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"A Perfect Place
We enjoyed everything about this home! We particularly loved the two different buildings.The grounds were beautifully kept, and it is located directly on an amazing beach location. The home was set back a little from the ocean- it was private and very peaceful. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a few meals at home. We hope to stay here again next year. "
Apr 20, 2024 - , Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario
"excellent!
This was one of our favorite vacation properties. We had 3 teens who stayed in the main house & my husband & I stayed in the apartment. it was the perfect set up- dinners & movies together in the main house & we all had our own spaces to sleep. the location and beach were stunning. Most days we had this beach & many others to ourselves. Rental company and caretaker were extremely helpful. Would definitely stay here again!"
Mar 18, 2024 - Paige B., Charlotte, NC
"Rocks Retreat is INCREDIBLE!!!!!
Love this house so much!!! Rocks Retreat is amazing! I’ve been coming to Eleuthera 11 years and stayed all over the island. I think the location is perfect. It’s close to Governors for restaurants and grocery shopping, and between Tippy’s and La Bougainville so convenient for dinners out or a beachside lunch. It’s easy to fly into GHB airport. The house is incredibly private because the acreage and sits directly on the most beautiful beach. It feels close to nature. There is a Venus pond right in front of the house that’s created by the rocks and tide. The home has peekaboo views of the ocean and you can hear the waves. Because it doesn’t sit directly ocean front it’s more protected from the wind and other elements we found this really relaxing. The floorplan and layout is a little unusual, but not uncommon for Bahamas cottages. The description is accurate. There is a house with kitchen, dining, living room and bunk room on the second floor. It feels more like a cabin. The master is a separate structure and was incredibly comfortable. The layout is a king bed with small sitting room. The bed is awesome and very comfortable. Going between the main house and primary suite is a little strange, but not a big deal. We loved this house and can’t wait to book again. Don’t think twice stay here! "
Mar 04, 2024 - , Vail, CO
"Relaxing at the Rocks
Relaxing at the rocks just what we needed! Beautiful property - well maintained for a relaxing vacation. This is an older home with comfortable amenities - fans throughout the house and comfy outdoor furniture. A short walk to the beach..... a mile walk to the wonderful Tippys Restaurant! "
Feb 06, 2024 - Marsha W., West Creek, NJ
"Rocks Retreat
We had a great stay at Rocks Retreat. The beach is unbelievable and the location is perfect!"
Jan 22, 2024 - Tiffany Z., Aledo, TX
"Really good option with a nice secluded beach
The location is really good with lots of space and a 5 minute walk to the secluded beach. The property is well stocked and has everything you could need. The only downside was that there were a lot of wasps, and also mosquitoes inside the big house, so I would recommend better fumigation / pest control. There were also some blinds missing in the upstairs room and some maintenance is needed. Overall, we liked it and had a good time."
Nov 25, 2023 - Roberto Carlos G., MONTERREY, Nuevo Le
"Great vacation at Rocks Retreat!
We had a great stay at Rocks Retreat! It is in a great location close to town, and the beach is one of the most beautiful we’ve had on the island. The house has modern updated furniture with comfortable beds. It’s very clean, air conditioning works well and had everything needed for cooking our own meals. Lots of space for lounging around and we loved the beach chairs, umbrella and floaters! The walk to the beach through a beautiful private path was short and really nice.
Marsha the home manager was always quick to respond to our questions and came right away on the one occasion that something didn’t work.
We would definitely stay there again! "
Jul 26, 2023 - , Markham, ON
"Excellent vacation
We loved our stay at Rocks Retreat. Lovely Marsha made sure our stay was easy & comfortable. We loved having the beach to ourselves & the property is in a great location, quiet but close to everything we wanted. Highly recommend this property for a family trip!"
Jul 11, 2023 - , Fort Collins, Colorado
"Nice clean house in a private location
This property has two buildings - the main house (kitchen facilities & 3 beds upstairs) and the master suite cottage (single large bed - very comfortable - we slept here). It's a short walk to the beach from the house along a private path. The property fronts onto the beach near some large rocks that form a natural barrier. You can go down to the beach on either side so it's like having access to 2 beaches - since we were looking for seclusion we chose the side with fewer or no people. Everything in the house was functional that we tried (oven, fridge), although the AC remote controls were a little hard to figure out. Overall, a very nice place - we would definitely go back."
Jun 27, 2023 - , Saluda, SC
"Private Island
We had a fantastic experience at Rocks Retreat. The location on the island was convenient and centrally located. We had never been to Eleuthera before, but we can't wait to go back."
Aug 16, 2022 - Pamela R., Ft Lauderdale, FL
"Great family vacation
What can we say, it was the perfect place to spend three weeks with the family. The kids loved it, we loved it. A quick stroll to the beach everyday, but having all that property to explore and birwatch was fantastic. Location is perfect, right in north Palmetto Point but feeling like you are out in the bush! The houses were well stocked with everything that we needed. All the appliances were in great shape, the beds were comfortable, and the furniture was in great shape. We couldn't have picked a better place to stay, and look forward to coming back. "
Jul 20, 2022 - Robert R., Asheville, NC
"Rocks Retreat privacy and comfort abound
My husband and I just returned from our 7th trip to Eleuthera. We enjoy trying different house rentals. Rocks Retreat ranks as one of our favorites. While it does not have full water view the path to the water is both easy and enjoyable. We have not experienced privacy like this home offers. There was not a single item we needed ( except food items) during our 10 day stay that was not available in the home. Decor is welcoming bed in master comfortable linens better than most all the beach needs. Best is the absolute privacy. Caregiver answered all emails quickly house was very clean. "
Mar 13, 2022 - Beth F., Terre Haute, IN
"Absolutely Perfect 7 Weeks in Eleuthera
We sold our businesses a few years ago and bought an RV to travel around North America. Before we picked it up we were surprised to find out we were expecting an addition to the family so we headed out in the van to get in what we could before we welcomed our son into the world. During that time Covid became a thing in our world so we locked ourselves in for a couple of years. During that time we decided we would book a vacation for a couple of months in January 2022 truly thinking the pandemic would be over. As time grew closer our parents all had some health issues including one with covid and covid was not letting up. We were back and forth on whether to go or not but in the end we went for it. We could not have made a better decision. Kristin booked us the absolute perfect place for our family and friends to enjoy. The property was insanely private with us all enjoying outdoor showers daily and basically the most beautiful private beach you could dream of. We did some fishing and went and saw sea turtles a couple of times but otherwise we were fully content to be at Rocks Retreat. Marsha who handles the property is an incredible lady and our son absolutely adored her. Thank you to all of you for making this experience absolutely amazing. "
Feb 28, 2022 - Daniel D., Port Stanley, Ontario
"Solid Eleuthera vacation home
This is our 8th time on Eleuthera, and third separate rental. This house is nice and offers everything one would need to enjoy Eleuthera. The house is set back from the beach by about 100-150 yards, so don't expect to easily see the beach from the front porch. However, the beach and its unique "cove" geology are certainly awesome and worth the slight inconvenience of line of sight from the house. I do wish there was a welcome basket with some basic essentials like I've experienced in other houses. Only other slight was no TV (for watching football), but knew that going in. Overall, property was in good shape and had everything one would want to enjoy. The rental next door (on the rocks) had two families with lord of the flies-type kids that overran the beach (and rocks retreat private property) at times, but that is certainly not fault of owners. Marsha (manager) was responsive. Will likely be back ..."
Dec 03, 2021 - , Sycamore, IL
"Amazing Property and Very Private and Secluded
We only stayed for 4 nights and sadly that was not nearly long enough. The house and cottage are spacious and comfortable and the 12 acre property is very private and beautiful. I could easily imagine that we were the only people on the island!
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Aug 09, 2021 - Scott M., Palm Bay, FL
"First time back in almost a decade
We had an amazing vacation and Rocks Retreat was the perfect place to stay! The house and guest cottage are beautiful, clean and exactly as described, minus the beach chairs that we thought would be there but we’re not. The property housekeeper met us there and offered 2 of her own chairs and an umbrella which was very kind. Definitely necessary~the sun is intense! The walk to the beach is short and the cove and stretch of private beach is a slice of paradise! We cannot wait to be back!!!"
Jul 30, 2021 - Nicole B., Kenilworth, NJ
"Very Relaxing
Well, first I want to thank Marsha (host) and Arthur (driver) for picking us up from the airport and making sure we got to the house safely.
Once we arrived at the house we realized that the place was bigger than we expected. There are two seperate spaces, one house for the master bedroom w/bath and side living room, then the main house that was two story. The main house had a living room, breakfast area, kitchen, bath on the first floor. The second story was an open bay concept with 4 beds (2 of them queen) with their own spaces to store luggage and hang clothes.
We liked the private beach entrance, which was a path that lead you down to the beach. It literally felt like we had our own beach because it was so private. The water was crystal clear and it was a great place to be and stay. I would go back and stay at this home for sure because it had everything you needed, down to the towels and silverware, glasses. If you need a rental car, get to the house first and marsha will help you out with the rest, she was super sweet and helped out alot.
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Jul 08, 2021 - Guy C., Houston, TX
"Very Nice Vacation
The main house kitchen was very well equipped with high end knives and cookware! Appliances were so-so, but functional and in good working order. Beds in both buildings were comfortable and had nice linens. The grounds were well kept, and the walk to the beach was not too long. The beach was spectacular! Snorkeling and swimming were excellent. The air conditioner in the main house really isn't big enough to cool both up and down stairs. The air conditioner in the guest house/master suite is very good. I think this property is very nice and well worth the money. The caretaker, Marsha, was extremely helpful!"
May 24, 2021 - Patricia R., Shalimar, FL
"My kind of place, never wanna leave
Our 15 days at the lovely Rocks Retreat was absolutely AMAZING!! This property is beautiful and the cottages are so cute. The location is perfect. The secluded pink sandy beach is something out of a dream. Our daughter had the time of her life hunting for hermit crabs, land crabs, snails, and exploring with her goggles in sea. The houses are maintained wonderfully and the manager of the property is the BEST! She is quick to help and solve any issue. Our family would definitely recommend Rocks Retreat to friends and family. We are looking forward to visiting again soon. Thank you for a most memorable vacation. My kind of place, never wanna leave;)"
Aug 19, 2020 - , Tyrone, GA
"Terrific Get-Away Place
Rocks Retreat is a perfect house or those who want to have privacy, and still be close to amenities, like food stores, restaurants, local attractions, and gift shops. The house is very well maintained, it was clean when we arrived, and Marsha Clark, who manages it, was always available and ready to help if we needed it. The city water system shuts down at times, but the house has a well that supplied as much water as we needed, with the flip of two levers.The beach is a short and lovely walk through a path lined with palm trees. We took long walks on the beach both ways, and met very few people along the way. The walk to Tippy's restaurant takes about 30 minutes, and the other way, to The Bougainvillea resort, takes about 20 minutes. Great lunches at both spots. Right at the foot of the path is a series of rocks, called Culmer's Rocks. They form a beautiful break wall for the ocean waves, making for scenes of spectacular crashing surf. At the foot of the path there is a lagoon that is great for swimming, for kids of all ages.
Kim and Jason, from , are very nice to work with, business-like, and pleasant. We recommend Rocks Retreat to anyone who wants a quiet vacation, with opportunities to enjoy the island's beaches and other attractions. Thank you Kim and Jason, and Marsha and Arthur, (for switching the water supply one Sunday evening). JPB"
Feb 26, 2020 - J. Pierre B., Beaconsfield, QC
"Rocks Retreat
Definite pros and cons. Eleuthera is the most beautiful island and I think that that Rocks Retreat is on the most lovely beach of them all. Prepare to drink water that you can purchase, and for the running water to be unavailable at least once a day. WiFi is largely unavailable so no streaming. Food is outrageously expensive. Mo at La Bougainvillea can make anything you want just down the road. Nothing much to see aside from Governor’s Harbor. We tried. The house was roomy and comfortable and the outdoor shower overlooking the Caribbean was amazing. The property is well cared for and very beautiful. Overall, to stay on this gorgeous piece of land and cozy island retreat isworth the other inconveniences. The property was very clean. "
Jul 24, 2019 - , Nashville, TN
"Rocks Retreat
We enjoyed a wonderful experience at Rocks Retreat. The best part was the snorkling just off the Beach. We saw every few people on the beach in out two week stay. Eleuthera is not a tourist location so expect food items to be found in the local market or gas stations."
Jul 13, 2019 - Mark P., Lenoir City, Tennessee
"Fantastic house in beautiful setting!
This was our third 2 week stay in 3 years. The location is ideal for exploring the Governor's Harbor area as well as the farther southern and northern locations of the island. The separate guest house provides good privacy for a second couple. The beach at Rocks Retreat is one of the most beautiful on the island. Nearby restaurants that we enjoyed this trip - La Bougainvillea (our favorite), Tippy's and 1648."
May 04, 2019 - Roy L.
" Wonderful family vacation to Rocks Retreat!
We spent a week at Rock’s Retreat and it was amazing! Our family made memories that will stay with us forever.
Prior to arrival:
Tuck (Owner) and Matt (Reservation Agent) were very helpful with all of the questions we had (food, car rentals, entertainment). They generally responded within hours to our questions, if not minutes! This was especially helpful while planning a trip with extended family.
Positives:
- Beautiful home and guest cottage. Pictures don’t do it justice.
- Private estate.
- THE BEACH! The beach is about a 100 yard walk from the cottage. We were there every day. We hardly saw anyone on it for the whole week we were there accept for us. It was incredible!
- Staff were kind and very informative.
Negatives:
- None about Rock’s Retreat.
My wife and I have been to Eleuthera many times. It was the first time for a few of our family members. We always tell our friends and family Eleuthera is a ‘choose your own adventure’ type of vacation. The vehicles are not the greatest, the roads are rough, and there are power outages. But the island experience is not like anything we’ve had before. You won’t wait in line. You are not surrounded by tourists. The locals are kind. The food is amazing. We visited a new beach every day and hardly ran into anyone!
We used Trip Advisor as our entertainment app. We have checked out almost all of the Top 20 Things to do on their list. "
Dec 12, 2018 - Ty S.
"A Great Respite
Our stay endured the common power and water outages of Eleuthera, but these inconveniences were more than made up for by the location, condition and provisioning of Rocks Retreat. Marsha was great to work with and was exceptionally response when needed. The terrific beach is just a short walk, perhaps a few hundred feet, from the house and is spectacular. We enjoyed the peaceful setting and the easy access to both ends of the island by vehicle. Everyone we dealt with made us feel right at home."
Jun 30, 2018 - Richard G., Pensacola, FL
"Rocks Retreat
Great property and location on Banks Road. We have made many trips to Eleuthera but this was the first time staying at Rocks Retreat. It is just like the description so read completely! We loved it and will definitely consider staying there again (depends only on our number of guests next trip). Beach is one of
the best around and very few others to share it with. Marsha was great and we only had one concern which was addressed within the hour so we could not have asked for better. "
Jun 18, 2018 - , Lexington, KY
"Rocks Regret
The main house has zero bathrooms on the floor the bedrooms are on.
The 2 flights of stairs to get to the "loft" bedrooms have different step heights so in the dark it is very dangerous traversing them as your minds eye is expecting the steps to be similar heights but they are not. I am an athletic fit dr in my 60's and the first night we slept up there I fell twice coming down but avoided injury by grabbing the railing bars. No people we were not drinking. lol We called the caretaker our first full day there to let them know I was going to use the bunkhouse to sleep in as the bath was on same floor, and the cleaning lady said she would have to charge us an extra cleaning fee. Better than a broken arm !! The water in the main house was so repugnant we could not take showers there. Obviously the well has not been cleaned and the rotten egg/Sulphur smell was so strong we could barely use the kitchen sink. The bunk house had a different water line from the street so we used that shower in that cabin. Unfortunately the bunk house had no sink so we had to use the sink in the main house to do the dishes. Essential oils under the nose worked wonders.
Another thing is that the tile all around the outside of home has a polished glazed surface that is very slick if your feet or flip flops are wet or the tile is wet.
The beach is a hike and the last 30 or 40 yards has crushed rock on it which you can not walk on with bare feet. You can not get to the beach from their property. You have to trespass on next door neighbors Ms Ruby's, property to sneak onto the beach. This review is not a surprise as we had both house keeper and property manager over the first day to show them our concerns.
Marsha the house cleaner is so sweet. We talked to her about all this and she said wow that's probably why the people who have been staying here this past season have not left reviews. That was a disservice to us and we did not want that happening to others. Sor"
Jun 03, 2018 - Peter J., Willmar, Minnesota
"Rocks Retreat
A private and peaceful setting for a relaxing vacation."
Feb 14, 2018 -
"Rocks Retreat
Great stay! Nice place great access to the beach. Close to town so if we needed to make a quick run to town for supplies it was a short drive. We loved the beach. The cottage was well appointed and clean. Can't wait to come back but next time for a longer stay!! We love Eluthera it is so "
Jan 27, 2018 - Fred S.
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