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Thanks very much for your interest in this lovely beach front home located on historic Harbour Island in the Bahamas.

Harbour Island is located just off the tip of the large island of Eleuthera in the central Bahamas. It's village of Dunmore Town was founded by the British in the 1700's. Most of the homes built in the 1700's and 1800's remain and have been restored and several have become small inns with bars and restaurants. Most of these feature patios and porches for outside dining and socializing.

Harbour Island is often described as the undiscovered "Nantucket" of the Bahamas (with palm trees and tropical flowers everywhere). It is 3 1/2 miles long and 1/2 mile wide and everybody gets around by bike, golf cart, or by walking. Harbour Island has been featured in many magazines such as "Town and Country", "Gourmet", "Caribbean Travel & Life", and "Islands".

The house overlooks the island's famous 3 mile pink sand beach. It features 4 double french doors which open to the sea, allowing the house to be filled with trade wind breezes. It has newly been expanded and renovated with all new very attractive furniture and decor by it's new owner. There are 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. One bedroom has a king size bed, one has a queen bed, and two have twins which can be made up as queens. The bedrooms are air conditioned and there is satellite T.V. The kitchen has been completely remodeled. The exterior of the house is surrounded by palm trees and has a patio and a hammock. There is also a charcoal grill.

Summer days and nights are almost always cooled by the soft trade winds. During the day, the pink sand beach along with the emerald ocean and varying cloud formations provide an ever changing panorama. At night, looking for shooting stars or just star gazing, can provide an evening of inexpensive entertainment (you can almost reach out and touch the stars).
To make life even more pleasant, there is a maid who visits every day except Sunday. She will clean the house and help you with anything you need. She is also available to cook meals but that is an additional charge. If you would like groceries to be at the house when you arrive you can call or fax (242-333-2120) Piggly Wiggly. It's fun, however, to do the shopping yourself, and they will be happy to deliver to the house. Piggly Wiggly is open on Sunday between 8:00-10:00A.M.

For golf cart rentals call Ross Garage 242-333-2122. The going rate is about $40 day but you may be able to negotiate a better weekly rate.

It's a ten minute bike ride into Dunmore Town, a very pleasant village of restored colonial homes, white picket fences, spotless churches, restaurants, and many interesting small shops. Here you will find Arthur's Bakery. His fresh bread, sweet rolls, and cinnamon buns are made fresh every hour. There are vegetable and fruit stands and fresh fish and crawfish (lobster) can be bought at the government dock or ordered ahead of time at the Fruit & Veg Store across the street.

If you are interested in a more active life, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, windsurfing, sailing and tennis are readily available. Outboard boats are available for rent. Most of the above sports are located at the Romora Bay club of which we (and you) are members. This fine small resort is right across the island from the house and you will have free use of their facilities including pool, tennis courts, kayaks, and windsurfers. You will also receive a 15% discount on food and drink.
Harbour Island has not entirely escaped the 21st century. There is a modern yacht club that provides slips for deep water yachts. Many yachts fly European flags and their crews and owners provide and international flavor and vibrancy to the island. The yacht club is open to the public and it has an open air bar, a restaurant, and a pool.

For sunsets its fun to go to the Harbour Lounge (also known as Judy's) or to the Romora Bay Club, or The Marina. Once a week there is a "Jump Up" under the fig tree located in front of the Harbour Lounge with a live band. There is The Seagrapes, a local nightclub with entertainment for both locals and visitors. The Coral Sands usually has a live band on Fridays on their outside terrace. You should also not miss Chris Blackwell's restoration of the Pink Sand Beach Club. Those who have heard of him know what he can do. It's expensive, extremely interesting, stunning and you should walk through it and have lunch, dinner, or a drink. Anywhere you go on the island you will find friendly people and you will be welcome everywhere. The local pool hall and bar is called "Willie's" and Frank, the owner (isn't every bar named Willie's owned by a Frank?@!?), is a very good pool player and a super person to talk to about island history. The decor is rustic with a huge tree growing in the middle of the building.

Two very nice days can be spent off island. Rent a car and explore all of Eleuthera which is over 100 miles long and very interesting. Another day you can hire a small boat and captain and have him take you on the intricate 12 mile trip to the island of Spanish Wells. The island is very prosperous and interesting and the ride inside the reef is exciting. At the "Devil's Backbone" your boat is almost on the beach. Several days can also be spent in your own small boat. There are a number of sources who rent these boats.

AIRLINES:

Getting to Harbour Island is easy through North Eleuthera Airport with air service several times a day via West Palm, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. Some of the carriers are U.S. Airways, Bahamas Air, Gulfstream Airlines (Continental) and several others. When you arrive at North Eleuthera airport, take a 3 minute taxi ride to the ferry dock for Harbour Island. You then get a $4 water taxi to Harbour Island. It is during this 10 minute boat ride that you first experience freedom from the real
world.

Rates:

Sorry, no pets allowed.

50% deposit to reserve. Check payable to C.B. Rentals There is a rental agreement to be signed by renter and a damage deposit of $600 which will be returned after the rental provided no damage was done other than normal wear and tear. Final Payment due 45 days prior to arrival. Check payable to C.B. Rentals. A separate $500 damage deposit due with final payment. Cancellation Policy: Funds refundable if house can be re-rented in the event of cancellation.