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Blue Dolphin - Waterfront, 4 Sunset Decks, Dock, 5+ Bedrooms, Enclosed Garden

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Welcome to The Blue Dolphin!
best sunset spot on the island!
wine and cheese for the sunset show... follow the sun from the beach to the bay!
..nestled right on the bay.
Overhead view of The Blue Dolphin, private dock, and bay..

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dunmore Town, Harbour Island
  • Briland's Blue Hole
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pink Sand Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Main Floor Garden Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Main Floor Master Bedroom/Bathroom Suite

1 King Bed

Office/Sitting Room - Attached to Up Master

2 Single Beds

Private Adjacent Bedroom/Bathroom Suite

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Garden Bedroom/Bathroom Suite

4 Single Beds

Upstairs Master Bedroom/Bathroom/Office Suite

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Main Floor Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Private Side Bedroom Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Garden Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Dolphin - Waterfront, 4 Sunset Decks, Dock, 5+ Bedrooms, Enclosed Garden

Charming, waterfront 5-BEDROOM, CAPE COD-STYLED HOME on beautiful and historic Bay Street.

4 west-facing PORCHES with unobstructed views of the harbour! INCREDIBLE SUNSETS every evening, and unlike most bayside homes, no power lines to get in the way!

Our DOCK has been featured in popular magazines like Vogue, Elle, and Travel & Leisure! The low tide water is deep enough for boats like a Boston Whaler, and large boats can moor in the bay or at one of the 3 nearby marinas.

MAID SERVICE every third day during the rental period. Additional maid service may be contracted and paid for separately.

Our CONCIERGE is available to help you with just about anything (extra maid or cooking, golf carts, dinner reservations, catering, boat trips, etc.)

Large, private, FULLY-ENCLOSED GARDEN with hammock, BBQ pit, and loaded with colorful and fragrant flora. Garden is lit for romantic night time feel.

Tiled OUTDOOR SHOWER with hot and cold water!

FULL HOUSE GENERATOR - never worry about power outages again!

REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM - provides fresh drinking-quality water to the entire house.

AMAZING HARBOUR VIEWS from 3 of the 5 Bedrooms, living room, kitchen and the upstairs sitting room, bedroom, master balcony and sundecks! No need to climb to a precariously perched sundeck to enjoy the amazing view!

The 5 Bedrooms have beds that can be configured in a number of different ways, and can comfortably SLEEP UP TO 16.

BEACH MEMBERSHIP - Free to Blue Dolphin guests, our membership provides 6 chairs and 3 umbrellas all set up and waiting for you in a manicured and convenient spot right between two of the most popular resorts on the island (additional chairs and umbrellas may be rented for a nominal daily fee).

The Blue Dolphin is CONVENIENTLY LOCATED only steps away from shops, restaurants and a short walk or even shorter golf cart ride (preferred mode of island travel) to the famous three mile PINK SAND BEACH.

WEDDING VENUE - Great location for an intimate wedding

Contracting Renter must be age 25 or older and must stay on property for the duration of the rental period.






Property manager

Professor Jamie & Family
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Events allowed
Please be respectful of neighbors
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Any missing keys will result in a $350 charge/per key to have all locks changed, this is for the security of the house and future guests.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please be respectful of neighbors
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dunmore Town

Located in Dunmore Town, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial and Glen Stewart Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fisherman's Dock and Government Dock. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dunmore Town, Harbour Island

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Dock - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pink Sand Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lone Tree - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusty's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cocoa Coffeehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Queen Conch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪VicHum's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Dolphin - Waterfront, 4 Sunset Decks, Dock, 5+ Bedrooms, Enclosed Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin - Waterfront, 4 Sunset Decks, Dock, 5+ Bedrooms, Enclosed Garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Dolphin - Waterfront, 4 Sunset Decks, Dock, 5+ Bedrooms, Enclosed Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Dolphin - Waterfront, 4 Sunset Decks, Dock, 5+ Bedrooms, Enclosed Garden located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Pink Sand Beach. Fisherman's Dock and Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Davis D.

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

Amazing vaccation

My family got to gether to celebrate a family wedding and this was a perfect and beautiful place to have for the occation
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ally W.

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

Great Spot

Blue Dolphin was in a great location with plenty of room for everyone. We were able to walk to restaurants in the evening and it has beautiful views from the porches overlooking the water!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Perfect house and location

Property was exactly what we were looking for and was located in a perfect location which made getting around to various locations incredibly easy. Would definitely stay here again on a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos O.

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

The VOW

We had the most amazing time! The house is so beautiful and spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cale w.

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

Amazing Place and Amazing Host

Everything was perfect. Pre-trip communication, pre-trip planning, arrival, the home, the outdoor space, the entertaining space, and the location. The pictures online are beautiful, but don't truly do this home and property justice. I don't know if there is any better spot for a Harbour Island sunset. My wife, kids, and extended family couldn't be happier with the entire process and experience. My only hesitation in recommending Blue Dolphin to everyone is that it might not be available the next time we come back, which we surely will!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kimberly d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Dolphin

Very convenient location, very nice front and back gardens. The property was less than clean, very cluttered and furnishings worn and dated. Host was very responsive and communicative and so easy to work with.... my suggestion would be for someone from the family go and review the property, clean out and Make necessary updates....basically just needs attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

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

Perfect spot

Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Perfect girls getaway at blue dolphin

We had the best girls weekend at Blue Dolphin! Great views, big space, lovely back yard for a catered dinner and bartended cocktail hour! We loved every second. Also, customer service with Blaire was amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alina a.

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

Great!

Our group loved the house and location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

christy s.

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

Good for big group

Property has plenty of room and beds. 3 of the rooms are not accessible from main house, you will have to walk outdoors to access which is actually nice if you go with a big group. The house had comfortable beds and linens and a/c!! Close to local bakery and walking distance to food store for supplies. 5 min golf cart ride to best pink sand beaches. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

What a spot

Best bang for your buck on the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Great stay

Wonderful stay with friends. Perfect island house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W., Minneapolis, MN

Great location and the beach membership a total bonus.

Great location and the beach membership a total bonus. We even caught fish off the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Nicole S.

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

great time!

goof for groups of singles.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

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

Lovely island

We enjoyed our first trip to Harbour Island, and the location of the Blue Dolphin was great! We could easily access all the restaurants, shops and beach. The chairs at TeeJay's were great and we loved eating/drinking there on our beach days. Sunsets from the balcony were breathtaking! The kids also loved playing in the spacious back yard with lovely landscaping.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee A.

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

Love love love the Blue Dolphin!! Wesley was wonderful and we had a great time!!

We will rent again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie C.

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

Memorial Day weekend 2024

The house is located in a very convenient spot near ferry dock and Valentines Marina. Older house with older furnishings but well appointed. Everything you need including full house generator if the island power goes out. The chairs and umbrellas on pink sand beach amazing extra.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G., Dallas, Texas

good for a group :)

Charming & wonderful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

Blue Dolphin Spring Break

Had a great time - place was clean and very utility oriented - had exactly what we needed and love the bay side location. Very accomodating from owner and staff - definitely hope to return - thank you!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

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

Blue Dolphin visit

The Blue Dolphin was an amazing house to stay in. Beautiful views and great back yard. The Island itself was a fun place to stay as well. The one complaint was the electricity on the island went out daily and since we were there on one of the hottest weeks of the year, at times it was uncomfortable in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cecilia B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family vacation!

We loved our stay at the Blue Dolphin! We were 3 families that rented 2 suites and 2 rooms. We enjoyed having family meals out on the patio and cocktails on the upstairs deck. The house suited our needs perfectly. The upstairs master is stunning!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

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

Harbour Island Gem

This historic property is ideally located and had plenty of room for our group. Our boat was a short ride away at Valentine's. The caretakers were very helpful, and the owner is responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jaime H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The best part about the house is the location. Very affordable waterfront home. Also a bonus to always have chairs and umbrella on the beach just for us. The house does need some tlc. I wish there were more towels supplied (and weren’t falling apart). The tile outside is very slippery. Our bedroom upstairs was very hot at night. On the last day the back door would not open.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C., North Palm Beach, Florida

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

Authentic Bahamian home, great location!

Cozy home with flexible floor plan according to your groups needs. Very responsive owner with deep community roots. Overall, great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Fabiola B.

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

Great location!

Beautiful home in an amazing location. Has everything you need. Caretaker is very helpful. Home could use some updated furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Professor Jamie & Family

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I have been visiting Harbour island since 1961 and my wife, Kathy, and I purchased the Blue Dolphin 30 years later when it was a tiny two-bedroom home surrounded entirely by a 6-foot, cinder block wall. Five major projects later our vision became a true home not only for us, but also for our three grown boys and their families as well as a spectacular vacation destination for a wonderful variety of people, many of whom return year after year.

Why they chose this property

We jumped at the chance to buy the Blue Dolphin; located on historic Bay Street with spectacular west-facing views across the bay; its own dock; part of the local action, walkable to groceries, restaurants, shops, and a sprinkling of drop-by, friendly folks in the midst of the island vibe, and those who know Harbour Island know what I mean.



What makes this property unique

Best sunset views on the island from 4 (count 'em) 4 separate porches!

Able to comfortably handle large families or groups of friends who seek both large common areas for mingling as well as private places to recharge!

One of the most enchanting, spacious tropical gardens on the island, complete with orchids, hibiscus, bougainvillea, ixora, aloe, croton, jasmine, peas and rice, crown of thorns, desert rose, ferns, banana plants, papaya, alamanda vines and shrubs, and every species of palm you can think of ... and this gorgeous display is completely surrounded by a stunning, coral-faced privacy wall. Grill tuna on the rustic barbeque pit nestled in this jungle, catch a few z's in the hammock if you can find it, or tip toe around barefoot in the soft and moist grave yard grass pathways. Be careful to avoid the colorful corals and conch shells nestled among the flora; all together, a uniquely Bahamian feel!

Oh, did I mention the Blue Dolphin has its own dock, or that it has its own reverse osmosis system that produces quality water exceeding what you buy in plastic bottles, or a whole-house generator that protects guests from the inconvenience of island power outages? Few homes can make all of these claims!

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