Houseboat Eleuthera

About

Nestled in the centre of the picturesque Bembridge Harbour, lies Houseboat Eleuthera. With stunning, uninterrupted views across the harbour, Eleuthera is affectionately referred to by her owners as "Ele". 

Comfortably sleeping up to 10 guests (perfect for two families), the boat is equipped with everything you would expect from a house on land including; gas central heating, great water pressure for hot ‘rainwater’ showers, superfast broadband, open plan kitchen diner seating 10 making it unbelievable value for family breaks.  

This former ‘hopper barge’ has simple Danish and Japanese inspired design by the barrel load. Polished walnut furnishings and commissioned artwork complement the vaulted ceiling.  Its colour and aesthetics embody the principles of Feng Shui and wabi-sabi (侘寂), a worldview centered on accepting transition and imperfection, which is a perfect honour to the vessel's previous life. 

Built in 2018 Eleuthera represents more than a just project to build a family holiday home. She has taken us on an exciting life journey to all parts of the country meeting new suppliers and manufacturers, learning new skills, overcoming fresh challenges, and making friends along the way. 

“Eleuthera”, references her owner’s family roots in the Bahamas as well as the joy, freedom, memories, and fun that can be had on an island in the sunshine. “Eleuthera” stems from the feminine form of the Greek (eleútheros), meaning “free”.

With its elegant furniture designed by Charlotte Eleuthera invites you to relax in the soft earthy tones of the maple wood and natural colours and elemental design. Natural colours provide the ‘Wood, Fire and Earth’ elements to balance the ‘metal’ of the hull and ‘Water’ of the harbour for optimum Feng shui of the space.

Eleuthera is available to rent throughout the year with seasonal pricing for unbeatable value winter and spring breaks. Your perfect holiday awaits!