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CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41050 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera

Rainbow Bay Beach
‪19 min walk‬
French Leave Beach
Surfers Beach
‪30 min drive‬
North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home

A newer colonial style island cottage with 2 full bedrooms and 2 full baths. The entire interior of the cottage is freshly painted and a new living room set, queen bed, linens, shower curtains, etc

The Master bedroom features a Queen bed with attached master bathroom. Second bedroom contains 2 twin beds ideal for children, teenagers or friends. This house truly feels like home to guests. You can just relax.

This cottage features full size appliance, ACs in each living space, wifi, satellite TV, and much more. It has no immediate neighbors. Beach towels, cooler, books, are some of the extras at the house.

Property manager

Briana Zwolinski Pinder & Josette Major & Melisa Pinder

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

please close bedroom and non-porch windows when leaving as rain can come in and damage items

please take garbage to the centralized collection area before check out

please be green, water is precious on the islands and utilities are quite expensive

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rainbow Bay

Located in Rainbow Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Haynes Public Library and Glen Stewart Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at James Cistern Dock and Government Dock. OceanView Farm and Queens Bath are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera

What's nearby

Rainbow Bay Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Hatchet Bay Cave - 24 min drive - 15.6 km
Surfers Beach - 30 min drive - 17.5 km
Gaulding Cay Beach - 42 min drive - 27.4 km
Glass Window Bridge - 44 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and Rainbow Bay Beach. Wesley Methodist Church and James Cistern Dock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

11 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cat Nap was an excellent stay for our trip. So close to Rainbow Beach and the breezes each day were so refreshing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

4 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I always love staying here at this home. It’s located in a great location and a beautiful home

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine S.

20 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cat Nap

Cat Nap provided us with an ideal location to enjoy Rainbow Bay and Central Eleuthera. Briana excelled in getting back to us and resolving any issues we had quickly and efficiently during our 75 day stay. We thank you & look for to possible future stays.Cheers!

Stayed 75 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane s., Charleston SC

8 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot

Melisa and team where amazing as always a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle W.

14 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great central location. Hosts are easy to talk to and communicate with. We would definitely book again .

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

11 Dec, 2018

perfectly comfortable

We love to stay here. Clean and convenient for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

20 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kat Nap

Gorgeous area and a great porch to relax on

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

9 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family get away!

We had a wonderful weeks stay at Cat Nap. The cottage is neat and clean. It has everything you need. The AC works great and the kitchen is fully stocked with anything you need for cooking. We enjoyed our time in the cottage and it’s the perfect location to enjoy both ends and the middle of Eleuthera!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

5 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cat nap

Great little private affordable house in rainbow bay. Clean with ample amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy W., Apex, NC.

26 Nov, 2018

The house was great! The owner was great to work with.

The house is very charming and has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We took morning walks to Rainbow Bay beach for early swimming and it was perfect. We would definitely stay here again! Also, this is a very fair and reasonably priced property for the size.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

22 Jan, 2018

comfy and clean

We cooked and enjoyed the family with the open floor plan. We enjoyed coffee on the deck in the morning along with the view and fresh air. We have stayed multi times and like to call this place home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roanna N.

4 Jun, 2015

Great stay

Just returned from our wonderful stay at cat nap! This is our 3rd trip back to the little piece heaven and had a great experience with Melissa and her cottage ! Everything is just as the pictures show and it was great to have jeep amd golf cart available . We have stayed at rainbow bay before and love The location on the island .we have already booked our trip in November to go back !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Molly Bell B.

7 Dec, 2017

Lovey place to stay

The weather could not have been nicer this time of year. The house was clean and approx mid way to all sights and beaches to see. Eleuthra is a very quiet island and a great place to go if you're looking to relax. The only thing that was missing was beach chairs but overall it was clean and a nice place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kealey S.

12 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cat Nap

Cat Nap was just wonderful. Comfortable, clean and well equipped. The hosts were very communicative and helpful. A little gem in the paradise that is Eleuthera.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANE G.

13 Jan, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Peaceful

Enjoyed tlhe balcony view and breeze that kept the house pleasantly cool and open without having to rely on AC. Nice area to walk and close to several beaches and nice views of the entire rainbow area.

8/10 Good

Cathy M.

10 Jun, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

The house was good. Had all we needed to be comfortable. However the grass needed to be mowed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

shane s., Charleston SC

12 Apr, 2015

best secret spot on the planet

Melisa and her home where amazing and did not disappoint. Very clean well maintained in an amazing location. My family felt safer in Eleuthera than we did in our own home and with all of the amazing beaches so close we couldn't have asked for a more relaxing vacation! We loved it so much we bought a lot in Rainbow Bay but don't tell anyone because we like it just the way it is.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shaina A.

13 Jan, 2017

No regrets

A great place for a great price. Cat Nap is the perfect home away from home vibe. It is cozy and has everything you need to enjoy a vacation! Melisa was very helpful in securing us a car rental -a must on Eleuthera, and giving us suggestions on places to go and see :) I would definately return and recommend Cat Nap to anyone considering it

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H., Mason City, IA USA

1 Jan, 2015

Heavenly...

This was my family's fourth trip to the beautiful island of Eleuthera. The Cat Nap was the perfect place to lay our heads at the end of a fabulous day of exploring and beaching. The home is newly constructed and well stocked with linens and several kitchen items, as well as games and puzzles. Melisa is very friendly and easy to work with. Access to a vehicle and golf cart makes guests' stays even simpler. Our family enjoyed both Melisa and her beautiful home!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

29 Apr, 2015

Amazing rental!

We stayed for 2 weeks here. It's a great location and having use of a jeep and golf cart was fantastic! You need a car rental on this island, so having the option of one at your cottage is very conveinant. The cottage is a perfect size with open concept and a simple beach decor that is very homey feeling. It's close to an amazing beach and in the middle of the island, so very easy to get anywhere on the island in minimal time. Melisa was great. Very professional and was right there if we needed anything. The price is very reasonable and the cottage has everything you need for comfort. We loved exploring the island! Will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Gloria L.

1 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and peaceful stay

We had a lovely stay here. The place was easy to find with the instructions provided and the communication was good. Check-in was easy. This was a standalone house and felt private. I liked that they had a cooler and camping chairs that you could take to the beach. Having the AC on for our check-in was a very nice and thoughtful touch. Clean up rules were minimal though you should take the trash to the location they mention if you stay more than a couple days. I understand that they are about to make some updates to this property so this is based on the original set up/layout in September 2023. On my wish list for the update would be a larger TV and a larger couches for more people to sit comfortably, but this is just a wish list, it didn't affect our nice stay here. Bring cooking oil and pepper if you plan to cook.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

shane s., Charleston SC

14 Jun, 2016

Eleuthera-My home away from home!

Freedom in Eleuthera. A safe friendly island with all of the amenities of the main land but unspoiled and beautiful. In the morning all you can here is the rustling of the trees and the birds singing. My favorite place in the world!. I normally book with Melisa who manages and owns a few of the homes in Rainbow bay. She is amazing!!!! Last trip one of my buddy's cut his finger pretty good and Melisa jumped into actions wrangling a nurse and getting my buddy some top notch medical care very quickly and efficiently. The out islands of the Bahamas is where its at and Eleuthera is considered to be one of the top choices!!! Oh and Pizza Night on monday at Rainbow Inn is a must try!!! So much to do weather your a family looking for a safe friendly destination, romantic getaway or the younger crowd looking for an adventure of a lifetime!!!

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

23 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Everything worked, hassle free.

Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Claudia C.

21 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo

Casa indipendente molto carina e ristrutturata con cura. Ottima posizione per visitare l'isola e vicinissima ad una spiaggia meravigliosa come rainbow bay. Solo due aspetti da migliorare, uno la fornitura di pentole e utensili cucina vecchi e limitati, difficile cucinare per una famiglia di quattro persone, secondo finestra centrale del salotto rotta quindi un peccato non poter approfittare a pieno dell'accesso al terrazzo e della brezza marina che potrebbe arrivare.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Rochelle M.Y. W.

25 Nov, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Refreshing and peaceful a quiet well kept cottage

The cottage was clean and cute with a great price for my quick business trip.I am glad that I did not listen to one negative review with so many other excellent reviews for this cottage . I will definitely stay here in the future as business requires.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021