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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
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A spacious living area with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave and a refrigerator.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Tarpum Bay, South Eleuthera
  • Place, Winding Bay
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Ten Bay Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Windermere Island Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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Tarpum Bay

Located in Tarpum Bay, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Winding Bay and Ten Bay Beach. .This beach vacation home is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Windermere Island Beach and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Central Eleuthera Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Winding Bay - 15 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Ten Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Windermere Island Beach - 19 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Ocean Hole - 22 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Central Eleuthera Beach - 26 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rock Sound (RSD-Rock Sound Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside Breeze Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Bay Friday Night Fish Fry - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shantzii's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain Q - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish Bones - ‬14 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.

Private family beach bungalow - on a beautiful swimming beach

Parlay at Sunset is a large 5 Bedroom (sleeps 11), 3 Bathroom beachfront vacation rental on the beautiful island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. Located on the calm, clear waters of Eleuthera's Caribbean side you can spend hours playing on the beach, snorkeling in the clear shallow waters or just soaking in the warm Bahamian sunshine. The beach at Parlay at Sunset is absolutely stunning. The usually calm 'Caribbean' blue waters are perfect for kayaking, snorkeling and diving. The sandy beach is miles long and filled with amazing seashells, large and small, all waiting to be collected and treasured.

The following is a list of many of Parlay at Sunset's wonderful amenities:
All living room, kitchen furniture and appliances are brand new!
5 bedrooms (sleeps 11 people)
3 Full Bathrooms COMPLETLY BRAND NEW
Central A/C in the main living areas
Mini Split A/C's in each of the bedrooms BRAND NEW
New "American" style kitchen with stove, dishwasher, fridge and microwave, also stand alone water cooler and ice maker in fridge
Kitchen table holds 10 people
55" Flat Screen smart TV in Living room, 42" smart TV in master, 32 " TV with firestick in Queen bedroom. 32" smart TV in second Queen bedroom and 43" TV with firestick
43" in kids area
IPTV in family room and Master bedroom
Play room with toys
2 Full sized Washers and Dryers, one set in each end of the house.
Screened in and tiled Bahamas room with full access to the backyard and to the inside of the house
1300 Galloon water holding tanks for uninterrupted water during your stay
Automatic Whole House Generator for uninterrupted power during vacation
Beach Cabana with electricity and lighting and Bluetooth speakers
New tiled outdoor shower
WIFI Starlink free internet
Kayaks with paddles
Paddle Boards with paddles
2 Yoga mats
Beach chairs and lie down lounges
Sand Toys
Propane grill outside and Gotham steel indoor grill
Hammocks
All pots/pans/dishes
all new linens, mattress pads and duvet covers
Snorkeling Gear
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: no cats

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private Beachfront Family Vacation Home Beautiful Swimming Beach

Private Beachfront Family Vacation Home Beautiful Swimming Beach

Private family beach bungalow - on a beautiful swimming beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

What a perfect place for a relaxing family vacation. Lots of room inside and out. The beach could not have been more perfect - relaxing, reading, fishing, paddle boarding and swimming.Diane was very responsive to our questions as well as her on island support, Charles.Thank you - hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a wonderful house, and especially for a family. The backyard was literally the Caribbean which we had all to ourselves the entire time. Honestly, you couldn’t ask for better views. The house was everything we needed for our stay. There was plenty of room and we were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with every appliance and gadget. We used the paddle boards every day. There were kayaks and snorkels and floaties of every sort, which I really appreciate having all those things available. I cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home and owner were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was in a great location and everything as described. The host was very responsive and made our stay memorable.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tania O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a large group/family! Very comfortable beds, lots of kids toys, plenty of snorkeling/beach gear, and can’t beat the sunsets on the beach right out the back door! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very responsive to our questions and sent a great information packet. The house was very clean and comfortable. We appreciated all of the amenities that were available to us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying at this home on Eleuthera. The house was spacious, with a beautiful outdoor sun room to hang out in. The beach is right in your backyard, with plenty of amazing water sport equipment to use. My family of 11 (including 1 4 year old) had a great family vacation stop here. Perfect place to relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey I.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at Parlay Christmas week. We are a family of 6 adults, and 9, 4, 2 year olds and 6 month old. The space was clean, plenty of towels, lots of dishware, even a Christmas tree:). Our littles enjoyed the playroom. The Roku allowed us to log into our own Netflix and Prime. The house front on a main street with some traffic so we were careful the kids did not use the front door. The backyard was gorgeous! Sand and sun, lots of lounge chairs. A few beach toys. Bring water shoes for all because during low tide the beach is 5 feet of coral before sand. When the tide comes up, the littles could wade shoeless along the shore. Enjoyed the kayaks, life jackets, and snorkel gear. We drove an hour and 15 minutes to visit the Glass Window Bridge, which was cool and included a stop at Queens Bath, then lunch at the little roadside Delish Roadside restaurant, which was nice, but wow the food in the Bahamas is expensive. Every restaurant charges 15% tip plus 10% VAT on top of menu price. So glad we packed meat for three meals and lots of dry goods. The no-seeums are a force to be reckoned with, so glad we brought picaridin wipes and Deep Woods. Shop at Duty Free in Nassau for liquor - half the price of island booze. Got the rest and decompression we needed! hope we can return to explore the island more.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome trip, fantastic property. Very comfortable, highly recommended. It’s a perfect spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were a group of 5 senior women spending a week in Parley at Sunset. Beautiful house, looked like the photos in the listing. The setting is great. We spent a lot of time in the water - you do NEED water shoes as there are some rocks and lots of shells which you want protection for. It's a great place if you're into shelling, as there are lots of them. The kitchen was ultra stocked in kitchenware and there were lots of towels, snorkling equipment, extra water shoes, but sprays, etc. The Bahama Room was by far the best room of the house. I would highly recommend this home for a vacation you won't want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
I ve Travelled to the Bahamas more than 45 times. I stopped counting at 45. I’ve never stayed in really large property with more than 3 Bedrooms This Property was an excellent choice as it will be for Everyone who chooses this property. I chose this property because of a last minute Gathering for family, The Amount of space, rooms , Bathrooms, outdoor space,Living space, water tanks and Listen up ,A Generator which is the most important thing you need on an out island in the Bahamas. As you can Hear it kick in numerous times , so when you see the clocks time is off that is why just leave them ,but The Generator worked perfectly is a perfect place to be trust.Unfortunately with the US government s foolishness at airports was the overwhelming reason a lot of people didn’t join us.we truly Enjoyed the time there. This property Has Everything you need inside and outside From A washer and Dryer on both sides of the property Plenty towels inside and outside, plenty water Equipment and toys , sunscreen and other outdoor creams for your safety beach chairs and
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location! House was spacious and perfectly located! My family was able to snorkel at the house and see an abundance of sea animals! Before arriving, Diana answered all our questions quickly. During our stay, we had a few minor issues/requests and Charles took care of us quickly! Diana cared about our stay and Charles was very nice and helpful!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marwa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Escape!

**Parkay at Sunset - A Perfect Escape!**This was our second stay at Parlay at Sunset, and it was every bit as amazing as the first. The house is perfectly situated with a beach right in the backyard, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling, critter hunting at night, or simply relaxing by the water. The sunsets here are nothing short of magical – the view of the water almost looks like liquid glass.The property is well-equipped with everything you need. The generator is a AWESOME feature, ensuring we never had to worry about power. The house was spotless, and Diana and Charles were incredibly responsive and helpful throughout our stay.It’s conveniently located near a large grocery store in Rock Sound, and a smaller one in Tarpum Bay, so stocking up on essentials is easy. Plus, the dock is a great spot for fresh fish—perfect for cooking up a meal in the fully stocked kitchen, which had everything we needed to cook at home.It’s just a short 30-minute drive to Pascal's, where you can enjoy a swim-up pool bar and a beautiful beach – we visited multiple times during our trip. And definitely don’t miss the stargazing at night – it’s truly mind-blowing!Before you leave, be sure to pick up a straw hat from Stevie in Tarpum Bay—it's a perfect souvenir.The South Side of Eleuthera has so much to offer, and this property is a perfect base to explore it all. Highly recommend! We will be booking again next summer!
puffer fish
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance B., WHITEHALL

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Parley at Sunset

We had a blast staying here, our first time on Eleuthera. The beach in front of the house was the best of anywhere on the island. We're coming back next year and hope to stay at the same house. Thank you for renting us your place.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eleuthera Vacation

We were very pleased with our stay at Parlay Sunset! It was a beautiful spot on the calm side of the island. It was so nice to have our own beach! The property was well taken care of. The cottage had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Nice, big home steps from the beach. Very clean. Had everything we needed including beach towels and gear. Never had a chance to snorkel at the house but there are many opportunities around the island to snorkel.There were only 4 of us in the house so we had plenty of space to spread out. The caretaker, although we never met him, was very helpful.Make sure you know how to use WhatsApp as it is widely used on the island. very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K., Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Tarpum Bay

We absolutely loved our stay at Parlay at Sunset! The house was great! Loved the layout, the recent updates and amenities in the house. The beach is great! It’s better at high tide when the rocks are covered as you walk in but once you get past them, it is smooth and beautiful! You can walk out pretty far before it even touches your waist. The sunsets there are gorgeous! Definitely take bug spray though! The little “no see ‘ems” are all over the island at night. I’ve stayed at a few places and always had them. Any issues we had with the house were promptly taken care of by the house manager, Charles, or the house owner, Diana. I appreciate both of them for their prompt responses and follow up communication. We used several vendors the house owner recommended and I am so glad we did. All were wonderful! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venus M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Me and my family (9 in all) visited Parlay at Sunset for a week and everything was amazing! Diana provides so much good information before your stay and it was all very helpful. Check in was easy and communication with Diana and the property manager Charles was always prompt. The house is upgraded and has everything you could need. We had 9 adults but the house still felt spacious and open and never cramped. The beach is awesome and everything you could want. Sprawling powdery sand with lots of lounge chairs, tables and shade under the gazebo. The swimming area is pristine with a mix of rock and sand in various layers which made it nice for swimming and for snorkeling. We saw a few rays, lobster, fish, conch, jellyfish, squid, starfish, etc, it was magical. We also happened to be there during Homecoming so we met so many nice people in Tarpum Bay and Rock Sound. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cannot be beat!

House and beach are outstanding!!! Very relaxing and beautiful. Attention to detail was evident and much appreciated. Check in and check out could not have been easier. Thank you for a wonderful weekend! The four of us will carry the memories with us and we hope to return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grateful for Parlay at Sunset

Few properties anticipate vacationers' needs as thoroughly as this one. The kitchen was well-equipped, the beach area was like a mini resort, the property manager was available to us and handled any issues quickly, its proximity to Tarpum Bay helped us meet wonderful people and get fresh fish, lobster, and conch salad, and the small market in town met our needs. Children are clearly welcomed here with a clean, charming play area. They even had enough laundry hampers and towels for a large, busy family. Just remember to bring water shoes and your insect repellent of choice--you will likely need these wherever you go in Eleuthera anyway. Such wonderful memories were made!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tarpon Bay Beach Paradise

The property was so beautiful and made you never want to leave! We enjoyed snorkeling in the crystal clear water right outside the backdoor and stargazing under the clear starlit sky while listening to the waves crash just feet from us. We could not have asked for a more peaceful and serene place to be! Diana the owner and Charles the property manager were so kind and helpful the entire trip from start to finish which made a perfect experience even better than we could have ever imagined. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B., Virginia Beach, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect seclusion!

This place was fantastic, so much space. Excellent communication! We absolutely love the amenities, and please read the brochure. There are so many wonderful add-ons, we enjoyed catering delivery from cocojo’s, arriving late on the island, having food drinks, and then concierge grocery delivery from the marketplace. What a wonderful way to show up. The beach is a bit rocky, but they provide all kinds of water shoes, but if you have your own, bring them! we saw conch, all kinds of wonderful fish, so many starfish, and sand dollars. Please respect this beautiful place. Don’t bring any of those creatures out of the water, observe, but don’t take! You can walk miles in any direction and not even see a human, this place is so beautifully remote, but yet only 15 minutes from the rock sound airport. This is the epitome of convenience yet seclusion. I wish we could’ve stayed longer! oh, and there is this fantastic dog that comes around, I don’t know if she’s stray, but she 100% is the friendliest most amazing dog, we bought several cans of dog food while there to feed her, she is a wonderful companion to hang out with, and would love some snuggles, please give her some!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice get away

We stayed at Parlay at Sunset 11/12-11/17. The home is huge and beautiful! I was almost sad we had such a large space for 3 people... almost! The yard and beach are gorgeous!We never saw anyone else on the "private" beach. Charles made sure we were well taken care of and even brought us homemade punch and rum! We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

AR S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chilling at Parlay on Sunset in Eleuthra

Perfectly location on a secluded beach and right off the Queens Highway. We enjoyed sunset evenings in the gazebo & the calm blue waters. Liked that the bedrooms are on either side of the living area. Note that there are no immediate neighbours and plan to shop for meals or eat out at one of the local restaurants. Our host Diana and property manager Charles were very responsive and accommodating. Be sure to read the house book for tips about places to eat and visit. Hifhly recommend staying at Parlay! August 17, 2024
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parlay at Sunset

Parlay at Sunset was a great stay. There were a few minor hiccups from the previous renters, but Charles the property manager took care of things within a timely manner. We had a wonderful stay, and the private beach area was serene and blissful. My family had fun shell hunting. I recommend Parlay at Sunset for your Tarpum Bay stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024