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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strictly no smoking indoors

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: small dogs will be considered - please discuss

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great for children

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Fisherman's Dock - 3 min drive - 1.8 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

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation 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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great layout
Convenient to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B., Dover, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harbour Island
A great location and convenient
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matteo P., Chicago

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

8/10 Good

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Christy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

rebecca w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sabra K., West Palm Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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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

4/10 Poor

Pamela C.

Not as expected
The property is great, but needs much attention. Everything needs to be groomed in the yard. Mosquitoes are a huge issue due to overgrowth. The house is another story. Everything is falling apart. We were told it will be totally renovated after our stay. It should not have been rented for the price we paid . The front door lock broke and we couldn’t get in after a day of fishing. We spent 1/2 our day trying to get someone to fix and we ended up finding a ladder and thankfully we left the upstairs sliding door open to get in. The caretaker was very nice, but he or anyone was not able to fix the door. We exited and entered via back door and could not lock the home. The property will be great when everything is completely renovated. Until then, you should not have charged a fee that represents a home in perfect condition because that is a false statement.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

kathryn z.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dani V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bahamas weekend
Great time quick responses
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

4/10 Poor

Diana M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing experience
My family arrived on December 24 to spend a week for Christmas and were incredibly disappointed in the condition of the house upon arrival. We have the same comments as Ino H who stayed in December. None of the items mentioned were resolved or replaced prior to our visit. In addition the hot water in the two bedroom cottage was not working for four days. Once it finally was repaired there was sewage that came up through the shower drain. It was pretty dirty upon arrival and smelled very strongly of mold/mildew. There was a large pile of trash and landscaping debris in front of the cottage at the entrance to the property- apparently this is the dumping grounds for all of the trash at the multi property development. Basics were missing- napkins in the kitchen, mismatched plates/cups/glasses/silverware. We had hired a private chef in island who said it was one of the most poorly equipped houses she had been into. The contact for the property was fairly responsive although not particularly helpful, citing the fact that Dec 24, 25, 26, and 27 in harbour island are all holidays. There was no housekeeping for more than half of the time we were there and the on site property manager seemed frustrated with ownership and not super interested in resolving any issues during our particular stay. Overall, the house was fine however there was significant deferred maintenance and below standard kitchen items. The owners response when we asked for maintenance was to refund a minimal amount for the lack of hot water in the cottage and tell us that if we were unhappy we could leave and be refunded. Extremely disappointing Christmas holiday and not the level of service or condition you expect for the premium price we paid. The pool and views are very nice and this house could be fantastic with the right level of attention and service.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice S., Augusta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Todd K., Ft Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Ino H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Review
We have stayed in many homes through out the years. This home has a nice layout and a bathroom in each room is a great benefit. All bedrooms and bedding were very comfortable. The house needs a lot of maintance such as updating the kitchen and its appliances (coffee pot base is rusted and slow due to its age. ).All sliding doors did not open smoothly and missing handles. The outdoor furniture is extremely low 6 inches from the ground making it difficult to get up. The views from the pool level and master bedroom are obstructed from the fully grown trees. Anita, the home host was very responsive in getting us golf carts and resolving the safe lockout situation upon our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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