Fifty-seven rooms on a private peninsula at Gregory Town on Eleuthera island — with two beaches (one on each side of the peninsula) and the most secluded boutique-luxury Bahamas setting.
"57 rooms on private peninsula at Gregory Town, Eleuthera. Two beaches and the most secluded boutique-luxury Bahamas."
The Cove Eleuthera occupies a private 40-acre peninsula at Gregory Town on Eleuthera — the long, narrow Bahamian island known for its pink-sand beaches and laid-back local character — with 57 rooms across the property's main lodge and standalone cottages. The peninsula's geographic feature is its two-beach setting: the northern (Caribbean) side has a calm-water beach with the property's main beach club, and the southern (Atlantic) side has a more rugged surf beach. The 1991 original property was owned by Sydney Pollack (the film director); it was acquired and renovated by the current ownership in 2008 with continuous improvements since.
The 57 accommodations split between the entry-level Garden Rooms (with garden views), Sea View Rooms (with direct Caribbean-side beach views), the Cottages (standalone configurations with private gardens), and the multi-bedroom Cottages (including the multi-bedroom Cliff Suites). Every accommodation features warm contemporary Caribbean-modernist interiors with substantial use of indigenous Caribbean materials and curated contemporary art.
The grounds — the 40-acre private peninsula with two beaches, the heated outdoor swimming pool, the spa, the fitness centre, the kayak-and-snorkel programme (Eleuthera's reefs are among the most pristine in the Bahamas), and the multi-restaurant complex — make The Cove comprehensively-equipped at the boutique scale. The Eleuthera setting is the property's defining advantage — Eleuthera is one of the Bahamas' most laid-back and least-touristy major islands.
Dining is at the property's two main restaurants. The Point is the headline contemporary Caribbean fine-dining at the property's southern Atlantic-facing point. Freeman's Cay is the casual all-day. The wine programme is comprehensive. Service is the consistent small-property luxury standard. The Cove Eleuthera is the most secluded boutique-luxury Bahamas answer for travellers who specifically want the off-the-beaten-path Eleuthera setting.
The Bahamas honeymoon for couples who specifically want the most secluded setting. Book a Sea View Room or a Cottage for substantial private space. The Point dinner; the morning beach walks (two beaches to choose from); the kayak programme. Different from the Paradise Island and Cable Beach options — for couples who want the off-the-beaten-path Eleuthera character.
For anniversaries the multi-bedroom Cottages or the multi-bedroom Cliff Suites work well. The 57-room small-property scale produces particularly personal milestone anniversary stays.
The Cove Eleuthera works well for solo travellers — the small-property scale, the Eleuthera island's local character, and the property's laid-back atmosphere give substantive solo Bahamas context. The Point restaurant accommodates solo dining well.
Queen's Highway
Gregory Town, Eleuthera, Bahamas
Eleuthera island; 60 min flight from Nassau (NAS) to North Eleuthera (ELH), then 30-min drive
57 rooms on private peninsula
Garden Room from $700/night
Sea View Room from $1,000
Cottage from $1,500
Cliff Suite (multi-bed) from $4,500
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum stay: 3 nights (5+ Christmas/New Year)
Private 40-acre peninsula at Gregory Town
Two beaches (Caribbean-side calm + Atlantic-side surf)
The Point (contemporary Caribbean fine-dining)
Pristine Eleuthera reefs
Boutique 57-room scale
Open year-round
Peak: December–April (book 4+ months ahead)
Best value: May–November
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all rooms
In-villa office setups on request
From $700/night. Christmas/New Year books 8+ months ahead. Cliff Suites (multi-bedroom) need direct hotel contact.
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