Harbour Island Real Estate

Harbour Island was settled in the early 1700's by loyalist explorers. Harbour Island has sustained itself on its oceanfront treasures and naturally sheltered harbour. Once the capitol of the Bahamas, this once sleepy little beachfront town is now a booming and thriving resort. In other words, Harbour Island was around before it was cool to go to Harbour Island. But things have changed. Harbour Island real estate is now in very high demand. Nowadays Harbour Island is famous for the beauty of the world famous Pink Sands Beach one of the most spectacular beaches in the world. The sand is actually pink. Harbour Island beachfront scenery has been the home to hundreds of model shoots and it's magnificent beachscapes have graced the pages of almost every International magazine. On Harbour Island, luxurious beachfront homes lie hidden in the palm trees or perch high on sandy bluffs with steps leading down to the water's edge. The main mode of transportation in Harbour Island is the golf cart. There are a few cars owned by locals but throughout the island, golf carts rule. Pink Sands beach runs the entire eastern side of the island from north to south. Have lunch at the hidden oceanfront grill Sip Sip which means "secret" in Bahamian. How about a waterfront dinner at The Landing or The Harbour Lounge or the legendary Rock House overlooking downtown Harbour Island and the thriving public dock. Or stop by the seaside shack at Harry O's for a real local Bahamian Experience that you won't find anywhere else. Bahamas Fast Ferries offers daily fast ferry water taxi service to Harbour Island. The fast ferry makes it an easy trip getaway from any island, but spend a week in Harbour Island and you'll soon become addicted to the quiet seclusion and opulent luxury the island has to offer. Take a golf cart ride up to the northern end of Harbour Island to the area called The Narrows. Many screen, fashion, and sports celebrities own homes in this area where large beachfront estates run the entire width of the island. Visitors to Harbour Island will find many Harbour Island Resorts with all the comforts of home, like Valentine's, Ramora Bay, Pink Sands Hotel Coral Sands Hotel or Tingum Village. Harbour Island is serviced by air from North Eleuthera airport, just a short ferry ride away. North Eleuthera airport accomodates most aircraft and offers daily flights to and from Nassau and South Florida.