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Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool

Family-friendly holiday home in Dunmore Town with a fitness centre

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Mainhouse Turquoise Room. This seafoam green loft sits above the mainhouse.
Main house loft ensuite bathroom
Mainhouse Entrance
Mainhouse Queen Bedroom with Bathroom
Mainhouse Queen bedroom detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Dunmore, Harbour Island
  • Place, Briland's Blue Hole
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Pink Sand Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Cottage Master King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Cottage Twins Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main House Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Turquoise Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Twins Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Cottage Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

House Ground floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

House Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool

We are pleased to offer you a truly whimsical treasure. Salt Box is an enchanting and quaint village home that has been tastefully renovated but still maintains its old style charm. There is a romantic covered outdoor living area that flows to a large walled backyard for privacy as well as garden entertaining. The main cottage has 3 air conditioned bedrooms, 2 on the main floor and an ensuite master bedroom suite upstairs. The cottage has 2 air conditioned bedrooms with a shared bathroom and outdoor shower. A large salt water swimming pool ties the two cottages together. The old style kitchen is equipped with fridge, stove, cooking utensils with a historic fireplace backdrop original from circa 1820. There are various lounging spaces which including the cozy indoor living room and the calm outdoor living room perfect for reading or having small dinner parties. The guest cottage has a small outdoor living room and outdoor eating area to have all your meals under cover overlooking the pool. There is a small BBQ made from repurposed stones from the vintage home where you can cook and sit under the trees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Site fee $5000/day of the event.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$250 fee per pet
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Site fee $5000/day of the event.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dunmore Town

Located in Dunmore Town, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Government Dock and Fisherman's Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pink Sand Beach and Lucayan Archipelago. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dunmore, Harbour Island

What's nearby

  • Briland's Blue Hole - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pink Sand Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lone Tree - 1 min drive - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valentines Resort & Marina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪VicHum's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪BackRoad Gal Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gusty's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cocoa Coffeehouse - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool located?

This family-friendly Dunmore Town holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Pink Sand Beach. Briland's Blue Hole and Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial are also within 5 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Sofia Whitehead

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Sofia grew up in Nassau, Bahamas. Her father is Bahamian (Austrian parents) and her mother is Uruguayan. She went away to school in Austria at 14 years old, then attended high school in Uruguay, college in New York City finished her bachelors in Business and Marketing in Montevideo, Uruguay. Sofia returned to Bahamas in 2015 and currently works as an artist and photographer based in The Exumas Islands. Sofia loves fitness, art and people and hopes that through her photography people can get closer to their own humanity and soul. Some of her acclaimed works include Bahama Mama: Portraits and Wisdom from the Mothers of Bahamian Society. This is a coffee table book that takes you through the islands of the Bahamas via the stories and women that shaped it. Sofia has a deep love for the Bahamas and it's history. She is currently working on her second Coffee Table Book, "Bahama Papa", the men's side of the story. Sofia's mission is to cultivate the artistic and cultural scene of the Bahamas and showcase the Bahamas from a deeper lens than just it's crystal clear beaches. She currently sells photographic prints and books from the Exumas and harbour island.

Why they chose this property

This is the most charming property on Harbour Island. It combines the soul and romance of a historical home with elegant contemporary design. A true luxury and special place to spend your vacation in the heart of Harbour Island.

What makes this property unique

Located on Dunmore street, the heart and center of Harbour Island, close to all restaurants, main government dock and beach. Privacy from the bustle of the town. Private garden, pool and preserved historical kitchen. One of the only historical homes left in the Bahamas from the era of circa 1820.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish

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