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EL`LURE, our Bahama house, is located directly on the water between
the villages of The Current and Lower Bogue.  The house sits on a
coral ridge covered with vegetation and an assortment of fruit trees,
sea grapes and palms. There are steps leading into the water which
varies from 1 to 3 feet, depending on the tide.  The bottom is white
sand and great for swimming, finding sand dollars and snorkeling along
the rocky shoreline at high tide.  You can walk or swim for hundreds
of yards from the shore, as there are no currents or drop-offs, just
white sand. Very private. No one walking in front of the house. And no
sand flies. The location of the house takes advantage of four (4)
truly different Bahamian cultures:

The living/dining room area has a dining table which can accommodate
six. There is also a service bar with a refrigerator. A CD player with
an assortment of CD’s ranging from island music to jazz, classical,
country and pops is located in the living room.  Plus a bookcase full
of assorted novels and informational  reading.

Each room is equipped with a ceiling fan, with cross ventilation
between windows and patio doors.  There is always a nice breeze. Plus
the house is equipped with Central Air-Conditioning.


The master bedroom has a queen size bed with the second bedroom having
a set of twin beds.  There is also a sleeping loft with two (2) full
twin beds.


         There are two (2) full bath rooms, each with a shower.


         The kitchen is fully equipped, with dishwasher, microwave,
gas range oven,  refrigerator and all the necessary small appliances.
My wife is a gourmet cook and Interior Designer, so we have at least
one of everything!  The water is fine for drinking or if you prefer
bottled water is available at the grocery stores.


        Outside living is accommodated by a patio which runs around
the entire house and includes chairs, lounges and dining tables. 
There is also a patio near the water with its own thatched umbrella
and a fresh water wash-off. 

There  bicycles and a charcoal grill.  

The Current3-miles from the house.

A very quiet village settled over 300 years ago, 1648, with a
population of 131 people.   There is a grocery store where you can get
basic provisions.  The other public buildings include the community
building and one room school,  a small library and the post office.
There are two churches, Gospel and Methodist.  Other than church
services, the highlight of the week is the island mail boat Current
Pride, which takes passengers and farm produce to Nassau, departing on
Tuesday morning and returning on Thursday.  The North Beach, Flats and
the world famous Current Cut are located near the village.


Lower Bogue 2-miles from the house.

Lower Bogue is larger than The Current with several grocery stores, a
liquor store the Seven Seas Restaurant serving great native food, plus
a sandwich shop.  There is also a government health clinic, Methodist,
Baptist and Catholic churches.  You can also purchase freshly baked
bread and produce from several of the ladies in the village.

Harbour Island  “Briland”- Dunmore Town

The first capital of the Bahamas, established in 1729.  Located a ten
minute drive from the house and a short boat taxi ride to Harbour
Island.  There are several small five-star resorts along with scuba
diving facilities at Valentines or the Harbour Island Marina.  Here
you’ll see yachts from around the world.  The famous Pink Sand Beach
is located on the Atlantic side of Harbour Island.  Shopping includes
several boutiques, art galleries, liquor stores, delis, grocery
stores, plus several restaurants.  A trip to Harbour Island is an
enjoyable days outing, but you’ll be happy to return to the peace and
quiet of EL`LURE.

Spanish Wells on  St. George’s Cay

Also a very old village receiving its name from the Spanish ships that
stopped for fresh water.  Spanish Wells is the commercial fishing
capital of the Bahamas with a fleet of fishing boats plus marine
facilities.  A short water taxi ride from Eleuthera.  There is a large
supermarket, Food Fair, hardware store, marine supply stores and
several general stores.  You can also purchase lobster at the
processing plant, Ronald’s Service Center, located near the water
front.  The water taxi, leaves from Gene’s Bay on Eleuthera. 

Rental Cost: The minimum rental rate is $1,500, US. This is  for two
(2) people for seven (7) nights.  Additional persons are $150 each
(7-Days) with a maximum of six (6) occupying the house.  Additional
rental days are $150.00 for two (2), plus $25.00 per each additional
person, per day.  The total rental cost is due and payable 30-days
before the first term date.  There is a 10% discount for two (2) weeks
. Additional discounts for longer stays.  Premium rate for Holidays.


Rental Deposit: Security/Damage Deposit: A non-refundable Rental
Deposit (if reserved dates are not resold) of $350.00 is to be paid to
reserve the Term Dates.  Upon occupancy of the house, the Rental
Deposit will be converted to the Security/Damage Deposit, to be
refunded at the termination of the Term Dates, less the cost of any
damage. Returning the deposit can take several weeks until the phone
bill is received. The Lessee’s liability is not limited solely to the
amount of the Security/Damage Deposit.