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Jewelbox. A Beautifully Restored, Elegant, Family-friendly Town Rental.

Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Dunmore Town, Harbour Island
  • Place, Briland's Blue Hole
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pink Sand Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dunmore Town

This vacation home places you next to Lucayan Archipelago and Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fisherman's Dock - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pink Sand Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪VicHum's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BackRoad Gal Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Queen Conch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gusty's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Jewelbox. A Beautifully Restored, Elegant, Family-friendly Town Rental.

Located in the heart of historic Dunmore Town and restored in 2013, Jewelbox is one of Harbour Island’s original homes. The original structure now looks much as it did when built in the 1700’s and embodies all the old world charm one hopes for in an island home.

Jewelbox is a three bedroom, three bath home with a dining porch, lounging porch, pool and small garden. Two queen bedrooms (with en suite bathrooms) and a twin bedroom (also with en suite bathroom). Guests can enjoy luxury amenities like down pillows, fine linens, dining area for eight, wireless internet, cable, AC and a whole home stereo system. The home is also equipped with a generator.

Open, airy and extremely comfortable Jewelbox is a delightful home away from home. A perfectly sized 8' x 9' pool was installed in the Fall of 2017. Great for relaxing in after a day at the beach.

Other amenities include a home office space that features multifunctional wireless printer, scanner and copier and essential office supplies.

Daily light housekeeping is provided upon request except on Sundays and holidays. For the convenience of guests, golf cart parking is located securely on property.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: No cribs or pack ‘n plays; can be rented locally

Events

No events allowed
Contact host, private events appointment/approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Contact host, private events appointment/approval
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: Contact host, private events appointment/approval
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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A Beautifully Restored Elegant Family friendly Town Rental.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Dunmore Town, just steps from Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial and Government Dock, and within a short walk of Pink Sand Beach. You'll also find Briland's Blue Hole and Lucayan Archipelago less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Jewelbox. A Beautifully Restored, Elegant, Family-friendly Town Rental.?

This beachfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Jewelbox. A Beautifully Restored, Elegant, Family-friendly Town Rental. have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

This vacation home offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.), which is 3.4 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Governor's Harbour (GHB), which is around 24.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Jewelbox. A Beautifully Restored, Elegant, Family-friendly Town Rental.?

Yes, every accommodation at Jewelbox. A Beautifully Restored, Elegant, Family-friendly Town Rental. comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.

Jewelbox. A Beautifully Restored, Elegant, Family-friendly Town Rental. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ashley p.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very communicative and accomodating. With that said, the photos are not representative at all. This house is rundown in and out. It was clean and had everything we needed but it was sad to see a beautiful home so run down. The furniture was worn out, paint chipping and the outdoor space was so sparce compared to what was presented. We were told there would be light housekeeping everyday but Sunday, but when contacting her she said she couldn't help one day (not a Sunday) because she was too busy. We were very neat so we weren't asking for a lot. Also, the owner should mention that there is a night club directly behind the house that blasts music from 9-2 am. We absolutely love Harbour Island and will be back but only to Jewelbox if they do some TLC to the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sally H., Where do you live?

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carrie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Would never recommended

Do not stay here! The housekeeper never showed up, we did not have laundry services all week, the property was dirty, bedding looks like it is from the 1900s. The main shower broken with 3 days left in our trip. The hot water was shut off for 3 days yet the cold water dripped consistently for 3 days and no one fixed it. The only night club on the island is directly behind the house so it sounds like you are at a rave every night at bed. The locks to the house were loose. The pictures are clearly from a long time ago, this house is worn and has not been updated and we were told by locals the owners never come to the island to check on the property so it is known to be not maintained. If you are looking for a house, I would stay on Bay Street, not here. It is far from being a "jewel'.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jewelbox

We loved our stay at Jewelbox!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie F.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leslie K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

This is no Jewel

Where do I start? First of all, this place looks NOTHING like it does in the outdated listing photos. The house is tired, run down and dirty. This is no fault of the housekeeper. She’s got junk to work with. The floor mats are gross and you have to walk down a dirt path along the side of the house to get in and out. It’s impossible not to bring dirt with you. As for the other issues, the only way to be secure in the house is to lock all of the many deadbolts from the inside. Major safety hazard!! The only way you can get out of the back of the house after you’ve locked yourself in is if you have a key. If you’re sleeping in the back bedroom, you need two keys to get out of the room and out of the backyard. The four keys to get in and out are not labeled and on two separate keychains. Again, huge safety hazards! Additionally, the AC went out and we had two people displaced one night. The upstairs bath was useless after day one when it leaked onto the bed below. The part to fix it… due after we left. The power goes out daily, all over the island, but they have a generator… it also didn’t work. The part to fix that… also due after we left. The wood tables and outdoor chairs are gross. You can’t use the washer/dryer yourself. I wouldn’t dare put food on the old gas grill, fences are falling apart, outdoor shower is barely a trickle, the pool is freezing. There’s nightclub behind the house, music until 2am. Slow response by host!! Wish I could post pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

charlotte l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marisol H.

This gem of a house is in walking distance of all that is Harbour Island- grocery store, restaurants, shops,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique historical cottage with authentic Bahamian decor

The pros: This vintage house had nooks and crannies galore. Walls clad in shiplap and floors are hardwood and vintage tile. The interiors are well appointed with Bahamian antiques. Location is convenient to restaurants and grocery stores. Really you can get almost anywhere on the island in a golf cart in less than 10 mins. Our favorite dinner restaurants were The Dunmore, The Landing, and Rockhouse. Make reservations ahead. We didn’t make any before our trip and had to work hard to get tables. The Blue Bar (at Pink Sands Resort) is right next to public beach chair/umbrella rentals and made for a convenient lunch spot and place to order drinks and it has amazing views. Caretaker Juanita was lovely as was Rosina the housekeeper. The cons: this house is due for a DEEP clean. Also the salty air has corroded the some of the metal in the house like the shower curtain rod in back house and bathroom faucets. Back house tub doesn’t drain well. Kitchen faucet functions but is aesthetically broken. The backyard is screaming for landscaping. The house backs up to Daddy Ds night club — Bring ear plugs. OVERALL: this house is charming and a good value on a very expensive island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jewelbox lives up to its name!

We loved our stay at Jewelbox! The house is very well-located, well-appointed and beautifully decorated. We always felt safe and comfortable. Juanita, the housekeeper is very accommodating and attentive. The host, Nalini, communicated very well with us. The both of them helped us tremendously by letting us stay an extra night past our reservation when our flight was cancelled.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute bahamian cottage

Cute house with a chill vibe. Great location and very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jewel Box

We really enjoyed this property! It fit our family of five perfectly. The reviews that say to bring earplugs due to the roosters and daddy D’s are correct. But it was not a big deal to us. Located right next to the grocery store and Arthur’s bakery. Juanita, the housekeeper, is alone reason to sign up for this property. She helped us get a last-minute golf cart, last-minute reservations, and had knowledge on where to get miscellaneous items that we might need. She definitely took good care of us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

An Absolute Jewel

We spent our holidays in this stunning classical home full of creature comforts. The location was excellent and truly ideal for all our needs - coffee shop, bakery, shopping and restaurants. We loved the hidden private courtyard with a soaking pool and private elegant island dining next to it. Very pleasant and professional staff who provided housekeeping as well as same day laundry service. Fantastic full kitchen and outdoor grill and lovely cozy living room with state of art large TV. An absolute Jewel and we look forward to staying here on our next trip to Harbour Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Hidden Gem

What a beautiful island with beautiful people. Our stay at the Jewelbox was a dream! Equipped with everything one might need on a beach vacation. The highlight of our trip was our lovely house cleaner, Juanita “Nita”, whom we awoke to a lovely text message from every morning. She took care of us every single step of the way ❤️ Her services went above & beyond…….she even did our laundry daily. A complete DELIGHT. Book the trip at The Jewelbox, you won’t regret it. We will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay

We had the best time at the Jewelbox. Nita welcomed us and was so wonderful the entire trip. The home is next door to the grocery and liquor store (and a super cute boutique) which makes it so convenient. Plus it was a short golf cart ride to the ferry dock and some of our favorite dinner spots. It's only a few minutes golf cart to the lovely beaches. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot!

The Jewelbox was the perfect spot for our weeklong vacation. Close to stores and restaurants and a quick golf cart ride to the beach. Juanita was very helpful and so sweet! Only request would be to add a generator because the power went out every day we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

John F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Worst Rental Ever...

Worst rental experience ever....! The first night we arrived on 5/5/2023 someone broke into the home while we were sleeping and stole all of my cash out of my wallet. Over Two Thousand. Later that day after the cleaning people left my sisters' purse and jewelry were gone. I called the cleaning lady and notified her right away of the stolen cash. Her response was if I went to the police it would be “the worst two days of your life and they may keep you on the island.” The nightmare got worse... I immediately reached out to the host Nalini Mohan in an emergency state asking for help. I tried to call her, she would only work through email. I explained to her that the home was broken into and my cash was stolen. I let her know about the purse and jewelry as well. Nalini offered zero compassion and her response was to reach out to authorities. Which I did, I filed a police report with the Harbor Island Police who were very kind and helpful. But Nalini was zero help. Since her cleaning people had keys to the house I was extremely concerned for the safety of myself and my family. I reached out to her again asking her to call me. Her response again was to contact authorities... We ended up getting a hotel room on the island for the remainder of our vacation. I honestly cannot believe that we were treated this way. Nalini the host finally responded and in so many words suggested that my daughter could have stolen the money. This was one of the worst vacation renta
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house is amazing! Right beside the Pigly Wigly and literally in the best location! The interiors are beautiful and the beds are all so comfortable! This is one of the best houses on Harbour Island!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Adorable

Me and my family stayed here while in town for my son’s wedding and it was absolutely perfect! The location was perfect as we could walk to the grocery store, liquor store, shops, restaurants and government dock. We did rent a golf cart which was fun to drive to the beach and explore the island!! We had 5 adults in our group with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms which was nice. There was an awesome private outdoor space which is where we enjoyed breakfast and cocktails. The kitchen was well stocked and Juanita was very helpful at acquiring anything we needed!! Other family members stayed in the house across the street called the Chatterbox and their house was so charming as well!! I would definitely rent one of these two houses again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Cathy M.

Fell Short of Expectations

We were looking forward to our first stay on Harbour Island and thought we had found the perfect property. We were granted an early check-in, which was nice, but the property was absolutely not ready. Workman were cleaning the porch ceiling in the backyard and there were maintenance issues that were being tended to all day. We quickly discovered the air conditioners were not working in the main living area of the house or in the outside bedroom. To summarize a long story, we had no AC for three days. The homeowner will say it was our fault for not allowing them to install them starting at 5:00pm on the second day however, they did not even have the correct parts to install them on the second day. Moving on from that issue, the home is VERY dark. Light bulbs are burnt out everywhere and although some were replaced, they blew out within a day so clearly the house has electrical issues. There is super limited seating in the living area. One sofa and two chairs. Everything looks tired. The beach towel have holes in them and they are incredibly worn. There are no beach chairs to use since the ones on property are rusted and not usable. There were TWO mismatched stemmed wine glasses to use in the whole house. Note: There is no dishwasher either. There is no direct access to the washer or dryer. The lovely and attentive housekeeper, will do laundry but you can't wash anything on your own which is frustrating. The grill is falling apart and you would never trust cooking on it. The pool light, which will heat the pool, is broken and does not work. The TV did not work and we had to watch football on our computers. Finally, while the property is in the center of town this also means it is VERY noisy and not relaxing at all. Roosters will wake you up starting at 3:30 am and go almost till 9:00 am. The hardware/lumber yard is across the street and they start their forklift at 7:30 am. Oh, and the one nightclub, Daddy's D's , is behind the house and has music till 2:00 am. If visiting HI, I suggest not staying in town and also consider one of the several resorts where you will likely have better amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Trip to Harbour Island!

Jewelbox is perfectly located in Dunmore Town, just a couple of minutes walk from a grocery store, bakery, deli, boutiques, and restaurants. The house is well-maintained and communication with the the host was terrific!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip to Harbour Island!

The Jewel Box was a gem with a perfect location right next to the grocery store and central to everything else we needed on the island. It is beautifully decorated with an island vibe and the space fit our party of 5 perfectly. The kitchen was appointed with everything we needed as well. We definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Picture postcard perfect

Really lovely house Perfect for us and cracking location near to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location!

What a wonderful vacation spot! We absolutely loved Jewelbox. The decor was beautiful, the rooms were comfortable, and everything was so convenient. The kitchen was especially well-equipped. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022