Cocomo Guidebook
Food scene
Our regular spot in town for cold beer, spicy wings, fish bites, lobster wraps and hand cut fries. Delicious local seafood joint - Lavonda always takes the best care of her guests!
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Unca Gene's
Queen's HighwayOur regular spot in town for cold beer, spicy wings, fish bites, lobster wraps and hand cut fries. Delicious local seafood joint - Lavonda always takes the best care of her guests!
Great place for lunch or dinner, especially Taco Tuesday. They have a regular live music schedule and one of our favorite spots to stop after a day at Gaulding Cay beach across the street.
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Daddy Joe's Restaurant
Queen's HighwayGreat place for lunch or dinner, especially Taco Tuesday. They have a regular live music schedule and one of our favorite spots to stop after a day at Gaulding Cay beach across the street.
Gina + Francis are awesome hosts - enjoy their amazing seafood platter with a beautiful view of Hatchet Bay for sunset.
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The Front Porch
Gina + Francis are awesome hosts - enjoy their amazing seafood platter with a beautiful view of Hatchet Bay for sunset.
Sunday Funday spot - try Daniel's sky juice or go for the frozen daiquiri's. We love the hot wings, as well as the cracked conch with plantains and mac & cheese.
Twin Brothers
Sunday Funday spot - try Daniel's sky juice or go for the frozen daiquiri's. We love the hot wings, as well as the cracked conch with plantains and mac & cheese.
Casual cafe in the heart of Gregory Town Serving take-away plates during breakfast & lunch - closed on Sundays.
Da Corner Cafe
Queen's HighwayCasual cafe in the heart of Gregory Town Serving take-away plates during breakfast & lunch - closed on Sundays.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week in Governor's Harbour with global and local dishes.
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Buccaneer Club
Breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week in Governor's Harbour with global and local dishes.
Gourmet deli and market - have a quick lunch and buy quality meats, cheeses, bread and a wide selection of wines.
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Bacchus Fine Foods
Gourmet deli and market - have a quick lunch and buy quality meats, cheeses, bread and a wide selection of wines.
French Leave Resort, Autograph Collection
Queen's HighwayHotel restaurant with a view for sunset cocktails.
Beautiful hotel restaurant open to the public, great spot for a nice breakfast or lunch overlooking the beach.
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La Bougainvillea
Beautiful hotel restaurant open to the public, great spot for a nice breakfast or lunch overlooking the beach.
Cute coffee shop overlooking Governor's Harbour, serving up homemade breakfast and lunch daily.
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Da Perk
Queen's HighwayCute coffee shop overlooking Governor's Harbour, serving up homemade breakfast and lunch daily.
Live music venue and sunset beach bar with Bahamian cuisine.
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LeoRose Sunset Beach Bar & Grill
Queen's HighwayLive music venue and sunset beach bar with Bahamian cuisine.
Delicious local food and drink with a view in Rock Sound.
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Frigate's Bar & Grill
Meridian HighwayDelicious local food and drink with a view in Rock Sound.
Stores
A MUST visit farmer's market in Palmetto Point - awesome selection of local produce, frozen meats, cheeses, and gourmet items for snacking. Fresh bread baked on Tuesday & Fridays.
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Eleuthera Island Farm
Queen's HighwayA MUST visit farmer's market in Palmetto Point - awesome selection of local produce, frozen meats, cheeses, and gourmet items for snacking. Fresh bread baked on Tuesday & Fridays.
Delicious breads, donuts and sweets - closed on the weekends.
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Governor's Harbour Bakery
Delicious breads, donuts and sweets - closed on the weekends.
Family owned farm offering tours of the animals and fruit trees. Selling fresh eggs, honey, coconut oil and bush medicine.
Eleuthera Hill-Top Farms
Queen's HighwayFamily owned farm offering tours of the animals and fruit trees. Selling fresh eggs, honey, coconut oil and bush medicine.
7 Eleven
Queen's HighwayMost convenient place to buy gas and grocery items in town.
Seymour's Variety
Queen's HighwayClosest convenience store down the street on Queen's Highway.
Grocery store with a decent selection of goods near Rainbow Bay.
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Big Rock General Store
Grocery store with a decent selection of goods near Rainbow Bay.
Variety store next to the liquor store in James Cistern.
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JC Discount Variety Store
Queens HwyVariety store next to the liquor store in James Cistern.
Warehouse shopping center with the most extensive selection of household items and groceries in Northern Eleuthera.
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North Eleuthera Shopping Center
Warehouse shopping center with the most extensive selection of household items and groceries in Northern Eleuthera.
Family owned business and the closest thing to a Publix on the island - fresh meats, great selection of pantry items and fresh produce. Worth the visit if you're driving south or in Rock Sound!
Market Place Store
Meridian HighwayFamily owned business and the closest thing to a Publix on the island - fresh meats, great selection of pantry items and fresh produce. Worth the visit if you're driving south or in Rock Sound!
Local gift store supporting artisan made items and more.
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Island Made Gift Shop
Queen's HighwayLocal gift store supporting artisan made items and more.
City/town information
The nearest settlement is just two miles north of our property. There are a few restaurants and a gift shop across the street from the liquor store. Fuel up at the 7 to 11 while grabbing groceries in town before buying fresh seafood from the fisherman in town.
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Gregory Town
The nearest settlement is just two miles north of our property. There are a few restaurants and a gift shop across the street from the liquor store. Fuel up at the 7 to 11 while grabbing groceries in town before buying fresh seafood from the fisherman in town.
The heart of the island located in central Eleuthera - spend a day exploring the area and small businesses scattered throughout.
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Governor's Harbour
The heart of the island located in central Eleuthera - spend a day exploring the area and small businesses scattered throughout.
Sightseeing
Don't miss out on experiencing this colorful little island with the most stunning stretch of pink sand beach. Home of the friendly people, the Three Island Ferry dock to "Briland" is a thirty minute drive from Cocomo (past the airport), and a five minute boat ride. Rent a luxury golf cart for the day from our friends at Conch & Coconut - https://www.conchandcoconut.com/
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Harbour Island
Don't miss out on experiencing this colorful little island with the most stunning stretch of pink sand beach. Home of the friendly people, the Three Island Ferry dock to "Briland" is a thirty minute drive from Cocomo (past the airport), and a five minute boat ride. Rent a luxury golf cart for the day from our friends at Conch & Coconut - https://www.conchandcoconut.com/
Drive north to Gene's Bay Dock and hop over to the historic settlement of Spanish Wells, known for their lobster and beaches!
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Spanish Wells
Drive north to Gene's Bay Dock and hop over to the historic settlement of Spanish Wells, known for their lobster and beaches!
Enjoy a ten minute walk down to the local break at Surfer's Beach.
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Surfer's Beach
Enjoy a ten minute walk down to the local break at Surfer's Beach.
Beautiful blue hole in North Eleuthera - enter at your own risk!
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Sapphire Blue Hole
Beautiful blue hole in North Eleuthera - enter at your own risk!
Explore where the first settlers landed in Eleuthera and found refuge in the Preacher's Cave near Ben Bay Beach.
Preacher's Cave
Preacher's CaveExplore where the first settlers landed in Eleuthera and found refuge in the Preacher's Cave near Ben Bay Beach.
Another fascinating place to explore near Cocomo - in Hatchet Bay.
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Hatchet Bay Cave
Another fascinating place to explore near Cocomo - in Hatchet Bay.
Located in Rock Sound if you're exploring Southern Eleuthera.
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Cathedral Cave
Located in Rock Sound if you're exploring Southern Eleuthera.
**CHECK THE TIDES BEFORE MAKING PLANS! These beautiful tide pools could be dangerous to visit depending on the time and weather - please be careful while exploring Queen's Bath!
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Queens Bath
**CHECK THE TIDES BEFORE MAKING PLANS! These beautiful tide pools could be dangerous to visit depending on the time and weather - please be careful while exploring Queen's Bath!
**PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF CARS AND SURGE IF YOU PULL OVER TO TAKE PHOTOS! Experience the breathtaking views of this natural phenomenon on the way to Cocomo from North Eleuthera.
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Glass Window Bridge
Queen's Highway**PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF CARS AND SURGE IF YOU PULL OVER TO TAKE PHOTOS! Experience the breathtaking views of this natural phenomenon on the way to Cocomo from North Eleuthera.
Activities
Pool bar and restaurant overlooking the beach in Governor's Harbour - great way to spend the day like you're staying at a hotel!
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Pascal’s Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
Queen's HighwayPool bar and restaurant overlooking the beach in Governor's Harbour - great way to spend the day like you're staying at a hotel!
Spend a half or full day on the boat with Paulie - visit the sandbar and swings or feed turtles and pigs!
Paulie’s Fishing Charters & Adventures
11th StreetSpend a half or full day on the boat with Paulie - visit the sandbar and swings or feed turtles and pigs!
Now known as French Leave Beach, the ruins of Club Med still remain around this pristine stretch of beach in Central Eleuthera. Our favorite spot to pack a picnic and camp out for the day!
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French Leave Beach
Now known as French Leave Beach, the ruins of Club Med still remain around this pristine stretch of beach in Central Eleuthera. Our favorite spot to pack a picnic and camp out for the day!
Bahamas Out Island Adventures
Rent a board, take a lesson or go on an adventure with Tom.
Sheldon and Sasha run an awesome operation with different boat tour options for half or full-day excursions. Experience pig beach, the sand bar, turtle feeding and more. Contact them directly for pricing and availability.
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Sheldon and Sasha run an awesome operation with different boat tour options for half or full-day excursions. Experience pig beach, the sand bar, turtle feeding and more. Contact them directly for pricing and availability.
Tyman Fishing Charters
Another great tour option out of Spanish Wells (Genes Bay Dock).
Briland
Our wedding venue! A special place for any occasion, even if it's just drinking a cold Kalik at the beach bar over Pink Sand Beach.
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Coral Sands Hotel
Chapel StreetOur wedding venue! A special place for any occasion, even if it's just drinking a cold Kalik at the beach bar over Pink Sand Beach.
Iconic / chic Harbour Island - a must stop for a cocktail (get the rum dum) or go all out on lunch with a view. Can't go wrong with their conch sampler, fried chicken sandwich or fish tacos!
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The Dunmore Hotel
Colebrook StreetIconic / chic Harbour Island - a must stop for a cocktail (get the rum dum) or go all out on lunch with a view. Can't go wrong with their conch sampler, fried chicken sandwich or fish tacos!
Perfect place for brunch, a sunset drink, or romantic dinner for two. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with warm hospitality - the goat cheese ravioli are also bomb.
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The Landing
Bay StreetPerfect place for brunch, a sunset drink, or romantic dinner for two. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with warm hospitality - the goat cheese ravioli are also bomb.
Conch & Coconut is a concierge service providing excursions around Eleuthera and luxury golf cart rentals on Harbour Island.
Conch & Coconut
South StreetConch & Coconut is a concierge service providing excursions around Eleuthera and luxury golf cart rentals on Harbour Island.
Beyond the Reef
Bay StreetFavorite spot for casual drinks and nightlife with local music.
Lovely little gallery to purchase a special momento with a selection of local artwork, books and island inspired creations.
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Princess Street Gallery
Princess StreetLovely little gallery to purchase a special momento with a selection of local artwork, books and island inspired creations.
Blue Rooster
Stylish boutique with pretty jewelry and breezey resort wear.
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Car Rentals
Renting a car from someone local is typically $60-$100/day, depending on the vehicle and pick-up arrangements. An additional delivery fee is usually added on for airport delivery to ELH or GHB.
We suggest requesting an SUV to better explore the island. It's best to arrange rental car availability in advance, via WhatsApp:
Robert +1 (242) 470-0311
OR e-mail Tiffany - mydaddyjoeseleu@gmail.com
*they include a grocery & liquor store run during transportation from the airport to your rental car
Wallace +1 (242) 359-7294
Chris +1 (242) 553-6638
Ted / Morgan +1 (242) 470-0376
Coutumes et culture
Cash is King
It's always useful to come with plenty of cash, as some places don't accept credit/debit cards. There are only two ATM's - in Governor's Harbour and on Harbour Island (RBC behind Valentine's), so it's best to be prepared in case they're down because that does happen sometimes. Plus, the ATM's charge an exorbitant amount for international withdrawals.
The good news is the currency exchange rate is the same as USD and we would be happy to trade you out for your Bahamian cash before you leave.
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Eleuthera Island Farm in Palmetto Point
CLOSED DURING HURRICANE SEASON!
FRESHLY BAKED BREAD AVAILABLE ON TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS - we go there every week to provision for groceries and buy local produce, frozen meats & seafood. Open 9am - 4pm, closed on Sundays.
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Schedule a Massage
Michele is a local massage therapist who will comes to the cottage and sets up on the back deck - book services via WhatsApp +1 (242) 551-3095.
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Plan Ahead
There are many tide pools and beaten paths to explore, so be sure to pack water shoes for navigating the rocky terrain. Eleuthera is not a fancy scene, so you won't need to bring heels for wearing out since most places are casual.
We also recommend packing your own REEF SAFE sunscreen.
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BEWARE OF QUEEN'S BATH
PLEASE CHECK THE WEATHER & TIDES AND PAY ATTENTION TO WARNINGS AT QUEEN'S BATH / NEAR GLASS WINDOW BRIDGE.
Exercise caution or avoid these areas during an ocean rage. Rogue waves are known to come through, which can be very dangerous for unsuspecting tourists. PLEASE BE CAREFUL :)
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Booking Boat or Fishing Charters
Click on the Spanish Wells section of the map to see our recommended vendors for a half or full day boat excursion.