday Night Fish Fry - ‬6 min drive - ‪Neek’s Eats & Treats - ‬19 min drive - ‪Twin Brothers - Bay Inn Estates - ‬12 min drive - ‪Fish Bones - ‬15 min drive - ‪Island Style Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club located? > Nestled on the beach, this Savannah Sound holiday home is just steps away from Lucayan Archipelago and Windermere Island Beach. Ten Bay Beach and Central Eleuthera Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 41 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick B., Sunningdale, Berkshire, UK 17 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A week on the beach Perfect location, beautiful beach, excellent food nearby at the club and super-helpful staff. The house isn't new or shiny, if that's what you're looking for, but it worked well for us. We had a great week and can't wait to go again. Thank you to everyone there! ##### Patrick B. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti A., Fennville, Michigan, US 5 Jun 2019 #### Amazing vacation Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family spent a week at Provender and had an amazing time! The grandkids loved the ocean! The setting was relaxing and perfect for slowing down and just enjoying one another. The stars at night were beautiful and we went for walks in the beach almost every night. We saw very few people on the beach... a perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. ##### Patti A. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett A. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Provender This is the second time we have stayed at this property and once again it was wonderful. Right on the beach and plenty large enough for our large group. The property manager and ##### Brett A. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark B. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Provender is the best home at the finest location on Windermere Island. It's historic charm is matched by the large and family friendly layout - fit for extended groups offering privacy and intimacy yet common spaces for the entire entourage to gather. William, Bobbett and Andrea are considered family to us. They are always ready with a smile and are available to tend to your every need. The homeowners are not on site but always reach out to offer guidance and assure that your stay will be remembered. They represent true family values - making sure that no stone is left unturned to make us feel welcome at their home.Mark and Janet ##### Mark B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett A. 7 Jun 2024 #### Lovely spot Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Communication was prompt prior to visit as well as during and post visit. We were there 10 days, and the caretakers were kind and accommodating. e have stayed on Windermere several times, and love the solitude. This home makes it easy to relax and enjoy a quiet stay. ##### Brett A. Stayed 10 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory S. 29 Apr 2024 #### Beautiful Provender Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family stayed at Provender on Windermere Island and were amazed by the beauty of the home, beaches and staff. Our cook and caretaker, Bobette, was excellent and took great care of us! ##### Gregory S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy G. 5 Mar 2024 #### FABULOUS Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything about Provender was A+++. Except for the bed linens and bath towels, which were in rough shape. ##### Nancy G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S., Potomac, MD 12 Jan 2024 #### Best of the Best - We will be back Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The views, the house, the people, the entire experience was better than we could have imagined. The house is spectacular and filled with so many extras - books, games, and even condiments. The gated entrance makes you feel so safe. You can walk an hour on the beach and barely see another person! THANKS for the best time!! ##### Susan S. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone A. 9 Aug 2023 #### Windermere Wonder Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House was perfect for the entire family. The view was spectacular. The grandsons had a great time on the beach, on west beach with kayaks and paddle boards, and on a few excursions (Ten Bay, Ocean Hole, boiling hole and cathedral cave, and pizza night at La Bougainvillea) Big kids had a great time too! Staff was very good and helpful. ##### Simone A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha D. 5 Apr 2023 #### Spring break in Elutherea Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved the Provender house! The view was gorgeous. We were very pleased with the home overall. The staff were amazing. We would definitely go back. The only negative is that it's quite a drive away from most excursions or toursity stuff. The house decor was good. The kitchen lacked some good sharp knives and we could have used a few more outside beach lounge chairs for the beach so everyone in our party had one to sit on. This would not stop us for returning but sure would be nice! We LOVED this place! Thanks for the great hospitality! ##### Samantha D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Stephanie K., USA 2 Aug 2022 #### Can’t be fussy if you stay here. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house has the most amazing views, but you cannot expect five star accommodations & amenities. The house has a great location & sweeping ocean views, but the actual lodging itself needs major repairs & renovations. The house was very clean when we arrived & Checkin was easy. The two front bedrooms on either side of the house have great views, but the air conditioners struggle to keep the rooms cool at night because the drafty outside doors and windows suck in too much hot air for the small bedroom units to cool the rooms off at night, so sleeping is sticky. The mattresses and pillows need replaced along w the bed sheets, ours had holes in them. The bathrooms & living/dining room spaces were nice & cool with enough furniture for 8 people. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals, but the crack under the kitchen door allowed critters to come in during the night. We found land crabs in the kitchen sink & big spiders on the counters in the morning. There is a wood covering on a front bedroom door that leads to the outside....a palmetto rat-that has nested in the roof/rafters came into the house one evening-yikes! Outdoors the house has an expansive beach, but the beach chairs all need replaced. They are old & broken & pinch your skin when you try to use them. The bikes are a nice option for exploring, but they all either have flat tires & broken seats, riding them is very difficult. The kayaks & paddle boards were very nice. The clubhouse pool was a swamp-couldn’t swim. The management team was easy to work with & the grounds keeper & his wife are amazing people.Overall, this property needs serious repairs & attention. For the money you spend on this rental, everything should be better than 4 stars, which it isn’t. If you are fussy-which honestly we are not super fussy-you should not stay here until some renovations are scheduled. The view & people make this an ok rental, but the house itself needs lots of work done to bring it up to a th ##### Stephanie K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci H. 27 Jun 2022 #### Wonderful House with wonderful support Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family stayed a week and enjoyed the number of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate a large group. The stay was enhanced by having the support of staff who could move paddle boards and kayaks so we could use them elsewhere on the island. We also enjoyed having access to The Club to widen our choice of fun! ##### Traci H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. 25 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Views The views from the house are amazing. The house is very nice and well equipped with everything we needed. The grocery stores and restaurants are pretty far away so we chose to have a cook do meals twice a day. I would definitely recommend this. We used Kaynell and Pebbles from A Taste of Di Island and they were fantastic. ##### Susan B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### greg s. 9 May 2022 #### Awesome rental Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have been staying on Windermere island for 50+ years and it never disappoints. Provender was the perfect beach house for the 8 of us. Bobbett was there every day to check on us and see if there was anything that we needed. The maid service was perfect as well. We plan to be back soon. ##### greg s. Stayed 6 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Camilla E. 7 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay in Eleuthera! We had a wonderful week at Provender. The house sits right on the beach. A beautiful place to stay, or explore the island. Sun, swimming in the ocean, relaxing on the deck. Beds are very comfortable. Communication was excellent with homeowners. We had a few issues with the AC in one of the bedrooms and some of the other amenities didn't quite work, but that couldn't dampen our stay in a beautiful place. Overall, a terrific week in paradise! ##### Camilla E. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blair H. 27 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise My family stayed here for several days and had a magnificent time. The view and beach are unparalleled. The rooms each have their own bathroom so you have privacy and the communal space. The property manager helped us get a cook for one night and we enjoyed the club and other restaurants other nights. We enjoyed the beach for hours including the paddle boards. We also got out to some other sites for snorkeling where the coral life was truly pristine. A simple but lovely life. Highly recommend. ##### Blair H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rhonda Z., Sharon, NH 24 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Location Needs TLC We had a lovely stay. With that, we arrived to a humid, hot, wet house and an AC repair van. Our first night, we experienced AC issues that lasted throughout the stay. One bedroom and the living room blew hot air the entire seven night stay, even after I mentioned it to the property manager. The repair technician never came back. One bathroom had a tub that didn't drain. That, thankfully, was fixed. The lamp on my bedside table was missing it's lampshade. The towels were ripped, frayed, had bleach stains, and were old and rough. The bed linens were old and scratchy. We ran out of water twice and when it was fixed the second time, the water was orange. My daughter had a tarantula and crabs in her bedroom throughout the stay. Grout missing on countertop and ants in kitchen everyday. The curtains in our bedroom were stained as was the dressing table top. We've been traveling to this island for decades. Never have I stayed in a home in such need of care. And, we were told days before our arrival that the pool was closed for repairs. All of that aside, we had a fun vacation snorkeling, fishing, splashing in the waves, and exploring. We asked for a partial refund and were ignored. This is a lovely island with lovey homes and lovely people and this home has a history and reputation that demands quality. My hope is that the owner fixes the issues for future renters. ##### Rhonda Z. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Brigitte W. 23 Jun 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nightmare! Don’t waste your money! We rented this property before Covid happened and when it did the owners wouldn’t give us our money back so we waited over a year and a half to stay there. The house was a nightmare. We arrived to only half the house with working air conditioning. Called immediately and was told they would send someone out and never did. We had to cram 10 people into two bedrooms for the remainder of the trip. The electricity went out half way through the trip. Since the generator was down and had been for weeks they told us we were out of luck. With no electricity that means no air conditioning and no water! You can’t open doors and windows because of bugs and got so hot in the house one of our kids got sick. After 30 hours without electricity, air and water, we left and took early flights home. It was very disappointing waiting so long for a trip to have hosts that don’t care that you are staying there in those conditions. The island is beautiful and recommend going but please do NOT stay at this house! ##### Brigitte W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 15 Jun 2021 #### Couldn't have dreamed of more Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Provender is a perfect place to spend a vacation on a private island off Eleuthera. It has everything you need to unwind and relax. The house is spacious, clean, well laid out, perfectly located with views of the beach and Atlantic. Beach access is steps away. There are two patios, one in the back of the house and one facing east to the Atlantic. Perfect for early morning sunrises and even better for late night patio sitting and star gazing. Thank you to Bobbett, the housekeeper, and William, the property manager. They are reason enough to return to Provender. Thank you to Eleuthera Vacation Rentals for helping manage our trip through a length delay due to Covid. ### 8/10 Good #### Debra M. 13 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Provender House Beautiful house with a great layout. Our only true complaint was no ice maker and only 6 ice trays in a 5 bedroom house fully occupied. The Atlantic Ocean was gorgeous and the pink sand like powder! ##### Debra M. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralf J. 24 Jul 2020 #### Provender - complete and utter isolation - the perfect get away ! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time @ Provender. It is the perfect get away during the COVID crisis, complete utter isolation. We were spoiled by our caretaker Bobbett and her cooking. Real Bahamian style. The water temperatures are unbelievable and the beaches as described...best in the world. We had a few issues with the AC and internet was not available in all the rooms but we were accommodated with a range extender and that appeased the kids! We were contacted by the owner after we experienced and AC issue which I thought shows the dedication by the management team, they actually care. Would definitely pick this spot again once we visited all the other islands :) ##### Ralf J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte W. 7 Jan 2020 #### Private paradise Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the best family vacation we've ever had. We had three generations staying at Provender and from the septuagenarian to the 1 year old, everyone agreed it was perfection. The house was lovely and had every convenience you'd need, the location on the beach was just heavenly, and the Windermere Club offered a nice change of pace. ##### Charlotte W. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara K. 5 Jan 2020 #### Wonderful vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Provender! It's the perfect layout for 4 couples - everyone had their own bathroom attached to their bedroom. We had a few minor maintenance issues which Bobbett and William addressed immediately. Bobbett also cooked several meals for us which were delicious and very relaxing. Mahalia kept the house very clean. As other reviewers have stated, the house could use new beach chairs. We hope to go back! ##### Sara K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Pamela D. 6 Sept 2019 #### Great place for R&R, quality family time and beautiful beaches Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was very different from family vacations in the past but just as enjoyable. Our family is used to taking highly adventurous vacations and while this island doesn’t really offer too much of that, we really enjoyed the change of pace and each other’s company. ##### Pamela D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe S. 4 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private island Private, heavenly beach! ##### Joe S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019