Waters Edge

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Host

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Harbour Island, Family Islands

Briland's Blue Hole2 min walk
Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic4 min walk
Pink Sand Beach9 min walk
North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Waters Edge Cottage is on Bay Street, right next door to Valentines Marina. It has fantastic walkability to favorite restaurants- The Landing, The Rock House, Davine, Cocoa Coffee house and trendy bar The Elbow Room. Pink Sands beach is a quick 5 min walk away too.
The cottage has a King bedroom and a loft bedroom with lounge and queen bed, a Jack and Jill bathroom is shared between them. There is also a half bathroom and a fantastic indoor/outdoor shower with gorgeous views of the bay.
The kitchen, which opens up onto a covered outdoor porch, is spacious and well stocked to prepare any meals at home. Dining is either under the stars, on the sun deck on the edge of the bay, or undercover on the porch.
The porch is outdoor living at its best, decked with lounge chairs and cushion clad benches, a great place to read a book, play a board game or to just enjoy the sunset from.
The lounge with its comfy 3 seater couch, smart TV and windows that over look the garden, is another great place to be.
We have a small library room where you will find many a good book to read or board game to play , and just off that is the small laundry that’s tucked away discreetly.
This cottage is full of charm, is squeaky clean and everything you are looking for in a holiday rental or longer stay.
At no extra charge to you I include daily housekeeping for a couple hours a day, however I kindly as that you leave the housekeepers a tip.

Property manager

Cherise Dolby

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Touchstone's Cottage nestled amongst the coconut palms.

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No fence separating the garden from the bay.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

No parties please

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Only outside with the house closed

No shoes worn in the house please. Thank you 🙏🏻

FYI- I provide daily housekeeping for a couple hours a day at no extra charge to you. I kindly ask that you leave the housekeeper a tip. Thank you

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6

Note from host: No parties please

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

About the area

Dunmore Town

This cottage is located in Dunmore Town. 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.

Harbour Island, Family Islands

What's nearby

Briland's Blue Hole - 2 min walk
Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 4 min walk
Pink Sand Beach - 9 min walk
Fisherman's Dock - 9 min walk
Glen Stewart Mansion - 17 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Cocoa Coffeehouse - 1 min walk
Gusty's - 13 min walk
Queen Conch - 9 min walk
Blue Bar - 13 min walk
Elbow Room - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waters Edge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Waters Edge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waters Edge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waters Edge located?

Situated in Dunmore Town, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Pink Sand Beach. Briland's Blue Hole and Sir George Roberts Memorial Library are also within 5 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Linda p., Sewell, New Jersey

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

DO NOT RETURN!!

This is our tenth trip to harbour island and this was the worst house we have ever occupied. It was our friend’s first trip and I was sad that they had to experience Waters Edge as their first. I’ll start with the positive - location was great and house was decorated with Bahamian charm. Now on to the negatives. Daily housekeeping was advertised and the beds were made only two days. Linens were terrible - stained towels, etc. bed in master room was awful and the air conditioning unit was so loud, we couldn’t use it. Water pressure was minimal in the shower and there were so many bugs in the tub on a daily basis. The bigger issue is the safety. The configuration of the stairs leading upstairs is very hazardous. Our friend fell twice, badly injuring both legs. The stairway is very narrow but makes a crazy turn leading to the bathroom that is not easily navigated. There is no headroom if you are over five feet tall. The outside steps leading from the deck should have a handrail as well. The floors are extremely uneven and present tripping hazards. Sorry. We have never left a bad review before but thought it was necessary to save the next guests.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rosie M.

31 Dec 2023

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

We have stayed all over the Caribbean and this is by far the worst place we have ever stayed.

We have stayed all over the Caribbean... this is one of the worst places we've ever rented. We aren't especially high maintenance people. So when we say a place is bad, it is BAD. Believe the reviews!! We arrived to a cottage that looked nothing like the photos. Within minutes within this house, I wanted to cry. It was SO bad. The worst way to start a vacation. First, we had beer to put in the fridge when we first arrived, but the fridge was hot and smelled disgusting. We left, thinking maybe it needed time to turn on. When we got back a few hours later, this fridge was missing, but another one was in its place. I have photos, but it was the most nasty moldy appliance, covered in mildew/mold and smelled awful. Sean came over to "clean," but this dude has clearly never cleaned a day in his life... he left the gross paper towels he used to clean laying on the counter and left. The house smelled strongly of mold/mildew the entire time. We all felt sick. Cherise said a daily housekeeper would come, but that never happened. All of the rugs and pillows were stained and disgusting. The outdoor furniture was covered in mold and it was indoor furniture discarded from the Dunmore that was not meant for outdoor use. The shutters were all falling off the house - we had to use an old broomstick we found to prop the front one. Trash all over... old gas cans in the yard.. just so gross. Y'all should be ASHAMED. Sean is guest relations at the Dunmore....and this is what he rents.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

28 July 2023

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

Old Island charm with style & luxury!

I must’ve driven by this adorable hidden gem of a cottage in years past and I’m so glad I finally found it! It’s an absolute GEM. It has everything I love about Harbor Island, the old world historic charm combined with a incredible style and aesthetic. As my teens called it “really good vibes”! Beautifully curated with mix of local art on the walls along with Worldly treasures, a stunning book case and gorgeous comfortable sheets and linens, colorful comforters and cozy beds. The location is incredible- adjacent to the Dive Shop at Valentines marina … a few steps away from delicious coffee shop/breakfast spot. Shaded in the front by gorgeous trees and a large porch i the back with comfortable seating and a dinning table and steps down to a little lawn … that leads to a deck right on the water. I got lucky and sat right there and watched the fireworks display on Bahamian Independence- Best seat in the house. I could go on … the outdoor shower was divine and during my entire stay, I could help but photograph every little corner of the cottage- inside and out , that I felt was styled so perfectly. The lovely and beautiful owner was on island and available for any advice or needs (though I didn’t have any complaints for her at all)! I truly enjoyed my week - and only wish I could’ve stayed longer! Actually… I did add a couple days at the end of my trip and Cherise was so lovely and accommodating- I WILL BE BACK. Loved every minute. Thank you again and again!!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison D., Where do you live?

27 July 2023

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

Water’s Edge

Great house, great location! Our family had a great stay here in Harbour Island. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Leslie W., Roanoke, VA

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication

Huge disappointment

This was our 3rd trip to Harbour Island and we were excited to find this property that listed so many great reviews and was right next door to Valentines Marina. The first night of our stay, we had swarms of flying insects in the bathroom and kitchen. The bedroom air conditioner was very loud and we had to turn in off in order to sleep. That same night, the roof leaked onto the bed in the master bedroom on both sides of the bed. We were assured by the owner that she would refund our money if we could find another place to stay on the island. She even offered to help us find somewhere else to stay. We found another property and changed locations so ended up staying at this property for 2 of the 7 nights that we had booked. Cherise continued to assure us that she would provide a refund and took our banking information. Needless to say-it’s 4 weeks later and she has stopped communicating with us. In addition, the outlets in the bathroom did not work, there is no shower indoors and the outdoor shower only had cold water. This is the first time I have ever listed a negative review of a property but I definitely would not recommend this property or any other property owned by Cherise.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023