Private Beach House on 3.25 Acres with Spectacular Beach #1 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 reviews

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.

We stayed at the Boathouse for 2wks and it was amazing. So quiet and peaceful. The house is adorable and perfect for 2 people looking for a very relaxing and a "come to Jusus" with the reality and rat race we deal with on a daily basis in the states and the working world. I haven't slept so deeply for night after night after night in many, many years. The house has everything you need. They've thought of everything. The washer and dryer was a life saver since we usually travel very lightly and don't have new clothes for each day. There is a constant breeze that keeps everything nice and cool and keeps any bugs away. We had the doors open the huge majority of the time and never had problems with bugs, even slept with them open (and I'm usually peppered with bites in the summer in New England). The beach is stunning....absolutely stunning. Nice entry with no drop offs and gradual deepening. The least underwater rocks than I've ever seen in the Bahamas (absolutely no toe stubbing). The colors are something you just have to experience. Leslie and Ned are a very short walk up the road and were so helpful. They run a tight ship and are on top of things, for sure. Everything was immaculate. I highly recommend renting the 4Runner or another car since there is so much to explore on the island, from the multiple ruins to some great eateries and bars. So much music as well. You'll never in your life meet friendlier locals. Bahamians have the best and most genuine smiles anywhere.

Some places to check out:

1. The Hot Spot. It's owned my Melony and she is an excellent cook. Great music and great locals, ice cold beer.

2. Da Hot Pot. Lyn and Marina run it. Marina is an excellent cook and Lyn and his friends play some great Rake and Scrape. Fun, fun times there for sure.

3. Island Treasures down at the Fish Fry where the Regatta celebration takes place. Denise owns it and her mom and her daughter Denay work there as well. Excellent food!!! Ice cold beer and outside beautiful setting on the beach.

So many more to mention but these are good starters. Don't forget, Leslie and Ned serve dinner on certain nights as well.

If you decide to eat at home there are plenty of groceries with good variety. Fresh veggies and herbs Danny King will pick right out of the garden at his farm (about 10min N of the house) and check with Lyn and Tony at Da Smoke Pot for where to get your VERY fresh fish right off the boat. Enjoy!!!

Things We Liked: The house it self with its outdoor shower and wide open spaces. Kitchen had everything you need. House had washer and dryer. The location, if you are looking to unplug and be away from people, this is for you. The views are outstanding and you can hear the ocean as if the house was build on the beach. The marsh next to the house is great to walk in, also good for bone fishing, bring your fly rod, it is worth it. Hut on the beach is a nice feature and having use of the canoes, we could not have asked for more. Snorkeling has been some of the best we have experienced. Ned and Leslie that manages the property and has their own beach club nearby Pigeon Cay Resort are a huge asset to everyone that visits the boat house they will call and check on you, will invite you to dinner, arrange transportation and anything else you might need.

Things we did not like: We love to relax on a couch, even more so on vacation, you could hardly sit on this one. The Sleep Number bed on one side would adjust most of the time and the other side most times not. Bed was not comfortable it has seen better days. Mosquitoes, will advise anyone going to bring not only repellent but anti itch products. We are home and still scratching as I write this. Suggestion, cut back the plant growth from the house as it will help with mosquitoes.

Overall a magical place and the beauty of this location is spectacular.

We vacationed at the BOATHOUSE August 1-11. The house was exactly as described and pictured. Our vacation there was so relaxing, the weather was perfect with breezes all the time. We especially loved the outdoor shower, the hammocks and the large beachfront tiki hut with chairs. The beach was just beautiful, we only saw a few people that were staying at Pigeon Cay. Everything was in working order we didnt experience any problems, there were lots of towels and beach towels for our use. We would definitely stay there again, the people on Cat are some of the nicest most friendly folks we have ever met. Thanks for opening up your house to us.

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!