10/10 Excellent
joseph s.
1 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Spot on Pink Sand Beach
joseph s.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Entire home
Architectural Ocean Front Masterpiece
Photo gallery for Architectural Ocean Front Masterpiece
Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10464.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Harbour Island, North Eleuthera
- Pink Sand Beach2 min walk
- Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic11 min walk
- Briland's Blue Hole16 min walk
- North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 5
4 Double Beds
master bedroom
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Outdoor shower
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Architectural Ocean Front Masterpiece
Welcome to Stairway to Heaven, a 5 bedroom beachfront property on Harbour Island in the Bahamas. The property sits perched on the powdery pink sandy beach of Harbour Island amidst a lush tropical landscape. Designed by award winning architect Chad Oppenheim, this private residence is conceived as simultaneously powerful, yet comfortable; primitive, yet innovative; casual, yet elegant; raw, yet refined. Featured in publications such as the New York Times, Arch Daily, Forbes, etc, this house is a true masterpiece.
Enjoy the turquoise ocean water and famous pink beach right from your backyard. You can relax under the tiki hut or enjoy a wide range of activities including swimming, boating, diving and snorkeling.
Services:
-concierge/experience manager
-daily cleaning service
-turn down service
-groundskeeper who comes early morning to clean and rake the beach and set up the beach cabana
-chef services are available at an additional cost
Enjoy the turquoise ocean water and famous pink beach right from your backyard. You can relax under the tiki hut or enjoy a wide range of activities including swimming, boating, diving and snorkeling.
Services:
-concierge/experience manager
-daily cleaning service
-turn down service
-groundskeeper who comes early morning to clean and rake the beach and set up the beach cabana
-chef services are available at an additional cost
Property manager
Ilona Oppenheim
Languages
English, German, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
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 beach. Glen Stewart Mansion and Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Government Dock and Fisherman's Dock. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Harbour Island, North Eleuthera
What's nearby
- Pink Sand Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Glen Stewart Mansion - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Briland's Blue Hole - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Glass Window Bridge - 36 min drive - 22.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Gusty's - 3 min drive
- Cocoa Coffeehouse - 14 min walk
- Queen Conch - 2 min drive
- Blue Bar - 3 min drive
- VicHum's - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Todd M., Washington DC
18 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home, with remarkable design/ocation/comfor. Staff are incredibly helpful, making trip A+!
Todd M.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tina B.
21 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay at the Dune Villa!
Tina B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Nadine A.
19 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most Relaxing Home on the Most Pristine & Quiet Stretch of Beach
Nadine A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
david p.
24 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was definitely understated. the pictures do not do it any justice
david p.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Garrett M.
24 May 2019
Reunion
Garrett M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lisa O.
21 April 2019
The perfect getaway...
Lisa O.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
michelle f.
19 December 2017
Stair way to Heaven
michelle f.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
About the host
Hosted by Ilona Oppenheim
Why they chose this property
Designed by the owner and award winning architect Chad Oppenheim, this house is an architectural masterpiece. It has been widely publicized by design and lifestyle publications around the world. Here are links to some of the features:
https://www.dezeen.com/2017/12/02/house-on-a-dune-oppenheim-architecture-founders-bahamas-holiday-home/
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/08/greathomesanddestinations/redefining-a-beach-share.html?searchResultPosition=1
https://www.archdaily.com/632125/chad-oppenheim-s-house-oppenheim-architecture-design
https://www.forbes.com/search/?q=Architect%20Chad%20Oppenheim%20Designs%20A%20Waterfront%20Beach%20House%20Set%20Into%20A%20Dune%20In%20The%20Bahamas#20c8f0bc279f
https://www.dezeen.com/2017/12/02/house-on-a-dune-oppenheim-architecture-founders-bahamas-holiday-home/
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/08/greathomesanddestinations/redefining-a-beach-share.html?searchResultPosition=1
https://www.archdaily.com/632125/chad-oppenheim-s-house-oppenheim-architecture-design
https://www.forbes.com/search/?q=Architect%20Chad%20Oppenheim%20Designs%20A%20Waterfront%20Beach%20House%20Set%20Into%20A%20Dune%20In%20The%20Bahamas#20c8f0bc279f
Languages:
English, German, Spanish
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