| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 2 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/04/08 |
Positive
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| We had such a great time at the Blue Dolphin. Your place is beautiful, the upstairs is exceptional, and I can't thank you enough for giving us the opportunity to be there. Betsy and Eva were a blessing. Made lots of new friends on the island and good times were had by all! |
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Amy Sergent, Sarasota, Florida |
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| 03/31/08 |
Positive
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I spent the second of two idyllic weeks - in February this year - at the Blue Dolphin on Harbour Island, Bahamas, and I've already signed up for a third in 2009! For those looking for a low key tropical beach vacation with a sense of community, this is definitely the spot; if you're expecting Miami Beach, look elsewhere! There are a few small, elegant hotels but no high-rise condos. Instead, there are beautiful, colorful, manicured homes, facing the bay or the ocean, and the Blue Dolphin - on the bay, 5 minutes by golf cart to the pink beach - is among the loveliest. The 5-bedroom, 5-bath house is well-appointed and staffed - a cook and a housekeeper - and is immaculate, roomy and charming. And what a joy it is to sit at sunset with a cocktail on one of the four porches, two down, two up - taking in the awesome view! Or in the flowering garden in the morning with a cup of coffee.
One of the unique aspects of this island is that visitors and locals co-exist in divine harmony; I've rarely met such a friendly, welcoming - "Morning, Morning" - local population. En route to the expansive but never-crowded beach, one passes a cafe, a liquor store, a grocery store, a bakery, an ice-cream parlor, several small clothing shops, an art gallery, a church and a cemetery, not to mention the occasional rooster, keeping close watch on a hen and chicks in the backyard of one of the year-round residents! In other words, you are a participant in the life of a real village. There's a yacht basin, several fine restaurants and a night club or two, Gusty's being the most famous. Some friends reported seeing Cameron Diaz and Uma Thurman there in December! A social membership in the Coral Sands Resort - with free use of the beach amenitites, pool and tennis courts - comes with the house. All in all, I simply cannot imagine a more perfect spot for a stress-free, relaxing
getaway. It's paradise!
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Bill Hays |
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| 05/22/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We all had a really good time while we were there and thought that the improvements to the house were great. I loved all of the extra balconies and (while I haven’t seen tons of other homes) really think the back yard must be special.
I doubt there are many locations that offer as much in terms of the overall package - gorgeous beaches; low key, friendly people; ease of getting around and the access to an occasional lovely meal out. And with kids having the beach right next to a pool while still being able to get to your own house with enclosed outdoor space (fully fenced yard), nothing beats it. It is a special place."
Best, JBH
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The Harrell Family
New York, NY and Paris, France
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| 04/12/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We had so much fun in Harbour Island and really enjoyed staying at the Blue Dolphin. I love the floor plan of the house with the addition, and it worked perfectly for my family and friends. You are so lucky to have such a great house on a fun and beautiful island. Betsy (maid) was wonderful, and we ended up going to her church on Easter Sunday, what a treat! . . . We have such good memories of Harbour Island and always come home planning our next trip back."
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Hundley Family
Charleston, SC
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| 11/24/00 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Three generations of our family living in different areas of the U.K. were united on Harbour Island for a family wedding. The occasion exceeded all our expectations and the second week was made perfect by the tranquility of the Blue Dolphin."
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Seymour/ Simpon/ Govinden
U.K.
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| 03/30/00 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"I have been renting houses on Harbour Is. since the middle 50's and yours is the most efficiently outfitted and one of the most charming . . . your garden is enchanting."
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Lineberger Family
Cleveland, OH
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| 05/01/99 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"What a great place . . . We've been coming to Harbour Is. for 16 years and this is the most user friendly of them all. The social membership at the Coral Sands is a major plus. Your notebook with all the island info. is another great asset."
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Bair Family
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| 03/01/94 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Heaven on earth (at a price of course)!"
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Jamie's Dad
Dauphin Is., AL
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| 02/03/92 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Très agrèable sèjour du Dauphin Bleu - Merci."
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Anna, Elodie & Béatrice
Paris, France
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