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CHEF NEFF'S GETAWAY & HERON'S NEST ON HARBOUR ISLAND, BAHAMAS

 
 
 
Dunmore Town studio rental - View of the Ocean from the Crow's Nest
View of the Ocean from the Crow's Nest
  • Dunmore Town studio rental - View of the Ocean from the Crow's Nest
    Front view of home -- suites attached on either side of house
    Stairs to the Crow's Nest from lawn
    Private patio of Heron Nest
    Heron Nest bedroom
    Heron Nest kitchen
  • Dunmore Town studio rental - Patio and entrance to Chef Neff Getaway (right)
    Chef Neff Getaway bedroom -- optional king or two twin beds
    Chef Neff Getaway efficiency kitchen
    Property's lawn and garden from Crow's Nest
    Path through lawn from Heron Nest
    Heron Nest patio top with bouganvilla
 
Dunmore Town studio rental - View of the Ocean from the Crow's Nest

View of the Ocean from the Crow's Nest

Front view of home -- suites attached on either side of house

Front view of home -- suites attached on either side of house

Stairs to the Crow's Nest from lawn

Stairs to the Crow's Nest from lawn

Private patio of Heron Nest

Private patio of Heron Nest

Heron Nest bedroom

Heron Nest bedroom

Heron Nest kitchen

Heron Nest kitchen

Patio and entrance to Chef Neff Getaway (right)

Patio and entrance to Chef Neff Getaway (right)

Chef Neff Getaway bedroom -- optional king or two twin beds

Chef Neff Getaway bedroom -- optional king or two twin beds

Chef Neff Getaway efficiency kitchen

Chef Neff Getaway efficiency kitchen

Property's lawn and garden from Crow's Nest

Property's lawn and garden from Crow's Nest

Path through lawn from Heron Nest

Path through lawn from Heron Nest

Heron Nest patio top with bouganvilla

Heron Nest patio top with bouganvilla

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps2

Photos and Description of the Dunmore Town vacation studio rental
Studio, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 1-2)

Frommer's 2011 Guide to the Bahamas lists Chef Neff's properties as a "Find" with an excellent review. Harbour Island is a gem in the Caribbean recently discovered by discriminating travelers. Our Island has been named the NUMBER ONE Island destination by Travel and Leisure Magazine. The pink sand beach is one of the ten most beautiful in the world (Conde Nast).

Chef Neff's suites are a three-minute walk to the beach and a two minute walk to the Bay. The two separate suites are on private grounds with woods,song birds and flowers. There is a Crow's Nest for your morning coffee while you watch the sunrise or to climb for an evening drink.

The suites' private entrances and lovely private patios make them a very special place for just you. The rate is far below any local hotel rooms, and with a kitchen included there is no reason to eat every meal out. And a day away by boat at the near-by secluded Man Island (with a picnic and snorkeling) is always a wonderful experience.

If you have a shopping bent there are boutiques to rival any place in the world -- as well as Native shops for local treasures.

Most visitors rent a golf cart to get around while here. The Bahamian $ is on a par with the USD and there is an ATM at the local bank. Credit Cards are accepted almost everywhere.

I have provided small Brink's safes in each suite for your passports or other valuables.

It just plain doesn't get any better than Harbour Island. Want to know more? Just ask Chef Neff!

Keywords: Two seperate one bedroom suites

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About The Owner

Chef Susan Neff, owner and manager of the two suites, came to Harbour Island as the Executive Chef of the Coral Sands Hotel. Susan purchased the property in 2000 and spent the last nine years renovating the home and adding to it. When she left Coral Sands Hotel in 2004 she began renting two suites that she had added for guests.

The gardens are especially lovely and are enjoyed by all of the guests, as is the Crow's Nest and the view from it.

The Owner purchased this studio in 2000
Dunmore Town studio rental - View of the Ocean from the Crow's Nest

View of the Ocean from the Crow's Nest

Front view of home -- suites attached on either side of house

Front view of home -- suites attached on either side of house

Stairs to the Crow's Nest from lawn

Stairs to the Crow's Nest from lawn

Private patio of Heron Nest

Private patio of Heron Nest

Heron Nest bedroom

Heron Nest bedroom

Heron Nest kitchen

Heron Nest kitchen

Patio and entrance to Chef Neff Getaway (right)

Patio and entrance to Chef Neff Getaway (right)

Chef Neff Getaway bedroom -- optional king or two twin beds

Chef Neff Getaway bedroom -- optional king or two twin beds

Chef Neff Getaway efficiency kitchen

Chef Neff Getaway efficiency kitchen

Property's lawn and garden from Crow's Nest

Property's lawn and garden from Crow's Nest

Path through lawn from Heron Nest

Path through lawn from Heron Nest

Heron Nest patio top with bouganvilla

Heron Nest patio top with bouganvilla

Deep Sea Fishing, bottom fishing, bone fishing, snorkeling, diving, picnicking

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Rental Rates for this vacation studio rental in Dunmore Town, Bahamas

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • $155/165 nt. - $925-$1025/wk
  • US $/Bahamian Dollars
  • Chef Neff Getaway: $925/week-$135 extra nights Less than a week's stay $155 P/N
  • Heron's Nest: $1025/week- $145 extra nights Less than a week's stay $165 P/N
  • No credit cards accepted. 1/4 deposit. Additional 10% Bahamian govt.tax
  • Bottled water provided. Trusted golf cart rental agents information upon request.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation studio rental in Dunmore Town, Bahamas

Property Type:
  • studio
Location Type:
  • Ocean View ...
    Lovely ocean view from the Crow's Nest
General:
  • Parking Off Street
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Wireless Internet ...
    Wireless provided at no charge
Kitchen:
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
  • King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (2), Baby Cribs (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Balcony
  • Deck / Patio
Suitability:
  • children welcome ...
    Children two and under -- crib available
  • limited accessibility
  • wheelchair accessible ...
    Heron Nest Suite is wheelchari accessible with no stairs
  • smoking allowed ...
    Smoking allowed on patio
  • pets not allowed
Attractions:
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • horseback riding
  • sight seeing
  • boating
  • shelling
  • shopping
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • fishing
  • jet skiing
  • parasailing
  • kayaking
  • cycling
  • snorkeling/diving
  • swimming
  • sailing
Notes: Full bath, efficiency kitchen, iron, hair dryer, linens, towels, clothes line, outdoor shower for post beach use, "Pack and play bed" available for infant, Crow's Nest for view of ocean.

Reviews for this vacation studio rental in Dunmore Town, Bahamas

Chef Neff's Getaway & Heron's Nest on Harbour Island, Bahamas
average rating of 5.0 based on 8 reviews
business
Chef Neff's Getaway & Heron's Nest on Harbour Island, Bahamas
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p19186vb
(301) 560-3166 (Vonage/Bahamas)
Romora Bay Harbour Island
Silver Spring MD
5

A Week Away From It All

5 of 5
Submitted: February 27, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
We just returned from one week on Harbour Island, staying with another couple at Chef Neff's "Hideaway." This is the perfect location on a perfect tropical island to escape reality for a few days. Harbour Island is a tranquil place away from hustle and bustle-- a kind of tropical parallel of Nantucket compared to the Cape Cod mainland. But it also offers excellent restaurants, a fantastic beach, uniformly friendly people, and unbelievably great weather (at least for a good part of the year). Chef Neff's property is an ideal match-up with these surroundings. The grounds are beautiful, the facility is very comfortable and well-maintained and the location is ideal: a short walk from one of the world's best (and most unspoiled and unpopulated!) beaches and a 10-minute golf cart ride to town. And the price is more reasonable than the fancy hotels now that they have been discovered by The Beautiful People.

One of the advantages of Chef Neff's hideaway is, in fact, Chef Neff herself. She is a gracious and attentive host who knows everything (and everyone) there is to know about the Island, and is more than willing to share recommendations on sightseeing, shopping-- and most especially, restaurants (she happens to be a Cordon Bleu professional chef in her spare time).

If you like glitz, casinos, late-night partying and tourist shops this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a great location in an idyllic part of the world, we heartily recommend Chef Neff's Suites. The photos shown on this web site are for real. In fact, it's even better to be there!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
Chef Neff's Getaway & Heron's Nest on Harbour Island, Bahamas
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p19186vb
(301) 560-3166 (Vonage/Bahamas)
Romora Bay Harbour Island
5

Relaxing Retreat!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 8, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
My husband and I had a wonderful 6 night vacation at Chef Neff's Getaway & Heron's Nest. The accommodations suited us perfectly and having access to a kitchen was certainly convenient. The property is a block to the beach and an even shorter distance to the bay. We appreciate the kindness of Chef Neff and all of the local knowledge she provided. Although we experienced 3 days of tropical storms during our stay, that simply allowed for more time for reading, sightseeing and taking naps. We look forward to returning again soon!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Chef Neff's Getaway & Heron's Nest on Harbour Island, Bahamas
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p19186vb
(301) 560-3166 (Vonage/Bahamas)
Romora Bay Harbour Island
New York, NY
5

Everything you need

5 of 5
Submitted: February 4, 2011 Stayed: December 2010
My husband and I stayed in a combination of the Chef Neff's getaway and Heron's Nest apartments for 8 days over the new year period. Both apartments include a kitchen or kitchenette, full bathroom and bedroom equipped with many amenities for a relaxing and comfortable stay.
The apartments are very centrally located. It is a 3 minute walk to the beach and 5-10 minutes to the center of town. We did not rent a golf cart for most of our stay and most places we went were within walking distance.
Susan is an excellent host and willing to provide tips on restaurants to eat, places to go and tourist activities such as snorkelling. If we needed anything, we just had to ask.
The apartments are excellent value for money as accommodation on the island are expensive and you can cater meals if you wish.
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would recommend to couples of all ages.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Chef Neff's Getaway & Heron's Nest on Harbour Island, Bahamas
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p19186vb
(301) 560-3166 (Vonage/Bahamas)
Romora Bay Harbour Island
Santa Cruz, CA
5

Friendly and Affordable

5 of 5
Submitted: July 5, 2010 Stayed: December 2009
My husband and I have been visiting Harbor Island for the past six years. Fortunately, we discovered Chef Neff's suites five years ago, and have never thought of staying anywhere else. The suites are charming, comfortable, private and quiet. The grounds our beautifully maintained, and the beach is a five minute walk. These suites are a bargain compared to other accommodations on the island. Best of all is the owner, Susan, who will make you feel welcome the moment you check in--and you may even get home made cookies during your stay.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Chef Neff's Getaway & Heron's Nest on Harbour Island, Bahamas
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p19186vb
(301) 560-3166 (Vonage/Bahamas)
Romora Bay Harbour Island
Dayton, OH
5

Paradise Found!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 25, 2010 Stayed: January 2010
Chef Neff's rental suites are a lovely relaxing vacation destination, particularly for people working in today's stress filled business world. I have stayed in both suites; Chef Neff's Get-a-way and Heron's Nest. Both suites are spacious, with kictchens, and private patios: one has privacy when desired. Sue Neff is a gracious host and more than willing to provide directions, delicious recipes, and introductions to the local community. Sue is known by "Chef" with the local Bahamians. Her wonderful cats will wander in to keep you company. And going to sleep with the sound of the ocean is peace that is hard to find stateside. All in all, this is the best vacation value for a true "paradise found"!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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