Harbour Island, with a size of 500 acres, is a small island by any standards. It is also a very expensive island where homes are worth between $800,000 to $45 million. Those homes are also available for rent. Owners are primarily buying those for their own use but are also putting them up for rent to help offset the cost of ownership.
Harbour Island offers a remarkable collection of vacation properties despite its intimate size. Browsing through all existing platforms, we estimate the number of Harbour Island vacation rentals to be around 170. This excludes all hotels.
Harbour Island vacation rentals span a wide range of accommodation types and sizes, catering to diverse traveler preferences:
- 75 properties or 44.1% of vacation rentals are studio to 3 bedroom units
- 88 properties or 51.8% of home rentals are between 4 to 7 bedrooms
- 7 properties or 4.1% represent 8 and 9 bedroom estates
The two only 9-bedroom ultra-luxury vacation rentals are La Palmeraie Bahamas homes, namely the Asian House and the Modern House at La Palmeraie Bahamas.
Analysis Date: January 3, 2026
Bedroom Distribution Analysis
| Bedrooms | Count | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 8.8% | Cottages, studios, romantic getaways |
| 2 | 25 | 14.7% | Small couples, budget-friendly |
| 3 | 35 | 20.6% | Most common, families, small groups |
| 4 | 40 | 23.5% | Very popular, medium groups, families |
| 5 | 25 | 14.7% | Large families, luxury properties |
| 6 | 15 | 8.8% | Large groups, estates |
| 7 | 8 | 4.7% | Private islands, luxury compounds |
| 8 | 5 | 2.9% | Ultra-luxury estates |
| 9 | 2 | 1.2% | La Palmeraie and similar estates |
| TOTAL | 170 | 100.0% |
Key Insights
Market Composition: Mid-size properties (3-5 bedrooms) dominate approximately 59% of the market, making them the most sought-after category for Harbour Island vacation rentals.
Luxury Segment: Properties with 6 or more bedrooms represent approximately 18% of inventory, catering to large groups and those seeking premium accommodations.
Budget Options: One and two bedroom properties make up approximately 24% of rentals, providing accessible entry points for couples and small families.
Ultra-Luxury: Properties with 7 or more bedrooms represent approximately 8% of the market, offering exclusive experiences for discerning travelers.
Most Popular: Four-bedroom properties are the most common configuration at 23.5%, representing the ideal size for families and medium-sized groups seeking Harbour Island vacation rentals.
