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Touchstone's Cottage on Beachside - Tropical 1 Acre Property

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Touchstone's Cottage nestled amongst the coconut palms.
Front Patio with Built-in native Bahamian stone Grill area and outdoor shower
Touchstone's Cottage
Front patio and flower bed.
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Touchstone's Cottage on Beachside - Tropical 1 Acre Property

Touchstone's Cottage lies on a 1-acre tropical and expansive property adjacent to the world-famous Pink Sand Beach. TS's Cottage is east of Romora Bay Marina, tucked in just behind the dune and about 100 steps from the beach. You can hear the ocean from the front patio. Incredible upgrades were recently completed at TS's Cottage, such as expanding and resurfacing the front patio with coral stone tiles, creating designated golf cart parking and a landing, an outdoor shower, and a hand-made native Bahamian stone outdoor grilling area, plus more. As for the interiors, the kitchen has been renovated with a large hardwood island with an under-mount basin sink, creating adequate space perfect for family and friend gatherings and meals, a new fridge and a new electric range have also been installed. The living room has new furniture and furnishings, and both bedrooms and bathrooms have been renovated from top to bottom with fresh paint and furnishings. TS's Cottage shares the lush and vast property with the much-admired Touchstone's House (VRBO listing 948739) - the homes are far enough away for total privacy to rent separately yet close enough together to rent as a duo, perfect for large families or groups of friends. Children and baby supplies can be rented through the housekeeper, please inquire. Daily housekeeping is included. We recommend purchasing travel insurance. Please reach out for any questions you might have. It would be our pleasure to help you plan an unforgettable trip to this amazing island.

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About the area

Dunmore Town

Located in Dunmore Town, this cottage is near the beach. Glen Stewart Mansion and Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial 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 and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Dunmore Town, Harbour Island

What's nearby

  • Glen Stewart Mansion - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pink Sand Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fisherman's Dock - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queen Conch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪aqua pazza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coral Sands Beach Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gusty's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Joe's - ‬39 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you, Karina! The cottage is beautiful, comfortable, clean and so cute! We loved every minute. The housekeeper and gardener were so great to have during our week there. And such a great location -- steps to the beach and a quick cart ride into town and anyplace else! We could not have asked for more. We had a wonderful week and wlll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Dubel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Touchstone Cottage was the perfect place for our family to spend Thanksgiving! The cottage had everything we needed and was just steps from the beach. The owner, Karina, was extremely responsive to texts/questions; and the housekeepers were able to fulfill all requests - from stocking the refrigerator prior to arrival to securing a golf cart for the week. It was the perfect vacation for us and we are planning to rebook for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at Touchstone Cottage. It was the perfect spot for our family of three and felt comfortable, easy, and welcoming from the moment we arrived.The house has great privacy and a beautiful yard where we spent a lot of time hanging out together. Inside, the kitchen and living room were warm and inviting and very well stocked, which made it easy to cook meals and relax in the evenings after long beach days. Everything felt thoughtfully set up and just right. The beds were very comfortable, and both we and our child slept great the entire stay.Karina and David are wonderful hosts: friendly, responsive, and genuinely caring. You can tell they really want their guests to have a great experience.We’ve been coming to Harbour Island every year and this is the first house we’ve stayed in where everything felt perfect, especially given how close it is to the beach (you can hear the waves from the outdoor shower). We’re already looking forward to coming back and staying at Touchstone Cottage again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2026
Wonderful guests. We so look forward to your return next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maegan U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just got home from our second time staying at Karina and David’s special property and already cannot wait to book our next stay. It’s such a special place and we truly feel at home - while away from home. Couldn’t be a more beautiful or convenient beach access for our family with three young kids. Plus Neka and Clint coming in every day to help tidy up feels like an extra special treat for the parents. Thank you David and Karina for sharing your special spot with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was same as pictured, it was very clean and supplied plenty of amenities. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet we would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Relaxing vacation

We had a five star stay at Touchstone cottage. The property was perfect for us and the location was wonderful. The staff do an outstanding job and are so hospitable. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merete M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Touchstone Cottage! From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. The cottage is beautifully maintained—cozy, clean, and full of charm. It worked out great with our 2 and 4 year olds. The hosts were kind, responsive, and clearly take pride in offering a special experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Beautiful Vacation

We throughly enjoyed Touchstone Cottage. The location to the beach is perfect as are the grounds. You feel like you’re secluded in a jungle. The cottage is eclectic and beachy. We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

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

Great vacation

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the lovely cottage!! Everything was very clean, comfortable & cozy. The proximity to the beach access is very close and leads to a very quiet & serene section of beautiful pink sands beach. Karina was an exceptional host… she went above & beyond to offer many helpful tips & suggestions before & during our stay. We would absolutely recommend the cottage or house to anyone looking to stay on harbour island.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

The most wonderful vacation

We had the best week at the touchstone cottage. The location is superb, the cottage has everything you need, is beautifully decorated and so clean. Karina was so helpful. This was the best family vacation for our little family of 4! We already miss the touchstone cottage and Harbour Island. We will absolutely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruthie I.

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

Perfect location!

Enjoyed the Cottage and exploring the island!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2021
Thank you for your review Ruthie, so happy to hear you enjoyed the cottage and the island. You all were great guests, we hope we have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya H.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway — Cozy, Clean, and Steps from the Ocean!

We had a wonderful stay! The house was spotless, beautifully decorated, and so cozy — it truly felt like a home away from home. We loved how close it was to the beach; you could hear the waves at night, and our early morning walks were the perfect way to start the day. The beds were super comfortable, and the beach gear made it easy and fun for the kids. The outdoor shower was a huge plus after sandy beach days. Communication with the owner was excellent — we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Wonderful stay

This cottage was exactly as described and we had a fabulous time during our stay. It is very private and you can't beat the access to the beach. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It was our pleasure​ hosting you. We hope you return again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

A great return visit

Karina's home makes our stay every time. It's such a great tropical location right on the beach path. It's the best of both worlds and we will certainly return
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

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

Wonderful cottage

Touchstone Cottage was absolutely wonderful. It was the perfect location for our stay with our 5, 3 and 1 year old. Karina provides everything you need and gives excellent suggestions for restaurants, things to do, places to shop, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

An oasis

This was our first time to Harbour Island and Karina helped make the trip a success. The cottage is cozy and the outdoor space quite magical. We enjoyed the use of the outdoor shower, played games on the porch and felt quite at home. The house was welcoming and well appointed. The beach was perfect and so close we found ourselves going multiple times a day. I highly recommend the cottage and would trust the owners with any suggestions or other rentals. Thanks so much for a truly amazing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Island Paradise

Everything about this island is beautiful, including this adorable cottage and property. This home has everything needed for a beach vacation. Can't wait to come back and stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Touchstone Cottage Oasis

We loved our second visit to the oasis of Touchstone Cottage and are looking forward to planning our third. The team is wonderful to work with and makes you feel like family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2021
Thank you Heather for your lovely review. We love having you and we are so happy to hear you had a great time staying at the cottage along with staying in the house. Please come back and visit us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna K.

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

The most wonderful week!

We had an amazing week on Harbor Island staying at Touchstone's Cottage. The cottage was so charming and the grounds were beautiful. Karina and David are two of the nicest people and are wonderful hosts. They have really thought of everything to make their guests feel right at home. We're already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caralyn T.

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

Well appointed rental, steps to gorgeous beach

We loved our stay at Touchstone cottage. The rental had everything we could need for our stay, well appointed kitchen, beach toys, towels and toiletries. Only thing I would add is an outdoor shower. Hope to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

A Slice of Paradise

We absolutely loved the location of the cottage - everything about it was perfect. Close to everything, but just enough tucked away. And the close proximity to the beach is amazing! The owner gives wonderful recommendations and instructions for getting around the island, restaurants, excursions, etc. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2021
Thank you, Lauren, for your wonderful review. You all were fabulous guests. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fallon S.

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

Touchstone Vacation!

This property lived up to every expectation and more. Karina and team were fantastic! The property was beautiful, the house was clean and had the best beach bungalow vibe. It was steps from the beach and perfect for a young family. Can’t wait to come back soon:)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Morgan S.

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

Overall great stay

Touchstone cottage was a great home base for our family in our first visit to Harbour Island. We loved the layout of the house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms - perfect for our family of four - and the open kitchen/family room. Really my only issue was that the laundry line was located in the shade, so the beach towels did not ever really dry off. It would have been wonderful to have more towels on site to take to the beach / use in bathroom or have them replaced at some point during our stay. Otherwise was truly a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred B.

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

Great vacation spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The porch is perfect for meals and relaxing in the evenings with a nice breeze. A beautiful beach is just a few steps away. The only minor issue we experienced was a clogged kitchen sink and the property manager had someone there and the problem resolved before lunch. We can’t wait to plan another trip here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2021
Thank you Fred for your kind review. You and your family were great guests. Please come back and visit us again soon.
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