Hilltop Paradise Aptly Named

I had a list of rather strict requirements as I looked for the perfect place to take my fiance for a surprise birthday getaway. I wanted to find somewhere close to south Florida, but felt like somewhere far away (1 hour direct flight). A place to decompress and relax after the stressful year she’s had. A place that was remote, but contained all the comforts of home (A/C, Internet, Direct TV, etc).

I was originally searching Bimini, cause I’d heard of that, but I wasn’t finding the right mix there. I started looking further out, but wanted to stay away from Nassau and the more popular obvious choices. I’d never heard of Eleuthera before I started searching here, but as I looked at hundreds of places and the corresponding pictures, I knew this island was special.

I had been looking at house rentals for a couple weeks before I found “Touch of heaven”, and I knew right away my search was over. It’s located right in the middle of the island, 3 minutes from the airport!!! Michele and Victor met us with our rental car and took us to the house, it was celebrity treatment. The views from the house are amazing. We spent an entire day just chilling on the deck. I was worried about bugs initially, but never got bit on that deck. Amazing. At night we laid on the lounges and looked up at the sky. You can see EVERY SINGLE STAR!! It was beautiful, and very romantic. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed.

If you come to Governors Harbor, you must, MUST, go to the Beach House. It is absolutely perfect, in every way, food, ambiance, service. We ate there 3 times and spent the day at the beach out front.

Sky Beach Club was our second favorite place. Spent the day by their pool and enjoyed the food and drinks. Although Tippy’s was recommended, we weren’t impressed, and would have eaten at Beach House again if it had been open.

I am so glad I chose Touch of Heaven and Eleuthera. We will be back. I highly recommend!