"The Hatch" provides the charming authenticity of a historical home while tastefully integrating large tropical outdoor living spaces and modern conveniences.
The home features a large covered dining room, living room and a seated bar area. The heated pool, lounge areas and outdoor pool table are surrounded by lush landscaped gardens. The Hatch also offers a large top deck for lounging or catching sunset views.
The main house has two bedrooms upstairs, a master with king bed, the other with a queen. These have a shared bathroom with a clawfoot bathtub and a separate shower. The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed and en-suite bathroom. The fourth bedroom is in a separate guest house with an en-suite bathroom. All rooms have their own tvs and a/c units. The kitchen features Viking stainless steel appliances, hand crafted wood cabinets and a traditional wooden countertop. The Dining room is located under a large covered patio and seats 12. The Hatch offers two living rooms, one in the main house and one outside. The tranquil indoor living room features white slipcovered sofa and chairs and is a perfect place to relax with a good book. The outdoor living room is located beside the bar and dining room. Guests will surely enjoy watching their favourite tv show while lounging in the built in sofas or while floating in the pool. Guests also have the quiet option of sitting with a cold drink on the front porch swing or rocking chairs.
The Hatch is a perfect place for both quiet relaxation or full on entertaining.
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Property # 680481
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 and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Dunmore Town
Located in Dunmore Town, this vacation home is in the city center. Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial and Glen Stewart Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pink Sand Beach and Lone Tree. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Sir George Roberts Memorial Library - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Pink Sand Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Queen Conch - 5 min walk
aqua pazza - 6 min walk
Coral Sands Beach Bar and Restaurant - 8 min walk
Gusty's - 8 min walk
Daddy Joe's - 37 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Fabulous Outdoor Living and Entertaining have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Fabulous Outdoor Living and Entertaining?
As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous Outdoor Living and Entertaining on Aug 5, 2026 start from $1,357, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Fabulous Outdoor Living and Entertaining pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fabulous Outdoor Living and Entertaining?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fabulous Outdoor Living and Entertaining?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fabulous Outdoor Living and Entertaining located?
Located in the heart of Dunmore Town, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial and Pink Sand Beach. Government Dock and Briland's Blue Hole are just steps away.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Pool was great for post beach pre dinner. House was clean and comfortable and what we needed for our trip. Vic was very easy to communicate with, answered any questions we had, and fave good recommendations.
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Whitney L.
Feb 17, 2026
Location and house are wonderful. Vic, the host was very accommodating and responded to any pro
This house is amazing. Great location near grocery stores and close to dock, 3 min golf cart ride to pink sands beach. Beautiful upstairs deck for cocktails and sunsets. Magical.
We loved staying at the Hatch! The location is perfect and the pool area was great for all of the kids. Owners are very responsive if issues crop up and help when they can. It’s a perfect place to stay with multi generational groups. Someplace for everyone! Would stay there again!
Stay was very nice and owners were attentive and helpful. Overall pleasant stay. Old house with charm, but house needs general maintenance and repairs to make more comfortable.
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Hatch in February 2022. Vic and Joanne are fantastic hosts who were communicative, proactive and helpful throughout our trip. The set up is perfect for families who want to soak up the beautiful weather and outdoors of the Bahamas, and particularly great with young kids (the pool is fabulous to hang at during nap time)! Overall a fantastic stay and we look forward to returning.
The Hatch does not disappoint! The uniqueness of the outdoor living concept is perfect! The location is excellent. The owners were available and so helpful from check in to check out. The Hatch was the perfect place for our family during our daughter’s wedding week! We had a blast!
We are robbed for almost 3,000 cash on the 5th day of our stay. We believe it was the maid that the owners had hired as it was in an envelope, in a bag, inside another bag in a bedroom. When we informed the owners they really had nothing to say other than “there are 12 ways to break into that home”. We had two small children with us, so we spent the remaining of our vacation in worry. Rent this if you want to feel unsafe for your entire vacation. The owner also tried to bribe me not to write this review.
Caroline M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2025
Firstly, I want to state that we're very sorry you that you were robbed. I wish I could say that there is no crime on Harbour Island. Unfortunately, that is not the case and there is petty crime here. That is why we advise guests to lock the doors when they go out, and use the 3 safes in the house. We also have security cameras around the property, but the cameras recently failed. We're replacing and upgrading the entire system this month. While the house is not Fort Knox it takes a lot of effort to break in. Guests routinely lock themselves out of the house and require our assistance to get in.
Our housekeeper has been a loyal employee for over 5 years. We have never had a robbery in all that time. When we hired her we checked her references and criminal record. She had excellent references and no criminal record.
We take the safety and security of our guests very seriously. I don't believe we're responsible for losses when basic security protocols are ignored. Furthermore, characterising my offer of a free night refund, as a bribe is misleading given that you requested the compensation, and wanted more as to not write a review.
In our 10 years of renting The Hatch I have never had to respond to a review.
Situated in a picturesque locale within walking distance of shops and eateries, The Hatch a lovely historic home curated by Joanne and Victor leaves no detail overlooked. However, be sure to pack mosquito spray and ear plugs for a truly seamless stay.
We had the best time. The Hatch was the center of our week. We lunched out around the island then returned for a swim. Read books and relaxed. Eased into cocktail hour and played cards until we couldn’t! Could not have been more relaxing and fine!! Much laughter!! Our hosts Joann and Vic went out of their way to be sure we were totally comfortable!!
This home had an amazing outdoor space for us to swim and relax at after spending the first half of the day at the beach. Proximity to small grocery store , restaurants, ice cream shop, and beach made this a great place!
Note- there are roosters next door so you will want to use ear plugs. The house had those there.
Carol kept the house nice and clean each and every day.
We had previously stayed at The Dunmore when visiting Harbour Island, however this go round we decided it would be more fun to share a house with close friends in the heart of Historic Dunmore Town. The Hatch provided the perfect home base for our weeklong vacation. The decor was quintessential Briland. We loved preparing meals in the open air kitchen and dining and entertaining friends al fresco. Cocktails made at Wic's Bar quickly became a nightly routine. Looking forward to our next visit to The Hatch!
Our family had the best time! Great location! We walked to a bakery each morning for yummy breakfast treats. Close to the Piggy Wiggly and General Store. Great location. The outdoor living was so much fun! Loved the outdoor shower, pool, TV was great for the playoff games which was important to our guys. Carol, our housekeeper was great! Just the best trip! Have recommended it to a friend who goes often and she has given The Hatch recommendation to her friends who have looked into going! Just a wonderful week in Harbor Island!!
Charming, historic home with all the modern amenities
We had an incredible week at The Hatch. It is obvious that the owners have been thoughtful in every detail of the house updates, including the outside living areas and landscaping. The house has all of the historic charm of a true Harbour Island home, but has been updated with a modern kitchen, pool, air conditioning in bedrooms, etc. Absolutely amazing retreat from our normal busy life! (If you have not been to Harbour Island, research the area as this is not the place to go if you want the Nassau scene of casinos and endless nightclubs)
Thank you for an amazing week!!
Peter M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Johnnie C.
Mar 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, noisy corner
Just be aware of the time of year you go. This house is on a noisy corner. Dirt bikes, gas fueled golf carts….. and a rooster Hotel ……. Literally next door. I slept with swimming ear plugs . My daughter never had a good nights sleep so unfortunately we left three days early.
We loved our stay at the Hatch! Our family has been coming to Harbour Island for years and stayed at many amazing properties. One of our favorite things about the Hatch is the layout. The large outdoor living and dining space open up to the pool, making it very easy to relax while keeping an eye on kids swimming throughout the day. The homeowners are welcoming and easy to coordinate with, and a housekeeper came to clean and do laundry everyday. The convenient location is steps away from groceries and shops, and the kitchen and bar are stocked with all the cookware and serveware you need to cook or entertain. We are very much looking forward to returning next summer. Thank you Vic and Joanne!
We had a fabulous stay. We had 4 couples and 2 kids (5 and 1) in our group and we all enjoyed the home. There was something for everyone in the group. It is a great home for hanging out and spending time together which is exactly what we were looking for. It's close to everything! Being next door to shops & stores for groceries & liquor was perfection not to mention a short drive/walk to the marina for dinner & drinks. I cannot say enough great things about our experience. The host was fabulous and stayed in communication with us. She even came back to help us with the pool heater and brought us bug spray. The housekeeper was so sweet and it was a nice touch to have her come by each day. I can't wait to visit again.
Alyssa B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Victor Martins & Joanne McGovern
Joanne is an artist from Toronto.
Why they chose this property
The Hatch offers a tranquil paradise in the heart of the historic village. The Hatch is close to everything including shopping, bars, restaurants and the beach. It also provides everything you may need at home - with a pool, bar, pool table, gourmet kitchen and great entertaining spaces and backup generator.
What makes this property unique
The Hatch offers the largest outdoor living space and pool in the village.