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Touchstone's House on Beachside - Tropical 1 Acre Property.

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Smart TV, books, stereo
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Harbour Island, Harbor Island
  • Pink Sand Beach
    1 min walk
  • Glen Stewart Mansion
    8 min walk
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic
    9 min walk
  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    24 min drive

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About the area

Dunmore Town

When you stay at this vacation home in Dunmore Town, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Pink Sand Beach and Lucayan Archipelago. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Glen Stewart Mansion and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic.
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What's nearby

  • Pink Sand Beach - 1 min walk
  • Glen Stewart Mansion - 8 min walk
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 9 min walk
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 14 min walk
  • Fisherman's Dock - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusty's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Coffeehouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Queen Conch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪VicHum's - ‬19 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.

Touchstone's House on Beachside - Tropical 1 Acre Property.

Touchstone's House lies on a lush and expansive 1-acre tropical property. The house is east of Romora Bay Marina, beach-side, tucked in just behind the dune, adjacent to the pink sand beach. You can hear the waves crashing from every part of the home. The house is 70 casual steps away from the famous Pink Sand Beach. The house adorns original, hand-made, hand-painted Cuban tiles from the '50s. The home has the perfect combination of rustic and polished with modern features, like brand new split unit AC's in every room, Amazon Firestick & RokuTV, & Wireless Internet. The home has 4 huge outdoor entertaining spaces, perfect for BBQs and dinner parties.
TS’s House also lies adjacent to Touchstone’s Cottage VRBO listing # 333247 - far enough away for total privacy to rent separately yet close enough together to rent as a duo, perfect for large families or groups of friends.
Harbour Island is only 4.5 miles long by half a mile wide; everything is quickly accessible by golf cart. The house comes equipped with all of your beach necessities. Children and baby supplies can be rented through the housekeeper, please inquire. Daily housekeeping is included. *Note - We recommend purchasing travel insurance.
The home and property are inspired by world travelers and lovers of the ocean, and it would be our pleasure to help you create an unforgettable stay on this special island.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a safe and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Karina

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Horse riding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets are welcome for an additional $185 fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Touchstone's House on Beachside Tropical 1 Acre Property

Touchstone's House on Beachside - Tropical 1 Acre Property. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 163 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Touchstone House
Touchstone House exceeded all our expectations. The house was beautiful and David & Karina could not have been lovelier to communicate with. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best House, Best Trip
Just steps away from the most beautiful beach, Touchstone House has a great island feel with all the comforts of home. The living areas and porches are great with a kitchen that is stocked with all the conveniences you would need. Great location! Karina and David are wonderful hosts. They are so helpful with suggestions on how to make the most of your trip and we can not wait to go back! Touchstone completed the best trip to Harbour Island!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

May K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth
We enjoyed our week at Touchstone so very much! It was a very special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
Beautiful home located within walking distance to the ocean without the ocean front pricing. This home has it all. Charm, location, generator, beach toys. You name it they have it. We had a wonderful time and the staff is super helpful, and friendly. Would recommend to anyone looking to visit Harbour island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome House!
My family had an amazing stay at Touchstone House! The location is perfect and literally steps away from one of the most beautiful (and uncrowded) beaches in the world. It is a quiet area which we loved, yet only a 5 minute golf cart ride to virtually any restaurant on the island. The house is very clean and well appointed and had everything we needed to be comfortable. We especially enjoyed the outside patio spaces so we could remain outside in the fresh air even after our beach time was done each day. Karina was a wonderful host and extremely communicative leading up to, during, and after our stay. The rest of the staff (housekeeping / groundskeepers) were also fantastic and communicated well. Harbour Island is such a cool place and staying at Touchstone House made our first visit there even more special. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found
I woke up this morning in Charlotte, NC, and immediately yearned to be back on Harbour Island! I can still hear the echo of a roosters crow and smell the ocean breeze! Our time at Touchstone was an absolute dream! Karina and David have such a beautiful and welcoming house that truly felt like a home away from home! The old clay tiles, incredible artwork, luscious grounds and cabinet of glass bottles are all such a special to nod to the properties rich history! We showered outside for seven days after long days on the beach— it was bliss! Oh, and the sand is definitely pink! Touchstone’s location on the island is secluded, and we loved that! The (what felt like private) beach is also just a short walk away, making it very convenient for a young family of four! Needless to say, we will be back! Hopefully sooner than later!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW WOW WOW
My family and I had the most incredible stay at Touchstone's House. The house was even more special than the photos revealed. Karina was an exceptional host. The housekeeping staff and the grounds keeper were lovely and did an awesome job. The proximity to the beach was unmatched and the beach felt very secluded. I always think coming home is nice but this return home was definitely bitter sweet. Thank you Karina.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
We found Karina’s gem and we’re so relieved! Touchstone is exactly what my wife and 2 daughters wanted and needed for our vacation — a cozy, well appointed, no-fuss, cottage that was well maintained and decorated with interesting art and vibe! The home has great spirit and is very fun! Perfect! We would return at our first opportunity!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical stay in Harbour Island
My family had the most incredible time staying at Touchstone in Harbour Island for spring break. We have been dreaming of this trip for years and it did not disappoint. The home is steps to the pink sand beach and filled with so many charming touches and details. We will be talking about our special memories made at this home for years to come. Thank you to Karina and the whole team for such an unforgettable trip ❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely LOVED Touchstone House
This house was perfect in every way! The pictures were extremely accurate and the house was even better than expected. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals, house was clean, towels were refreshed throughout the week, yard was gorgeous. Definitely rent a golf cart, so you can explore the town of Harbour Island. Staying at this house gave us the complete island experience that we would never have experienced staying at a resort. Beach was so close and the house had sand toys, boogie boards, beach chairs…you name it, it was there. Communication was fantastic with the house manager and the people taking care of the house as well. We cannot wait to book another stay!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany N., St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House!
We had the best time at Touchstone! It was our first time on the island and we fell in love. The house was very authentic and we comfortable. The beach is right around the corner and the location was just perfect! We will definitely be back :)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation!!!!
We had a wonderful time staying at Touchstone, it was very relaxing. We love make dinner and sitting out on the patio at night. After dinner we would all go to the beach and look at all the star at night, living in the city you don't get to see that many star at night. Touchstone is a beautiful home and we hope to be back someday soon. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found
If you are considering Touchstone House to rent…Just Book it! We were halfway through our stay and we rebooked for 2025. Karina was an amazing host, very proactive with her communications leading up to our arrival and keeping me on track with all of my booking for the island. Very easy to get in touch with and when we had an issue with the lock on a door it was immediately addressed. Housekeeping and grounds keepers were wonderful. The pictures don’t do the house justice. The proximity to the beach was a must for us with small kids. We enjoyed the outdoor spaces at night, listening to the waves. Our boys ran around the yard and made friends with the boys staying at Touchstone Cottage. We felt very safe and comfortable. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience @ Touchstone!
We had a great trip. The Touchstone house is in a great location and has everything you need for a relaxing trip to HI! We will be back! Thanks Karina & David.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience!!!
Everything about our stay was exceptional. The owners provided a great experience from beginning to end, and the cottage provided a wonderful place to stay with our family. Highly recommend and will certainly stay with them again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2023
We cant say enough about Karina and David, they are amazing hosts and were there for us anytime we needed anything or had questions about the island. The house was perfect, the yard was amazing, especially for the kids to run around after long days at the beach. They made it a Thanksgiving we will never forget and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHauna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing break
We had a wonderful time at the Touchstone House. Karina and David were super friendly and helpful, especially when we had some issues with our travel plans. The house was perfect for our laid back family stay - charming, well equipped and very clean. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
What an amazing stay! We are in love with everything! We already booked our trip for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical week at Touchstone
Our family just returned from our stay at the touchstone house and we're already wanting to book another stay. A week was not long enough! The house was perfect for our family of four. It's in the perfect location just steps from the beach. Karina and David have done an amazing job in making this rental feel like home. The daily house keeping was much appreciated along with the laundry service the staff provides. The home is decorated beautifully. Both bedrooms are spacious with comfortable beds and high quality linens. The well stocked kitchen and outdoor space was one of our favorite parts of the house. Karina was so helpful in making our first stay in Harbour Island magical. She provided helpful information about the island that made us feel as ease traveling to a new place. Until next time touchstone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
We had the very best trip! The owners are so kind and helpful. We hope to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best Bahamian cottage!
Karina and David are fabulous hosts! Touchstone is an amazing property and only steps from the beach; we couldn’t have asked for a better location. The property is clean and so darling. The staff is outstanding. We had the best trip!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

aryn g.

Liked: Cleanliness
slice of heaven!
my family and i recently stayed at touchstone house… and it was an absolute dream! the location could not have been more perfect, the home is absolutely darling, and the hospitality and communication leading up to the trip was great and made things easy to plan from afar! David and Karina (property owners) went above and beyond to ensure our stay and time on harbour island was going to be the best experience! We cannot wait to come back and stay at touchstone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
The Most Magical Week!
Where to begin?! Touchstone quickly took a spot at the top of our list of happy places this week. Thank you to the most amazing hosts for making it so easy and comfortable for us. We loved every second of our week! We will most surely be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite Home Away From Home
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Touchstone. We are repeat guests and will continue to be repeat guests. The property is beautiful, private, and stocked with beach essentials. Inside you will find the coziest, cutest house that you wish you could live in forever. Harbour Island and Touchstone Main House AND Cottage will forever be my families favorite place on Earth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was everything that was promised and more !
The pictures are accurate, and Karina went out of her way to keep in touch during the entire stay to make sure everything was ok. The walk to the beach is very short and nearly flat. Shorter than most of my vacation rentals in Florida. I would not have wanted to walk up and down the bluffs from the beach to the nearby beach homes every day. One little thing that you don't think about is the back up generator for the house. Not only is the entire house air-conditioned, but one night our electric went out early in the evening until the next morning. It would have been unbearable had the Touchstone House generator not instantly kicked on. Not all rentals have a back up generator. Something very much needed on the islands. A perfect stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023