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Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool

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Mainhouse Turquoise Room. This seafoam green loft sits above the mainhouse.
Main house loft ensuite bathroom
Mainhouse Entrance
Mainhouse Queen Bedroom with Bathroom
Mainhouse Queen bedroom detail

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Dunmore, Harbour Island
  • Place, Briland's Blue Hole
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Pink Sand Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Cottage Master King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Cottage Twins Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main House Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Turquoise Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Twins Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Cottage Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

House Ground floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

House Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool

We are pleased to offer you a truly whimsical treasure. Salt Box is an enchanting and quaint village home that has been tastefully renovated but still maintains its old style charm. There is a romantic covered outdoor living area that flows to a large walled backyard for privacy as well as garden entertaining. The main cottage has 3 air conditioned bedrooms, 2 on the main floor and an ensuite master bedroom suite upstairs. The cottage has 2 air conditioned bedrooms with a shared bathroom and outdoor shower. A large salt water swimming pool ties the two cottages together. The old style kitchen is equipped with fridge, stove, cooking utensils with a historic fireplace backdrop original from circa 1820. There are various lounging spaces which including the cozy indoor living room and the calm outdoor living room perfect for reading or having small dinner parties. The guest cottage has a small outdoor living room and outdoor eating area to have all your meals under cover overlooking the pool. There is a small BBQ made from repurposed stones from the vintage home where you can cook and sit under the trees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Site fee $5000/day of the event.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$250 fee per pet
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Note from host: Site fee $5000/day of the event.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dunmore Town

Located in Dunmore Town, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial and Glen Stewart Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Government Dock and Fisherman's Dock. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Dunmore, Harbour Island

What's nearby

  • Briland's Blue Hole - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sir George Roberts Memorial Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pink Sand Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fisherman's Dock - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Queen Conch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪aqua pazza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coral Sands Beach Bar and Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gusty's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Daddy Joe's - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool on 8 August 2026 start from NZ$3,022, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salt Box: an Enchanting Historical Property with a Pool located?

This family-friendly Dunmore Town holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Briland's Blue Hole and Pink Sand Beach. Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial and Sir George Roberts Memorial Library are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandler C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming and the home was just so full of character and the yard was spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outdoor space! This is our second time staying here and we hope to be back. Also a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the house was wonderful! very comfortable and we loved all the beautiful outdoor space. pool was heavenly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The salt box was a dream for a 40th bday trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2026
Hello, Thank you for your review, so glad you had a good time. Happy Birthday, wishing you all the best for your 40th year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay and cannot wait to return. The house has everything you need and more! We were just as excited to return from the beach each day to spend time in one of the many fun areas as we were to walk the pink sand beach. Lovely home, lovely hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2026
Good Day, thank you for your kind review and choosing our home, we hope you come back again soon. Kind regards, Sofia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the whole property. We would golf cart to the pink sands beach and then come back and lounge by the pool. We used the bbq which was lots of fun. Even had morning fires on the cooler mornings. We loved The Salt Box
lounge chairs by the pool
pool and guest house -
front entry
evening in the back yard with great lighting
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Pictures do not show how amazing this property is….. I can’t wait to come again. Great location. Extremely comfortable and perfect for a family or group of friends. Special place !!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
Dear Jill, Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We hope we can host you again in the future. xx Sofia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen B F.

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

Great location! Cozy spot! Close to everything

Beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
Dear Helen, Thank you for a lovely review. Come back anytime. Kind Regards, Sofia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sofia was very communicative and everything was perfectly maintained and thought out for our arrival. Sofia also provided helpful recommendations for our time on Harbour Island, which came in handy since it was our first time to the island. The house and guest house were well appointed and we enjoyed our time at the Salt Box. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2026
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We look forward to hosting you again at any point. Best,Sofia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
Thanks for your kind review. We hope you can come back soon. xx
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayla R.

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

Perfect

Loved everything about our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and convenient! A little slice of hidden heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

Incredible stay! Highly recommend!

The property was even prettier and more lovely than the pictures! Fantastic location and such a helpful host. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Amazing place!

One of the best VRBO's on the island!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you for your lovely review. Hope to have you back sometime soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Loved this home!

Our group of friends just stayed here for our third annual trip to the area and this is our favorite spot yet! Great location with beautiful yard and pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous experience in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lan X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at Salt Box! From the moment we arrived, it felt like a peaceful retreat tucked away from the world. The setting is wonderfully quiet — it’s the kind of place where you instantly exhale and feel like you’re on vacation! The villa itself is full of charm and thoughtful details. Beautifully decorated, warm, and impeccably clean, it felt both stylish and comfortable. Every space was inviting, from the cozy bedrooms to the lovely outdoor areas where we spent most of time unwinding, listening to music, and enjoying a cocktail. We travelled with 2 kids and they couldn’t believe how big the backyard was and the pool was like a hot tub! What made it even better was how convenient everything was. Despite the tranquil setting, it was just a 2 min drive to the beach and restaurants. We had the best of both worlds — total serenity without feeling isolated.This villa truly made our trip special. We left feeling refreshed and already talking about when we can return. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a charming, peaceful, and perfectly located getaway. Salt Box is a true gem !
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. we would love to have you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

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

Very cool property

Stayed at this adorable house with 6 adults. Great location a very cool property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2025
Dear Veronica, thanks so much for your review. we hope you return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Caroline D.

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

Great Property

This is a great place to stay if you have a big party, the rooms are spaced out nicely. While the indoor living space is small, the outdoor living area and pool area make up for it! We had the best time and plan to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Salt Box is an amazing home in Harbour Island. The pool and outside area is perfect to relax at after a day at the beach. Great outside sitting areas. Bedrooms are very spacious and comfortable! Our family would easily go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

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

Wonderful House!

We had the best stay, thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you for your review Kristen, come back anytime. Best, Sofia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avery B.

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

Beautiful compound

Incredible property with wonderful host - will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Dear Avery, thank you so much for the lovely comment. So glad you enjoyed hope you come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

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

Best Harbour Island Weekend

Salt Box was truly a dream! The house was amazing and our group could not have had a better time. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Lovely stay

This is a beautiful property in a great location. It had everything we needed, and Sofia was very helpful. We’d love to come back on day!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sofia Whitehead

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Sofia grew up in Nassau, Bahamas. Her father is Bahamian (Austrian parents) and her mother is Uruguayan. She went away to school in Austria at 14 years old, then attended high school in Uruguay, college in New York City finished her bachelors in Business and Marketing in Montevideo, Uruguay. Sofia returned to Bahamas in 2015 and currently works as an artist and photographer based in The Exumas Islands. Sofia loves fitness, art and people and hopes that through her photography people can get closer to their own humanity and soul. Some of her acclaimed works include Bahama Mama: Portraits and Wisdom from the Mothers of Bahamian Society. This is a coffee table book that takes you through the islands of the Bahamas via the stories and women that shaped it. Sofia has a deep love for the Bahamas and it's history. She is currently working on her second Coffee Table Book, "Bahama Papa", the men's side of the story. Sofia's mission is to cultivate the artistic and cultural scene of the Bahamas and showcase the Bahamas from a deeper lens than just it's crystal clear beaches. She currently sells photographic prints and books from the Exumas and harbour island.

Why they chose this property

This is the most charming property on Harbour Island. It combines the soul and romance of a historical home with elegant contemporary design. A true luxury and special place to spend your vacation in the heart of Harbour Island.

What makes this property unique

Located on Dunmore street, the heart and center of Harbour Island, close to all restaurants, main government dock and beach. Privacy from the bustle of the town. Private garden, pool and preserved historical kitchen. One of the only historical homes left in the Bahamas from the era of circa 1820.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish

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