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Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Marina
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities, barbecues and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, day beds and dining tables. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with cable channels.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Joe Brandon

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' Protected Harbor Cottage

About the area

Map
Spanish Wells, Spanish Wells

What's nearby

  • Tay Bay Beach - 33 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Preacher's Cave - 33 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Glass Window Bridge - 54 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 60 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 61 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Landing - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar bar & grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Liquor Store and Bar - ‬112 min drive
  • ‪Shipyard Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor located?

This family-friendly Spanish Wells cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and Ben Bay Beach. Briland's Blue Hole and Current Bay Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaime D.

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

Perfect harbourside cottage!

Great spot. Easy to get to everything. Clean & comfortable. Charming decor! It’s now blue though, not yellow as pictured. Will stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Harbor Retreat and Fisherman’s Paradise

This was our second visit to Spanish Wells and we chose to stay close to the center of town this visit and were thrilled with the location! Harbor House is a close walk to all of the restaurants, beaches and I’m the docks are a perfect place to fish! We love SW and hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great Little House on the Harbor

This is the house to rent if you are a boater. It is conveniently located in town, on the harbor, with your boat docked right across the street. We had some traveling issues due to the pandemic, and the owner and the caretaker were very helpful and good people. We loved staying here and love Spanish Wells, we will be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katharine K.

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

Spanish Wells Stay

This cute cottage was all we expected in our stay at Spanish Wells. It had all the necessary amenities. We loved sitting on the porch, watching water traffic and fishermen come and go while enjoying the porch ceiling fans. The sunrises and sunsets were phenomenal. Close to a fun restaurant and shopping. We will definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene B.

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

Mini-Vacation

Great waterfront house and easy access to Spanish Wells restaurants with golf cart. Very relaxing with morning coffee on the front porch watching the canal boat traffic. Had a great full day tour with Tyman Charters to see the sites around Spanish Wells. Wish we could have stayed longer. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

Spanish Wells...The Harbor House

We have gone on two vacations to date using VRBO and I will say, I would highly recommend using this Company. We just travelled to Spanish Wells, Bahamas from the end of March to the first week in April 2019. What a "quaint, friendly, beautiful and very safe" Island. Most people get around in golf carts or bicycles. The beaches are beautiful. I recommend renting a boat and do some exploring or book one of the many excursions offered. We stayed on the "harbor side" in a small house called Harborside. It was extremely clean and you felt as though you were meant to be there. The decor is a "beach theme" and there is more than enough room for a family. (2 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry, kitchen and a "couch/bed" in the living room). The owner Joe, was very good about acclimating me to this Island prior to our arrival. Further, his caretakers, The Underwood's (John and Nancy) went above and beyond the call of duty. They had a taxi driver waiting for us at the airport to bring us to the Ferry Dock. (You fly into Eleuthra and take a 10 minute ferry ride to Spanish Wells). At the dock in Spanish Wells, Johnny and his wife were there to greet us, deliver the golf cart that we had requested to rent and to show us to our rental. They treated us like old friends. If we had any questions or needed anything, they were right there. I felt right at home in Spanish Wells. Everyone was extremely friendly. No person whether they were "tourists" like us, or "locals" passed you by without a friendly hello. The island is small - 4 miles around, however, there is also an adjoining island called Russell Island that you can explore. Good restaurants...nice little grocery store...rentals of any type there - bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, boats, fishing gear...I could keep on going. We will definitely be back!!! Thank you VRBO! Thank you Joe! Thank you to the Unerwood Family!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Kim L.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Harborside House

Fully equipped great little cottage. 2 very nice bedrooms and baths with space and privacy for more. Located in the historic harbor with a great porch to watch the world go by. Due to an airline issue we needed 3 extra nights at the very last minute and we were graciously accommodated. This was a great space for us and highly recommend Harbor House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Amazing downtown harbor front location.

Harbor House was perfect for our visit to Spanish Wells! The house is located right on the waterfront in the small downtown area. My husband and I traveled with another couple, the house was large enough, there was even room for another couple or kids. The care takers Johnnie and Nancy were absolutely amazing and so helpful; we rented a golf cart (A MUST) for our entire stay, and a boat for two of the days from them too. The cart was at the house when we arrived, and they were there to greet us. They also arranged transportation to the island from Eleuthera for us. We are already planning our next trip to Spanish Wells and hope to stay in the Harbor House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shevaun K.

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

Simple Cottage / excellent prop mgr

We enjoyed our stay. The biggest bonus was Johnny the prop mgr who went above and beyond to help us. Cant say enough about how his kindness impacted our enjoyment of the property. The owner was also excellent in communicating. We are only a tad older 🤫so we found the steps to the second floor a little daunting but its typical for an older (probably historic) fishing cottage. The main living room area was charming and inviting. We would have preferred one room not twin beds but understand thats best for overall Rentability. Lastly we were glad johnny arranged a golf cart for us as we had delayed arrivals and it made life easier. Everyone was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quaint Little Cottage

Loved our stay at the Harbor House. Perfect for 4 people. Located at the entrance of the Spanish Wells Harbor which means can be a little busy at times with ships coming in delivering cargo but thoroughly enjoyed watching the ships maneuver and would walk over to watch them unload. Very close to the ferry terminal and within walking distance of restaurants and grocery stores. Johnny and Nancy, the property managers were very helpful and were quick to respond to any request. Very relaxing vacation and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen J., Perkinsfield Ontario Canada

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

A step back in time:)

First off I gotta give Joe 10 stars, just for putting up with the aggravation I caused him lol. Between my flight cancellations and changing and cancelling dates, he was very accommodating. The house is as cute as a button, everything you need for your holiday. I would definitely recommend his house, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Just as advertised

If you want a boat and a dock in front of your house And friendly people passing by then this is the place for you. Johnny & Nancy were fantastic people (as well as all the Spanish Wells people). Joe, the owner was very accommodating. We will definitely be back. Thanks, Patti & Greg.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Serenity in Spanish Wells

The Harbour House is a perfect cottage for a tranquil retreat. It is characteristically Bahamian and is an adorable cottage. Nearly everything you could want is available and ready to go. The location and view are fantastic. Before we left, we did not believe we would find ourselves sitting on the front porch for hours...but we sat on the front porch for hours watching the boats, golf carts & people come/go. Spanish Wells is by far the quietest, safest, and friendliest of the Islands in this area - we did day trips to most of them during our trip. If you are looking for a tranquil retreat surrounded by the friendliest locals, and in a place that looks like paradise - this is the home/trip for you.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great Location!

Great location on the waterfront we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wade C.

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

Harbor House

Great place. Caretaker is very responsive. We stayed here in the past and really like it. We will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect vacation!

The location & accommodations exceeded expectations. We are looking forward to our return to paradise.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Charming cottage!

Super fun location and charming cottage. Thank you for sharing it with us! Spanish Wells is a gem.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

John M.

We're already booked for next year

We loved Harbour House. The activity of the harbour was fascinating and we met people every day going by on "the Strip". The cottage is cheerful, comfortable and nicely appointed. As with everything, there were a couple of things that we should point out. If you are tall, the upstairs bathroom can provide a challenge (so go to the downstairs one for your showers) and if you have bad knees as I do, the low toilets make them groan a bit. That being said, everything else worked for us. There were a couple of minor glitches during our stay as can happen anywhere but they were handled quickly and professionally by Joe (the owner) and the property manager Johnny . All in all, I think the title of our review says it all.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F., Ontario, Canada

Exactly as described!

This charming cottage was perfect for our two week stay over the Christmas holidays with our two teenage children. Joe (home owner) and Johnny (property caretaker) we terrific to deal with. We rented a golf cart and boat from Johnny which allowed us to immerse ourselves into the island community and surrounding area by boat. Can’t say enough about Johnny. This is true cottage living and not a five star resort although it had everything we needed. We brought several food items (frozen meat, crackers, pasta, condiments, & canned goods). Islanders are incredibly friendly and welcoming. There is lots to do (or not!) in and around Spanish Wells. We did a day trip with Bruno (Underwood Charters) to Eleuthera where we visiting Preacher’s Cave, Glass Window, Queen’s Bath, Hatchet Bay Cave (be sure to go all the way in to the water!) and Sapphire Blue Hole. Bruno was incredible; knowledgeable, friendly and completely accommodating. We would never have seen or gone to some of these places without a guide! If you have some boating experience, it’s definitely worth renting a boat. We completely explored Meeks Patch (swimming with the pigs!), Royal Island and Egg Island. Often we were the only ones on stunning sandbars and beaches. Spanish Wells is incredible, we will return!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Beautiful and perfect place to stay when in Spanish Wells

We had a great time spending our vacation at the Harbour House. The Harbour House is the perfect place to stay when in Spanish Wells and it has everything you need. It has a great location on the harbor with a perfect front patio for morning coffee. The bedrooms and bathrooms are clean and have nice linnens and towels. There is a washer and dryer. The three A/C units keep the house nice and cool. There is a place to dock a boat right out front. The house has a simple but well equipped kitchen and a very nice propane grill. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Cute cottage right on the harbor

The house was everything we expected. This isn’t our first time to rent from Joe and his properties never disappoint. Great location and house had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Great Stay

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at Harbour House very much. The house was perfect for our needs. We rented a boat from the caretaker, Johnny, and enjoyed having it docked across the street. The restaurants and grocery store were just a short golf cart ride away. Johnny and Joe were both helpful and quickly responded to our questions. We definitely recommend Harbour House if you're looking to stay in a quiet, relaxing location that is not touristy. Jackie and Tonya
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Lana H.

Cute Bahamian cottage on the boat harbor

We stayed at Harbour House in Spanish Wells for 18 days. We loved sitting on the porch watching the boats come and go. The cottage was clean and had every thing needed to keep house. The fish store is literally 50 steps from the house. We bought fresh lobster at least 4 times. We had a couple of minor glitches that were taken care of immediately by Joe and Johnny, the manager. The weather was nice enough that we didn't even need the air conditioner. Spanish Wells is quiet and has beautiful water and beaches. The folks there are very friendly. Our entertainment was exploring Spanish Wells and Russell Island by golf cart. Some info: There are no working ATM's on the island and very few businesses take international credit cards. Take enough cash with you to last your entire trip.

8/10 Good

Lorraine H.

We enjoyed our stay! Thanks!

Spanish Wells was delightful! Enjoyed the people and the fishing activity! Beaches and the water were wonderful.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018