Sunrise Villa Vacation Rental FAQ's

View of beach from deck.

Q: Have guests ever found anything interesting on the beach?

A: You will find plenty of sea shells as you walk along the beach. A recent guest found a "message in a bottle" that had been tossed from a ship 10 years before and the guest was actually still able to contact the sender.

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Q: Is there shade on the beach ?

A: Tall pine trees provide shade on the top portion of the beach from about 10:30 am. onwards.
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Q: Is the Sea safe for children to swim ?

A: Sure, my own children were practically raised at Sunrise Villa. They spent hours at a time playing in the water. However children must be supervised when near water.
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Q: Which is the most desirable side of the island to be on, The Atlantic or the Caribbean ?

A: Definitely the Atlantic; That side nearly always has a gentle breeze which means fewer insects. Sunrise Villa is protected by an off-shore reef which allows for excellent snorkeling but still has relaxing gentle waves, that find their way to shore. All the big successful resorts in Eleuthera, have been located on the Atlantic side.
The Caribbean side normally has no coral heads, no breeze, and nothing interesting to see while snorkeling. Although the Caribbean side is considered to have calmer water if there is a wind from that side it can be just as rough as the Atlantic side.
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Q: Can you really see the coral reef through the bottom of the clear bottom kayak ?

A: You sure can, and it's totally amazing ! It's like "going snorkeling without getting wet". Sunrise Villa had the very first (and until just recently the only) "clear bottom kayak" in the Bahamas.
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Q: Are the kayaks safe ?

A: Yes, but everyone in the kayaks should wear a life jacket, especially small children.
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Q: Is the water safe to drink or should we buy bottled water ?

A: The water looks and smells good but bottled water is the only type that's guaranteed safe to drink without being boiled first.
We have a refrigerated water dispense as well as a pump that goes in the top of five gallon jug for filling cooking pots etc. We have three five gallon jugs at the Villa and they can be exchanged at Milliards store for full ones. We find the "southern pur" brand is the best bottled water.
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Q: Do you provide bed linens & beach towels ?

A: We are proud to say that we provide top quality bed linens. Although Sunrise Villa has a good supply of towels, most guests bring their own beach towels.
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Q: Do we bring our own masks and snorkel equipment ?

A: Yes, everyone has a different size foot and must be fitted with a proper size mask. The only way that no one will be disappointed is for each guest to bring their own equipment. Sunrise Villa is on one of the best snorkeling reefs found anywhere.
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Q: Is there anywhere we can go scuba diving or rent equipment on Eleuthera ?

A: Yes, there is a dive shop in Governors Harbour that rents and refills tanks. There is a dive operation on Harbour Island that takes guest diving on shipwrecks etc. You get to Harbour Island by driving to the docks opposite and taking a water taxi across to the island.
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Q: Is there a golf course on Eleuthera ?

A: Yes there is a Robert Trent Jones golf course at the old Cotton Bay Club near Rock Sound. The club is closed, but the golf course is normally open. However, maintenance is not the best.
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Q: Would you recommend a rental car ?

A: Although it's not a necessity, a rental car or van would certainly add a lot of enjoyment and convenience to your stay. One can be arranged by contacting Kingsley Sands in the evening at 242-332-1619
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Q: Is there a phone at Sunrise Villa ?

A: Yes the number is 242-332-0027. You can leave this number with your friends so they can get in touch with you. You can make long distance calls by buying a phone card at Millard's grocery in Palmetto Point or at the phone office in Governors Harbour.
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Q: Is there a doctor available on Eleuthera ?

A: There is a doctor in Governors Harbour. He has a clinic during the day attached to his home and is available 24 hours a day in an emergency.
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Q: Is it easy to get groceries on Eleuthera ?

A: Yes, there are numerous grocery stores; 2 in Palmetto Point about 1 1/2 miles away, a better one in Governors Harbour 7 miles and an excellent one in Rock Sound. It is about a 40 minute drive south from Sunrise Villa to Rock Sound. You can get just about anything you would find in the US.
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Q: Can I buy fresh fish, Lobster or other sea food nearby ?

A: If you go to the docks in Tarpum Bay in the afternoon when the boats come in you can buy fish or Lobster from the fishermen cleaning them on the docks.
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Q: What should I use for money, cash, credit cards or travelers cheques ?

A: U.S. currency is on par with Bahamian in the Bahamas. Some stores take Visa. Travelers cheques will only be accepted at a discount. It is possible to go to a bank in an emergency and get money from your Visa card. I understand there is now an ATM in Governors Harbour but things like ATMs and phone booths are often out of order. Make sure you have a good supply of US or Bahamian cash on hand.
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Q: Can I go to church on Sunday ?

A: Yes, Palmetto Point has eleven different churches and they love to have visitors.
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