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Eleuthera Vacation

Starfish Cottage

Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera4.7(6 reviews)Beachfront

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Cottage hosted by Claudette Sands

Sleeps 31 Bedroom2 Beds1 Bathroom700 sq ft

Artful one-bedroom on the Tarpum Bay waterfront

A romantic waterfront cottage in the artists' village of Tarpum Bay, with calm swimming right across the lane. The home is thoughtfully equipped for an Eleuthera holiday, with comfortable living spaces, a well-stocked kitchen, and easy access to the water. Whether you're here to swim, snorkel, fish, or simply slow down, Starfish Cottage makes an ideal island base.

Unique Benefits

Direct booking with a local host — no traveler booking fees, transparent rates, and someone on-island who genuinely knows the area.

Beach Access

Beachfront — the sand is just outside your door.

Key Amenities

Air Conditioning
Wi-Fi
Caribbean Side
Full Kitchen
Outdoor Grill
Snorkeling Gear

Rates

Rates in USD. The host confirms final pricing on inquiry.

SeasonNightlyWeekendWeeklyMonthlyMin stay
Peak SeasonDec 15 – Apr 15$245$282$1,519$5,3905 nights
Shoulder SeasonApr 16 – Aug 31$200$230$1,240$4,4004 nights
Low SeasonSep 1 – Dec 14$160$184$992$3,5203 nights

Additional fees

  • Cleaning FeeOne-time cleaning fee per stay.$190
  • Security DepositRefundable, held against damages.$600
  • Bahamas VAT10% government VAT on accommodation.10%
  • Pet FeePer pet, per stay.$120 / stay

Availability

Select your dates below, then send an inquiry to the host.

AvailableUnavailablePending

August 2026

SMTWTFS

September 2026

SMTWTFS

Calendar last updated August 18, 2026

Location

Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera · Exact location shown

  • Nearest beach

    Beachfront

  • Nearest airport

    Rock Sound Airport (RSD)

    ~8.9 mi · 15 min drive

  • Nearest marina

    Cape Eleuthera Marina

    ~19.2 mi · 33 min drive

  • Nearest settlement

    Rock Sound

    ~7.8 mi · 13 min drive

Guest Reviews

4.7·6 reviews
Cleanliness
4.3
Location
4.3
Communication
4.7
Accuracy
4.0
Value
4.7
S

Sarah

August 2026

4.0

Great location, easy to get around, and the AC and generator meant we were comfortable the whole trip.

D

David

August 2026

5.0

Quiet, private, and beautifully kept. Exactly the reset we were hoping for.

S

Sarah

August 2026

5.0

Great location, easy to get around, and the AC and generator meant we were comfortable the whole trip.

J

James

August 2026

4.0

An absolutely magical stay. The water was every shade of blue and the house had everything we needed.

D

David

August 2026

5.0

Quiet, private, and beautifully kept. Exactly the reset we were hoping for.

L

Laura

August 2026

5.0

Fantastic fishing right off the dock. Cleaned our catch and grilled it by the pool — a dream week.

Meet Your Host

Claudette Sands

Claudette Sands

Member since 2021

Verified OwnerLocal Eleuthera Host

Listings

3

Response rate

96%

Responds

within a few hours

I look after two cottages steps from the pink sand and love helping guests find the quiet corners of the island.

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$160 avg / night