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

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, stereo, offices

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Dunmore Town, Harbour Island
  • Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial
    1 min walk
  • Fisherman's Dock
    3 min walk
  • Tropic Hut Harbour Island
    1 min walk
  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    20 min drive

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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, free long distance, AC throughout 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.

There is a state of the art home theater system with professional sound bar. Other amenities include a fully equipped home office space that features multifunctional wireless printer, scanner and copier and all essential office supplies.

Daily housekeeping is provided except for Sundays and holidays. For the convenience of guests, golf cart parking is located securely on property.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Pink Sand Beach. Features include an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). The vacation home offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Steps from Lucayan Archipelago and Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Nalini Mohan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1850 sq ft (172 sq m)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
A Beautifully Restored Elegant Family friendly Town Rental.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F., Destin, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location!
The house is decorated as seen in the photos and such a cute place. Very conveniently located next to the Piggly Wiggly and Bristol Liquor store so you don’t have to go far to stock up for your stay. Housekeeping did a great job and comes once a day. Pool was maintained and clean. Overall a great rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family retreat
We had a wonderful stay at the jewel box! It was a perfect family get away - great location, house was clean and as seen in the pictures. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jewelbox | Spring ‘22
Jewelbox was a charming and a great property for my family on our recent trip to Harbour Island! We loved the home, the amenities and the location. Truly felt immersed to the bohemian vibe. The home is a “jewel” as it served as a great destination in between our adventures around the island ~ beach, harbor, etc. The property was well maintained, clean and taken care of with TLC. The property manager, Nalini, was extremely attentive and made sure all our questions were answered about the property. Bottom-line: Jewelbox is an AMAZING place to stay on Harbour Island as it has a great combination of a charming home and a property manager that make being on vacation, especially with family, truly relaxing. My family loved our stay and the Jewelbox played a key role in making this a memorable trip!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very charming house in a great location.
We had a great stay at Jewelbox and loved the charm of the house and the great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute spot in awesome location
Loved this house - very cute and had everything we needed. Very convenient to grocery and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

clayton h., Atlanta, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Jewel Box is a Gem!
Jewel Box could not be more well located! It is steps from the Pigly Wigly, a bakery, sandwich shop, shopping and everything else you will want and need while you are enjoying the Island. It is also minutes from the beach. Nalini, Neka and Clint are the BEST! You must have Neka and Clint cook for you while you are staying at Jewel Box. They catered a party for us for 22 people. It was beyond professional and delicious; one of the best meals we had on the island. Thank you Nalini, Neka and Clint! Hope to see you soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022