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Experience island bliss at Poponi Cottage, a private studio apartment with a balcony offering serene water views. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, then unwind on the beach or explore nearby restaurants and shops. The cottage is fully equipped with modern comforts like air conditioning, WiFi, and an outdoor shower.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Beach view

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About this property

Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate

  • Poponi Cottage was just named one of the 7 best stays in the Caribbean by Wanderlust travel magazine! (April 23, 2019)

    Poponi Cottage is a private studio apartment 100 paces from a mile-long, deserted pink-sand beach. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, Poponi is located on the second floor with a garage beneath. Water views are available from the balcony. Poponi Cottage shares a 4 acre beachfront estate with Poponi House. The house and cottage have good privacy from each other. There is great snorkeling off our beach! Two beachfront restaurant/bars are walking distance down the beach: Unique Village, 10 minutes, and La Bougainvillea 15 minutes.

    Poponi's kitchen is fully equipped with a gas range, full size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, blender, and toaster. The sleeping area is a queen size bed and a full bath with walk-in shower. The comfortable living area has a TV, DVD, cable & WiFi. The double glass doors open to a balcony with chairs, grill and outdoor dining table. There is an outdoor shower downstairs. The cottage is fully air conditioned.

    Poponi Cottage is centrally located near the settlement of North Palmetto Point which has several grocery shops, pharmacy and restaurants. The historic town of Governor's Harbour, the main town on the island, is a ten minute drive from the property. Governors Harbour has grocery stores, banks with ATM's, gift shops, liquor stores, dive shop, bakery, and half a dozen excellent restaurants. One or another of the restaurants/bars will have live music almost every night of the week. You can also buy the fresh catch of the day to grill at home from the town dock.

    We love children but unfortunately this house is not suitable for kids, so we do require all guests to be age 18 or older.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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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

This property does not allow children

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
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

About the area

Located in North Palmetto Point, this cottage is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Central Eleuthera Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to James Cistern Dock. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cave exploring. Visit our North Palmetto Point travel guide
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North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Central Eleuthera Beach
    2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queens Bath
    8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ten Bay Beach
    11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Twin Coves Beach
    18 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Rainbow Bay Beach
    59 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • 1648
    11 min drive
  • Buccaneer Club
    11 min drive
  • The Fig Tree
    10 min drive
  • Sunset Inn
    9 min drive
  • Unique Village
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Palmetto Point cottage is steps from Central Eleuthera Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Queens Bath. Ten Bay Beach and Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Poponi Cottage on pink sand Beachfront Estate Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis T.

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

Poponi Cottage

Beautiful property, and beach. Well maintained. Great location for easy day trips to the north or south of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

michael & jane moran

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: wonderful !!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Island Time

We truly enjoyed our stay. The apartment was exactly what we expected and provided the comforts of home. It was centrally located on the island. The short walk to the Atlantic was rewarding and the short drive to the Caribbean side of the Island produced equally magnificent views. We would highly recommend this for a couples time together.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Steps from world-class beach

Enjoyed our stay at Poponi Cottage. The pictures and info on VRBO are very accurate. The beach is incredible and rarely do you see anyone else. Amazing. This studio apt is ideal for a couple. The outdoor deck is wonderful; we had morning coffee there each day. The owners live next door. Don't worry, they do not interfere at all, but were there to help and provide suggestions for the island. Highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Off the beaten track

Great get away from it all location. Set back about 100m from superb beach. Further rental house in front. Very helpful and attentive hosts. The cottage consists of one room and bathroom above garage. Although very basic there is a thoughtful comprehensive inventory. Drying line outside but partly shaded and if humid drying beach towels etc. difficult. Would suggest change of these every 3 days or so. Overall we enjoyed our stay and good central base to explore the rest of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Janis G.

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

We enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay at Poponi Cottage. It was a short, pretty walk to the beach, and we mostly had the beach to ourselves. It was nice to have morning coffee at the sitting area in front of the beach, and watch the surf. We appreciated the outdoor shower for rinsing after swimming. The hosts, Rick and Missy, were very nice. The linens were not allergy free, as they were cleaned with detergent and/or fabric softeners with fragrance and likely other ingredients that irritate sensitive individuals, and that gave us some issue. VRBO needs to have standardized laundry policies, similar to hotels, for the products they use. (We don’t have issues with hotel linens.)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David S.

A cottage 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: A cozy cottage on an awesome pink sand beach. The mature estate grounds are beautiful and very well kept.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lolly M.

perfect little bungalow

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 cozy cottage was clean, efficient, well-appointed and perfect for one or two people. With a view of the tropical forest and the ocean beyond, the space was ideal!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can’t say enough good things about our stay! Rick and Missy were the perfect hosts with tons of information and knowledge of this amazing island! If you are looking for a place that is calm, tranquil and off the beaten path, this place is definitely for you! We have fallen in love with the island and will for sure be back! Thanks so much Rick and Missy!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN K.

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

Beautiful Location

Rick is a great guy with a beautiful property,we will be back
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z.

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

Pomponi Beach

Nice, clean, small but nicely central location on the island. Beautiful beach with hardly anyone seen all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

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

Poponi Cottage

Lovely place. Perfect for two people. The beach is stunning. Owner/manager Rick was very nice and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KELLIE M.

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

This is one of those places that has that thing!

Poponi Cottage has that sweet indescribable vibe - authentic and relaxing. Well equipped, everything you need to cook and relax. Beautiful beach location. Lovely, lush well kept property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

An exceptional place

We had an amazing time at the cottage. I can’t speak highly enough about how incredible the location is, the uniqueness of the cottage, and the opportunities for both relaxation and exploration. Missy and Rick have done an outstanding job of the cottage and we loved being there.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha Sorrell F.

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

Beautiful cottage

Poponi cottage is a short walk down the lawn to the beach, which is perfect for walking and wading. During our stay, the ocean was rough on this side, so swimming and snorkeling were better on the Caribbean side if the island. Overall, a lovely property ina great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

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

Treehouse in Paradise

We loved our stay at Poponi Cottage, the grounds and beach are beautiful! The cottage has everything we needed. Rick was great, very helpful and quick to respond to any needs. Thank you for sharing your cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rich J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Moldy Oldie

The place has seen better days and was not cleaned well. Strong smell of mold upon entering the rental. Rather than address our concerns the owner literally argued with me and got super snarky. Never had a rental experience like this. We left the rental and did not return.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bruce h.

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

Paradise found

We searched online for an island paradise and found it on Eleuthera. Poponi Cottage is exactly as described in the posting! The accommodation is perfect for a couple. The gentle breeze in the evening means you don't need to use air conditioning. The beach is in front of the main house and a 2-minute stroll from the cottage through lush vegetation. The landscaping is well-manicured and invites leisurely evenings on the deck. The private beach is beautiful and sandy, perfect for swimming or lounging. We stayed for 10 days on this trip and hope to make it longer next year. Our host Rick was very responsive to the few requests we had because everything was set up to allow us to have a turnkey experience with just the right amount of privacy.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

k g.

Poponi Cottage Stay in February

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a truly amazing stay at Poponi Cottage. The beach was gorgeous, the swimming excellent, and the accommodation spotlessly clean and very comfortable, including a very functional kitchen, a bbq, and super comfortable bed. If you enjoy a hands off approach by the owners, this is a good place for you. Note, while the beach is very close, you can not see the beach from the property (although you can hear the water), and there is a bigger property right in front. That said, there is an awesome shady hammock right by the beach. The only things I would recommend are: replacing the cracked lounge chairs on the terrace, fixing the AC, and providing a cellphone (it seems easy to get a SIM card, but really nice if you don't have to worry about that). Fortunately it wasn't that hot, we managed to get in and out of the chairs without falling through them, and we didn't need to make any calls! We have no hesitation in recommending the property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Best Trip Ever!!!!!

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: Everything was amazing! We absolutely loved Poponi Cottage. It was the perfect spot for 2 people. Missy was very helpful and made sure our stay was the best it could be. I have zero complaints and would rent this place again for our next visit! Snorkeling on the beach was great and the best part, very secluded!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Constance B.

Poponi Vacation Review

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: I'll start by saying, I would absolutely return to this location for vacation. It was exactly as described and from what I could tell one of the nicer locations to stay. The cottage was just enough for my fiance and I. It was so cozy and included all the amenities. The best part was the beachfront. The beach looks like the picture...perfect. We only saw a couple of people here and there on the beach making it feel like our own private beach. Missy was very kind and was available if needed. Two thumbs up!Tip: definitely rent an SUV, the secondary roads are more like trails. The island is very expensive so be prepared. Directions around the island are not great, especially the first couple of days. Lastly, the food truck next to Burrows store has amazing sandwiches and salads for decent prices.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Excellent diversion from Washington DC

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: We had a fine six days with much rest mixed with some swimming, snorkeling, decent dining and comfortable lodging.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Chelsea P.

Great location for our first visit to the island!

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Great studio apartment with all the amenities you need. Property is beautifully landscaped. Trees have grown so much that you can’t see the ocean from the apartment or patio :( but you can hear it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Absolute Heaven

My husband and I love Eleuthera and have been there many times over the past 11 years, usually with our daughters and their friends/partners, and have stayed in quite a few rental homes of varying sizes around the Governors Harbour area. This trip was an anniversary trip for just the two of us and Poponi Cottage was the perfect getaway! We felt instantly at home in this bright, cozy and very private bungalow surrounded by lush trees and flowering plants. The property is on the Atlantic Ocean side of the island and the cottage is about a 1 minute stroll to the gorgeous and mostly deserted beach. In fact, we only saw 2 other people on "our beach" one time the entire week of long walks, swimming and snorkeling. It was truly like a fantasy vacation on a private island...only better because a short drive away were all the restaurants and shops we've grown to love over the years of visiting central Eleuthera. Missy, the owner who happened to be on island, came by to say hi our first day and goodbye our last, but otherwise left us to ourselves...which was unfortunate because she's such a lovely ray of sunshine we'd have loved to spend more time with her. Hopefully that will happen next time as we 100% plan to rent Poponi Cottage again along with Poponi House when we return with the rest of our family in the fall!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denisse & Sergi G.

Amazing Amazing Amazing

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 place is incredible, the beach was totally empty and the house is lovely and airy and bright. The hosts are fantastic and our stay was really perfect.