The Loyalist Cottage, Harbour Island Bahamas Guide

Of all the buildings on Harbour Island Bahamas, the Loyalist Cottage is among the most visited and photographed. While it may be a private residence, simply viewing this building from the outside is enough.

Built in 1797, this 220-year-old building still stands strong as a testament to the tenacity and preservation of Harbour Island’s buildings. A small plaque to the right of the front door bears the Union Jack flag and ‘Loyalist Cottage’ written around it. Late 18th-century home”

During the American Revolution many British citizens remained loyal to the crown and fled and to Harbour Island to escape persecution. The houses in Dunmore Town date back to the late 1700s and are kept close to their original condition by the Bahamas National Trust. The entire neighborhood is reminiscent of a New England postcard with its white picket fences and clapboard structures.