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Luxurious Private Island off Harbour Island - Pool, Beach, Boats, Staff

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
Terrace/patio
A heated pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxurious Private Island off Harbour Island - Pool, Beach, Boats, Staff

Middle Cay is a 2-acre private island located 5 minutes from Harbour Island, Eleuthera. It is a quick 45-minute plane ride from Florida. Airport Code is ELH. American, United, Delta all fly into this airport. Once you land you can be on our private island in less than 15 minutes. From there, our boat captains will take you to Harbour Island anytime you like.

Our island is home to two open-concept villas with picturesque Caribbean views from every room, making Middle Cay ideal for multi-family getaways and group vacations. The island’s breathtaking appeal, vibrant wildlife, heated pool, private beach, and convenient location will leave you with an unforgettable luxury experience.

The estate boasts lush tropical greenery as palm and coconut trees decorate the private beachfront, pool overlooking the ocean, multiple lounge spaces, outdoor dining area, beach volleyball court, and 2 private docks. The crystal-clear warm waters make it easy to spot bright tropical fish, and maybe even a sea turtle or two. Our linens are the highest quality European cooling sheets made with Giza cotton. All toiletries are from Hermès.

We are committed to making your stay as seamless and special as possible. Our staff will arrange for your travel between the island and the airport (~15 min total duration). Our housekeeper will provide daily light touch housekeeping (4 hours) and do your laundry.

We have two captains on staff and two boats, a 34 ft intrepid and a 22 ft pursuit. Our captains will take you to Harbour Island, 5 minutes away, with its famous shopping, restaurants, beach, and night life, as often as you would like, any time of the day or night. (Boat fuel is an extra charge.)

We have 3 kayaks, 3 paddle boards, 3 under water scooters, snorkeling equipment, and more. All of these activities are included as part of your stay on our island.

Bedroom Details

Main House
Bedroom 1 - Master: King size bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-inshower, Dual vanity, Terrace, Ocean view
Bedroom 2: 2 Full-size beds, ensuite bathroom with walk-in rain shower
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin size beds (can convert to a king), access to hallway bathroom with walk-in shower
Bedroom 4: King size bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower

Cottage
Bedroom 5: King size bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in rain shower, balcony
Bedroom 6: 2 Double size beds, ensuite bathroom with walk-in rain shower
Bedroom 7: Twin size bunk bed, trundle bed, access to hallway half bathroom, balcony

Features & Amenities

Main House
Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
Formal dining area with seating for 10 in main house, 6 in cottage
Satellite television
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning throughout
Back-up generator

Cottage
Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
Formal dining area with seating for 6
Satellite television
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning throughout
Back-up generator

Outdoor Features
Private beach
Heated pool
Private dock
Alfresco dining with seating for 16
Terrace
Beach volleyball
Charcoal barbecue
Outdoor living area
Outdoor furniture
Fire pit
Sun loungers
3 Kayaks
3 Paddle board
Snorkeling equipment
3 Underwater sea scooters
Boat - 34 ft Intrepid wi/captain (fuel at extra cost)
Boat - 22ft Pursuit w/captain (fuel at extra cost)

Staff & Services Included:

Daily light-touch housekeeping
Boat captains
Concierge services

Extra cost:

Chef
Butler
Massage therapist
Spa treatments
Our captains can take you fishing, to feed the pigs, to visit a sand bar, feed the turtles, or visit a nearby island.

Property manager

Matthew Simon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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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

Pets not 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

2250-265106

About the area

Map
Middle Cay Island, Harbour Island

What's nearby

  • Briland's Blue Hole - 18 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fisherman's Dock - 19 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 19 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Whale Point - 26 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Pink Sand Beach - 36 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusty's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Coffeehouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Queen Conch - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪VicHum's - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious Private Island off Harbour Island - Pool, Beach, Boats, Staff have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxurious Private Island off Harbour Island - Pool, Beach, Boats, Staff pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Private Island off Harbour Island - Pool, Beach, Boats, Staff?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Private Island off Harbour Island - Pool, Beach, Boats, Staff?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Private Island off Harbour Island - Pool, Beach, Boats, Staff located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps from Lucayan Archipelago and within 3 mi (5 km) of Government Dock and Briland's Blue Hole. Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial and Fisherman's Dock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Luxurious Private Island off Harbour Island - Pool, Beach, Boats, Staff Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
It is hard to describe what a wonderful place Middle Cay is. Our family of 13 (8 adults and 5 children ages 5-8) just spent the best week ever there. This island offers everything but especially Mother Nature in all of her glory. The accommodations were perfect, when in the main house you felt like you were on a boat. The staff was excellent, the food delicious and having the boat was a major plus. The children went out on it every day, Vincent (the captain) took them to so many special places, swimming with turtles, swimming with stingrays, snorkeling on shipwrecks, tubing and just finding starfish. On the island we kayaked with a manatee and sea turtles. The little ones caught lizards and had hermit crab races. I feel like I have only touched the surface of this amazing island. Sonal, the owner is great to work with! There were lots of tears when it was time to leave, we all wanted to stay forever! Memories of a lifetime
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A FANTASTIC FAMILY GETAWAY
We all had a terrific time! The property was beautiful, really gave the island feel! The staff was excellent as well,very friendly and professional!!! The property will not disappoint you!! It was one of our top family vacations!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gray H., Miami

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Group was me, my husband, two 8 year old sons, my brother, his wife and their 17yo and 13yo. The property has gorgeous views in all directions, lush vegetation, and the island is large and spread out. For two families traveling together with kids of different ages, the two (very nice) houses setup was super helpful. The biggest surprise about the island was the wildlife in the cove b/t the island and Eleuthera - many manatees would swim up let you scratch their backs that everyone would rush to the kayaks/paddle boards/snorkeling gear whenever they could to say hi to our new friends. For activities off island the boat captain took us out a bunch of times and we went tubing, looked at the sea turtles and other wildlife, saw the pigs on Spanish Wells, anchored on a beach off Eleuthera to swim and look for sea biscuits, snorkeling, or just to go for short boat rides. The staff was excellent and friendly and would help us with anything we needed. The chef made delicious restaurant quality meals (I know where she trained so not surprised). The proximity to Harbour Island is a great bonus bc it's a five minute ride across - we went to lunch at one of the beach hotels once while kids played on pink sands and one night went to dinner in town, the boat would wait and you'd text and boom you're home. The owner was v communicative on a group WhatsApp chat that included the house manager, anything we needed we got. In conclusion, a wonderful stay and I'd love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Chasity W., Muncie, Indiana

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, questionable staff and charges
What a beautiful vacation with wildlife we had. All the places we visited and all marine life were amazing. Beautiful beaches. That part was truly amazing. The property is def in need of renovations and repair. Pool filtration not working, sparking electrical wires outside during rain, electrical issues with lights dimming, a small building falling apart with items strewn about around it, rusted out canoe, kayaks missing oars, promised activities unavailable, leaking air conditioners in home causing slip hazards, broken floor tiles, stained floors, broken trash can….a lot that needs love and attention. The owner is communicative. The chef and housekeepers were great. The captain a little shady. The biggest issue is the amount of money requested for items before and after the trip. I priced groceries when I went on the island with what was purchased for us. These charges didn’t add up. I was charged a golf cart fee. There was no cart. We paid cash to rent two from someone on harbour island on two different days. We were charged several times for ice. One charge was $47, another $55. I saw four bags of ice during the trip. I also was asked to pay $1800 for boat fuel (stating we went out on both boats every day). This is absolutely untrue. We used one boat but sometimes our captain was out on that boat doing his own thing. The second boat only took us out fishing for one hour on one day. It all seemed a little shady. I did pay an upfront$5000 through PayPal for groceries/fuel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Middle Cay Paradise
We had an amazing experience from the time we were picked up at the dock, until returning to the dock. The property is very well maintained daily, and the housing was perfect for my family on 19. There was something for all ages to enjoy on the island. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Chef Jasmine prepared wonderful meals three times per day and the food was 5-star restaurant worthy. The daily boat trips to feed the pigs, turtles, and sting rays was special and the water is beautiful. Our older boys also got to fish and dive for conch which was a lot of fun for them. It was also nice to be able to boat a few minutes over to Harbour Island to shop and have lunch at The Dunmore. Lastly, the owner, Sonal, was very helpful and available for anything we needed before we got there and throughout our stay. I highly recommend this property! :) :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A dream week in the Bahamas
We had ages 5-82 years old and this experience was amazing for everyone of us! Sonal the owner begins communicating with you right away and is always available for questions or concerns. She takes great pride in this property. The property has snorkel gear, paddle boards, kayaks, fishing poles, underwater scooters... and the amount of sea life around the island is incredible. The boatmen-Sydney, Cornell and EJ were absolutely amazing. Every single day was filled with unbelievable adventures to remote beaches, tourist spots (pigs, swings, turtles), bone fishing, snorkeling like I have never experienced (reefs, star fish, sting rays, tons of fish, lobster, conch, turtles...), conch diving, Harbour Island, Spanish wells, Eleuthera, the Atlantic (gorgeous blue water and snorkeling)...... We had one day of big water and we felt completely safe with these experienced boatmen and this big boat. Jasmine the chef prepared meals that exceeded every expectation. We ate lunch out one day and nobody wanted to eat out again-Jasmine is a very gifted chef with a glowing personality!! My mother in law spent a couple of days relaxing on the island reading while the rest of us were adventuring- she couldn't get over the number of lounging spaces to relax:) The gardener was so king and opened coconuts for the kids to drink daily. We loved boating over to Harbour Island in the evenings to body surf on the pink beaches before dinner. Traveling in October was perfect- the weather was wonderful, the water was 84 degrees, and there was not congestion anywhere. I cant imagine having an experience this comprehensive at another rental in the Harbour Island area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricky P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The property is fantastic and the staff is superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

Liked: Cleanliness
BIG RECS from this Group of 12!!
My husband and I (and 10 of our closest friends) booked our Middle Cay trip to celebrate his & his best friends 40th Birthdays. And let's just say, this was a trip of a Lifetime! From Arrival to Departure - Everything was AMAZING! First the airport transportation and boating to the house was SUPER EASY! Seriously. Nothing to it. Once we arrived to Middle Cay, we were Greeted with drinks and appetizers on the dock and each morning you're awaken with aromas of coffee and breakfast... it was all quite dreamy. Some mornings we got up before the staff had arrived to island - and we would watch them approach and arrive to the island via boat and it was neat to see. The Staff was incredible! Sophie and her team handled food, activities, housekeeping, You Name it! They really catered to our every need. We couldn't have asked for better service! Chef Vincent prepared delicious meals All day. Every day. We literally ate off island for 2 meals... we were All very pleased with all things food! We were celebrating birthdays, and Chef made a cake with Candles and the staff even Decorated the Dining Room with Balloons, streamers and Happy Birthday décor. It was SO THOUGHTFUL and made the night even More FUN!! Captain Sidney and Scott were great and made sure we were having a great time on the water and on our island outings. Always going above and beyond with chairs, umbrellas, drinks and food. The boats and other equipment were all Top Notch! Several of our guests used the underwater motor scooters and had the Best time exploring coral reefs. After returning home, we texted each other and All of our first thoughts when we woke up at home that morning - "Where's Sophie???!!!" We are all so Happy we made the trip to Middle Cay. We WILL be back! and will talk about this trip for years and YEARS to come... Middle Cay would be GREAT for a Multi-Family Trip too. Both houses are BIG and each has a full kitchen. Great communal areas, Inside and Outside. and Lots to do On and Off, Middle Cay. So Yes, BIG RECS from this Group of 12!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Farhana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A trip to PARADISE
The most amazing trip ever! We had initially booked it for three days but one day in and we ended up extending for the week! It was perfect in every way. The island is only 10 minutes away from the airport and only a 5 minute ride to harbor island. The island is surrounded by mangroves which brings in lots of sea life. Turtles, dolphins, stingrays, starfish and even manatees! The island itself offers a lot of activities including snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, beach volleyball, a captain with a boat and a chef! We watched the sunrise from the infinity pool and watched the sunset from the dock, which were both breathtaking. The staff working at the island are very helpful and incredibly kind. My fiancé proposed to me while on this trip and our host Sonal helped him out with the location and helped arrange everything. The trip was absolutely perfect and we were so sad to leave. We are looking forward to going there again as soon as we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Private Island Experience
We had a party of 17, half kids and half adults. Everyone was blown away. We had a fantastic time and would love to return. Highly recommended for a memorable family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Middle Cay
Excellent private resort in a beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property!
We have been coming to Harbour Island for decades. We are so happy to have come across this new addition. We had access to the boat and the captain all day long. Kids were always doing some activity on the boat. We went to Harbour Island as needed. We loved the privacy and the quiet ambience(read no roosters waking you up) of Middle Cay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

jeff s., Dover, Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Hermit crabs, turtles and ocean life were fun for the kids,. House is just unbelievable.
Everything was really fun,. The pool was great. The water taxis are very accessible to Harbour island and also to Eleuthra. So, you have both privacy and also access to more action. Fishing was great. We could not ask for anything more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Amazing stay
We loved our stay on Middle Cay. It was truly our best vacation ever. We normally stay at the hotels on Harbour Island. This was so different. So serene. We had plenty to do and we look forward to coming back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zhaohui X., MEMPHIS

Great location!
We had a wonderful time at this private island, the staffs are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018