Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor
The Harbour House
The Harbour House is a charming, waterfront two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage located on the southeast end of Spanish Wells, just 30 feet from the water's edge in the island's protected harbor. Completely renovated in 2016, the cottage is ideal for families, friends, couples, and fishing enthusiasts looking for a comfortable and convenient place to enjoy all that Spanish Wells and the surrounding waters have to offer.
The first floor features an open, fully air-conditioned layout, with the living room, dining area, and kitchen flowing seamlessly from one space to the next. A portion of the living area can be converted into a semi-private sleeping area with a daybed that converts to either a king-size bed or two twin beds. The remainder of the living room provides a comfortable couch and chair for relaxing, watching television, or surfing the Internet using the included Wi-Fi.
Also located on the first floor is a full bathroom with a shower/tub combination. The bright and colorful kitchen is equipped with the dishes, cookware, and appliances needed to prepare meals during your stay, including a full-size refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and chest freezer.
Just outside the back door, a deck includes a gas BBQ grill, table, chairs, and an outdoor shower.
Arguably the best feature of the main level is the full-length front porch overlooking the harbor. Furnished with Adirondack chairs and equipped with three ceiling fans, the porch is a perfect place to relax and watch boats of all shapes and sizes pass through the harbor.
The second floor has been completely remodeled and includes two bedrooms, a bathroom with a shower, a separate vanity area, a laundry room, and air conditioning throughout. The master bedroom features a queen-size bed, ceiling fan, harbor views, and its own air-conditioning control. Just outside the master bedroom are the vanity sink, bathroom, and shower.
The second bedroom has two twin beds, harbor views, a ceiling fan, and its own air-conditioning control. For your convenience, the laundry room includes a full-size washer and dryer.
The Harbour House is conveniently located within easy walking distance of grocery stores, shops, churches, and restaurants. The beautiful beaches on the north and west sides of the island are only a short golf-cart ride away.
Spanish Wells is also an ideal destination for those who enjoy exploring the water. Depending on your interests, you can spend the day visiting the pristine beaches of Royal Island, Russell Island, Meeks Patch, or Egg Island; snorkeling and fishing along Devils Backbone Reef; heading offshore in search of dolphin, wahoo, and tuna; visiting the Glass Bridge and Queen's Bath; or exploring the surrounding islands and cays. The possibilities are nearly endless.
The Harbour House is a comfortable cottage with the amenities needed for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. Our local caretaker, Johnny, can assist with airport transportation, meet you upon your arrival, help familiarize you with the Harbour House and Spanish Wells, and address any issues that may arise during your stay. He also rents golf carts and boats, making it convenient to arrange transportation and explore the island and surrounding waters.
The calendar is kept up to date, so if the Harbour House is available for your desired dates, please let us know if we can help with your lodging needs.
Commodités de l’hébergement
Plage
Serviettes de plage
Internet
Disponible dans le cottage : Wi-Fi gratuit
Stationnement et transport
Voiture non requise
Cuisine
Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
Cafetière-théière
Congélateur
Cuisinette
Épices
Essuie-tout
Four
Four à micro-ondes
Grille-pain
Réfrigérateur grande capacité avec congélateur
Surface de cuisson
Restauration
Table de salle à manger
Chambres
2 chambres
Canapé-lit
Draps fournis
Lit de repos
Salle de bain
2 salles de bain
Baignoire
Douche
Savon
Serviettes fournies
Lieux de séjour
Salle de séjour
Table de salle à manger
Divertissement
Téléviseur connecté avec chaînes par câble
Espaces extérieurs
Barbecue
Meubles extérieurs
Patio
Buanderie
Installations de buanderie
Laveuse
Confort
Climatisation
Ventilateur de plafond
Animaux de compagnie
Aucun animal de compagnie autorisé
Accessibilité
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Points d’intérêt de l’endroit
À proximité d’un port de plaisance
À proximité de l’océan
Sur la rive
Activités
Baignade à proximité
Cyclisme à proximité
Écotourisme à proximité
Excursions d’observation de la faune à pied à proximité
Kayak à proximité
Motonautisme à proximité
Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
Paravoile à proximité
Pêche à proximité
Plongée avec masque et tuba à proximité
Plongée sous-marine à proximité
Spéléologie à proximité
Voile à proximité
Dispositifs de sécurité
Présence d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable.)
Présence d’un détecteur de fumée non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)
L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.
Les renseignements fournis par l’hébergement peuvent être traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique.
Animaux de compagnie
Les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas autorisés.
Enfants et lits supplémentaires
Les enfants sont bienvenus.
Événements
Aucun événement autorisé
Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Interdis de fumer
Renseignements importants
À savoir
Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’hébergement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits.
L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable avec vous pendant le voyage.
L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet hébergement dispose d’espaces extérieurs, tels que des balcons, des patios et des terrasses, qui peuvent ne pas convenir aux enfants. Si vous avez des inquiétudes, nous vous recommandons de communiquer avec l’hébergement avant votre arrivée pour confirmer qu’il pourra vous accueillir dans une chambre appropriée.
Cet hébergement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation.
À noter
Une voiture n'est pas nécessaire pour accéder à l'établissement et pour se déplacer pendant le séjour.
À propos du quartier
À Spanish Wells, ce cottage se situe au bord de l’eau. Voici des sites locaux : Mémorial du Dr. Albert Johnson et Bâtiment historique Glen Stewart Mansion, et vous pouvez découvrir quelques activités offertes dans la région à ces endroits : Government Dock et à Fisherman's Dock. Le kayak et la plongée sous-marine offrent d'excellentes occasions de parcourir les cours d'eau de la région. Vous pouvez également partir à l'aventure en découvrant l’écotourisme et le cyclisme à proximité. Visiter le guide de voyage pour Spanish Wells
North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) : à 19 min en voiture
Restaurants
Budda's Snack Shack
12 min à pied
Papa’s Scoops
15 min à pied
Sandbar bar & grill
7 min en voiture
Shipyard Restaurant
3 min à pied
Eagles Landing
17 min à pied
Foire aux questions
Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor?
Le départ est à 11 h.
Où se situe Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor?
Cottage de type familial de Spanish Wells se trouve au bord de l’eau, à 3,7 mi (6 km) de Plage de Current Bay, et à moins de 20 km des sites suivants : Briland's Blue Hole et Government Dock. Plage de Ben Bay est à 2,6 mi (4,1 km).
Avis pour Waterfront Cottage in Spanish Wells' protected harbor
Avis
Exceptionnel
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Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Great little spot for two people. Right on the harbor!
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Michael P.
8 août 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Spanish Wells on the water
Thanks to Joe, our time in Spanish Wells was comfortable and very well located. We had a great time.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jennifer S.
28 juill. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Katharine K.
4 févr. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 10 nuits en janvier 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jaime D.
15 mars 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
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!
Séjour de 6 nuits en mars 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Susan L.
24 juin 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Angela B.
29 juin 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Shevaun K.
25 mai 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Voyageur vérifié
7 mai 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 14 nuits en avril 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Helen J.
6 avr. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Patricia S.
23 févr. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 14 nuits en janvier 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Chris O.
29 juin 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 9 nuits en juin 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jennifer M.
6 août 2020
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 9 nuits en juillet 2020
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Gene B.
24 févr. 2020
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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!
Séjour de 4 nuits en février 2020
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Voyageur vérifié
31 déc. 2019
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great Location!
Great location on the waterfront we will be back!
Séjour de 5 nuits en décembre 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Wade C.
1 août 2019
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Harbor House
Great place. Caretaker is very responsive. We stayed here in the past and really like it. We will stay again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Voyageur vérifié
3 juill. 2019
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect vacation!
The location & accommodations exceeded expectations.
We are looking forward to our return to paradise.
Séjour de 9 nuits en juin 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
karen s.
8 avr. 2019
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!!
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Sarah R.
30 mars 2019
Charming cottage!
Super fun location and charming cottage. Thank you for sharing it with us! Spanish Wells is a gem.
Séjour de 6 nuits en mars 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
John M.
26 mars 2019
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.
Séjour de 35 nuits en février 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Lisa F.
4 janv. 2019
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!
Séjour de 14 nuits en décembre 2018
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Paul S.
11 sept. 2018
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!
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2018
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Tamara B.
18 juill. 2018
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.
Séjour de 6 nuits en juillet 2018
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jackie B.
23 mai 2018
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
Séjour de 8 nuits en avril 2018
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Lana H.
29 mars 2018
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.