Dee's Eleuthera Guidebook
Restaurants
Probably the most upscale restaurant on the island, with incredible food and influencer-worthy views. On the pricier side. Can be reserved for private events so call ahead to make a reservation and make sure you don’t make the trip for nothing!
14 moradores locais recomendam
The Cove, Eleuthera
Queen's HighwayProbably the most upscale restaurant on the island, with incredible food and influencer-worthy views. On the pricier side. Can be reserved for private events so call ahead to make a reservation and make sure you don’t make the trip for nothing!
Open air, beachfront, good food, drinks, atmosphere!
28 moradores locais recomendam
Tippy's Restaurant, Bar & Beach
Open air, beachfront, good food, drinks, atmosphere!
Beautiful glamping spot, really good food (own farmed greens), beautiful beach to hang out on (even on windier days!) full open air bar.
*Call ahead for reservations as they can be booked out far for weddings. Lunch only!
Other Side Hotel
Beautiful glamping spot, really good food (own farmed greens), beautiful beach to hang out on (even on windier days!) full open air bar.
*Call ahead for reservations as they can be booked out far for weddings. Lunch only!
Good food & drinks (try the painkiller!) great view of Governors Harbor. Can be pricey. Call ahead to see when they have live music. The pool is only for guest use unfortunately, but French Leave Beach across on the Atlantic side is beautiful! You can also stop at sky beach club (Pascals/Jimmy’s bar) on the way back home for a pool swim.
French Leave Resort, Autograph Collection
Good food & drinks (try the painkiller!) great view of Governors Harbor. Can be pricey. Call ahead to see when they have live music. The pool is only for guest use unfortunately, but French Leave Beach across on the Atlantic side is beautiful! You can also stop at sky beach club (Pascals/Jimmy’s bar) on the way back home for a pool swim.
Open daily but definitely worth the drive for Sunday Brunch! Our friend turned his vacation estate into a beautiful ocean-front dining escape. With a private beach out front, 4-way infinity pool, full bar, delicious menu, indoor and outdoor seating, you won't be disappointed.
13 moradores locais recomendam
La Bougainvillea
Open daily but definitely worth the drive for Sunday Brunch! Our friend turned his vacation estate into a beautiful ocean-front dining escape. With a private beach out front, 4-way infinity pool, full bar, delicious menu, indoor and outdoor seating, you won't be disappointed.
Right across the street from the house! Local food with Italian inspiration, live music multiple nights/week, brick oven pizzas. Under new local management, give them some support and feedback!
17 moradores locais recomendam
The Sunset Cove And Rainbow Room
Queen's HighwayRight across the street from the house! Local food with Italian inspiration, live music multiple nights/week, brick oven pizzas. Under new local management, give them some support and feedback!
Taco Tuesdays & Thursday night go for dinner and live music (in-season)! Food is great! New little Tulum vibes tiki bar hangout out in front. No beach views but can park nearby across the street and enjoy Caribbean side. Local Bahamian food, fish tacos. Stop in for dinner or lunch if you’re heading back from up North.
27 moradores locais recomendam
Daddy Joe's Restaurant
Queen's HighwayTaco Tuesdays & Thursday night go for dinner and live music (in-season)! Food is great! New little Tulum vibes tiki bar hangout out in front. No beach views but can park nearby across the street and enjoy Caribbean side. Local Bahamian food, fish tacos. Stop in for dinner or lunch if you’re heading back from up North.
Fun place on the weekend nights to meet locals and other vacationers checking out live music and the disco-style dancefloor. Usually good on Saturday nights but call ahead to see what night during your stay will be the most lively.
Champions Sports Bar
Queen's HighwayFun place on the weekend nights to meet locals and other vacationers checking out live music and the disco-style dancefloor. Usually good on Saturday nights but call ahead to see what night during your stay will be the most lively.
Grocery / General stores
The closest store to the house - A small grocery store with the essentials, coffee, canned goods, bread, deli meats, cheese, some coffee, extra water.
Head south for a few miles, on your left. *Turns into a bar / local hangout on certain nights (Usually Sat/Sunday). Give Tony a call to see if he’s open for dinner.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Big Rock General Store
The closest store to the house - A small grocery store with the essentials, coffee, canned goods, bread, deli meats, cheese, some coffee, extra water.
Head south for a few miles, on your left. *Turns into a bar / local hangout on certain nights (Usually Sat/Sunday). Give Tony a call to see if he’s open for dinner.
She makes the best burgers, very affordable! Great for a stop on your way to or from the airport or sites up North. We always call ahead because she makes them with so much love it can take a while :)
Monica’s Dis & Dat
She makes the best burgers, very affordable! Great for a stop on your way to or from the airport or sites up North. We always call ahead because she makes them with so much love it can take a while :)
Small stop for Gasoline and general items in Gregory Town. Usually has a shelf of local baked goods and bread.
7 moradores locais recomendam
7 Eleven
Queen's HighwaySmall stop for Gasoline and general items in Gregory Town. Usually has a shelf of local baked goods and bread.
An awesome little spot for healthy specialties, local veggies, esspresso/coffee, bakery items, wine.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Bacchus Fine Foods
An awesome little spot for healthy specialties, local veggies, esspresso/coffee, bakery items, wine.
Largest Grocery story on the island - good to hit up for your initial grocery run, on the way from ELH airport - take a right instead of left at the Texaco gas station and you'll see the sign for it a couple of miles down on your left.
13 moradores locais recomendam
North Eleuthera Shopping Center
Largest Grocery story on the island - good to hit up for your initial grocery run, on the way from ELH airport - take a right instead of left at the Texaco gas station and you'll see the sign for it a couple of miles down on your left.
Local gift shop with cute little treasures at a beautiful spot in the harbour.
The Tea Kettle Gift shop & Cafe
Local gift shop with cute little treasures at a beautiful spot in the harbour.
Another general store for food and personal items. On the main road in Governor's.
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Burrow's Grocery Store
Another general store for food and personal items. On the main road in Governor's.
Sightseeing / Adventures
A less-secluded and more affluent area of Eleuthera, technically its own small Island (Dunmore Town). Drive past the ELH airport to the water taxi ($5 cash each way) and spend the day on Harbour Island! Be ready for local gift shops and dives, fancy restaurants/resorts, golf-cart rentals (bring more cash for this, should be about $50 for a regular cart for the day), pink sand beaches, and big yachts at the marinas.
Bring a bathingsuit, change of clothes, sunscreen, and cards+cash!
16 moradores locais recomendam
Harbour Island
A less-secluded and more affluent area of Eleuthera, technically its own small Island (Dunmore Town). Drive past the ELH airport to the water taxi ($5 cash each way) and spend the day on Harbour Island! Be ready for local gift shops and dives, fancy restaurants/resorts, golf-cart rentals (bring more cash for this, should be about $50 for a regular cart for the day), pink sand beaches, and big yachts at the marinas.
Bring a bathingsuit, change of clothes, sunscreen, and cards+cash!
Fun for kids/families or just to go learn more about the island, history, and vegetation.
21 moradores locais recomendam
Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
Banks RoadFun for kids/families or just to go learn more about the island, history, and vegetation.
Bring backup headlights and flashlights! It's pitch black down there but so fun for friends and family (adventurous kids only). Trek through the stalactites and stalagmites of the cave of hatchet bay. It takes about 30 mins to walk through if you’re meandering. Wear good shoes (sneakers or strapped-on sandals). Don't worry, you can't get lost unless you lose your lights.. 1 entrance leading to a tight exit (see photos). If you don’t want to climb out then just go back through to the entrance. If you do climb out of the exit (beware of broken ladder), walk left up the grown-in road until you come to the farm/Queens Hwy and go right along the hwy to get back to the entrance road where you parked. BE CAREFUL anytime you walk along the Hwy!! Cars drive by very fast.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Hatchet Bay Cave
Bring backup headlights and flashlights! It's pitch black down there but so fun for friends and family (adventurous kids only). Trek through the stalactites and stalagmites of the cave of hatchet bay. It takes about 30 mins to walk through if you’re meandering. Wear good shoes (sneakers or strapped-on sandals). Don't worry, you can't get lost unless you lose your lights.. 1 entrance leading to a tight exit (see photos). If you don’t want to climb out then just go back through to the entrance. If you do climb out of the exit (beware of broken ladder), walk left up the grown-in road until you come to the farm/Queens Hwy and go right along the hwy to get back to the entrance road where you parked. BE CAREFUL anytime you walk along the Hwy!! Cars drive by very fast.
A not-so-short drive south will bring you down to Davis Harbour, one of the safest and largest marinas on Eleuthera. We usually meet up there for charters or with friends with large boats down there to head out to sea for the day.
Davis Harbour Marina at Jack's Bay Club
A not-so-short drive south will bring you down to Davis Harbour, one of the safest and largest marinas on Eleuthera. We usually meet up there for charters or with friends with large boats down there to head out to sea for the day.
Beautiful Atlantic-side views and unique warm swimming ponds during low tide. *Be aware* when the Atlantic seas are high / rough it's dangerous at the baths... please choose a calm Atlantic-side seas day.
33 moradores locais recomendam
Queens Bath
Beautiful Atlantic-side views and unique warm swimming ponds during low tide. *Be aware* when the Atlantic seas are high / rough it's dangerous at the baths... please choose a calm Atlantic-side seas day.
The most famous bridge in Eleuthera! You will drive across this bridge when coming North from ELH airport to the house. It is a 1-way so be prepared to stop for oncoming traffic, hop out and take a photo or video if you want. Deep blue Atlantic on one side, bright turquoise Caribbean on the other, beautiful!
68 moradores locais recomendam
Glass Window Bridge
Queen's HighwayThe most famous bridge in Eleuthera! You will drive across this bridge when coming North from ELH airport to the house. It is a 1-way so be prepared to stop for oncoming traffic, hop out and take a photo or video if you want. Deep blue Atlantic on one side, bright turquoise Caribbean on the other, beautiful!
A fun historic site to visit when up North. Nice beach nearby. Good to combine with a trip to the Blue Hole, they are on the same road.
Preacher's Cave
Preacher's CaveA fun historic site to visit when up North. Nice beach nearby. Good to combine with a trip to the Blue Hole, they are on the same road.
Seahorse National Park
Queen's HighwayCheck out the seahorses of Eleuthera! At Sweetings Pond.
Our closest little community beach! Caribbean side, calm, quiet, usually has some of our neighbors there. Great for a swim at any time.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Rainbow Bay Beach
Wandering Shore DriveOur closest little community beach! Caribbean side, calm, quiet, usually has some of our neighbors there. Great for a swim at any time.
Harbour Island
Recommendations for a day trip to Harbour Island!
Sweet Spot Café
Rock House Hotel and Restaurant
Bay StreetDa Vine Wine Merchants
Bay StreetThe Landing
Bay StreetConselho para os viajantes
O que levar
Don't under pack! Think cool and casual.
Don’t forget your travel essentials - there’s not much shopping in Eleuthera! Expect a couple gift shops around each township but everyday items are sparse and expensive - all other shopping is essentially small convenience food stores. Dress is casual everywhere, some people wear resort beachwear to nicer restaurants or for photo-ops but mostly everyone wears comfy/breathable casuals and beach attire..It can be hot! Bring a variety of types of shoes, sneakers or water shoes for adventuring, waterproof sandals for daily activities, and a comfy pair to wear around the house & out to dinner.
Como economizar
Don't plan on buying many non-food items on the island
Very limited shopping options. Don't forget vacationer essentials like bathing suits, comfortable sneakers, waterproof sandals, sunscreen, etc. Gift shops will have some clothing, local handmade trinkets, hot sauce & jams, but there are no chain stores or wide selections, + prices can be high!
Transporte
Rental Cars are the way to go
Check out the house manual for more tips and call Kean Stubbs - He has great prices, friendly service, and good Island vehicles. (242) 335-6111
(242) 422-9611
We recommend 4wd for any driving off main roads.
Como economizar
Bring food items for longer stays
If you plan to stay longer than a week and cook the majority of your meals, it might be worth it to check a cooler of meat/cold items and/or a suitcase of non-perishable foods. Local seafood is the way to go but food can get expensive quickly in Eleuthera, especially any meat fancier than chicken. Don't expect normal selections or prices, like in the US!
Costumes e cultura
Beware of (but enjoy) Bahamian Time
In "Lutra," locals have told us you have to "think slow to stay cool" -- funny but true! That being said, please anticipate somewhat slow service at restaurants and tardiness... It's Island-time bey! Enjoy the ride.
Como economizar
Bring a good amount of Ca$h
US dollars and Bahamian dollars are 1:1 and treated equally, you do not have to exchange money before you arrive! Most establishments take cards but might be limited, it’s always a good idea to bring cash with you in Eleuthera! Bahamians appreciate cash tips as well.
Transporte
Driving in Eleuthera: KEEP LEFT!
PLEASE BE CAREFUL DRIVING AT NIGHT! It is very dark and people drive fast between towns! *STAY LEFT!!
*Side roads get washed out often—We recommend 4wd for any driving off main roads.