Some excerpts from the website of Bahama House Inn that might be useful
The BAHAMA HOUSE INN offers seven spacious
rooms, each with a private
bath, AC, ceiling fans and private entry. A continental
breakfast comes with your stay. Relax and enjoy the tranquility of the
gardens at BAHAMA HOUSE INN, the spectacular sunsets from the second story harbor view
veranda or take a short walk to the famous pink-sand beaches. The library at the BAHAMA HOUSE INN is equipped with
satellite TV,
games, and of course, the host's favorite books. The
gardens at the BAHAMA HOUSE INN are renowned for their
beauty. veritable botanic delight, stroll the
gardens to find your favorite flower: Bougainvillea, Royal Poinsianna,
Gardenias and Hibiscus. Or position your
lounge chair under a palm and contemplate the challenge in climbing a coconut tree to retrieve a midday snack! King Bed with
Kitchenette. High season is December through April. Low season is May through November. Closed annually July, August and September. We do not cater to children under the age of 12.
If adventure is what you seek, Harbour Island’s three-mile long coral reefs provide some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean. Valentine's Marina and Fox Diving are nearby providing diving, boat rentals and fishing. With Dunmore Town being the first capital of the Bahamas, historic sites and buildings abound. Walk or rent
golf carts, motor
bikes, or bicycles to investigate the island. Shopping,
restaurants and the straw market is only a one-block walk away. Local
restaurants offer a variety of island and international
cuisine. Try Angela's Starfish
Restaurant if you want to sample Bahamian home-cooking. Ma Ruby's
restaurant is the home of Jimmy
Buffet's Cheeseburger in Paradise. The Landing and the Harbour
Lounge offer great pastas, steak, seafood, as well as all the local Bahamian dishes. For great deli meats, cheeses and sandwiches don't miss the Dunmore Deli.
The beautiful BAHAMA HOUSE INN, bed and
breakfast, is located in Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Bahamas. One of the loveliest Inns on the island, BAHAMA HOUSE is the only late 18th century home to be renovated and updated in gracious Bahamian-style, to allow comfort and luxury to all its guests. DUNMORE TOWN on Harbour Island is a historic 300 yr. old community ( the original capital of the Bahamas) with casual attitudes and cosmopolitan flavor. It is often referred to as the. Nantucket of the Caribbean. with it's white picket fences, narrow lanes, and pastel colored cottages, complete with quaint
shops and
restaurants. It's also a haven for international photographers, models and tourists. HARBOUR ISLAND itself boasts 3 miles of exquisite pink sand beaches, protected by an offshore coral reef and some of the best diving snorkeling in the Caribbean. It's considered by many to be the most beautiful island in the Bahamas. For reservations contact: Owners Hosts John and Joni Hersh BAHAMA HOUSE INN
Phone 1-242-333-2201.
Fax 1-242-333-2850 E-mail:
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TRAVELLING TO HARBOUR ISLAND. Harbour Island is easy to get to by boat or plane. There are direct flights daily. There is also a fast ferry service (new) running from Paradise Island to Harbour Island. Call 242 323 2166 for details.
Jet Blue from JFK to FT. Lauderdale, 15 flights daily,
www.jetblue.com. Miami and Ft. Lauderdale to North Eleuthera Island on: Continental Connection, 1-800-231-0856. USAir, 1-800-428-4322. Ft. Lauderdale also provides daily flights on: Twin Air, 1-954-359-8266 Yellow Air
Taxi, 1-954-359-0292. Nassau, take a 20-minute flight on: Bahamasair, 1-800-222-4262. The Fast Ferry, 1-242-323-2166 Southern Air, 1-242-323-6833. North Eleuthera is the Port of Entry for private aircraft also. And the
airport on North Eleuthera is only a 5-minute water
taxi to Harbour Island. Boats can come into one of two marinas: Valentines Yacht
Club (VHF-16) Harbour Island Marina (VHF-16). For reservations contact: Owners and Hosts John and Joni Hersh. BAHAMA HOUSE INN
Phone 1-242-333-2201