Features

See pictures of the inside of both houses under the Floor Plans Tab

The Big house features light airy rooms, an abundance of glass, beamed ceilings, 3 bedrooms - 2 master suites with bath/dressing rooms and seaside terraces with views of the turquoise water. The third bedroom has twin beds, a garden view and is a great kids room. The house is perfect for families or two couples and economical enough for one couple.

Amenities:

• 3 bedrooms, 2 with bath/dressing rooms and beach side terraces
• Full kitchen
• Air conditioning and ceiling fans
• Washer/Dryer
• Tropitone furniture and umbrellas
• Wind protected front patio
• Telephone (Internet phone with free service to states)
• Wireless Internet
• Cable TV
• DVD & CD Player
• Large Weber BBQ
• Beach chairs, umbrellas
• Outdoor shower area
• Morning maid service

The Small house also features light airy rooms, an abundance of glass, beamed ceilings, 1 bedroom with bath/dressing rooms and a seaside terrace with views of the turquoise water.

Amenities:

• 1 bedroom with bath/dressing room
• Full kitchen
• Washer
• Wind protected patio
• Cable TV
• Morning maid service

Short walk to town
Short beach walk to "on the beach" restaurants for lunch: Pink Sands Blue Bar, Coral Sands Beach Bar and Sip Sip.

You can watch the sunrise on the ocean side from your bed and stroll over to the bayside in the evening for magnificent sunsets, fun to enjoy from one of numerous bars/restaurants on the bay.

Golf carts are available for rent

NOTE: Harbour Island is a little bit of paradise, and with paradise comes some trade offs. Phone service, internet service, TV service and power are not as reliable as the States. If you are coming to Harbour Island and expect everything to work all the time, maybe you should try Miami. If you want to visit one of the nicest beaches in the world on one of the friendliest islands in the Bahamas, this is the place.

Floor Plans

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Beach Front

The Barton House is a beachfront contemporary classic, right on the famous Pink Sands beach in the exclusive "Narrows" area of Harbour Island, just three houses down from the Pink Sands Resort. The house is steps from the water with its own beach path. Discover the hidden outlook/platform on top of a dune with a 180 degree beach view. The house sits low, tucked in just above the dunes so its completely private.

There are great panoramic views of the beach and the town on Harbourislandguide.com. 

Beach Clubs

The Barton house is within each walking distance of some of the most desired beach clubs on Harbour Island.

Just a few steps to the famous Pink Sands Resort with with it's beach front Blue Bar.

A few more steps are the Coral Sands Resort with a beach side bar and restaurant and the Dumore Beach Club.

You'll have to try Sip Sip, a famous gourmet lunch spot where you may see a famous model or two.

And just a little farther is the Runaway Hill Resort with a bar up a little way from the beach with a great view.

Where to Eat

The Barton house is within each walking distance of just about everything on Harbour Island.

Restaurants

• Acquapazza Wine Bar & Ristoranti - Italian fare on the water overlooking the bay.
  On the Marina
• Rock House Restaurant - Great bar and restaurant close to the dock.
  On Bay Street
• Runaway Hill Club - A beach side restaurant, easily accessed from town.
  On the Beach
• Angela's Starfish Restaurant - A popular local Bahamian casual place to eat.
  Just over the hill
• Avery's Restaurant and Grill - Bahamian food that is the New York Times top pick.
  In town
• Ocean View Club - A great place to eat, if you can get in. Pip does an amazing job.
  On the Beach
• Valentines Resort and Marina - Great bar and Restaurant over the water in the marina.
  On the Marina
• Romora Bay - Bar on the water and restaurant overlooking the bay.
  On the Marina
• The Harbour Lounge - The center of action on the bay. Over looks the government dock.
  On Bay Street
• The Landing - Bar and restaurant in an old colonial Bahamian Estate. The place to eat on the bay.
  On Bay Street
• Ma Ruby's - Ma is in the Tingum Village Hotel and is rumored to be the home of Jimmy's “Cheeseburger in Paradise.
  In town
• Baretta's Seashell Inn - The meeting place for the locals & a nice place to stay and eat.
  Just over the hill

Lighter Fare

• The Shack - by the Government Dock and a great place for Conch Fritters or Fried Chicken.
  On Bay Street
• Queen Conch - like the name says the place for Conch Salad and a Kalik for lunch or a snack.
  On Bay Street
• Sugar Rush - breakfast or lunch and baked goods.
  In town
• Doris Dry Goods - need a ice creme cone on a hot day? This is the place, across from The Shack.
  On Bay Street
• Wade's Take-Away - Native food near the fisherman's dock, north side.
  On Bay Street
• Harry O's - Native food near the fisherman's dock, north side.
  On Bay Street
• Brian's BBQ - Ready for ribs or chicken? Place your order early or stop by late - weekends.
  Just over the Hill
• Tropic Hut - The “pizza place” on Harbour Island, plus other family fare - across from Arthur's.
  Just over the Hill
• Arthur's Bakery - If you ask Arthur, the center of the world, and the best place for breakfast and internet.
  Just over the Hill
• Dunmore Deli - Great place for lunch and people watching in the middle of all the action.
  Just over the Hill

Night Life and Night Clubs

• Gusty's - Always on the list of night time stops. Over looks the bay.
  Just over the Hill
• Sea Grapes - Might see some big names jamming with the locals here - if you can get in.
  In town
• Daddy D's - Check it out yourself. Where you learn what Harbour Island is all about.
  On Bay Street
• Vic Hum Club - The action starts late and goes way into the morning - great dance floor.
  Just over the Hill
• JJ's Night Club - A local's hangout that welcomes all comers.
  Just over the Hill

Miscellaneous Reviews and Links you'll find helpful

• New York Times Review of Best Places to eat in HI.
• All the local news
• Or what Google has to say
• What Andy Garcia says about an Harbour Island Hotel