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Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis

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On the beach
Property grounds
Exterior
A heated pool
DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Windermere, Eleuthera
  • Windermere Island Beach
    1 min walk
  • Ten Bay Beach
    15 min drive
  • Central Eleuthera Beach
    22 min drive
  • Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    46 min drive

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About the area

Savannah Sound

At this holiday home you'll be within steps of Lucayan Archipelago and Windermere Island Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 5 bathrooms, a balcony and satellite TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A DVD player, a coffee/tea maker and a ceiling fan are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym. Plus you'll find barbecues and a porch. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Savannah Sound holiday home include Ten Bay Beach and Central Eleuthera Beach.

What's nearby

  • Windermere Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ten Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 22 min drive - 14.7 km
  • OceanView Farm - 26 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Winding Bay - 30 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Rock Sound (RSD-Rock Sound Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Bones - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Club at Windemere - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Bay Friday Night Fish Fry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin's Blow Hole Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis

Welcome to Provender, a much loved family beach house perched above the miles of pink and white sands of the private Windermere Island. Provender is the secret hideaway where Prince Charles and Lady Diana spent their honeymoon in 1981. Privacy and seclusion guaranteed, it is rare to see another person’s footprints in the 2 mile sandy beach in front of the house.

The house was designed as a simple “get-away-from-it-all” beach retreat for an English family who still retain ownership and visit regularly to enjoy its unfussy down-to-earth solitude. It nestles between the picture-perfect beach and the ecofriendly lush vegetation, with seagrape trees, aloes and sand lilies, where humming birds come to feed.

The striking airy living room has glass “picture window” sliding doors opening wide onto balconies and sun porches, bringing the outside in. No better beach and ocean view is to be found anywhere in the Bahamas. The Windermere Club, with tennis courts, small gym and heated swimming pool, is a five-minute walk from the house. Club membership is included with the rental.

The heart of the house is an open-plan living room and dining area, with a pretty Italian tiled floor throughout. Glass doors slide wide open onto balconies and a porch with sun loungers overlooking the beach. The sun porch at the back is a perfect place to barbecue your catch of the day! (Gas barbecue provided.) Steps lead down directly from the house to the beach. Ceiling fans and sea breezes ensure the air conditioners in every room are rarely needed. The kitchen is fully equipped. The five bedrooms can accommodate nine people, comprising two king bedrooms, two twinbedded rooms (which can be converted to kings), and one single-bed room. All bedrooms have a full en-suite bathroom. All bedrooms bar the single one have views of the beach. The sound of the sea will lull you to sleep at night.

The nearby Club at Windermere (five minutes walk) has a swimming pool, tennis courts, pickleball, TV room/library and a small gym available all year round, and a bar and restaurant open November to May.

As well as the spectacular Atlantic beach below the house, there is a more secluded beach cove three minutes away by car. Here in the sheltered sound between Windermere and the main island of Eleuthera, the warm shallow waters are ideal for small children.

Rock Sound, 15 minutes away, has the largest grocery store and a couple of restaurants, and Governors Harbour, the main town on the island, 25 minutes away, has some of the best restaurants.

Provender comes equipped with two kayaks, two paddle boards, and six bicycles. There is an outdoor shower for rinsing off the salt and sand after a day on the beach. Other amenities include air conditioning, broadband wifi, satellite TV, a gas barbecue and a generator. Four hours of housekeeping service six days a week (not Saturdays) is included in the rental. Local style cooks/chefs can be hired separately. It is sometimes possible to source a local yoga teacher or beauty therapist. Please ensure you book any extra housekeeping or other services you may require well in advance.

Windermere Island is for the exclusive use of the owners and renters of the small number of villas situated on it. It has long been the favoured destination of those seeking peace and privacy (the British Royal Family amongst them). Eleuthera itself is one of the outlying “family islands” of the Bahamas, famed for its unspoilt, uncrowded beaches with pink sand and clear turquoise waters. The pace of life is leisurely, guaranteed to be an antidote to the stresses of modern day living.

It’s a prime location for the sport of bone fishing and the exceptionally clear waters are perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving on the nearby reefs. The adjacent Harbour Island (ninety minutes by car and water taxi), popular with film and rock stars, is famed for its pretty colonial-style buildings – well worth a day’s visit

Rates are for the first 6 guests. For each additional guest, add $50 per night.

Property manager

Matthew Simon and Pam Fontes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

2250-129802

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis?

Yep, Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis is a short 1-minute walk from Windermere Island Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Does Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis have a pool?

Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis has a heated pool and a communal pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis?

No, Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis?

No, pets are not allowed.

Historic Home Directly on Windermere Beach w/Club, Pool, Pickleball, Tennis Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B., Sunningdale, Berkshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
A week on the beach
Perfect location, beautiful beach, excellent food nearby at the club and super-helpful staff. The house isn't new or shiny, if that's what you're looking for, but it worked well for us. We had a great week and can't wait to go again. Thank you to everyone there!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views
The views from the house are amazing. The house is very nice and well equipped with everything we needed. The grocery stores and restaurants are pretty far away so we chose to have a cook do meals twice a day. I would definitely recommend this. We used Kaynell and Pebbles from A Taste of Di Island and they were fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Camilla E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Eleuthera!
We had a wonderful week at Provender. The house sits right on the beach. A beautiful place to stay, or explore the island. Sun, swimming in the ocean, relaxing on the deck. Beds are very comfortable. Communication was excellent with homeowners. We had a few issues with the AC in one of the bedrooms and some of the other amenities didn't quite work, but that couldn't dampen our stay in a beautiful place. Overall, a terrific week in paradise!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blair H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
My family stayed here for several days and had a magnificent time. The view and beach are unparalleled. The rooms each have their own bathroom so you have privacy and the communal space. The property manager helped us get a cook for one night and we enjoyed the club and other restaurants other nights. We enjoyed the beach for hours including the paddle boards. We also got out to some other sites for snorkeling where the coral life was truly pristine. A simple but lovely life. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Rhonda Z., Sharon, NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Location Needs TLC
We had a lovely stay. With that, we arrived to a humid, hot, wet house and an AC repair van. Our first night, we experienced AC issues that lasted throughout the stay. One bedroom and the living room blew hot air the entire seven night stay, even after I mentioned it to the property manager. The repair technician never came back. One bathroom had a tub that didn't drain. That, thankfully, was fixed. The lamp on my bedside table was missing it's lampshade. The towels were ripped, frayed, had bleach stains, and were old and rough. The bed linens were old and scratchy. We ran out of water twice and when it was fixed the second time, the water was orange. My daughter had a tarantula and crabs in her bedroom throughout the stay. Grout missing on countertop and ants in kitchen everyday. The curtains in our bedroom were stained as was the dressing table top. We've been traveling to this island for decades. Never have I stayed in a home in such need of care. And, we were told days before our arrival that the pool was closed for repairs. All of that aside, we had a fun vacation snorkeling, fishing, splashing in the waves, and exploring. We asked for a partial refund and were ignored. This is a lovely island with lovey homes and lovely people and this home has a history and reputation that demands quality. My hope is that the owner fixes the issues for future renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Brigitte W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nightmare! Don’t waste your money!
We rented this property before Covid happened and when it did the owners wouldn’t give us our money back so we waited over a year and a half to stay there. The house was a nightmare. We arrived to only half the house with working air conditioning. Called immediately and was told they would send someone out and never did. We had to cram 10 people into two bedrooms for the remainder of the trip. The electricity went out half way through the trip. Since the generator was down and had been for weeks they told us we were out of luck. With no electricity that means no air conditioning and no water! You can’t open doors and windows because of bugs and got so hot in the house one of our kids got sick. After 30 hours without electricity, air and water, we left and took early flights home. It was very disappointing waiting so long for a trip to have hosts that don’t care that you are staying there in those conditions. The island is beautiful and recommend going but please do NOT stay at this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Provender House
Beautiful house with a great layout. Our only true complaint was no ice maker and only 6 ice trays in a 5 bedroom house fully occupied. The Atlantic Ocean was gorgeous and the pink sand like powder!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private island
Private, heavenly beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Louisiana Cajuns in Paradise
Provender exceeds all expectations with regard to its setting on Windermere and the ability to handle large families in efficient comfort. The property is secluded enough to isolate you from other visitors yet provides immediate beach access and a view from the balcony that has no rival. William and Bobbett are gracious hosts ready to take care of any wish that you may have. Mahalia (our surrogate Mom for the week) looked after the house chores and made us feel like family. We will always return to our favorite spot on earth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stunning
Fabulous location, paradise!