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BREATHTAKING : on water front with panoramic views + pool + dock

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Dine and watch the amazing sunset
Relax around the wrap around pool
Designed for inside/outside living with floor to ceiling sliding doors
Relax in an oasis of mature trees, bougainvillea, oleander and night jasmine
Great social space for outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 104000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Harbour Island, Bahamas
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pink Sand Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Briland's Blue Hole
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - in main house

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - in main house

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - in main house

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - in separate guest annexe

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 - in separate Guest Annexe

1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 (in separate guest cottage)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5 (in separate guest annexe)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BREATHTAKING : on water front with panoramic views + pool + dock

This high-end luxury home with separate guest cottage can be booked either as a 3-bed/3-bath (for up to 6 people) or 5-bed/5-bath rental (for parties of 10). The price quoted is for booking the main house only. If your party is more than 6 please ask for an updated quotation to include the guest cottage. The additional rental is $500/ night. We have a single rate only for Xmas/New Year. The guest cottage is never rented out separately. We do try to be flexible on our minimum stay settings so it is ALWAYS worth asking if we can accommodate. For check-in or check-out on a Sunday we add a $200 supplement.

The main house has 3 king ensuite bedrooms. The guest cottage has 1 king ensuite and twin beds in the second ensuite bedroom. They are trundle beds so we do have 'extra' beds to accommodate 2 more, but recognise that space will be limited.

Charter a course in the warm turquoise ocean waters to your own secure dock slip with direct private access to your property just 100' from the water's edge. Please ask about dockage fees if you are arriving by private boat. You will find the house comes equipped with AC, reverse osmosis water, generator, cable, wi-fi, maid service, and many other amenities. We also have a safe in every room.

If it is your first time visiting Harbour Island please ask for a copy of our Little Gems about Harbour Island booklet which we can email to you in .pdf format. It has all sorts of useful snippets of information which can help with your holiday planning.

The open plan arrangement with high spec kitchen, dining and sitting areas makes for a very, very social space. Beautiful outdoor spaces all add to the feeling of staying in a beautiful comfortable home with a real family feel about it. Built in 2007 the 10’ x 40’ windows provide a unique panoramic view over the bayside from every view point and the serpentine wrap-around pool provides a cool relief from the heat of the beach and an ideal retreat to watch some of the most spectacular sunsets you will ever see. Pool can be heated on request for supplemental fee.

Positioned almost at the water's edge, the property has its own private dock available to all our guests. A short 5-minute cart ride and you can be on the pink sands beach. Truly the best of both worlds ...

Definitely worth high-lighting 2 must-haves!

- Emergency power generator (power interruptions can be frequent)
- Reverse Osmosis water purification

The house and guest cottage also comes with high-speed WiFi, Cable TV and air-conditioning. Our internet package gives you 75 mb/s download speed and 15 mb/s upload speed which is good for Zoom and conference calling.

For families with young children we have a cot, high chair and booster seat.

The White House is an exceptional rental property and very popular, especially with families with children. One of six luxury residences set in just over 2 acres on the Sunset Harbour Estate with its own private deep water dock capable of docking boats from 30 to 120ft and draft to 9ft. The resort offers individual seclusion and privacy whilst benefiting from a shared full-time Estate Manager and maintenance staff. Designed in true Bahamian style by top Nassau architect Monty Knowles and built by Bahamian craftsmen. We have a second house on the Sunset Harbour Estate (Seabreeze) which is ideal for rental parties of 10 - 20 in total. Ideal for wedding parties who wish to book out both properties. VRBO listing no. 1716093

Dates are booked over 12 months in advance by our regulars so please inquire early if you would like to secure your dates.

Book With Confidence - we guarantee to offer a full refund of fees at the 11th hour IF travel restrictions are still in place due to COVID-19.

Getting Here - Harbour Island is a 5-minute taxi /water taxi ride from North Eleuthera Airport where there are daily flights from Nassau, Miami and Fort Lauderdale – a Fast Ferry services also operates daily from Nassau – quite a spectacular journey it is too.

Property manager

Lawrence Dawson
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great for children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Small dogs will be considered - please discuss
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking indoors

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dunmore Town

Located in Dunmore Town, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Glen Stewart Mansion and Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fisherman's Dock and Government Dock. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harbour Island, Bahamas

What's nearby

  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pink Sand Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glen Stewart Mansion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lone Tree - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusty's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cocoa Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Queen Conch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪VicHum's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does BREATHTAKING : on water front with panoramic views + pool + dock have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is BREATHTAKING : on water front with panoramic views + pool + dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BREATHTAKING : on water front with panoramic views + pool + dock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BREATHTAKING : on water front with panoramic views + pool + dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BREATHTAKING : on water front with panoramic views + pool + dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Pink Sand Beach. Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic and Sir George Roberts Memorial Library are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Catherine S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

property is tired, but accomodates a lot of people

Positive: easy boat deck access, pool, plenty of outdoor seating, large living room and indoor dining, and great layout. Negative: arrived to smell of sewage in downstairs bathroom/bedroom (took 2 days to fix), had to sleep on sofas for 2 nights; tile in upstairs bathroom is very dirty, kitchen floors with dirty (feet were black). and pool was full of leaves, feathers and dead bugs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great layout

Convenient to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matteo P., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Beautiful home in a great location. Short drive and walk to everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbour Island

A great location and convenient
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

The house was wonderful for a family vacation. Everything was seamless from check in to check out. The house manager and cleaning staff were fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

A great trip to paradise!

We loved our stay at the White House! The pool was heated to the perfect temperature, the house was clean (and cleaned daily, which was amazing!) and the information before arrival was clear and direct. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice S., Augusta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation perfection

This vacation was everything we hoped it would be. I would totally rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B., Dover, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!!

The White House was amazing! Loved the location, view… We would definitely return. Our only complaint was that it was only cleaned twice in six days. Such a beautiful house! Perfect for families to share. Amazing view, pool, location!!! Hope to come back soon! Love the island as well!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay on HI.

The White House was perfect!!! We will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

rebecca w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this beautiful house and location

We had a great stay at The White House. The location was perfect. House was clean and had everything we needed. Shabba the property manager was attentive and Shalese, the housekeeper kept everything up nicely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dani V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bahamas weekend

Great time quick responses
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd K., Ft Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Harbour island

I have rented many homes over the years at Harbour island, and was extremely happy with the house, facilities, property manager and The entire process. I will definitely rent this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation!

Wonderful week spent on wonderful Harbour island. The sunset views from the dock each night were awesome The pool was fantastic for the children and the adults. The home was beautiful. the staff were amazing to work with from the time we requested the booking , upon arrival and throughout our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bahamas Bliss

The property is as advertised and excellent! Hosts are the best! Three days of rain could not dampen our spirits.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special Birthday Celebration in Beautiful Harbour Island

The home's location was great - close to town, and having the dock was great. The floorpan was perfect for sharing special times with our family. Anita, the property manager, was so helpful and accessible. Shabba and Shalese were friendly and helpful also. Thank you.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

All of my children and grandchildren stayed and loved everything! The property was as advertised! Just beautiful. The people were so friendly and helpful. The entire process was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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perfect property for our needs. loved having the dock for sea life viewing and ease of drop off and pick up for activities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We loved our stay at The White House! The location was perfect - walkable to most things, even shorter golf cart ride. Every room was comfortable for 5 couples. Pool and outdoor area were very relaxing. Very easy to coordinate with Shabba and Shaq from Conch and Coconut. Anita was very helpful while planning our trip. Would recommend to anyone traveling to Harbour Island!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Harbour Island stay

This was our first visit to Harbour Island and the White House on Colebrook Road was amazing and perfect for our group of 10. It was such a short distance to everyplace on the island, the house and views were amazing, and access to the water taxi incredible. The house and pool were so perfect for our group of 6 adults, two twenty-somethings, and 2 little kids. We had plenty of space to spread out, enjoy the sun and the pool, swim off the dock, and access the beach via walking or golf cart. And only a 5 min walk to Cocoa Coffee. Anita was so responsive and helpful and we hope to return again soon. Thank you so much for a great stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucy f.

A perfect house with the perfect view!

The house was very tidy and had all of the necessities for cooking! We ate breakfast every morning. Stocked with beach towels and plenty of linens. We rented a golf cart and made our way to plenty of fun restaurants. The staff was very helpful and friendly! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for family reunion

26 people on the island and CasaTuna houses most. Beautiful home on the water. We were able to keep our 72’ boat at the dock, no issues & super convenient, communication with the property managers was instant. Perfect location, easy to find. Loved it all. See you next year,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabra K., West Palm Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We really did enjoy the house and its proximity to to the dock for boat trips as well as its positioning to "town"/ restaurants (very close). The house was well equipped and the rooms were super clean! The driveway is large and can fit many golf carts if needed. The only downfall for us was that the pool was shaded all day and we wanted lots of sun. Great house and the property manager was FAB! --Sabra, West Palm Beach Florida
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable House, but Beware of Cameras!

Home is comfortable and in a good location. It was nice being able to walk down to the dock to watch the turtles swim in the morning. That being said, the house could use some updating. Bathrooms are outdated and there were lots of stains on the couch. Also, there are cameras both inside and outside of the home. That made us very uncomfortable and I’m sure it’s against VRBO policy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathryn z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

I have been to the island many times over the last 40 years. This house fit all our needs. Very lovely! We enjoyed the close to town and beach location, walking easily to both. The pool and poolside area was wonderful for our family of 20 something kids and parents for hanging out and even our remote work outs. The dock was a wonderful bonus for walking down for coffee and afternoon sunsets. We loved the house- high ceilings, very comfortable beds, open feeling, great wifi, and the housekeeping was great. This is a luxury house, and I would say to others that note not everything was spiffy perfection, up to date, I disagree, or at least, I would say, this is still a high quality abode. Definitely I would stay here again, it was great for family and friends.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five Star Stay at the White House

Our stay at the White House could not have been better. We traveled with 5 adult couples, so the bedroom/bathroom setup was perfect. Shabba and Shalese did excellent job of keeping the house, pool and premises clean. Anita was very responsive and helpful during the booking process and in answering questions about the property and the island. The recommendations in the Arrival Information Pack provided by Anita were spot on (especially the boat charter with Ryan at Spanish Wells Fishing - the full day island tour with Ryan was amazing). The convenience of being dropped off and picked up at our own private dock was a huge added bonus. Prior to our trip, we were aware of the one or two negative reviews about the property, but the criticisms in those reviews were not experienced by us. When we return to Harbour Island, we would absolutely stay at the White House again...the entire trip was a 5 Star experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lawrence Dawson

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I have been visiting harbour island for 23 years - in 2006 we took the plunge and acquired one of the new properties on the Sunset Harbour resort - it's quite a special place with a friendly environment.

Why they chose this property

Described as one of the most desirable places on earth to call home, Harbour Island has long been regarded as one of the world's foremost resort destinations.

Famous for its 3-mile pink sandy beach, Briland as the locals call it, has been declared 'quite possibly the finest beach in the world' Renowned for its snorkelling, deep sea and bone fishing and scuba diving the warm clear turquoise ocean waters are a haven for the travel elite with legendary catches of tuna, marlin and wahoo.

On dry land you can immerse yourself under the swaying palms of unforgettable hibiscus, bougainvilleas and jasmine. Relax, rejuvenate, re-energise yourself among the actual beauty ... or simply have fun exploring the island in your golf buggy. There are several exceptional boutiques, not just for clothes but objets d'art and local handicrafts and paintings.

Then for the evening there is dining for all budgets at over 20 restaurants including 3 top international class restaurants.

What makes this property unique

The White House is one of six luxury residences set in just over 2 acres on the Sunset Harbour resort with its own private deep water dock capable of docking boats from 30 to 120ft and draft to 9ft. The resort offers individual seclusion and privacy whilst benefiting from a shared full-time Estate Manager and maintenance staff. Designed in true Bahamian style by top Nassau architect Monty Knowles and built by Bahamian craftsmen.

State of the art RO System and Emergency Generator - 2 must haves!

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English

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