Eleuthera Vacations

What Eleuthera Vacations does

Eleuthera Vacations (legal name: Eleuthera Vacation Rentals) is a privately held vacation rental management company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. The company represents more than 150 beach houses, beach cottages, and beachfront estates on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, and acts as the booking intermediary between property owners and travelers. The portfolio spans budget studios at $160-$450/night through luxury estates priced up to $7,500/night, with three flagship large-group properties — Buttonwood Reserve (17 bedrooms, 46 guests), Cocodimama Resort (14 bedrooms, 35 guests), and Pink Sands Point (10 bedrooms, 26 guests) — anchoring the high end.

The business operates on a commission-based representation model rather than owning inventory outright: property owners sign on and the company handles marketing, booking, and guest services. The technology backbone is the third-party StreamLine VRS platform (footer: 'Powered By StreamLine API'), which provides the booking engine, property management integration, owner portal, and website infrastructure. Distribution is dual-channel: direct-to-consumer via the eleutheravacations.net website and phone, plus a formal travel-agent partnership program with commission processing. Marketing relies on organic SEO, an active Facebook page, a large testimonial archive (2012-2024), and word-of-mouth referrals.

Supporting services differentiate the offering beyond the rental transaction: assisted flight booking via Nassau/Miami/Fort Lauderdale/Atlanta/Charlotte and charter coordination (Aztec Airways, Makers Air), car rental introductions, and a curated concierge directory of island activities (diving, fishing, surfing, boat charters, chef services, event planning). The company also runs an adjacent real estate sales line via buttonwoodreserve.com and publishes a book ('How to Buy and Sell Real Estate in the Bahamas') on Amazon, indicating optionality in property sales as an adjacent revenue stream. Headcount is 11-50 employees; no funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional backing are disclosed.

Name

Eleuthera Vacations

Legal name

Eleuthera Vacation Rentals

Website

https://eleutheravacations.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eleuthera Vacations is a private vacation rental management company founded in 1999 that represents 150+ beach houses, cottages, and estates on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, serving individual travelers, families, and large groups via direct bookings and travel-agent partnerships on the StreamLine VRS platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Services

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMAAAF

Beachfront & Lakefront Homes

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Whole-Home Vacation Rentals

SECONDARYTHAGACAA

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Luxury Hotels & Resorts

SECONDARYTHAKAFAL

Island, Beach & Resort Travel Agencies

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Specialty/Niche Travel Agencies (Luxury, Adventure, Honeymoon, etc.)

Keywords

• Vacation rental management
• Beach house rentals
• Caribbean vacation homes
• Short-term accommodation booking
• Travel agent commission rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vacation Rental Property Representation: The company represents over 150 beach houses, cottages, and beachfront estates on Eleuthera island. Revenue is generated through rental commissions from property owners and booking fees from travelers who book directly through their platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eleuthera Vacations represents and manages direct bookings for over 150 vacation rental properties on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, ranging from budget studios to luxury 17-bedroom beachfront estates. The company offers direct-to-consumer booking via its website and phone, plus a 'travel-agent-friendly' commission channel, while providing concierge support for flights, car rentals, activities, and on-island services.

Product overview

Eleuthera Vacations is a vacation rental management and booking platform for Eleuthera Island, Bahamas. The core offering is direct booking of 150+ vacation homes, beach cottages, and estates. The product portfolio includes flagship large-group properties (Buttonwood Reserve at 17 bedrooms, Cocodimama Resort at 14 bedrooms, Pink Sands Point at 10 bedrooms) alongside a searchable catalog of 157+ properties ranging from studios to 17-bedroom estates. Supporting features include an online property search and availability calendar, flight/transportation coordination, and a curated concierge directory for island activities. The platform is built on StreamLine VR technology and cooperates with travel agents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vacation Home Rentals on Eleuthera Island Direct vacation rental booking service for beach houses, beach cottages, and beachfront estates on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas. Represents 150+ properties and offers travel-agent-friendly booking with no intermediary fees. Targets individual travelers, families, and groups seeking Caribbean vacation accommodations.
• Buttonwood Reserve 17-bedroom beachfront compound on 50 acres with heated pool, pickleball court, gym, kayaks, golf carts, 8 condominiums plus Main Lodge, 3-mile pink-sand Atlantic beach, and Caribbean beach access. Sleeps up to 46 guests. Rental pricing $3,066–$6,142/night.
• Cocodimama Resort Boutique beachfront resort at Alabaster Bay with 14 bedrooms across Yellow, Green, Red buildings and Main Lodge. Offers pink-sand beach, calm Caribbean waters, full bar, commercial kitchen, and optional chef services. Sleeps up to 35 guests. Sliding scale pricing based on number of rooms required; base rate covers 8 rooms with additional rooms at $225/night each.
• Pink Sands Point 10-bedroom beachfront estate on Banks Road with heated pool, Main House containing 4 king suites, 3 guest cottages with 4 bedrooms total, and optional Carriage House for groups of 21+. Walking distance to Tippy's restaurant. Sleeps up to 26 guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistently praised for responsiveness with 'immediate' and 'detailed' responses
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• StreamLine VRScoreTechnology or IntegrationVacation rental website platform provider that powers the eleutheravacations.net website. The footer states 'Powered By StreamLine API'. StreamLine provides the booking system, property management integration, and website infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VRBO: VRBO is a vacation rental marketplace owned by Expedia Group, focused on whole-home rentals. It competes directly with Eleuthera Vacations for travelers searching for beach houses on the island, while operating across a global inventory.
• Vacasa: Vacasa is the largest U.S. vacation rental management company with a national portfolio of whole-home rentals. It is comparable to Eleuthera Vacations as a property representation and management competitor, but operates at vastly greater scale across many destinations rather than specializing in one island.
• Airbnb: Airbnb is the global short-term rental marketplace that competes for the same travelers searching for Eleuthera beach houses. Comparable because it offers the same core product (whole-home vacation rentals on Eleuthera) but competes as a broad platform rather than a curated local specialist.
• Evolve Vacation Rental: Evolve is a vacation rental management company that partners with property owners to manage short-term rentals. It is comparable to Eleuthera Vacations in business model (third-party property management) but serves a national footprint rather than a single island.
• Booking.com: Booking.com is a global OTA that lists hotels, vacation rentals, and alternative accommodations including properties on Eleuthera. It is a broad incumbent competitor for traveler demand and bookings.
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals: TurnKey is a professionally managed vacation rental company offering full-service property management. It is comparable to Eleuthera Vacations as a property representation brand serving travelers and owners, but operates at broader U.S. scale.

Emerging players

• Bahamas Beach Rentals: Bahamas Beach Rentals is a smaller Bahamas-focused vacation rental listing site. Comparable to Eleuthera Vacations as a regional alternative for travelers seeking beachfront short-term rentals in the Bahamas.

Regional players

• Damianos Sotheby's International Realty (Bahamas): Damianos Sotheby's is a Bahamas-focused luxury real estate agency that also handles vacation rentals of luxury beachfront homes. Comparable to Eleuthera Vacations in target market (luxury Bahamas beachfront rentals) and customer base (high-end travelers and second-home owners).
• IsleBe Real Estate (Bahamas): IsleBe is a Bahamas-focused real estate and vacation rental agency. Directly comparable to Eleuthera Vacations as a regional Eleuthera/Bahamas short-term rental competitor serving the same travelers and property owners.
• Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty: Coldwell Banker Lightbourn is a Bahamas real estate and rental brokerage with presence on Eleuthera. Comparable to Eleuthera Vacations as a local competitor in property listings and vacation rentals on the same island.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/eleutheravacation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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