THE BAHAMAS / 25.5009°N, -76.6360°W
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Harbour Island, The Bahamas
A tiny Bahamian gem, Harbour Island sits just east of North Eleuthera in clear blue waters. With famed pink sands and friendly local vibes, it’s a laid-back hideout for those in the know. Along with a vibrant culinary scene and a menu of wellness offerings, Bahama House offers a colorful colonial-style home base and ocean adventures of all kinds.
Welcome to Bahama House
A World of Caribbean Color
Framed by aqua waters and pink beaches with charming Dunmore Town as its center, Harbour Island is a colorful nook just off The Bahamas’ beaten path.
Your Hidden Island Home
Make our stylish private property your home base on the island. Lounge by the freshwater pool and tiki bar or retreat to plantation-style interiors.
The Local Take on Flavor
Enjoy an included menu of chef-prepared breakfasts and après—all fresh and local. We’re happy to recommend dinner locations in town, or we can add on sunset cocktails on our Scorpion boat.
Ocean Adventures
Massages and yoga are complemented by guided adventures like bonefishing, sandbar picnics, and island hopping on our Scorpion boat.
Framed by aqua waters and pink beaches with charming Dunmore Town as its center, Harbour Island is a colorful nook just off The Bahamas’ beaten path.
Make our stylish private property your home base on the island. Lounge by the freshwater pool and tiki bar or retreat to plantation-style interiors.
Enjoy an included menu of chef-prepared breakfasts and après—all fresh and local. We’re happy to recommend dinner locations in town, or we can add on sunset cocktails on our Scorpion boat.
Massages and yoga are complemented by guided adventures like bonefishing, sandbar picnics, and island hopping on our Scorpion boat.
Experience Highlights
What to Expect
From locally sourced après to a pink sand beach experience, Bahama House brings you the best of Harbour Island. Here are a few of the highlights.
Chef-Prepared Breakfast and Après
Kick back and let us bring the island to you with daily private chef breakfasts and après snacks to replenish you after a day of tropical adventures.
A Private Island Home with All the Amenities
Live it up on Harbour Island from the privacy of your own stylish home, complete with a palm tree-lined pool, hot tub, rum bar, and famously friendly staff.
Warm Hospitality and Custom Itineraries
With an insider’s eye and local know-how, Eleven’s Experience Team will be on property to help customize your itinerary with additional Eleven offerings, like guided bonefishing, Scorpion boat adventures, and in-house dinners and massages.
Pink Sand Beach Experience
We’ll bring the beach day you’re craving to life—complete with beach chairs, umbrellas, stocked coolers, water toys, pink sands, gentle waves, and your own attendant.
Harbour Island’s Vibrant Food and Drink Scene
A quick stroll from your room puts you in the heart of Dunmore Town’s lively bar and dining scene. Ask us about the best Goombay Smash and fresh catch in town, or let us arrange an intimate in-house dinner.
Chef-Prepared Breakfast and Après
A Private Island Home with All the Amenities
Warm Hospitality and Custom Itineraries
Pink Sand Beach Experience
Harbour Island’s Vibrant Food and Drink Scene
Lodge Details
A Timeless Island Home with Modern Amenities
With designer cottages and original character, Bahama House welcomes you to the spirit of The Bahamas. Hidden by bougainvillea in the heart of Dunmore Town, the property includes the historic 1800 House, Annex, two cottages, and a courtyard with a freshwater pool, hot tub, tiki bar, and rooftop lounge.
Guest Rooms
- Four king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms
- Three queen bedrooms with en suite bathrooms
- Two cottages, each with two queen bedrooms, en suite bathrooms, and a shared lounge space
Facilities
- Outdoor freshwater pool with adjoining jetted hot tub
- Indoor/outdoor lounge areas
- Outdoor tiki bar
- Outdoor game area with flat-screen TV, foosball table, billiards, and dart board
Special Features
- Handcrafted rum bar and vinyl player lounge
Guest Rooms
With spacious rooms, terraces, and high-end bathrooms, Bahama House captures the Caribbean’s tell-tale blend of colonial elegance and laid-back lifestyle.
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Dunmore
Coral-toned, second-floor room with king bed and views of Eleutheran Bay via shared terrace, television, minibar, en suite bathroom, plus adjoining sitting room with daybed | 429 square feet
Colebrook
Colonial-styled second-floor room with king bed, shared terrace with views of Eleutheran Bay, television, minibar, en suite bathroom, plus adjoining sitting room with daybed | 363 square feet
Up Yonder
Cottage with two queen bedrooms with semi-private outdoor terrace and minibar | Cottages must be rented in their entirety | Cottage is 565 square feet
Down Yonder
Cottage with two queen bedrooms with semi-private outdoor terrace, minibar, and en suite bathroom | Cottages must be rented in their entirety | Cottage is 631 square feet
Nesbitt
Color-splashed ground-floor room with king bed, en suite bathroom, television accessible by bed, minibar, plus shared covered porch with access to the rotunda | 216 square feet
Chapel
Cheerful ground-floor room with vaulted ceilings, king bed, en suite bathroom, television accessible by bed, minibar, plus shared covered porch with access to the rotunda | 245 square feet
Alice
Island-chic room with vaulted ceilings, queen bed, en suite bathroom, television accessible by bed, minibar, plus shared covered porch with access to the rotunda | 203 square feet
Upalong
Wonderfully lit room with queen bed, en suite bathroom, television accessible by bed, minibar, plus shared covered porch with access to the rotunda | 215 square feet
Queen
Ocean-blue grasscloth room on the ground floor with queen bed, en suite bathroom, television, minibar, plus access to a shared outdoor terrace | 224 square feet
More than Just a Lodge
Bahama House is more than just a place to stay. From chef-prepared meals and wellness treatments to private events, we do it all.
Wellness
Bahama House offers a range of wellness experiences like morning yoga, pilates, massages, and professional stretching treatments.
Food & Beverage
Start your day with inspired Bahamian fare from our brilliant local chefs. We can also arrange in-house lunches or dinners featuring fresh Caribbean ingredients.
Private Events
Whether a sunset beach wedding, a milestone celebration, or a corporate island retreat, our Experience Team creates personalized itineraries that cater to your group’s interests.
Guided Adventures
Bahama House is easygoing, but when you’re ready for action, just say the word. From snorkeling and bonefishing to island hopping, our local guides have got you.
Pink Sand Beach Experience
Harbour Island is famous for its pink sands. Kick back for a relaxed day at the beach, where we'll set out chairs and umbrellas from 10 a.m. until sunset. This activity is included in your stay.
Wake Boat Water Sports
Take a day trip on our 24-foot wake boat, specially designed for wakeboarding, wake surfing, and tubing. This five-hour, in-harbor adventure is ideal for six to eight guests of all experience levels and includes expert guidance and top-notch equipment. This activity is an additional fee.
Harbour Half-Day Cruise
Take a scenic coastal ride and learn local history and inside knowledge from your captain. Then swim with neighborhood turtles, hunt sand dollars, and sunbathe on pristine beaches. Depending on your booking type, your tour may be included in your stay.
Custom Scorpion Boat Tours
Design your perfect day on the water with a custom Scorpion boat tour. Whether you're after hidden beaches, swimming with turtles, sunset cruising, or snorkeling vibrant reefs, we'll tailor the route, stops, and vibe to fit your group. Local insights, signature cocktails, and unforgettable views included. This activity is an additional fee.
Remote Beach Day
Explore the water around the island with a variety of adventure options, including jet ski rentals, wakeboarding, waterskiing, kneeboarding, tubing, and Hobie Cat rentals. This activity is an additional fee.
Island Hopping Adventure
Head out beyond the island to explore hard-to-reach islets around the Devil’s Backbone and Spanish Wells, where you’ll swim, hunt for conchs, and experience ocean swings. This activity is an additional fee.
Deep Sea Fishing
Head offshore with a licensed captain and crew to target large game like wahoo, tuna, and mahi. Then, try your hand at reeling in bottom feeders like grouper and snapper off various coral reefs. This activity is an additional fee.
Scuba Diving
Bahama House works with the only PADI resort operator in the area, so expect a top-of-the-line, fully customizable experience whether you’re taking an intro course or exploring as a seasoned diver. This activity is an additional fee.
Bonefishing
Navigate The Bahamas’ renowned flats to target the elusive gray ghost with a local guide, who will take you to chase bonefish in the areas that best suit your ability. If you wish to bring your own rods and fish without a guide, you will be required to purchase a fishing permit. This activity is an additional fee.
Full-Day Bahamian Adventure
Experience The Bahamas on this full-day adventure through the harbor and beyond, where you’ll snorkel with turtles, learn Caribbean history, relax on secret beaches around the Devil’s Backbone, and check out Eleuthera’s ocean swings. This activity is an additional fee.
Sunset Cruise
Take in the colors of a Bahamian sunset from the deck of our Scorpion boat, complete with après, signature cocktails, and a few historical insights from your local captain. This activity is an additional fee.
Sample Itinerary
A Day on Harbour Island
Fully personalized to your preferences, your itinerary can include any combination of experiences. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Rise early for yoga, followed by a chef-made breakfast
Go island hopping on our Scorpion boat
Swim, sunbathe, and scope out a sandbar for lunch
Sip Goombay Smashes back at Bahama House
Take our cruisers into town and eat at the locals’ favorite lobster spot
Our Boats
Get Out on the Water in Style
Explore beyond Harbour Island in our 24’ ATX surf boat, with a captain skilled in creating perfect waves for wakeboarding. Or, take in the ocean breeze from a tube on a high-speed ride. If you want to check out hidden islets and secret coves, our 35’ Scorpion rigid inflatable boat is fast, agile in the shallows, and fits the whole crew.
Booking Details
Season Dates: November 1, 2024–August 10, 2025
GUIDED ADVENTURES
- Pink Sand Beach Experience with beach attendant, lounge chairs, soft drinks, umbrellas, and beach toys
- Half-day boat tours on Scorpion boat included for buyout groups
- Property bikes for use around Harbour Island
FOOD & DRINK
- Daily chef-prepared breakfast and après
- In-room snack and drink assortment
- A selection of non-alcoholic beverages
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
- On-property Experience Manager services
*See our booking policies and information
INDIVIDUAL ROOMS
Nightly rate starting at $453 based on double occupancy
- 2-night minimum required
PRIVATE BUYOUT
Nightly rate starting at $9,030 based 22 guests
- Accommodates a maximum of 24 guests
- 2-night minimum required
Meet Our Team
Eleven’s Team at Bahama House
Eleven’s dedicated team is local to The Bahamas, and they take pride in helping make your experience on Harbour Island an eleven out of ten.
Keith Smith
Keith Smith, General Manager at Bahama House, brings 20+ years of hospitality experience. Originally from Grand Bahama, he’s passionate about creating a welcoming, family-like atmosphere for guests.
Evelyn Saunders
Evelyn “Evie” Saunders is Experience Manager at Bahama House. Born and raised on Harbour Island, she loves curating unforgettable stays where guests feel like family.
June Dean
June Dean, known as “Miss Briland,” is Assistant Lodge Manager at Bahama House. A Harbour Island native and former Bahamas Ministry of Tourism spokesperson, she loves leading her team and creating unforgettable guest experiences.
Pathaniel Neilly
Pathaniel “KG” Neilly brings energy and enthusiasm to his role as Beach Attendant and Lodge Staff at Bahama House. Originally from Nassau, now based in Eleuthera, he’s passionate about creating joyful, memorable experiences for every guest.
Gareth Styles
Gareth “G” Styles is an Experience Manager at Bahama House, drawing on diverse experience in F&B, maintenance, housekeeping, and tech. He loves creating comfortable, memorable guest stays.
Arntrae Coakley
Arntrae “Trae” Coakley is the Executive Chef at Bahama House. Born in Nassau and raised in Grand Bahama, he brings 11 years of culinary experience and a passion for crafting unforgettable dining moments.
Getting Here
Dunmore Street, Dunmore Town, Bahamas
Recommended Route
- Fly into North Eleuthera Airport (ELH)
- Take a five-minute land taxi to the water taxi dock, then a 10-minute water taxi to Government Dock on Harbour Island
- Grab a land taxi or walk three minutes to Bahama House, located on Dunmore Street
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