-Pisos interiores completamente renovados, 100% de paredes interiores y vigas del techo pintadas. -nueva entrada a la pasarela añadida SofĂĄ seccional de pastos marinos añadido a la cubierta de 12 ' Â
-Abril 2018 adición del nuevo sofå de pastos marinos Tommy Bahama, silla de gran tamaño y otomana
DescripciĂłn general de la isla Cat: no contaminada por el turismo, la isla Cat es la sexta isla mĂĄs grande de las Bahamas. La isla en forma de anzuelo-- unas 48 millas de largo y de 1 a 4 millas de ancho y se encuentra a unos 325 millas al sureste de Miami. Lleva el nombre del pirata Arthur Catt, que estĂĄ situado cerca del TrĂłpico de CĂĄncer, entre Eleuthera y Long Island. Tiene uno de los mejores climas de las Bahamas, con temperaturas en los altos 60s durante los inviernos cortos, llegando a mediados de los 80 en verano, con los vientos alisios por lo que el lugar aĂșn mĂĄs cĂłmodo. Con sus playas vĂrgenes, Cat Island es una de las mĂĄs bellas islas en las Bahamas, y es tan poco visitado que es barato y todavĂa se siente sin descubrir. Muchos historiadores locales afirman que los residentes de Isla del Gato fueron los primeros en ver a ColĂłn. El gran explorador a sĂ mismo se creĂa por alguno para haber sido bien recibido aquĂ por los arahuacos pacĂficos. Hermosas playas ofrecen una variedad de deportes acuĂĄticos. Los visitantes pueden ir a nadar o bucear en varios lugares.
Servicio de limpieza y mantenimiento barco: El barco se limpia y se mantiene profesionalmente.
Kayaks, canoas y bicicletas: El uso de kayaks, canoas y bicicletas estĂĄ incluido en su estancia en el barco. Hay 2 kayaks disponibles, un tĂĄndem y una individual, ademĂĄs de que hay 2 nuevos cruceros de la playa aparcados en el garaje para su uso. La canoa estĂĄ atado detrĂĄs de la casa en la bahĂa de vuelta.
Una choza tiki de nueva construcciĂłn con tumbonas acolchadas estĂĄ disponible para su uso exclusivo en nuestra playa.
Numerosos libros de cocina del Caribe y las Bahamas recetas favoritas se encuentran en nuestra biblioteca.
***** Toyota 4 Runner estĂĄ disponible para alquiler por semanas, que se encuentra en el barco (en el garaje) *****
Histórico Hermitage en el monte Alvernia Virtud distinta de esta isla es que es el hogar de el punto mås alto en las Bahamas - Mount Alvernia - la asombrosa cantidad de 206 pies (63 metros) sobre el nivel del mar en su punto mås alto es un monasterio llamado La ermita, construida por Monseñor Jerónimo Hawkes, quien llegó a las Bahamas como un arquitecto y un sacerdote anglicano para reparar iglesias anglicanas en Long Island. Mås tarde fue ordenado como sacerdote católico romano y se hizo conocido como Monseñor Jerónimo Hawkes.
Deveaux MansiĂłn Las ruinas de una casa de la plantaciĂłn del siglo 18.
Columbus Point Una de las muchas cuevas indias que PANAL la isla, y un monumento caracola a Cristóbal Colón, un testimonio inquebrantable creencia de los lugareños que aquà marca su primera recalada, para gran consternación de la cercana San salvadoreños, que insisten en que el honor pertenece a ellos.
Navegar / Vela y Buceo Desde el dĂa en que primero fueron descubiertas por la nave, las 700 islas de las Bahamas se han convertido cada vez mĂĄs en un imĂĄn para los buques al mar. El combustible. Trazar un curso. Cayos deshabitados, calas escondidas, regatas anuales y puertos deportivos modernos endulzar el viaje.
Buceo  Los arrecifes de coral. Agujeros azules. Paredes. Cuevas. Naufragios. Tiburones. Delfines. Rayas. La variedad de islas en las Bahamas presenta una variedad de experiencias de buceo. Los principiantes y expertos son bienvenidos. Lecciones y guĂas se pueden encontrar en todas las islas. Blue Hole; Hacia fuera en el banco, esta depresiĂłn circular conduce a un descenso de 80 a 100 pies a lo largo de las paredes exteriores. En el interior de la apertura, los buzos a menudo se encuentran los bancos de peces, grandes meros y tiburones de arrecife del Caribe.
White Hole Arrecife Este arrecife expresa otro fenĂłmeno inusual a las Bahamas: depresiones circulares en la cuenca de piedra caliza que forman cuencas planas rodeadas de montĂculos de coral. Estos sitios sirven como un oasis para los arrecifes solitario y bancos de peces.
De -Derrick Conch Shack (5 millas del barco. FĂĄcil paseo en bicicleta) Ensalada fresca y sofĂĄ Conch quebrado. Llame con anticipaciĂłn. Cena a peticiĂłn incluyendo pollo jerk, pollo al curry, pargo, mero, langosta, cabra al curry.(Dependiendo de la temporada) cerveza .Cold.
De -Sammy T (5. 6 millas de la Boathouse) Restaurante y bar completo. Las especialidades incluyen buñuelos de caracola, ensaladas, langosta a la parrilla, pargo, pollo
-Cookie House Restaurant en Ciudad de Arturo (10. 5 millas)
-Periwinkles (12. 5 millas) Bar completo. Ensaladas, cangrejo, costillas, chuletas de cerdo
-Fernandez Bay Restaurant (18. 5 millas) Bar completo. Concha, hamburguesas, pescado
CĂłmo llegar Vuelos Programados:
SkyBahamas Pie Lauderdale y Nassau a The Bight, Isla del Gato (dos veces / dĂa)
Cat Island Air Nassau a Cat Island (todos los dĂas)
Este alojamiento estĂĄ gestionado por un propietario profesional. La prestaciĂłn de servicios de alojamiento estĂĄ vinculada a una actividad comercial, un negocio o una profesiĂłn.
Puede aplicarse un recargo por cada persona adicional, segĂșn la polĂtica del alojamiento.
No se garantizan las solicitudes especiales, que estĂĄn sujetas a disponibilidad en el momento de la llegada y pueden suponer un recargo adicional.
EstĂĄ terminantemente prohibido celebrar fiestas u otros eventos en grupo en las instalaciones.
El propietario ha indicado que el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de monĂłxido de carbono.
El propietario ha indicado que el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de humo.
Entre los elementos de seguridad de este alojamiento, se incluye lo siguiente: botiquĂn de primeros auxilios.
Si cancelas tu reserva, se aplicarĂĄ la polĂtica de cancelaciĂłn de tu propietario/a. De acuerdo con la normativa de la UE sobre los derechos del consumidor, los servicios de reserva de alojamiento no estĂĄn sujetos al derecho de desistimiento.
Playa de Port Royal - A 29Â min en coche - 30.3Â km
BahĂa FernĂĄndez - A 32Â min en coche - 35.3Â km
CĂłmo moverse por la zona
Arthur's Town (ATC): a 34Â min en coche
Restaurantes
âȘDis We Place - âŹA 9 min en coche
âȘKingâs Webb - âŹA 17 min en coche
âȘHot Spot - âŹA 19 min en coche
âȘBayroc Bar & Grill - âŹA 14 min en coche
Preguntas frecuentes
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Directamente en la playa, esta casa de vacaciones de Cayo Pigeon se encuentra a menos de 40 kilĂłmetros de Playa de Port Royal, BahĂa FernĂĄndez y Monasterio The Hermitage of Father Jerome.
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10/10 Excelente
Rebecca D.
18 de feb de 2020
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicaciĂłn, ubicaciĂłn y precisiĂłn del anuncio
Heaven
We just returned from our stay at the boathouse and the only negative thing I can say is that our stay was not long enough. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation to disconnect this is definitely the place to stay. There were days where we had the beach all to ourselves. Leslie was wonderful and we did meet some great people. The locals on Cat Island were friendly and helpful. Make sure you bring cash as many places on the island are cash only. We are already making plans for our next trip.
Rebecca D.
Se alojĂł 4 noches en febrero de 2020
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Rebecca,
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Boathouse; we are so happy that you loved the house and beach. As you mentioned it is possible to lounge in our private beach tiki hut for a week and only see 3-4 people walking the beach. It is wonderful that you got out to meet the islanders, as the locals are very nice and friendly. The island is also so beautiful with places to explore and reefs to snorkel. We look forward to your return.
Best,
Mark
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10/10 Excelente
Ryan K.
3 de ene de 2021
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicaciĂłn, ubicaciĂłn y precisiĂłn del anuncio
Very Transporting Isolated but Beautiful Oasis
I came for a solo Bonefishing trip to get away from the craziness of COVID and 2020. Just what the doctor ordered. Set high on the edge of an insanely beautiful mangrove salt flat, the feel of this place is rustic but also elegant based on its bright Caribbean colors and cool architecture. I fished my brains out solo but also spent a lot of time on the white sand beach, one of the two best on the entire island and one of the nicest I have seen in a lifetime of world travel. Seimmable but calm pure white sand. The only negative was the no see ums that are prevalent at any remote place in the tropics that does spray pesticides indiscriminately but still annoying around sunset and sunrise. Otherwise not at issue. Overall Cat Island and this house are the perfect getaway from any busy on the grid life.
Ryan K.
Se alojĂł 7 noches en diciembre de 2020
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 3 de ene de 2021
Ryan,
Sarah and I are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at the Boathouse. The fly fishing for bonefish behind the house and wading out toward Alligator Point is virtually untouched (very little pressure) and can be stellar. Glad you also got to spend time on our private beach; I agree that it is one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the World. The brilliant white sand along with the crystal clear, calm waters of the Caribbean are breathtaking. As you experienced, you can relax in our beach palapa all day and not see a single soul.
Following a big rain those no-see-ums can be pesky at dawn and dusk. When that happens we shut the doors and turn on the AC until they pass. Thank you for staying with us; we look forward to your return.
Best,
Mark & Sarah
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10/10 Excelente
S M.
31 de ene de 2012
Perfect Get Away
The house was awesome. The Beach House was even better than we expected. The description of the house and property are quite accurate, but it is still difficult to envision how beautiful peaceful and serene this location really is.
Wen we arrived on Cat Island, Leslie (the local property manager) had a car waiting for us at the airport for transportation to the house. The house was very clean and ready for our arrival. The kitchen is stocked with anything you need to cook your favorite island meals. The king-sized Select Comfort bed is the perfect end to days spent enjoying the island. The on-site property manager was able to assist us with all of our vacation arrangements such as rental cars, groceries and recommendations for where to purchase fresh seafood. We also enjoyed the bikes and kayaks that come with the house.
Cat Island is a perfect get-away from the hustle of everyday life. The beaches are beautiful and uncrowded and we found the locals friendly and very helpful with site seeing recommendations.
The Beach House is the perfect place to stay if you want a remote and romantic get-away to a fabulous destination.
S M.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Scott & Amy, Glad to hear that you really enjoyed the Boathouse, the beaches,and the island. The locals are truly warm and friendly souls; the nicest in all the Out Islands by my book. It is great to be able to really relax and get away from it all; Cat Island is just a wonderful place to chill, and without all the commercial, overbuilt, and crowded downside. And as you mentioned, beautiful white sand beaches, plenty of fresh conch, lobster, and fish (bought directly from the fishermen), and cold,cold Kalik. Thank you for the nice review, and for choosing the Boathouse for your holiday. Come back soon. Mark & Sarah
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10/10 Excelente
elisa b.
18 de sept de 2009
a dream house
The house was over our expectation. So perfect and so beautiful.It is really a dream house.
Excellent choice of color and furniture. The design enable you to have a 360 view and always have fresh air by opening all the glass door. It is like living outside for the all week and enjoy the view . We loved the outside shower and the air con in the bedroom for the night. House is really 2 minutes walking distance from the beach and what beach !! immaculate and very clear. Too bad there was not so much shade on the beach so it was not possible to stay and read there without burning. But the water was warm and so clear.
2 miles north from the house you can buy lobsters tails at TITO's place .(thanks Leslie for the advice ) Kitchen is fully equipped to cook them . My husband like to cook and he enjoyed reading the cook book about Bahamian recipes .
We will definitively come back to this lovely gateway . It is perfect for 2.
Very secluded place and perfect for our honeymoon.
Cat island is like a gem. Very few tourists and people are very friendly . Nothing to do except relaxing and find yourself but that 's what we wanted .
Leslie was also so nice with us. Thanks a lot .
elisa b.
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10/10 Excelente
Heidi S.
30 de mar de 2011
Great house, beautiful beaches, friendly people
We had a wonderful time and loved the Boathouse. This was our second visit to Cat Island and we are already planning to return next winter. Our favorite thing about Cat Island is the people - how friendly, warm and welcoming they are.
We really appreciated all the thoughtful extras and high end fixtures at the house. The bikes, kayaks, canoe, comfortable bed, sheets, comforter, abundance of towels, hammock, deck furniture, kitchen appliances, ice maker, music system, BBQ grill, washer, dryer, tiki hut, beach chairs with cushions, etc. We have rented several vacation houses and they usually don't come with these amenities.
At the house we loved opening all the doors. It makes the place seem huge and feels like you're living outdoors. Being so high up really adds to this experience, great 360 views. Loved the shower too!
The beach is so beautiful. Took my breath away each time I walked over the dune, and also looked different day to day. We walked the length of the beach every day and hardly ever saw anyone else. We spent evenings watching the sunset. The tiki hut is great, perfect for the days when I had enough sun but wanted to stay at the beach.
We also loved kayaking in the creek. We had done this the last time we visited Cat Island and were happy to see it is still pristine. We saw turtles, rays, barracuda and a nurse shark. Kayaking along the beach was also very beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful house. We will definitely be back!
Heidi S.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Heidi,
Sarah and I are thrilled to hear that your second visit was so wonderful. We certainly agree that the people of Cat Island are so welcoming,warm and friendly. This is our 18th year visiting the island, and we feel very lucky to have been here early, and able to secure such a special piece of paradise, on such a beautiful stretch of beach. Thank you for staying at the Boathouse; we look forward to your return in winter.
Mark & Sarah
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8/10 Bueno
Kelly H.
5 de sept de 2018
Unique House, Perfect Beach
We enjoyed our week at Boathouse, and fell in love with wonderful Cat Island! The house has everything you need, as the other reviewers have noted. The tiki hut was the highlight of the rental in our opinion- it provides such a great place to relax and enjoy the view of a perfect beach. As a whole, the Boathouse is a funky-unique place to stay if you're looking for a departure from the norm.
The bed needs some attention. The side closest to the bathroom seems to have a pinhole or some other leaking issue. You can get it to air-up at night, but by morning you're sleeping in a hole.
Just FYI, the new rental 'Sundance House' is the neighboring property to Boathouse. In the event that both houses have renters at the same time, you lose some of that secluded beach privacy. The Boathouse tiki hut is approximately 70' from the Sundance beach chairs. That said, the beach:guest ratio is still pretty nice. There are about 10 other houses built along Pigeon Cay, but only on the very last night of our trip did someone occupy one of those homes. For two wonderful days, ours were the only footprints on Pigeon Cay beach. Heaven!
Out Island things: Collected rain water is the water source for the house, and it almost ran out while we were there. We weren't using excessive amounts of water, but when Ned noticed we were running really low, we went into serious conservation mode and made it through. Ned would have helped us out had we run out. The Boathouse SUV must be out of commission, because it wasn't an option once we arrived. Took a couple of days to get an official rental car. Definitely recommend you bring enough food for a couple of days with you, and be flexible! Having Ned nearby was a big help, and we even got a delicious meal from him one night. Despite little glitches, which are to be expected in the Out Islands, we had a fantastic trip and can not wait to return to Cat. Special island with special people.
Kelly H.
Se alojĂł 7 noches en agosto de 2018
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Kelly,
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your week at the Boathouse and that you loved our beach & private tiki hut. Our white sand beach and crystal clear ocean is spectacular. As you mentioned there are approximately 10 houses on miles of beach that includes our beach. With over 3 1/4 acres of property, the Boathouse property is the second largest for miles. Although there is another property adjoining ours, we have 235' of private beachfront and 740' of waterfront on the backbay. As you noted, you only saw 2 people on the beach your entire week.
We do collect, store, filter and treat rainwater for the house, as does every home in this area of the island. We do have a backup source should our storage tanks run low, but apparently Ned (our property manager) did not have to utilize it. To be honest it should not get that low before the backup supply is called in so I will speak with him about that.
I was not aware of there being a softness in one side of the Sleep Number Bed, as we ask all departing guests for any items that may need attention. You can be assured that we will look into, and take care of, any problems. If it did slow leak it is more than likely caused by a bend in the pump hose where the bedframe has kinked the hose between the frame and the wall. It is rare, but we are on it.
Again, thank you for choosing to stay at the Boathouse; we look forward to your return stay.
Best,
Sarah
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10/10 Excelente
Chad S.
4 de may de 2018
Rustic charm on amazingly beautiful and peaceful beach
Just returned from the first ever kid free vacation my wife and I have ever taken. The Boathouse was the perfect spot for this vacation. Cat Island is not for everyone, but if you are flexible, adventurous and want true peace it is perfect. The house sits just behind the dune with a cool tiki hut on a mile long beach of super fine powder white sand. In a week we saw a total of 4 other people on the beach. Behind the house is a beautiful tidal creek. We kayaked the ocean to the mouth of the creek, which is further than it looks but is totally worth it. Once there the water is crystal clear and is full of small fish, turtles and rays. Start your trip 3-4 hours before high tide and you can paddle right to the back of the house. The Hermitage and Sea glass beach are both very cool to see. The beach in Orange creek is very nice, snorkeling in Alligator creek is fun. We went deep sea fishing with Reynold Butler from Bowleg charters and had a blast,
he put us right on the fish. Great places to eat are Yardie's for a quick lunch or Shanna's for amazing pizza and salads (the road is rough getting there). I'm a meat eater but would order Shanna's shrimp salad any day. The house itself is very unique with all the walls opening up to the 12ft wraparound decks. A nice kitchen with everything you need. We brought some meat, cheese, peanut butter, coffee and other essentials as we knew groceries were expensive and selection limited on the island. The bed is fairly comfortable but could use some new linens. The a/c unit keeps the house cool on the hotter night's but during the day the doors open allows the wonderful breeze to keep the house comfortable. The outdoor shower is amazing after getting over our initial apprehension. If you need anything Ned and Leslie are at PCBC just down the road, where you also have access to the honor bar. If you're a drinker grab a couple bottles of liquor at the Nassau airport duty free. Beer is $60 a case on the island so we drank local rum and loved it. Bring lots of sunscreen and 100% deet bug spray as the no seeums can get bad in the evening if there isn't a breeze. Its nice that there is a stereo, tv and dvd player for after the sun goes down as there is no nightlife on Cat. Things will not go perfect on the out islands but if you are flexible and have a good attitude your trip will be amazing. We can't wait to go back! Thanks for the use of your house Mark and thanks to Ned and Leslie for your assistance.
Chad S.
Se alojĂł 7 noches en abril de 2018
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Chad,
We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your extended vacation at the Boathouse, and that you found the house, the 360 degree decks, our private beach, the white sand beach and crystal clear ocean water to be outstanding. We are also excited that you loved the Boathouse amenities: the screened porch, comfortable Sleep Number Cal King bed, the shower, Weber Grill, stereo, and the open concept. It sounds like you also enjoyed the snorkeling and fabulous kayaking off the Point. I only buy 4-500 count 100% Cotton sheets & pillowcases for the house, along with 100% Cotton bath and beach towels. The housekeepers are instructed to immediately replace any frayed or worn linens so I am not sure how this one may have slipped by, but we will check into it. We also keep extra sets of bed linens and bath/beach towels in the linen cabinet.
Again thank you for choosing to stay at the Boathouse and we look forward to you returning in the very near future.
Best,
Sarah & Mark
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Johanna D.
25 de feb de 2021
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicaciĂłn, ubicaciĂłn y precisiĂłn del anuncio
Wonderful
Outdoor living at its finest! Impeccable home with lovely views of the surrounding marshland. Short easy walk to spectacular Pigeon Cay beach. Wonderful!
Johanna D.
Se alojĂł 5 noches en febrero de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 25 de feb de 2021
Johanna,
Sarah and I are thrilled that you enjoyed the openness of the beach house and the views. With 3 1/4 acres we sited the Boathouse behind the beach sand dune between the ocean and the estuary. This area is designated to become a Bahamas Marine Special Area in 2021 to protect it's beauty and wildlife. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Best,
Sarah & Mark
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Jeffery F.
21 de ene de 2020
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicaciĂłn, ubicaciĂłn y precisiĂłn del anuncio
PERFECT HONEYMOON!!!!
I cant think of a better way to spend a honeymoon! We were far away enough from anyone else that we didnt have to see anyone if we didnt want to. Having acces to the Honor Bar at the PCBC was an awesome added bonus. It really helped in those times where we felt like we just needed to get out.
Only complaint I would have would be about the phone and internet. The use of them was spotty at best and down right impossible most of he time. This is not really a big deal, because lets face it, who wants to go to an island PARADISE and stay on the internet all day!
Jeffery F.
Se alojĂł 7 noches en diciembre de 2019
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Jeffrey,
We are thrilled that you had a "perfect honeymoon" at the Boathouse. We also appreciate that you loved the privacy that our property affords at both the house and the beach palapa. BTC (Bahamas Telecommunications Corp) has had a recent (but thankfully short term) hiccup with the telephone land lines/internet on the entire
island, but we apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for staying at our "island paradise". Hope to see you again very soon.
Best,
Mark
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Alan M.
7 de may de 2019
Peaceful Stay
Very relaxing stay. Accomodations were comfortable.
Alan M.
Se alojĂł 6 noches en abril de 2019
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Katie A.
1 de may de 2019
Another wonderful stay at the boat house and cat island
After our fourth year in a row visiting cat island, 3 of those with time spent at the boat house, we still cannot imagine a better place. Thank you to all those on the island who keep it such a wonderful place...we feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to spend time there and appreciate any chance to return. Great thanks for Leslie (and the owners /builders/caretakers) for making our time at the boat house so amazing each visit.
Katie A.
Se alojĂł 6 noches en abril de 2019
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Katie,
We are thrilled that you had another fabulous island holiday at the Boathouse. We appreciate you choosing to stay at the Boathouse for the past 3 years....thank you.
We made a number of improvements in 2018 (new Tommy Bahama overstuffed sofa & chair, new sisal rug in the living room, and the addition of an egg poacher and a slow cooker. We have some more new additions schedule for 2019. We hope to see you again soon.
Best,
Sarah & Mark
Verificado
8/10 Bueno
Desmond d.
9 de nov de 2018
Piece of heaven on Earth
Beautiful home. Quiet and relaxing. Short walk to the most wonderful beach on cat island. Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. Loved the outside shower. But would be cautious of that in the cool months as there is no wind block and it could get chilly. Leslie and Ned are great people. Would definitely be back to visit this piece of heaven on Earth.
Desmond d.
Se alojĂł 6 noches en octubre de 2018
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Desmond,
We are thrilled that you loved the Boathouse and our beautiful private beach (235' of white sand beachfront). With 3 1/4 acres of property and water on three sides, we set the Boathouse back behind the dune between the Ocean and the back bay to best take advantage of both. As you said "quiet and relaxing" and "a piece of heaven on Earth". Thank you for staying at the Boathouse on Cat Island.
Best,
Sarah
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10/10 Excelente
5 de ago de 2017
The Cat Island Boathouse, Peace, Privacy, and Perfection
We love quiet, off the beaten tourist path places, and each year, we plan an anniversary trip someplace where we can be alone as possible. The Boathouse checked everything on the list. When we told people we were going to Cat Island, they looked at us like we had grown a third eye. "Where?" Now, you'll learn about our best kept secret.
If you want nightlife and shopping, then Cat Island is not the place for you. If you want peace and quiet, lovely local people, and just the sounds of wind and water and birds ... and pretty much nobody else around, then the Boathouse is the place to be. The Boathouse is lovely. A very open concept of blending the indoors and the outdoors. Everything you need for home away from home is there.
And then there is the beach. You'll likely have it to yourself ... for miles. The most beautiful water, and your own private palapa for shade. You'll rarely see another soul, which also means that other souls will not be seeing you! Powdery sand and that beautiful glowing water.
Cat Island certainly has some options for eating out, but I'd suggest stocking up with groceries, because once you are at the Boathouse, you will NOT want to leave. We can't wait to go back!
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Mark,
Such a lovely review, thank you. I feel you really captured the spirit of the Cat Island experience and the Boathouse. Beautiful beaches, sun and sea. Friendly locals that wave as you pass and a relaxing chill environment. So thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at the house. We look forward to your return.
Regards,
Sarah
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Kevin J.
26 de abr de 2016
Amazing beautiful property - Highly Recommended!!
We wanted to thank you for a wonderful stay at the Boathouse on Cat Island. The house has a wonderful location on what we thought was the best beach on the Island. The gorgeous beach at Pigeon Cay has sand like talcum powder and very calm seas even during windy days. The palapa provided us great comfort and sun protection and we ended up using it on many occasions. The location of the rental property is very nice being close to all things north and itâs north central location allowed us to venture south on the island just as easily. We found the market at Smith Bay to be the most well stocked and that was an easy and fun drive from the property. Also, venturing out back into Alligator Creek is a must. Though the bottom of the creek starts off just a bit soft, it quickly firms up to a nice firm sand base and you can walk and explore for literally miles through the creek system in 1-2 feet of water observing fish, turtles, baby sharks (donât worry â they are afraid of you), bonefish, rays, etc. Bonefishing is excellent and you can find bonefish off the heads and points of mangroves on either side of high tide. Wonderful area to fish and explore. The Atlantic beaches in the area are amazing as well. We especially enjoyed the atlantic beach about 1 mile south of the property. Go south on main road and take a left at the cell tower to the Atlantic. Gorgeous isolated endless pink beach with great snorkeling and fishing. The people of Cat are wonderfu and so friendly - we made many new friends up north at Pigeon Cay, Arthurâs Town, Bennettâs and Orange Creek. Orange Creek is a beautiful area. Donât miss it. The house is very comfortable with all the conveniences you need for your trip. We especially enjoyed the open feel of the house with the breezes coming through. The deck, bed, furnishings and shower are wonderful. Leslie, Ned and everyone at the Pigeon Cay Beach Club were so helpful and friendly. It was nice to have them close by and Leslie helped us out a number of times. Thank you! We highly recommend the Boathouse and hopefully will be back to enjoy this beautiful area of Cat Island soon! Weâve been to numerous out islands and stayed at many places and the Boathouse and Cat Island are now very close to the top of our list! Thank you, Mark and Sarah! Highly recommended!!
-Kevin and Kelly (Seattle, Wa)
Kevin J.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Kevin & Kelly, We are delighted your island holiday at the Boathouse on Cat Island was all you had hoped for and so much more. With so much first hand experience visiting the Out Islands of the Bahamas over the years, we really love the fact that this stay was very special for you. It sounds like you really got out and experienced Cat Island; it's beautiful beaches & fabulous crystal clear ocean waters, the reefs for snorkeling, back bays for kayaking, and flats for bonefishing on the fly. And of course, the warm and friendly locals! We are thrilled that you loved the Boathouse design and setting, and our stellar beach & palapa. Thank you for choosing to stay at the Boathouse, and we hope you return again very soon. Best, Mark & Sarah
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Jeannette G.
19 de nov de 2015
Idyllic retreat in Bahamian nature
We have been visiting The Bahamas for over 20 years and have stayed on five different islands. We love the seemingly infinite number of beautiful beaches to have to ourselves, the quiet, the friendly residents and the big open skies. Cat Island is probably our favourite, and The Boathouse is the place we find ourselves longing to return to the most.
We think it has the perfect balance between peace, quiet, privacy in a beautiful natural setting and friendly hospitality and assistance just a short walk away. Pigeon beach is clearly one of the best on the island. It's wide, white expanse and private Tiki hut is just over the dunes, the water clear and warm and is probably all most are looking for (though I personally cannot resist exploring all the fascinating and varied natural elements of the area). Meanwhile the Pigeon Cay Beach Club with its wonderful hosts is there to assist and to provide a wonderful dinner on the beach a few nights a week, should you choose not to cook.
The Boathouse is unique with its open concept, many windowed second story perch and 360 wrap around deck with an outdoor shower but we loved the feeling of being part of the environment. The big glass doors fold wide open and need to be secured when the wind is up, but this is easily done (with the help of some heavy coral pieces) and the sense of being in but out is wonderful. Given the reasonable rental price for something so distinct, we thought the house was beautifully while minimally furnished, and very well appointed so that cooking, and clean up was easy. Any glitches we ran into were immediately addressed. (The owner even called us from the states while we were there to get feedback on our stay.)
We were initially concerned about mosquitos since the doors and windows are not screened but we found that most nights the breezes are enough to keep them away and other nights we zipped up the outdoor deck screen which creates a sizable outdoor dining room.
For any person or couple who loves the natural world yet appreciates a clean, functional and beautiful space to return to in the evening, or a place to lounge, in a hammock, with a book, with the touch of a light afternoon breeze, on a deck or on the perfect beach, we do not know a better place.
Mark and Jeannette, Toronto Canada
Jeannette G.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Jeannette & Mark,
WOW......what a lovely review. Like you, we have been visiting the Out Islands of the Bahamas for many years (37+), and Cat Island is our favorite too. When we discovered and bought this property in 1999 we knew it was it; although we had to wait until 2007 to build the Boathouse. So thrilled that you loved the island, the house, and our beach. It is wonderful to share it with guests that see and get all that is Cat Island. An unspoiled paradise, untainted by tourism, with warm & wonderful islanders, beautiful white sand beaches and spectacular Gin clear seas, and relaxation at its finest. The Boathouse was designed to be a true beach house with wide expanse of 12 foot covered decks 360 degrees, floor to ceiling doors that can be opened to the sea breeze,and a very open concept. Thank you for staying with us, and we look forward to your return visit.
See you soon,
Sarah & Mark
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Brad K.
2 de feb de 2015
R-E-L-A-X
We had the most wonderful week at The Boathouse. I don't know if you could find a more relaxing vacation. That is of course if you enjoy cooking your own food, and not doing much of anything. Ned and Leslie, who manage the property and own the nearby Pugeon Cay are absolutely wonderful. We did have a few meals there, which sitting on the beachside was so relaxing.
We were told from the locals that our week had been the worst weather wise so far this winter. It was very breezy and cooler then normal. But we still wouldn't of traded it for anything. We are going home to a Winter Storm Warning now, but I'm hoping the memories from The Boathouse, Pigeon Cay, and the rest of the island can keep us warm until spring.
Our cabbie, Danny was awesome. He is a gardener too, so ask him for produce. His tomatoes were the best. We took the car out 2 days, which was more then enough for us. Next time we will probably bring more food along as it is pricey, and "boat dependent". If the boat doesn't make it, you don't get it. Gas stations were even out of gas due to the high winds from Saturday until Thursday.
We were never at Cat Island, or any besides Nasssau, prior to this trip. But we will be back to the gorgous beaches at Cat Island. Next time though, we will bypass a stop at Nassau, and get right to the relaxation time.
Mark and Sara. Thank you for renting your home out to us, and providing the most memorable vacation we could of ever had.
Brad K.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Brad & Kathleen,
"We had the most wonderful week at the BOATHOUSE" & "the memorable vacation we could of ever had" are music to our ears. Although it sounds like it was a bit windy during part of your stay, we are happy to hear you had such a great time. Although the high wind coming from the leeward side can delay the supply boats arriving from Nassau, it typically means lots of fresh LOBSTER, CONCH, SNAPPER & GROUPER because it is calm on the windward side for the fisherman. Either way a wind from the leeward is rare and typically lasts only a couple of days. Danny the farmer and taxi driver is a great guy. He lives in Wilson Bay (about 6 miles from the Boathouse) and grows vegetables and fruit on a large plot behind his home. Danny is thrilled to give anyone a tour of his gardens and will let you pick your own if you so desire.. Depending on the season, Danny grows tomatoes, green & red peppers, ghost peppers, sweet potatoes,kale, cucumbers, zucchini, limes, bananas,and papaya. His home is on the main road, just up from Derrick's Conch Shack. Also on the same road, about 2 1/2 mies from the house, you will find Tito's Fresh Fish. Tito is a fisherman and also markets fresh seafood for other local fisherman at his store. Depending on seasonality, Tito has fresh caught lobster,conch, grouper, snapper, and ocasionally mahi. Call ahead or just drop by.
Thank you for choosing to spend your vacation at the Boathouse; and please return again real soon.
Best,
Mark & Sarah
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Heath D.
25 de abr de 2014
Another week in Paradise!
My wife and I returned to the Boathouse for our third stay in the last 17 months in April. It was again perfect for our needs. The Boathouse provides complete tranquility in a breathtakingly beautiful location.
If you want complete relaxation on a world class beach, with very few people to interrupt you, the Boathouse is the perfect place. The private tiki hut is the perfect place to take refuge after long swims in the gin clear water.
You can cook for yourself in the well appointed kitchen, or supplement your meals with Ned and Leslie just down the beach at Pigeon Cay 3-4 times per week for dinner.
Heath D.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Heath & Janelle,
Wow, three stays at the Boathouse within two years is a new record for return guests! Whether reading a book on the beach in the tiki hut, relaxing in the hammocks on the deck, snorkeling or scuba diving, kayaking or exploring the island on the beach cruisers, Cat Island has a lot (or a little, if that's your preference) to do and see. You seem to have mastered the island lifestyle. We added 2 new sets of snorkeling equipment (masks, snorkels, fins) this month for guest's use, and a lot of new books to the lending library at the house. For those that like to cook at home, Tito's (local fisherman) place is a short pedal from the house for fresh caught Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Grouper,Conch and Lobster in season. If you want to have someone else cook for you, between Derrick's Conch Shack, Sammy T's, and Da Smoke Pot Restaurant on the North end they cook up fresh fish, conch, lobster, crab, curried chicken and the occasional steak. And a short walk up the beach from the house, the Pigeon Cay Beach Club cooks an evening feast 3-4 times per week for their guests, and guests of the Boathouse. Leslie and Ned are great hosts for the evening, and it's fun to meet up with some of the other island guests at the outdoor bar or the cookout. Boathouse guests also have full signing privileges at the PCBC beach bar during their entire stay, should you want a cold beer or other refreshment after a long walk on the beach or a day out exploring the island.
Thank you so much for choosing the Boathouse as your island
home- away-from-home. We hope to see you back on-island very soon.
Best,
Mark & Sarah
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26 de nov de 2013
Great natural moments on Cat Island
We stayed during one week on this wonderful island.
The Boathouse is very well situated and the landscape around the property is splendid.
At the boathouse you can live a natural life with all the comfort you need.
The house is well equiped and if you enjoy peace and quiet; its your area !
The beach at one minute by walking (its almost a private beach ) is really incredible. We don't say more about it : you have to live the experience by yourself...
The manager welcome you and help you if you need something. The owners are really nice and we exchanged a lot before the stay.
Cat is a paradise for who wants to live the islander experience. The beaches are incredible and in July we were always alone on each beaches we discovered. What a pleasure to have our private beaches wherever we went !
You can find good restaurants on the island but you can also live independently in the house.
We recommend to have a car to visit the island because there are lot of things and wonderful places to discover.
The people on the island are very nice and smilling, the "big" tourism doesn't affect the island and we hope it will be like that for a long time... Because its very precious to have these kind of places in the world with its natural people and its preserved landscapes ... We travel for that.
We have had a wonderful stay , we have wonderful "souvenirs" of the island and of the house.
We recommend of course the boathouse for all these reasons.
Be curious travelers, be respectful tourists and discover this place !
Thank you again to the owners.
And good travels !!!
Virginie and Gilles
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Virginie & Gilles,
So great to hear that enjoyed you stay at the Boathouse, and on Cat Island. We were thrilled that you found the Boathouse beach so private and spectacular, and that you discovered the many other white sand beaches on the island. Your coming from the coastal beach town of Messanges, France, it was particularly special that you found our beach "world-class". As you mentioned the Cat Islanders are truly friendly, warm, open, and helpful; always with a smile on their face and a wave as you pass by. Having no large hotels, resorts,casinos, or franchises on the entire island has kept Cat Island a very special hideaway, untainted by tourism. The restaurants and bars are all owned by the locals, and serve wonderful Bahamian food including fresh lobster, conch fritters, Grouper, Snapper, and crab. The ribs, smothered chicken, and fiery goat are also wonderful and flavorful. Thank you so much for staying at the Boathouse, and for writing such a nice overview of your vacation on Cat Island. Please come back soon.
Best,
Mark & Sarah
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5 de feb de 2013
Solitude in the Bahama's
The Beachhouse is a remarkable place. This was our second trip and we have already booked a return visit. It is uniquely situated between the creek and the open ocean with fast access to both. This is a great place for the self sufficient who enjoy the island lifestyle. This is not a tourist island and there are not a lot of amenities. But for those that want to get away -- and want some solitude -- this is the place. The house is always in immaculate condition. Saying that its very clean is a dis-service. Its spotless, well maintained and nicely appointed. You can swim, snorkel fish, kayak, hike, etc. If you enjoy the outdoors -- this is a place to do it. the only downside is that there are "no-seeums -- tiny flies" which can be a pain if there is little wind. For those thinking about this type of place -- go for it. The owners are great and very communicative. They want you to enjoy their little piece of paradise as much as they do.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Rob & Lauri,
Thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your second visit to the Boathouse, and excited that you are returning again next year for #3. The pictures you sent of all the bonefish you both caught fly fishing on the flats behind the house, and in Orange Creek were fabulous. It is great that you got out and enjoyed the outdoors (hiking, kayaking, canoeing,biking,snorkeling, and exploring), in addition to relaxing on our beach, swimming, reading,and just chillin'. For the times when the tradewinds do die down, we recommend bringing pest spray along, just in case. Thank you for staying with us again this year, and we look forward to your return.
Regards,
Mark & Sarah
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23 de may de 2012
Honeymoon at the Boathouse!
The boathouse was the perfect honeymoon getaway for my wife and I! The house has amazing views in every direction, a fantastic kitchen/living space and a very comfortable bedroom. We loved lounging under a Tiki hut while enjoying the softest sand I've ever felt, exploring the nearby reefs and paddling the flats behind the house. Cat Island is a little off the beaten path which is why I believe it is so unspoiled. The reefs were full of fish and best of all we were never hassled to buy anything. In fact I never saw anything resembling a souvenir shop. This is not to say that we had to rough it. The nearby Pigeon Cay Beach Club offered a fully stocked bar and great food and people. The locals were more than friendly, to the point that we felt safe enough to hitch hike to any destination. This trip was definitely a place to get away from it all and still have life's little luxuries (hot water, internet, tv, air conditioning, refrigeration, oven, bbq, just to name a few). The owners were also very friendly and we had zero issues with the home. I would highly recommend spending your time on Cat Island at the "boathouse".
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Paul I.
16 de nov de 2011
Relaxing, private, intimate, and well located!
We had an amazing week at The Boathouse. The house was perfect and was âhomeâ very soon after we settled in. It was conveniently located for island exploration, which we did daily with a rental jeep. We covered everything from the 40-minute trail hike to Man-O-War Point on the north, to a drive all the way to Bain Town in the south. With the jeep we were able to traverse the island at several crossings to the Atlantic beaches, which were generally deserted for miles and miles. We enjoyed eating great Bahamian food prepared by locals, getting to know them while we ate. And at the end of the day we retreated to the Boat House for a refreshing hot shower, then wine and cheese on our private beach watching the sunset. Our caretakers Ned and Leslie were nearby to help out if needed. Using my wife's iPad we were able to keep up with business emails and Facebook via the wifi signal available to the house. The Bahamian people are the loveliest in the world, and they are appreciative of visitors and help out any way they can. Cat Island is a great destination for anyone with a sense of adventure and a desire to get away from it all! No concrete water slides, or scheduled activities, or tour busses to catch. But the grouper is fresh and the conch salads and fritters are legendary. There are few places left on earth like this, and its so reachable from the US.
Paul I.
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Dominique L.
20 de ago de 2011
Absolute Bliss - part one
My wife and I aren't new to the "Out Islands". The boathouse was our third rental in the "Real Bahamas" - as the locals call them ... I'm saying this because the way we were swept away by this beautiful little house, reminded us of our first visit on those pristine islands: love at first sight. We stayed a total of 17 days. There is not a minute of inconvenience, not a single thing that was out of place. Ned and Leslie, the caretakers and owners of nearby Pigeon Cay Beach Club, will greet you. They're so nice! Tips on everything and anything, help if you need any and absolutely charming hosts. Actually aided us in a time of dire need. Our second night there, when still learning where to get basic supplies we lacked an essential part of any romantic diner: a decent bottle of wine. In a second Leslie had two bottles out of her personal reserve and managed to order us a full case the very next day!
I should warn you here. The first time you will step over that dune and around to the Boathouse's spacious and private Tikki, you will experience true amazement: the beach is ... Perfect. It simply cannot be improved. Kilometers of pure white sand, untainted gin-like crystalline turquoise hued water. Everyday I had to pinch myself over that sight. I couldn't believe it was ours for two weeks. And ours it was. During our sixteen-day stay, the most crowded that 3 km stretch of powdered sand ever got was ⊠six people. I think. They were so far from us; Iâm still not sure.
The house is also quite a find. An elevated pagoda-like gem sitting atop a hill, exposed to gentle winds during the day. At night the AC does the trick. When you open up all the doors and lounge around the huge wraparound balcony, whether itâd be on the comfortable chairs, or the hammock â you feel like royalty surveying a gorgeous domain of wild greenery, ocean and lagoon.
Dominique L.
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15 de jun de 2011
The Boat House on Cat Island: The Perfect Villa
Over the last few years my wife and I have become enamored with the Bahamas "Out Islands". After spending two weeks each on Exuma and Eleuthera, next up was Cat Island, and the first task was finding a villa to rent. My wife enjoys this phase of vacation planning, and spends weeks poring through the multitude of travel sites on the Internet, reading reviews and recommendations, to find the perfect villa. She's very good at this, has always put us in wonderful locations, and she definitely picked the right place for this trip: The Boat House.
The Boat House has everything going for it that a couple could want: a fabulous location, near the middle of Cat Island; a stunningly beautiful beach with sand the consistency of powdered sugar and with a private palapa, and where we spent nearly every afternoon relaxing after a day of exploring the island; comfortable privacy, but with a nearly 360 degree view through the multitude of fold-out glass doors that really bring the outdoors in; a fully equipped kitchen, plus an excellent Weber gas grill on the huge wrap-around deck; a refreshing outdoor shower with plenty of hot water; and a very comfortable king size bed, with a wonderful view towards the rising sun. And if one has the urge to connect with the outside world, all of the major broadcast networks were available on the television, and wireless internet access for teasing friends and family with pictures of the days travels.
And for the flyfishing spouse, there is a mile long fantastic bonefish flat right out the door! Truly special, one memorable day I caught and released over 15 bonefish on a white Sili-Shrimp pattern that the fish just could not resist - my best day of bonefishing ever!
When we visit Out Islands, we like to cover the entire island, and this trip to Cat Island was no exception. We were fortunate to have rented a Jeep Grand Cherokee from the folks that run the Pigeon Cay Resort (and who also capably manage The Boat House) and traveled every ancient cross-island plantation road that was passable to hit the Atlantic side beaches, which we always had to ourselves. We also visited every settlement and resort from North End Point to the southernmost ends of the island at Port Howe and Devils Point, and came to the conclusion that there simply is no better place to call "home" on Cat Island than The Boat House. Our two weeks there over the Easter holidays in April 2011 will be fondly remembered forever.
Carol and David T.
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12 de may de 2011
Part 1 - Excellent stay at the Boat House
My wife and I stayed at the Boat House in April of 2011. All in all, we were very pleased with the Boat House and our decision to stay there. The pictures and reviews that you've probably seen already are a pretty accurate representation of the Boat House. If you need more, check out this blog (http://catisland2011.blogspot.com/) which includes links to pictures and a walkthrough tour of the Boat House.
We've done two all-inclusive vacations and wanted to try something on the opposite end of the spectrum. The Boat House and Cat Island were definitely it. You simply can't imagine how beautiful the beach is
unless you have seen it in person. Every time you walk over the dune and see that water, you want to take yet another picture. This was our first big vacation that we didn't use a travel agent, so we were a little nervous about going some place that we'd never been before and that we didn't know anyone else who had been there. Let me say that if you are feeling the same way, put your worries aside. If you like the pictures you've seen, you like the videos you've seen, and you like the reviews you've read, what are you waiting on? Just call Leslie and
she will get you set up.
Our weather was pretty much perfect. It never rained and it hadn't rained in a while (which may be abnormal, I don't know), and so the bugs were not a problem at all. There were some noseeums at sunrise and sunset, but a little bug spray took care of that. It was sunny and in the upper 70's all week.
By now you've seen lots of pictures of the Boat House and it was pretty much as expected. It was very relaxing, very quiet, and quite comfortable. The owners have included manuals for pretty much everything in the house, as well as information on about everything regarding the island. Look near the bookshelves for several big white
binders and spend some time going through them. You'll find information about the house, the island, restaurants, appliances in the house, etc. I should have spent more time reading through them because I missed the drawings of the channel in Alligator Creek - the elusive channel I searched for several times. We found the bed to be super comfortable and the outdoor shower was perfect. We didn't spend too much time in the main room other than when we were preparing meals, but it was nice with the doors open and the breeze
flowing through. We made use of the propane grill almost every day.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de mar de 2020
Chris:
Thank you for sending me the photographs from your stay at the Boathouse; I have incorporated a number of them on both this site and www.catislandboathouse.com.
Mark
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Sarah and I love traveling and have been visiting Cat Island for 27 years. I grew up exploring the Out Islands of the Bahamas by boat, and have ventured throughout the islands regularly since 1967. We bought this spectacular beachfront property in the late 1990's, and built the 'Boathouse' in January 2007. We moved back to the USA 7 years ago after living 3+ years in Costa Rica and another 3 years living in Mexico. Both our boys are grown; our youngest (marine biologist) is engaged in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture in San Diego and the oldest is in International Business Development living in Texas.
Why Pigeon Cay, why the Boathouse Property? Cat Island is truly an unspoiled paradise. The people are wonderful and still wave to everyone as they pass. The Boathouse sits on a beautiful white sand beach with water clear as gin. The beach runs for 3 miles, but you can spend days without seeing another soul (read the guest comments). Snorkeling, scuba diving and 'bonefishing on the fly' , island exploring, beach combing, and sunbathing are among other favorites. Our property is 3 1/4 acres and is surrounded by water on 3 sides. You can launch the kayaks or the canoe behind the house on Pigeon Creek and paddle around to our beach on the ocean. Leslie Kennedy lives on-island and manages the house for us. She will greet you upon your arrival and familiarize you with the house. The Boathouse is professionally cleaned and maintained and Leslie is available to answer any questions you may have or provide assistance with anything you may need.
The use of kayaks, canoe and beach cruiser bicycles are included with your stay at the Boathouse. There are 2 single kayaks and a tandem to choose from (they are located either behind the house on the backbay, or on the ocean side tied up at PCBC). The bicycles are located in our garage.You can bike for miles on the sea road or ride on the main road to Bennett Harbor for lunch at Derrick's Conch Shack or Sammy T's. Three to four times/week Pigeon Cay Beach Club serves dinner beachside(the small club has only 7 rooms, and is a 5 minute stroll up our beach). All Boathouse guests are invited and have full signing privileges for dinner, drinks, and wine. There is also a beachside honor bar at PCBC which is fully stocked with cold beer, wine, and your favorite cocktails. There is no need to carry cash or drive home when dining and/or enjoying a cocktail up the beach at PCBC. We enjoy cooking and have equipped the Boathouse with a Jenn Air Convection oven/microwave, Jenn-Air Stovetop, Ice maker, and a 36,000 BTU Stainless Weber. There is Calphalon cookware, a Waring commercial blender, and an ice cream/sorbet maker. There are 12 foot decks which encircle the entire house perfect for reading, relaxing, cocktails, or just taking in the incredible views. There is a screened area of the deck for dining, reading, or a glass of wine. Ceiling fans are installed throughout the house and on the decks (11 in total). Although rarely needed, the house is also fully air conditioned. The Boathouse has high speed wireless internet included.