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A beach with clear skies and ocean waves.
A covered outdoor area with white furniture, including chairs and a table, overlooking a scenic view of the ocean and greenery.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a window with curtains, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A two-story building with a flat roof and a balcony on the second floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Governors Harbour, Eleuthera
  • Place, James Cistern Dock
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wesley Methodist Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Eleuthera Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

James Cistern

When you stay at this condo in James Cistern, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of James Cistern Dock and James Point Beach. .This condo is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Wesley Methodist Church and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from French Leave Beach.
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What's nearby

  • James Cistern Dock - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Wesley Methodist Church - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rainbow Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Twin Coves Beach - 29 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 32 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tippy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Leo Rose Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coco Di Mama - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Deck Grill & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kel-Ds Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Condo w/Views, Beach, Htd Pool, Pickleball, Golf Cart, Gym,Walk to Restaurant

ACCOMMODATIONS for 2B:

• Double ocean view—see water from every window and spectacular sunsets
• Each bedroom has an en-suite bath
• King bed in the master, twin beds in the guest bedroom that can convert to a king
• Sofa bed in the living room
• Fully equipped modern island kitchen.
• Two big decks with ocean views.

AMENITIES:

• Three-mile-long very private pink-sand beach without a single house or other structure on it, usually deserted
• Heated pool
• All condominiums at Buttonwood come with access to a fleet of golf carts at no charge
• AC throughout, ceiling fans, and superfast Starlink WIFI.
• Kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, boogie boards, outdoor grills, and more all available at no charge

We just completed a new pickleball court!

Our mini-gym is equipped with a multifunction smith machine cage with precision linear bearings, an Olympic weight rack, dip station, and a cable routed pulley system. Guests also have access to dumbbells and a fitness/yoga mat. This is an open-air gym (fully roofed and with three walls).

To ensure uninterrupted power, Buttonwood has a full solar array, back-up batteries to power the entire property, and a connection to the grid in case we ever need it.

NEIGHBORHOOD:

• 10 minute walk to LeoRose ocean front restaurant and to Mel's Snack Shack take-out
• 1 mile from the village of James Cistern with 3 grocery stores, liquor store, two restaurants, and famous Stubbs Barbecue. Other restaurants within a short drive.
• 15 minute drive from Governors Harbour, the main town, with more stores, banks, bakery, and restaurants including famous Tippy's, the Marriott's elegant 1648, and Da Perk gourmet coffee shop.

ISLAND PARADISE:

• 100+ deserted beaches
• Adventure Awaits - cliff jumping, snorkeling, cave excursions, deep blue springs
• Quiet, safe and friendly
• Historical sights, ecotours
• Local cuisine + upscale dining
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 indicated 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

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Condo w/Views, Beach, Htd Pool, Pickleball, Golf Cart, Gym,Walk to Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Laurie is amazing & super helpful with anything you need. The pool and other amenities were great.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 - Excellent

Laurie was so helpful with all my needs! Loved the pool & other amenities!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Another great vacation at Buttonwood

Everything was just perfect, from the temperature of the pool to the condition of the condo, to the local staff and Eleutheravacationrentals.net. We've stayed at Buttonwood several times over the last ten years and don't plan on staying anywhere else!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Endless beach and snorkel opportunities in a well equipped and very comfortable vacation home. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

This property is amazing. The entire stay from start to finish was first class. The view is breathtaking. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Property

Rating Details: 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: Peaceful. You are surrounded by nature. The property is in great shape and the management team was incredible to work with from the day I made my reservations to the day after I left when they reached out to make sure we were well.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birthday Weekend

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: My experience at this condo was wonderful, my friends and I had a great time. Sonya the property manager was very kind and helpful. She assisted my with whatever I needed asap. I’m definitely looking to stay here again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property plenty of room for everybody!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a party of 16 and each family had their own unit which was plenty of space. The house (Building #2)was spotless and had everything we needed. It was so nice to have a washer and dryer with all the kids beach clothes. The beds were so comfortable and loved the decor throughout. The property manager was great and helpful. I understand that living on an island things don’t hold up as well with all the salty air. But the golf carts and barbecue area did need a little help. We hired Brenda and Patrick to help with dinners for a couple nights, they were a very sweet couple. The kept us full and happy. Do be prepared for food and prep to be very expensive.Unfortunately, the weather was not ideal when we were there the week before Christmas. But we did see sunshine a couple days. The locals are super helpful with car rentals, restaurants and things to do. We did a half day excursion with Sheldon at Exotic Excursions. The kids favorite part was feeding the stingrays and the pig island. In the evenings, when the tide was low, the kids really enjoyed, taking the kayaks out and searching for Sandollar, starfish and sea urchin in the tide pools out in front of the house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Epic Vacation

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: This vacation at Buttonwood was everything and more! The property is centrally located. The views from anywhere on the property are breathtaking. The ability to see views from both side of the island is a definite bonus. We were very pleased with our stay here and can’t wait to return.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Buttonwood/Eleuthera adventure

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I picked this bc it was centrally located on the island. There are 3 great places to eat 2 min away & 1 all-in-one store with better prices than the other just up the road. Saying that, you'll need to plan to drive 25 min either way to get to a 'bigger' town with more options. Next time i might stay at a bigger town & just plan driving more north or south, rather than having to drive 25 min every time to go north or south. Property description was right-on. It does need to be dusted better, but everything else was clean. Would def make sure everyone in your party knows how 'remote' it is compared to other places on the island that are more in a bigger town. pool, golf carts, bikes - all the extra stuff listed was great. During the off-season - you should know that restaurant hours will be erratic - you never know when something will be open or not. Esp the smaller places to eat that might be diff to find. Get a jeep, it is needed. Google maps not always reliable - be prepared to turn around a lot (bc you missed a turn) and prepared for adventures (bring food/water as well) I'd say if you stay here, do so during peak season so more places will be open. Bring your own pickleball stuff (as stated in the description) very happy there is a washer/dryer in the condo. I felt very safe on the entire island. i've been to other bahamian islands - nobody asks you for money or trys to sell you things while you are out and about minding your own business. Friendly people for sure, but like a lot of places, they assume you have $$$, we are not loaded & needed to spend wisely. Bring lots of cash, so you don't have to use the ATM and get charged for that. when the power is out, credit cards cannot be used. some will say, "we take credit" but when you go to pay, sorry credit machine is not working, you are stuck & hopefully you have enough cash to pay. there were NOT as many power outages as I thought there would be &there was even line work being done
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Buttonwood/Eleuthera adventure

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I picked this bc it was centrally located on the island. There are 3 great places to eat 2 min away & 1 all-in-one store with better prices than the other just up the road. Saying that, you'll need to plan to drive 25 min either way to get to a 'bigger' town with more options. Next time i might stay at a bigger town & just plan driving more north or south, rather than having to drive 25 min every time to go north or south. Property description was right-on. It does need to be dusted better, but everything else was clean. Would def make sure everyone in your party knows how 'remote' it is compared to other places on the island that are more in a bigger town. pool, golf carts, bikes - all the extra stuff listed was great. During the off-season - you should know that restaurant hours will be erratic - you never know when something will be open or not. Esp the smaller places to eat that might be diff to find. Get a jeep, it is needed. Google maps not always reliable - be prepared to turn around a lot (bc you missed a turn) and prepared for adventures (bring food/water as well) I'd say if you stay here, do so during peak season so more places will be open. Bring your own pickleball stuff (as stated in the description) very happy there is a washer/dryer in the condo. I felt very safe on the entire island. i've been to other bahamian islands - nobody asks you for money or trys to sell you things while you are out and about minding your own business. Friendly people for sure, but like a lot of places, they assume you have $$$, we are not loaded & needed to spend wisely. Bring lots of cash, so you don't have to use the ATM and get charged for that. when the power is out, credit cards cannot be used. some will say, "we take credit" but when you go to pay, sorry credit machine is not working, you are stuck & hopefully you have enough cash to pay. there were NOT as many power outages as I thought there would be &there was even line work being done
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Beach Oasis

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 brought a team of youth and adults down to the island to do some mission work. The accommodations were great for our large group - the main lodge provided enough room for our large group time and meals. Matt, Brett, and the entire team were super responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and outstanding property

We visited Buttonwood with our adult children, aged 20, 21, and 22. The condo was bigger than we expected. Lots of space to spread out. The pull out couch was surprisingly comfortable. Everything was there that we needed. Towels, beach chairs, grilling tools, blender, etc. We stayed in condo 2B which was bottom level. Beds and linens were super comfortable. We literally had no issues. The beautiful Carribbean was a 2 min walk. The Atlantic was 5 min golf cart ride away. We never saw another person while we were on the beach. Lots of activities to do while on the island. Mark, the maintenance guy for Buttonwood, is a huge help. We rented a boat for the day and enjoyed snorkeling, shelling and pig island! We also did some cliff diving at the blue hole on the north end, exploring all the caves on the island and enjoying the beach side local bars on the island. Right down the road from Buttonwood in James Cistern, they have a grocery store/liquor store that will have most everything you need (except for meat). We packed a cooler full of meat and brought meat to the island from the US. They have some other grocery stores on the island with meat but it's pricey. Also in James Cistern they have a roadside guy named Luke who makes great conch salad and he can point you in the direction of getting fresh fish from piers. WiFi worked seamlessly at the property and we used the international plan for our phones while on the island and the service worked great-no issues. All in all, we highly recommend Buttonwood for a couple or family with older children as well as the beautiful island of Eleuthera. It would also be a great spot for multiple couples/families if you wanted to try and rent other condos on the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

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: Loved Buttonwood. Mark the property manager was super friendly and helpful! The apartment was spotless and very fresh feeling, and the sunsets were beyond words. Couldn't recommend it more highly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Condo

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: From the moment I arrived it was easy to get to this rental, all relevant information was provided by Pam and she is super sweet and accommodating. The unit it self is very well done with quality pottery barn accents and the property manager is very nice and helpful. It was an absolute pleasure from start to finish and recommend this place.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The Buttonwood Crew

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was very nice. It was nice that each couple was able to have their own space when needed. The condos are furnished beautifully. The beds were so comfortable we did not want to get out of bed. The pool was always clean even after the storm and we all enjoyed swimming in it. They had kayaks and we used them several times. We also enjoyed CocoDeMama Beach, It was beautiful and only a 15 minute ride from the property. We would have liked to use the large patio but you had to purchase that separetly. My only suggestion is that you make that area available to everyone staying in the complex. We were very satisified with our stay. the property location was centrally located. The owners and managers were very professional. The noseeums attacked the entire time and nothing seemed to deter them. For that reason I don't know if I would ever go back to the island but our stay was fantastic!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another week in Paradise

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: This was our second trip to the Eleuthera and Buttonwood Reserve. And once again we had an amazing week. Our accommodations were excellent and the location was ideal for exploring the island. We once again enjoyed dinner and live music at Tippy’s and the Buccaneer as well as grilling our own fresh fish that we caught after a day out on the water. At Buttonwood the management and staff are friendly responsive and professional they make you feel at home. We can’t wait to go back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

70th birthday party

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Everyone had an amazing time at Bottonwood Reserve. The property is ideally set up for functions like my party.With the lodge’s central location on the property it automatically becomes the focal point, drawing guests in.The lodge was perfectly suited to our needs. The kitchen, with dual stoves and refrigerators allowed for speed in preparation and plenty of storage.The deck of the lodge was, of course, everyone’s favourite hangout spot.All of of our guests were very pleased with their suites and the use of golf carts to access the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Island

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: Great property with both ocean and bay access , golf cart was fun, caught fish from the dock
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Buttonwood reserve is centrally located so most places were not too far. The condo was well equipped and Sonya and Perry were very accommodating. The pool eas not heated as the heater was broken. That was disappointing as my granddaughter loves to swim....just went to the beaches instead. They are building a club house so construction was Monday-Friday. We spent days exploring the island so wasn't around during the dayNoseeums are bad at dusk and dawn.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

family vacation

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: This was by far the best vacation our family has had.We had about 30 family members and everyone had a fantastic time ...
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely

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: This is our third stay at Buttonwood and we were not disappointed. Beautiful property, wonderful amenities, excellent setting. Highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Luxury in Paradise

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: The property was in the perfect mid-island location providing easy access to Governor's Harbor and airport. Most restaurants and scores of very private beaches were within a reasonable drive although we never made the 1/2 hour drive north or south to the most secluded and reportedly most beautiful. I loved driving up to Buttonwood day or night and seeing our unit sitting high on a hill. The property and units showed excellent care, were clean, well stocked and even better than any written description could express. I never tired of just sitting on the deck watching the sun set into the sea. I heard there were spectacular sun rises also but will need to check those out next visit and there certainly will be one in the not too distant future.There truly are infinite water-views without leaving the porch. I encourage the drive to Tally Ocean even if not open just to experience the ocean and views. LeoRose is walking distance from condo and offers decent food, good music and beautiful sunsets. 1648 at French Leaves was probably the best meal I had but I prefer even more casual. Buccaneer Club in Governor's Harbor excellent as well as Tippy's. Returned there also several times for bar and great Calypso bands.Returned most often to Pascal's at Sky Beach Club as much for food and music as for Sammy at the bar. He remembered my name and drink after 1 visit! Not sure where to begin on beaches. Certainly the pink sands at French Leaves beautiful but I encourage setting off in a direction, turn left or right at will and eventually find a beach more beautiful than the last. I was so impressed with the marketing and information from Eleuthera Vacation Rentals that even before writing I decided that if Buttonwood was not available, I would let them select for me. I was done searching.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It was exactly what we were looking for!

We were traveling for the first time with our 10 month old and it was perfect for our needs. The pool was heated and our son loved it - we were also able to enjoy while he napped with a monitor close beside. The place had all of the amenities we needed (including laundry which was very helpful with an infant)! It was quiet and very private. There was a grocery store very near, however we did spend quite a bit of time in the car in order to go out for meals since most restaurants were a bit of a drive and to explore additional beaches. Great place, great week, unbelievably beautiful island!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful beaches

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 beaches on the island are spectacular. Private beach at Buttonwood is very special. We were able to experience many great island dining experiences.