Visiting The Other Side – in Eleuthera

This week we visited the Other Side – right here in Eleuthera – no not some strange other worldly experience – but a visit to a fabulous resort called The Other Side ! It is on the mainland of Eleuthera – just across from Harbour Island – and has just been given a great write up Conde Nast Traveller magazine…….

Can you see yourself there ?
Can you see yourself there ?

It is the brainchild of Ben  – a native Bahamian who grew up on Harbour Island – his dream was to build a beautiful boutique resort which is totally off grid – and it is ! The power all comes from a sophisticated solar system which manages to run all the facilities that are needed.

Ben in the drinking tent ...
Ben in the drinking tent …

The philosophy is to have a contrasting experience to the buzz and bustle of Harbour Island – a seven minute boat ride takes you over to The Other Side to experience the natural rugged beauty of Eleuthera. Guests would likely spend a few days in Harbour Island and then have a retreat at the Other Side……

The resort has seven tents and three shacks on the site – but don’t be fooled by the descriptions ! These are beautifully designed tents and shacks.

Sofas in the drinking tent.....
Lovely artwork featuring Snowy the dog and TinTin

Four of the tents have a designated use – one for eating, one for drinking, one for playing and one for reading or working.  They are a very clever design and can be dismantled if a hurricane is threatening. They are light, spacious airy and very elegant.

I loved the Tin Tin artwork – a passion of Ben’s since he was a child…..

Not a very good picture of a stunning pool - sorry ....
Not a very good picture of a stunning pool – sorry ….

The pool is beautiful – imagine a yoga session here – and you can lounge and read your book for as long as you want ……

Me - giving it large as they say in England - by the pool. Giving it large basically means showing off a bit !
Me – giving it large as they say in England – by the pool. Giving it large basically means showing off a bit !

The 3 accommodation tents are fabulous – large 4 poster beds , air conditioning, wifi , 2 sofas and great bathrooms. Twin sinks and the large showers are open air ! The style I found very pleasing – it is spare but very elegant and simple.

Beautiful elegant bedrooms in the tents
Beautiful elegant bedrooms in the tents

I didn’t see the shacks – but check out the website and see the details there….

Stylish and original bathrooms
Stylish and original bathrooms

This is a very luxurious place – it is not open to anyone not staying there so it is not a place to pop in to – but I still wanted to write about it and tell you how fabulous it is !

I do love a reading area....
I do love a reading area….

The Other Side is an inspirational and aspirational place – they hold weddings there quite often and for us to have somewhere like this in Eleuthera can only enhance the experience of people visiting…… Congratulations to Ben and everyone who had a part in the design and execution of a dream ……..

Just a fun collection of pictures
Just a fun collection of pictures

5 thoughts on “Visiting The Other Side – in Eleuthera”

  1. Gorgeous! I love it. The Other Side is a genre in itself and a most welcome edition to the islands many destinations. I have the feeling its rugged beauty is going to be a favourite for those already in love with Eleuthera… a perfect getaway!

    Thanks for the glimpse of this paradise Kathy

  2. Ann Kalayjian

    Kathy, your blog is so interesting and fun! Loved reading about “The Other Side.” Thanks for all of the great info about Eleuthera. Looking forward to future posts.

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Kathy Colman

Writer, Interior Designer, Foodie, and Wife to Bob. Living in Eleuthera, Bahamas

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