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

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to the Blue Dolphin on Bay Street!
Grand view of the Blue Dolphin
One of many best sunsets viewed from the front door
Another best sunset!
Blue Dolphin dock set in front of another best sunset

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Briland's Blue Hole
  • Place, Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic
  • Place, Pink Sand Beach
  • Airport, North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)

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.






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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 Town, Harbour Island

What's nearby

  • Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pink Sand Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lone Tree - 1 min drive - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Valentines Resort & Marina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪VicHum's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BackRoad Gal Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gusty's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cocoa Coffeehouse - ‬8 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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Wonderful stay on Harbour Island

We enjoyed our stay at Blue Dolphin as a family of 6. Everything was as advertised. The cleaning lady was very kind and thorough. The local host was great. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 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

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

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

Shelly G., Dallas, Texas

good for a group :)

Charming & wonderful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

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

Blue Diolphin never disappoints

This is our second stay at Blue Dolphin. The property location is fantastic. Instructions from owner are always very thorough. Yvette and Wesley were very timely in communications. Easy access to bone fishing without a guide. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M.

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

Enjoyable Stay at Blue Dolphin

Blue Dolphin was as described and was a great casual place to getaway on Harbour Island. Blaire our concierge was wonderful picking me up at the ferry dock, getting me situated with a golf cart and being a wealth of knowledge. The house is traditional and nothing fancy but clean, spacious and fun with plenty of room, awesome view, and a great backyard. Proximity to resorts and beach are good but we enjoyed being close to the locals market, coffee stand and bars and found everyone welcoming. I would definitely come back to this beautiful island and would be happy to stay at Blue Dolphin again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

laura p.

Blue Dolphin is the perfect place to stay on Harbour Island!

The owners are so helpful and accommodating. The property managers are diligent and easily accessible. The house keepers are efficient and friendly. The location is perfect for beautiful harbour views and sunsets with the dock on the water for fishing and boating. You're right in town for easy access to the markets and boutiques. The beach set up is perfect and easy. Everything worked out so well!! We love the Blue Dolphin and will be back as soon as we can!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

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

Mallory W., Darien , connecticut

A Slice of Paradise

Our family just returned from a reunion on beautiful Harbour Island with part of our extended family staying in Blue Dolphin. It couldn't have worked out better! The house suited our family with the flexibility of a bunk room for the children and lovely master suites for the adults. WiFi and air conditioning all worked beautifully and we enjoyed the new living room furniture. Among our favorite spots was the dock on the bay where we could enjoy Harbour Island sunsets. Besides the amenities of the house itself we enjoyed using the beach chaises and umbrellas furnished by Tee Jay on the ocean beach. Kathy and Jamie have put together a great team including Spencer who showed us around upon our arrival and Violet and Lorene who kept the house tidy. Spencer emphasized that should we have any problems he was just a phone call away. We didn't need to call him but truly appreciated having his cell should we need it. Thank you Jamie and Kathy for sharing your wonderful house with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn B.

A little slice of paradise

My husband and I agreed a few years ago that we never wanted to go back to the Caribbean, that Costa Rica was far preferable, that the Caribbean was never as nice or as relaxing as we expected, and so forth. Then my tennis group decided to spend a week on Harbor Island (or, as the denizens call it, Briland) at the Blue Dolphin. I went reluctantly, only agreeing to go because it's a fun group to travel with. The Blue Dolphin is located just a stone's throw from the water taxi dock - we walked there in five minutes when we landed. We were a group of 12 tennis friends, all comfortably ensconced at the Blue Dolphin for the week. Plenty of room for everybody, and multiple areas where a large group can gather to cook, eat, have a cocktail, play games, or even dance. You can watch the sunset from one of the many decks or from the front patio. From there you can walk into Dunmore Town. You're five minutes by golf cart from the world's most beautiful, relaxing beach, or from five-star gourmet restaurants, a charming local coffee house, tennis courts, pools, docks, art galleries, grocery stores… you name it. The people who live on Harbor Island are so welcoming and friendly and helpful and warm. Want to run a tab at the grocery store? And you're staying at the Blue Dolphin? No problem. The owners are well known to the full-time residents of the island, so you get help and instant credibility wherever you go. While we were there, a Junkanoo parade (look it up!) passed by one evening, so we ran outside to dance down the street with the drummers and dancers. We were there for a week and I truly *hated* to leave the place. I actually came home and told my husband that he'd love Harbor Island, and that it's the only place in the Caribbean I'd ever return to visit. I want to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The home is really a one 2b and 3 1b rentals but it worked for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had the best time at the Blue Dolphin! The location is unbeatable — beautiful sunsets, plenty of great spots to hang out outside, and six beach chairs with umbrellas set up for you each day right between Coral Sands and Pink Sands. Everyone on the island knows the Blue Dolphin, which made booking charters and activities super easy.The owner and Blaire, the property manager, were both so helpful and quick to respond. Between the prime location, the beautiful outdoor areas, the beach setup, and the great communication, we couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brittany c.

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

Family getaway

The views from this house are amazing! Looking out over the water and morning coffee on the 2nd floor balcony was amazing! Blair was very helpful to work with and responded quickly when we had a small issue that was a quick fix. We did not eat at the house much at all but nearby restaurants were top notch. My favorite part about the booking is the reserved beach chairs and umbrellas on the pink sand beach! The backyard was also a peaceful retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will g.

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

Family trip

Blue dolphin was the perfect property for three families with kids. The beach set up at teejays is a special perk. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Blue Dolphin Stay

Such a great location and we loved having chairs on the beach!!! We would love to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Blue Dolphin Magic!

Lovely property in fantastic spot right on the bay, truly the BEST sunset on Harbour Island! We would go back again tomorrow.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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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