Double Bay holiday villa

Beachfront Tropical Villa, 'Bahamas Pura Vida' A True Island Paradise

Description Villa, 2000 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
Facilities beach, waterfront, garden, terrace, air-conditioning, internet access
Rates per property
Set rates in US Dollars
$2,500/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£1,524/week 
Steve and Cindy DuBose
828-622-3518
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of this Double Bay holiday villa 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, sleeps 4

'Bahamas Pura Vida'. Romantic and luxurious beach front home. Spectacular ocean and beach views! Miles of pink sand beaches and azure turquoise water. This incredible tropical paradise is directly on the beach. Fully furnished and equipped for your pleasure and comfort at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Great privacy amidst tropical foliage. Perfect romantic escape! Pura Vida is a first class tropical beachfront villa and beautifully furnished! The best snorkeling is yours in the beautiful reefs right out front of house. Take a ocean kayak out to small islands just off shore. If you enjoy fishing you can fish right from the shore or deep sea fishing and bone fishing services and guides are available nearby. There are great restaurants within 5-10 minutes of Pura Vida. This is an amazing tropical dream that can come true for you! Please click on the 'Reviews' and see what guests say about their visit to Pura Vida. Come enjoy the real tropical island experience!
Double Bay villa rental - Incredible beach directly in front of house

Incredible beach directly in front of house

Double Bay villa rental - Front Entry to Bahamas Pura Vida

Front Entry to Bahamas Pura Vida

Double Bay villa rental - Double chase lounge on porch overlooking ocean

Double chase lounge on porch overlooking ocean

Double Bay villa rental - Living Area with 18 feet high cypress ceilings

Living Area with 18 feet high cypress ceilings

Double Bay villa rental - Dining and Living area opening onto screen porch

Dining and Living area opening onto screen porch

Double Bay villa rental - Master suite

Master suite

Double Bay villa rental - Fully equipped gourmet kitchen

Fully equipped gourmet kitchen

Double Bay villa rental - Relax and take in spectacular hammock views

Relax and take in spectacular hammock views

Double Bay villa rental - Guest Bedroom

Guest Bedroom

Double Bay villa rental - Private drive and entrance to Pura Vida

Private drive and entrance to Pura Vida

Double Bay villa rental - Beach at Bahamas Pura Vida

Beach at Bahamas Pura Vida

Double Bay villa rental - Kayak on beach at Pura Vida

Kayak on beach at Pura Vida

Location: Double Bay in Bahamas

Nearest Airport: Governor's Harbour at 20 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 10.0 Metres
Car: recommended
Double Bay has miles of pristine powder pink beaches and clear turquoise waters. Snorkel the many reefs just off shore and enjoy exotic coral, underwater tropical plants and colorful fish. Ocean kayaking is also a great activity as there are miles of coast line to explore and also small nearby islands and cays. Other nearby activities include local colorful festivals, great fishing(guides available), biking, boating, beach-combing or just relaxing in a lounge chair or hammock. Great restaurants just minutes away. Eleuthera is a great island to explore. There are many hidden beaches you can go to where you have the entire beach all to yourselves. A romantic fantasy come true!

Availability for this holiday villa rental in Double Bay, Bahamas

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Oct 30, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday villa in Double Bay, Bahamas

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
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Minimum Stay
Year Round 01 October 2009 - 01 August 2010 $2,500 - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • Recommend leaving tip for housekeeper.
  • The rate for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years is $2,950 per week. Also additional 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with kitchenette. Call for rate details
  • $2,500 per week

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday villa rental in Double Bay, Bahamas

Property Type:
  • villa

Floor Area:
  • 2000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • beach
  • waterfront

Theme:
  • luxury
  • romantic

General:
  • telephone
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • activities guide
  • alarm clock
  • bottled water
  • ceiling fans
  • filtered water
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • local restaurant guide
  • shampoo
  • soap
  • toilet paper
  • accepts credit card
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • iron & board
  • blender
  • coffee grinder
  • ice maker
  • lobster pot
  • spices
  • stove top burners
  • dish washer
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer

Dining:
  • highchair
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • Bathroom 1 - Outdoor Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Outdoor Shower
  • Master Bath in suite. Very spacious. Large double vanity. Tiled shower. Walk in closet. Guest bath has single vanity and tiled shower.

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Cot
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed
  • Romantic Master suite has cypress cathedral ceilings, spacious screen porch with inviting double chase lounge and spectacular beach and ocean views. 12 foot sliding patio doors. Large private bath with great tiled shower with glass block window and seat. Spacious double vanity. Walk in closet. Second bedroom is spacious and also has cypress cathedral ceilings. Private screen porch. 12 foot sliding patio doors. Bath with tiled shower just outside bedroom in private hall.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • books - kids
  • games - all ages
  • games - kids
  • music library
  • video library
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • broadband access
  • wireless broadband

Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking off street
  • patio
  • porch
  • conservatory
  • walkway to water
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • kayak
  • outdoor grill
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 6 deck chairs

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • low allergen environment

Local Activities:
  • diving
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • wind-surfing

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Onsite Equipment:
  • deck chairs
  • beach towels
  • boat+paddles
  • cooler large
  • cooler small
  • fish cleaning table
  • raft
  • telescope
  • thermos flask

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • bay
  • caves
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • library

Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • deepsea fishing
  • fly fishing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • snorkelling
  • bay fishing
  • surf fishing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • reefs
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives

Nearby Services:
  • medical services

Notes: 2 double ocean kayaks Snorkel Gear Broad band high speed wireless Internet access (WIFI) throughout house and porches/patios Child car seat and high chair Beach Umbrella Life jackets Hammocks Large variety of beach rafts, beach balls, floats and inflatables

Further details for this holiday villa rental in Double Bay, Bahamas

Bahamas Pura Vida, a tropical paradise: As you enter the private drive to this tropical paradise your senses are captivated by majestic coconut palms and lush, colorful island foliage. This new, luxurious home is located on the incredible Double Bay pink sand beach with pristine turquoise waters. Pamper yourself surrounded in comfort and well appointed quality furnishings. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Central A/C. Two suites each with screen porch. Facing the ocean are expansive sliding glass doors which captivate with spectacular views of beach and ocean and open up to the wonderful tropical breezes. There are private gardens and palm groves overlooking beach and ocean where you can lounge or sun or just relax with a tropical drink. A perfect honeymoon destination or re-kindle the romance in this exotic and private, tropical villa....... Bahamas Pura Vida!

Relax and Enjoy: Whether you want to enjoy swimming or snorkeling in tropical reefs, kayaking, relaxing in a hammock, walking along the amazing beach that stretches on for miles, fishing or just laying out in the sun, it’s all here right at your doorstep. Located just ten minutes from restaurants and shopping on this laid back and quaint island of Eleuthera. (Eleuthera is the Greek word for “freedom”) This the the perfect island escape. Incredible beauty and privacy. Relax and enjoy an unforgettable tropical vacation. Go to sleep to to the sound of ocean waves.

Caribbean Dream Vacation Home: Experience the true island lifestyle. Private tropical dream vacation awaits you at Bahamas Pura Vida. So many people visit Nassau and Paradise Island and think they have seen the Bahamas. Come to Eleuthera which is only 20 minutes from Nassau but a world away in quaint, laid back island charm. If you would like to do more than just relax at Pura Vida, please check with us for fishing guides and boat rentals, bicycle rentals and other available activities.

Golf: There is a 18 hole golf course at Cotton Bay which is 35 minutes south of Pura Vida near Rock Sound.

Reviews for this holiday villa rental in Double Bay, Bahamas

Rating
5 out of 5

Exceptional Rental

jcbouche Charlotte, NC
Review Submitted: April 21, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
I have stayed at Pura Vida a couple of times already, and for many reasons. The most obvious is the island of Eleuthera itself. All you have to do is look at pictures of the island to see its natural beauty and appeal. What sets Pura Vida apart is the quality of the home and amenities provided. The house sits overlooking beautiful reefs on the atlantic side of the island. Double Bay is by far my favorite stretch of beach on Eleuthera. Being on the atlantic provides a steady breeze in the summer, while the caribbean side gets much hotter. The small keys a ways out from the beach break water to create one of the few places you can get a nice breeze and calm water rich with coral reefs.

The house itself is unusually well built and maintained for a rental. It was impeccably clean every time I arrived. All of the appliances are top notch, and there's a nice standing BBQ overlooking the beach perfect for grilling the day's catch (there's excellent fishing on the reefs, just check what's in season.) Plus they've got books on local marine life so you know what your catching. There's a nice TV and sound system with lots of channels, although I have a feeling it doesn't get used much in a place with so many better things to do. High-speed internet is a big plus as well. If you get tired of fishing, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and laying on the beach you can always tour the island, there's lots of great info and maps they leave for you to help with your exploring. They really make it easy to feel at home and relaxed, the ultimate stress-free vacation.

You can really tell Cindy and Steve love this home, it shows in every aspect. This is not a typical rental house, but I will continue to go back as long as it remains one. Writing this is just making me ache to return! I hope it won't be long.

Clark
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Rating
5 out of 5

The Great Escape

Melinda & Ed, Susan & John Little Rock, AR
Review Submitted: August 7, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
We planned this childless get-away with our good friends, hoping for a true relaxing vacation. Our goal was a comfortable place, good food, and beautiful scenery. As we arrived we noticed that the website pictures didn't do justice to this wonderful home. Not only was the lay-out perfect for 2 couples, its decorations and appointments were wonderful. From the cookware to the linens, Cindy and Mike obviously prepared it for themselves. We felt right at home immediately.

We came to love the caretaker, George. He was extremely friendly, helpful and always busy around the house. He even showed us how to clean bone fish that we caught with nearby villagers. He couldn’t have been more polite and respectful.

The view from the house and the bright blue-green water was simply picturesque. We couldn't imagine a nicer place to sit for hours reading and listening to the sounds of the ocean. We took full advantage of it!

We all hated to leave at the end of the week. But our goals for the trip were all exceeded in every way. We already have recommended not only Eleuthera to our friends, but Pura Vida specifically. What a place to recharge!

Thanks to Cindy and Steve for sharing their wonderful home with others. It was Heaven on Earth, albeit just for a week.
Owner's Response: Melinda, Ed, Susan and john:

We are so happy to receive your email and hear what a great time you had at Bahamas Pura Vida! It is such a special place and we miss it every day we are away. Please come again and all the best!


Steve and Cindy
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

Sabitoe Dortmund
Review Submitted: April 19, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
My husband and me spend our honeymoon in "Pura Vida" from 26.02.09 til 06.03.09. It was really wonderful, great, sunny, clean.... everything we looked for. The reservation was easy to handle and very satisfying. Steve answered every Email as quick as possible. George, the housekeeper, and Murray, the gardener, were very nice. The house has everything you need. A great equipped kitchen, very clean rooms and furniture, and a wooooooooooonderful master-bedroom with exclusive oceanview (oceanview also from the kitchen and the livingroom!)...so.. the villa is directly on the beach :) But the first morning we woke up..... we were kissed by the sunbeams of an ultimative sunrise.. a little bit early *g* but...... it was so wonderful.... i cant explain :) It was our honeymoon there, and i can say that it was the honeymoon i ever dreamed of. Perfect location, perfect house, perfect handling.... just everything perfect. If you ever think about visiting Eleuthera we can unhasitating recommend this villa!! Steve and Cindy,... thank you for sharing your paradise with us! Sabine and Mirco Sch. Dortmund / Germany
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Rating
5 out of 5

No Place Like This Home

Eastcoker Weaverville, North Carolina
Review Submitted: April 18, 2009 Date of Stay: November 2008
I have been to Pura Vida three times. The first time I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the wide, pinkish white, long and totally private beach, the finely crafted and constructed house, which is also well appointed, and the beautifully groomed grounds, which only a proprietor of a thoughtful, peaceful type could have designed. It was a great exploration trip of the whole island from that point on with peaceful Pura Vida at its base. It felt good to come back after a long day of curiosity seeking travels. The second time the exploration was limited to areas near Pura Vida, an intensified search for the feel of our neighborhood. Notice I am using the word “our”. The third time was pure Pura Vida. I did not want to stray far from the house or our beach. Pura Vida had become our home away from home. First class accommodations, and after exploring the whole island...finally simply saying “there is no place like home”.
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Rating
5 out of 5

My Fantasy

Migrator Asheville, North Carolina
Review Submitted: October 12, 2008 Date of Stay: January 2008
If you have not been, Eleuthera is the ultimate island paradise: beautiful beaches and friendly people not on a time clock. If you have been, you should know that Pura Vida is one of the loveliest properties on the island; you feel secluded but not remote. I have stayed at Pura Vida on two occasions, and hope to relax on the double chaise overlooking the Atlantic many more times. After an afternoon on the chaise, it is a five minute ride to see the sunset on the Caribbean side. A couple of the best restaurants I have ever been to are close by, but the gourmet kitchen at Pura Vida makes it easy and tempting to just dine in on the fresh fish and lobster that can be obtained right off the boat at Governors Harbor. The house is immacculate and has all the amenities one could desire. The fact the owner is a contractor shows through in the construction and craftsmanship. The gardens are lovely, private and brimming with flowers and fresh herbs. If you wish to stay wired to the "real" world it can be done here, but why? If you want to engage in outdoor activities, there is plenty to occupy. But, you may find yourself just wanting to pretend you are a permanent resident of this lovely island and welcoming home. I could not be more pleased with the island, the location, the house or the service of the owners and people who care for the property.
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