New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12293 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar
Welcome to The Better Life and Cottage. This newly constructed home (will be completed April, 2024) offers a gorgeous heated pool with a gazebo. (There is a $50 per night fee to heat the pool.) It is located on the prestigious Banks Road of Governors Harbour, the most desirable location on the island. Better Life is a two-minute walk down a deeded path to spectacular pink-sand Poponi Beach, one of the most sought-after beaches on Eleuthera. There is excellent snorkeling right off our beach. Bring your snorkel gear!
A three-minute walk down that beach takes you to La Bougainvillea boutique resort with its excellent beachfront restaurant and bar. A four-minute drive takes you to Tippy's famous beachfront restaurant. Island Farms market is just 5 minutes from the property. It offers fresh produce plus homemade breads, cinnamon rolls, jams, jellies, dressings, pesto, salsas, and so much more. Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, is just eight minutes away by car. Governors Harbour has restaurants, grocery stores, gift shops, liquor stores, and a great fish fry every Friday night.
Better Life is reverse living at its best. Open floor plan upstairs with views of the Atlantic Ocean. There are two decks, one facing the pool and the other facing the ocean. Better Life features a great room with 15-foot ceilings, a spacious living area with a large sofa, comfortable for sleeping, but not a sleeper sofa, and a dining area with table seating for eight.
The kitchen boasts all stainless-steel appliances and quartz countertops. There is also a quartz counter top Island that seats 4 with views of the Ocean. There is a powder room off the great room. The floors upstairs are all Avalon porcelain pier tile.
Step out on the deck that faces the pool and there is a stairway down to the pool deck and the barbecuing area beside it. From the great room, descend the stairs to the lower living area.
This floor has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. There is a laundry closet with washer and dryer. Provided to make things a little easier while you are on vacation.
Off the hallway there are 4 bedrooms. The master offers an oversized closet with king size bed and a dresser with mirror and side tables and a TV. The flooring in the bedroom is also the Avalon Porcelain pier tile. As you walk into the gorgeous en suite master bath, the flooring is all Lenox Grey Porcelain. The shower has a beautiful glass mosaic design with Bianca polished walls tile. The shower floor has a nice Sahara sand matte porcelain finish. There are French doors off the bedroom to the front porch facing the ocean.
The first guest suite also features all Porcelain pier tile flooring. It enjoys its own en-suite full bath with the same detail as the master bathroom. This room has a queen bed with dresser and nightstand and mirror and a TV. There are also a set of French doors that leads to a deck that is finished with pink coral tiles.
The two guest bedrooms on the pool side have French doors that lead to a gorgeous porch with pink coral tile overlooking the pool,. These bedrooms have the same Porcelain flooring throughout and are joined by a jack and Jill full bath. These rooms are complete with queen size beds, dressers, night stands, and TV's.
The Better Life also has a one-bedroom guest cottage across the pool from the main house. The cottage has a full kitchen, living/dining area, one bedroom with a king bed, and one full bath. The cottage has a queen size sofa bed in the living room.
Amenities include WIFI, AC throughout, 5 smart TVs (but no satellite or cable), gas grill, and a back-up generator.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Heated pool
Paddleboard
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
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
About the area
Located in North Palmetto Point, this holiday home is near the beach. Queens Bath is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Central Eleuthera Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our North Palmetto Point travel guide
Does New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Central Eleuthera Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Queens Bath and Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve. Haynes Public Library and Ten Bay Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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New Banks Road Estate w/Htd Pool, Pink Sand Beach, Walk to Restaurant/Bar Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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.
We enjoyed our stay at Better Life and Simple Life. The large house had ample space for our party of 10 to relax and spread out. It provides Very easy access and just a short walk to the gorgeous beach which was almost always ours alone! Great proximity to Island Farms and beaches on Caribbean side as well. The beautiful swimming pool is perfectly situated between the two houses with plenty of lounges and towels for all. If you are looking for privacy and lots of room to spread out, I highly recommend this property.
Christine S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Pamela O.
25 July 2024
Better Life and Cottage
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
The house was overall very clean. We had 4 elderly people, so the stairs were a little overwhelming. For being a new home, it has a lot of maintenance that needs to be done, such as all the downstairs ceilings, closet doors, and electrical outlet holes. There were a lot of bugs in the house. The pool was very clean when we arrived, but no maintenance was done during our stay and it got very cloudy and murky. The walk to the beach is also very treacherous for older people when coming back, since you have to climb a steep hill. The house kitchen was well stocked with all the essential appliances and cookware. I think this place would be ideal for a family with young kids, however would not recommend if you are bringing senior guests.
Pamela O.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
CHRISANNE M.
7 June 2024
It's Trul Better to stay at "The Better Life & Cottage"
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 as a family of 10, truly enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect, with amazing views of the ocean and a short walk to the beach. The beach was serene and water color breathtaking! The Better Life & Cottage had everything we needed and more to make dinners, grill out and plenty of room to relax and multiple bedrooms and baths. The home is very spacious and beds were very comfortable. The pool and pergola area was perfect for a dip after a few hours at the beach and plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas! Overall, the home was amazing!We would also like to mention that it was very clean and well maintained. The Property Manager was also very attentive and helpful too! We would absolutely recommend this property to friends and family and already have! Location is the bestWe enjoyed La Bougenvillea, The French Leve, Tippy's, Tiffany -Personal Chef was awesome, and Boat excursion with Uncle Rob was Fantastic!