Eleuthera, Bahamas
Eleuthera, one of the Bahamian group known as the Family Islands, is often referred to as "One Big Beach". Indeed, it has some of the most spectacular beaches in the Caribbean. Our beach is Ten Bay Beach, about 10 miles south of the historic town of Governor’s Harbour and about 17 miles north of Rock Sound. Part of the fun of visiting Eleuthera is discovering as much as you can, or want to, on your own. Plus, you have a choice of the spectacular Atlantic side or the serene, beautiful Caribbean side.
The island is about 100 miles long and anywhere from three miles to a few yards wide. It is off the coast of southern Florida, about one hour in flight time or twenty minutes from Nassau.
The people are extremely friendly and helpful and are scattered among the 15 or so little towns running the length of the island. Governor's Harbour and Rock Sound are among the two largest towns with the most shopping, services and nearby airports.
Ten Bay beach is about 10 miles from Governor's Harbour and 15 miles
from Rock Sound and is located on the Caribbean side of the island. We
are one of a small group of homes built adjacent to the beach with wonderful
sunsets and views, excellent snorkeling, swimming and good shelling. Ten
Bay is also one of the spots for sport bonefishing.
There is daily air service to the island and many alternatives to getting there, depending on your departure point. We usually fly to Nassau and then on to Eleuthera via Bahamasair. There are several small airlines in Ft. Lauderdale that fly direct to Governor's Harbour on certain days of the week, Twin Air being one that we have used.
US Airways Express: 800-428-4322
Miami (MIA) to North Eleuthera (ELH)
Southern Air: www.southernaircharter.com
242-323-6833 or 242-323-7217
3 flights daily Nassau (NAS) to Gov. Harbour
Twin Air: www.flytwinair.com
954-359-8266
Ft.Lauderdale (FLL) to Gov. Harbour several days a week
Bahamas Air: www.bahamasair.com
800-222-4262
From Miami & Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau
From Nassau to Gov. Harbour & Rock Sound (RSD) daily
Continental (Gulfstream) www.gulfstreamair.com
800-231-0856
Ft. Lauderdale to Governor's Harbour five days a week (M,W,F,Sat, Sun)
The $15.00 Bahamas departure tax is now usually included in the price of your U.S. airline tickets.
There are several good restaurants in each section of the island and fresh fish can be purchased right from the boat, most afternoons in Tarpum Bay and Governor's Harbour. The grocery selections are more limited than in the states since everything has to be brought in by boat. Lobster season runs from August 1st until March 31st.
We chose to build our dream home in Eleuthera because of the beauty, the climate, the solitude, the people and the sense of adventure. If watching beautiful sunsets and walking on totally deserted beaches sounds like paradise then this is the place for you. If you want high-rise hotels, fast food restaurants and fancy night life, it's not.
We
hope you choose to come to Eleuthera and stay in our home, Georgie's
Gale.
More detailed information about the island is provided at the house. Please call us if you have any questions.
George Brockman and Gale Howe
4037 Victory Pkwy Cincinnati, OH 45229
513-961-3333 phone & fax
gho4037@msn.com