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Banana Wind Oceanfront Home ~ Private Beach, Snorkeling, Kayaks, Stunning Views

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Avis

10 sur 10, Aimé des clients
2 chambres2 salles de bain6 personnes148.6 m²

Commodités populaires

  • Vue sur l’océan
  • Cuisine
  • Laveuse
  • Sécheuse
  • Wi-Fi gratuit
  • Climatisation

Chambres et lits

2 chambres (6 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 grand lit

Chambre 2

1 très grand lit

Salle de séjour 1

1 lit double

2 salles de bain

Salle de bain 1

Toilettes

Salle de bain 2

Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Espaces supplémentaires

Terrasse en bois ou patio
Véranda ou lanai
Cuisine
Balcon
Jardin
Salle à manger

À propos de cet hébergement

Banana Wind Oceanfront Island Getaway

Le Banana Wind est un paradis pour les amoureux de la plage. Situé sur une plage de sable blanc privée, vous pourrez siroter votre café du matin sur le pont et regarder le lever du soleil ou prendre un verre de l'île et regarder le coucher de soleil sur l'océan. La baie que cette maison de l'île se trouve sur les récifs coralliens a abondantes et la plongée est incroyable. Vous verrez des raies, poissons perroquet, tangs bleu, vivaneau, homard, poulpe et bien plus encore. La cuisine est une marque nouvelle cuisine en granit avec des appareils en acier inoxydable. Le gardien de cette propriété est un capitaine de pêche des Bahamas qui peut vous fournir les fruits de mer de votre choix ou lui réserver une charte. Il peut vous emmener sur son bateau et vous pouvez remplir votre glacière pour le voyage de retour. Des kayaks sont disponibles pour explorer le récif et la crique voisine, idéale pour la pêche aux os. Les vélos sont également disponibles qui sont agréables pour une promenade du matin. Les restaurants locaux sont à seulement quelques minutes si vous voulez manger à l'extérieur ou pour sortir. Le Banana Wind est un endroit pour obtenir loin de tout! C'est un endroit où vous voudrez revenir chaque année.
Le Banana Wind est idéalement situé à 32 km de l'aéroport de New Bight, Cat Island. Nos clients prennent généralement l’avion des États ou de l’Europe pour se rendre à Nassau, aux Bahamas, puis prennent la compagnie aérienne Sky Bahamas pour New Bight, Cat Island (vol de 30 minutes). Nous vous recommandons d’arriver à Nassau avant 14h00 pour effectuer votre vol de correspondance de 15h30 entre les Bahamas Sky et New Bight. Notre gardien Reynold ou notre chauffeur de taxi sera là pour vous accueillir. Si vous venez de Floride, une autre option est l’air de Watermaker au départ de Fort Lauderdale.

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Règles de l’hébergement

Arrivée après 15 h 00
Âge minimum pour la location : 21 ans
Départ avant 09 h 00
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Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans
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Événements

Événements autorisés : réunions de famille, fêtes d'anniversaire et mariages
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Animaux de compagnie

Animaux de compagnie non autorisés
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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs
Hang any wet towels/cloths over shower rods or towel bars and strip sheets from beds that were used, place on floor next to bed
Turn off all A/C units, fans, lights and shut blinds before departure.
Wash all dirty pots, pans, load dishwasher and run before departure.

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et événements (y compris les réunions de famille, les fêtes d'anniversaire et les mariages) sur place sont autorisés
L'hôte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable lors de votre séjour
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend le dispositif de sécurité suivant : un extincteur

À propos du quartier

Port Howe

Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Port Howe, plus précisément sur la plage. L'emblématique Ermitage du père Jérome figure parmi les points de repère locaux. Pour admirer la beauté naturelle de la région, mettez le cap sur les magnifiques Mermaid Hole (lac) et Baie de Fernandez. Participez aux balades à la découverte de la faune et aux séances d'observation des oiseaux proposés dans les environs afin d'admirer la faune majestueuse de la région.
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Carte
Cat Island, Bahamas

À proximité

  • Baie de Fernandez - 32 min en voiture - 32.8 km

Transport

  • Aéroport de New Bight (TBI) - 33 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Motel Restaurant & Takaway - ‬7 min en voiture
  • ‪Da Pink Chicken - ‬8 min à pied

Foire aux questions

Banana Wind Oceanfront Home ~ Private Beach, Snorkeling, Kayaks, Stunning Views accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?

Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.

Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à Banana Wind Oceanfront Home ~ Private Beach, Snorkeling, Kayaks, Stunning Views?

En date du 20 mars 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement Banana Wind Oceanfront Home ~ Private Beach, Snorkeling, Kayaks, Stunning Views le 12 juin 2026 commencent à 365 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.

Combien coûte le stationnement à Banana Wind Oceanfront Home ~ Private Beach, Snorkeling, Kayaks, Stunning Views?

L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.

À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Banana Wind Oceanfront Home ~ Private Beach, Snorkeling, Kayaks, Stunning Views?

L’arrivée est possible à partir de 15 h.

À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Banana Wind Oceanfront Home ~ Private Beach, Snorkeling, Kayaks, Stunning Views?

Le départ est à 9 h.

Où se situe Banana Wind Oceanfront Home ~ Private Beach, Snorkeling, Kayaks, Stunning Views?

Port Howe - propriété de vacances se trouve directement sur la plage, à 2,6 mi (4,1 km) de Mermaid Hole (lac), et à 11,8 mi (19 km) de Ermitage du père Jérome. Baie de Fernandez est à 16,6 mi (26,7 km).

Avis

10

Exceptionnel

Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
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Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 27 avis sur 28.
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 0 avis sur 28.
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 1 avis sur 28.
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 0 avis sur 28.
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 28.

9,8/10

Propreté

10/10

Arrivée

10/10

Communication

10/10

Emplacement

10/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Pushkar R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great host. Great island. Dream vacation for those wanting an adventure in the Bahamas! This property has everything you need. Highly recommend.
Séjour de 12 nuits en décembre 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Bill C.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
5/5 – Perfect Oceanfront EscapeWe had an amazing stay at the Banana Wind beach cottage on Cat Island. The location is truly unbeatable—private, peaceful, and just steps from our very own stretch of pristine beach. Every morning we woke up to turquoise water, and we could snorkel right out front where we spotted parrot fish, grouper, snappers, rays, and so much more along the beautiful reefs. The cottage’s caretaker was incredibly kind and helpful, giving us great tips on other gorgeous, secluded beaches to explore around the island. The owners recently added Starlink internet which was great for reliable internet when we did want to use it. We absolutely loved the laid-back island atmosphere—no crowds, no noise, just pure relaxation. At night, the sky was breathtaking; with no light pollution, we could see millions of stars and even the Milky Way.Banana Wind is truly a hidden gem. We highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a quiet, authentic island getaway, and we can’t wait to return!
Séjour de 1 nuit en novembre 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Peter S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
My wife and I had the most amazing time celebrating my 50th. Great to reconnect without the kids. I over packed yet again and I didn’t pack much as we never saw another person unless we asked them to come. Just give them the heads up if you like to be secluded and they are happy to oblige.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Jean M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Relaxing

Loved staying at Banana Wind! View awesome very relaxing would go again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en novembre 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 14 nov. 2021
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay...it is a very peaceful, relaxing place. We hope to see you back!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Julie P.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Charming property in stunning location

Simple beach house perfectly located for swimming, snorkelling and exploring the south of the island. Caretaker Harrison was friendly and helpful as well as being a excellent chef.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 1 déc. 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review of our oceanfront vacation rental home! The snorkeling in front of this house is wonderful and we also love our caretaker's meals!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Robert M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful Place

Banana Wind is a great place to get away. The owners are quick to respond and shared a helpful overview of the island. Beautiful setting and relaxing.
Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 16 janv. 2024
Thank you For your 5 star review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Boris S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Paradise found

Perfect getaway in paradise. Simply perfect
Séjour de 6 nuits en avril 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 1 déc. 2024
We also think it is the perfect paradise. Thank you for your 5 star review of our oceanfront vacation rental home!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Nan I.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great house in a great location

We enjoyed a splendid vacation at the Banana Wind house. Lovely beach and grounds. The house was perfect for the two of us. The caretaker, Harrison, as very helpful and brought us the biggest lobster tail we had ever seen! We hope to return another time.
Séjour de 7 nuits en novembre 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 1 déc. 2024
We are pleased that you enjoyed your time at our oceanfront vacation rental home! We also love the beach and agree that our caretaker, Harrison, is so helpful. We are also glad that you hope to return!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Sydnie E.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Perfectly secluded

We really enjoyed our stay at Banana Wind. I highly recommend having Mr. Harrison King prepare dinner for your first night. I recommend renting an SUV or something other than a car. The roads are terrible…everywhere
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Teresa M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Paradise Getaway!!!!!

We loved our stay at this peaceful home !!!! This was the perfect location to relax, recharge and enjoy the views. Harrison was very accommodating and very quick to respond with any questions we had, which was extremely helpful.He's by far a super host.We are looking foward to staying here again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 8 août 2022
Thank you for your awesome 5 star review! It's definitely a place to relax and recharge! We agree, Harrison is a super host...so glad that you plan to return!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Janice F.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Beyond our expectations

If you are hoping to find a cozy, comfortable cottage, located on a private beach/cove with breathtaking views than you have come to the right place. Grab a kayak, or put on your snorkel gear, beachcomb,or explore the area by foot. You will find a surprise every time!!
Séjour de 7 nuits en avril 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Kimberly O.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect tranquil getaway!

Our stay was amazing. We spent 6 nights at Banana Winds. We loved our stay, we loved the Island! Mount Alvernia, pink sand beaches, fishing with Top Cat on the flats and meeting so many nice people. We frequented Alvernia Grocery, Dukes Conch salad and Cordell’s conch fritters, Bahamian mac and cheese and coleslaw, Hidden Treasure’s, Bams Sports Bar, Alnors and Olives bakeries. Harrison is an amazing caretaker and cook. He also got us grouper and the largest lobsters we have ever seen! Thank you Harrison and Cat Island for an amazing stay! Also, a sincere thank you to the Bannister’s for having such a great property with an amazing view!
Séjour de 6 nuits en juin 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 6 juill. 2022
You have a lot of great recommendations for touring the island and eating out! thanks for all of these awesome recommendations! And we agree, our caretaker, Harrison has great meals and is so attentive! We also love the view at the Banana Wind, doesn't get any better. We hope to see you again in the future! thanks for your 5 star review!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Liza H.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great trip

We had the most relaxing vacation on Cat Island at the Banana Wind! The private beachfront location with amazing snorkeling right in front of the house doesn’t get any better. Our favorite part was having the entire beach all to ourselves. We had the caretaker, Harrison, prepare our first night’s meal of grouper and conch fritters. We highly recommend it. He was also helpful with any questions we had and recommended a couple of great restaurants on the island that we loved. The newly installed Starlink internet was great for streaming movies at the end of the day and also for checking in at work on Zoom. We can’t recommend Banana Wind enough and plan to return next spring!
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Pamela H.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful

Just finished a 9 night stay at this property. We had a wonderful time relaxing and unwinding. We snorkeled the reefs walked the beach and collected sea glass. Cooked a lot of our meals at the house and had everything we needed to do so. Mr. King was very attentive and knowledgeable and an extremely great cook. We had him cook us conch fritters twice (yes they are that good) and ordered dinner from him one night, it was delicious and was enough food for 2 meals. If you are looking for relaxation in a beachfront home this is your place we didn't see another person on our beach for 8 of the 9 days.
Séjour de 9 nuits en avril 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 1 déc. 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review of our oceanfront vacation rental home. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the relaxation and privacy of our home. We also love the delicious meals that Harrison provide and agree that his conch fritters are the absolute best!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Laura L.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful time

This was our first visit to the Bahamas and to Cat Island. We loved the property and the location. There are large windows that can be opened for breezes and listening to the sounds of the ocean, but air conditioning when needed. We enjoyed snorkeling in the bay and seeing turtles, barracuda, stingray, and colorful fish and coral. It was fun to explore the beach and we loved the proximity to the creek for exploring and fishing. We didn't go out to eat much-once to Greenwood and once up North to Shanna's Cove (for pizza.) The caretaker was very helpful and responsive. He also makes the best conch fritters! Stephanie was also very helpful with all my questions and concerns.
Séjour de 9 nuits en mars 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 10 avr. 2023
Thank you for your nice review of your vacation at our Banana Wind Beach house. It sounds as if you enjoyed everything that our property has to offer! We hope that you return someday!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Eydie A.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

True Paradise - best destination I have gone to!

My mom and I absolutely loved our recent stay at Banana Winds on Cat Island! The location was stunning—right by the ocean—and the home was incredibly comfortable, well-equipped, and relaxing. It was hard to leave the house because it was so peaceful and beautiful.The locals were absolutely lovely, and the caretaker, Harrison, truly went above and beyond. My mom has alpha-gal syndrome, and this was her first time traveling with it. Harrison not only prepared two delicious, completely safe meals for her, but he also used fresh fruits and vegetables straight from his own garden—which made everything even more special. His thoughtfulness took so much stress out of the trip. He also gave us several personal recommendations for amazing beaches and places to explore—we discovered some real hidden gems thanks to him.We were also able to safely eat at a few restaurants, including Hidden Treasures and Greenwood, both of which were incredibly accommodating and caring about her allergies.I usually don’t return to the same place twice—I want to see as much of the world as I can—but this is one place I know I’ll be back to. I can’t wait to bring friends and family here and make it a regular part of my life. We truly can’t recommend it enough for its beauty, comfort, and the incredible kindness we experienced.
Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 8 mai 2025
Thank you for your glowing review of our Banana Wind Cottage and of Cat Island. We agree, Harrison is the best caretaker and island host. His food is amazing and we also love the fresh veggies and fruits from his island farm. We are happy that you plan to return!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Clementine W.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Paradise!

My husband and I spent a week working remotely from Banana Wind and our stay was fantastic! Having the beach 10 steps out the door was a treat and the house was exactly as advertised. A couple tips to pass along as we were Cat Island "first timers": groceries are fairly sparse and wildly expensive. Next time we will bring a few essentials with us to avoid having to purchase (salt, oil, spices, coffee, etc). You can buy them all on the island but if you have room in your suitcase I recommend bringing them and saving some cash. Also, we came in on Sunday when most places were closed. Harrison brought us dinner (delicious) and rustled up a couple beers, but a Saturday arrival would have been better. Da Pink Chicken is a short drive or walk away, but only open Fri-Sun from 2-5. We only caught it one night and wished we had more! There is fantastic snorkeling in the cove outside the house, recommend bringing a mask and fins. Overall, we had a great stay and can't wait to be back!
Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 6 juill. 2022
We are so glad that you had a wonderful stay and glad that you will be back! thanks for your 5 star review!
Avis vérifié

6/10 – Acceptable

J.R. W.

Points forts : Arrivée, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.

Cat island is a great remote spot, but this house is subpar.

I’ll start with the great stuff: House location is amazing. when the water is calm snorkeling was awesome. The caretaker that manages the property was awesome and shared some fruit from his own garden which was delicious. As for the problems: The house lost power a couple times even after unplugging the AC in the master bedroom, this is because the house(electric stove, fridge, 3 AC units) was running off 2 30 amp single breaker poles, do with that information what you will. The lack of internet which I assume is from the fact they are running a directional antenna to the other rental properties LAN. It was always in the -97 dB to -115 dB range (for non tech people this equates to about 1-2 bars WiFi) and wouldn’t allow me to airplay to the TV, I didn’t go there for internet but I did want to stream from my phone to the smart TV in the evenings so that was a buzz kill All in all, if you want a remote island get-away just note power and WiFi are not guaranteed with this one.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 24 juin 2024
We are so glad that you loved the amazing oceanfront location of our Banana Wind beach cottage. We agree, the reefs right in front of the home are great for snorkeling and seeing an array of beautiful fish. Your stay was so short (3 days) and we did take your complaint while you were there seriously and have since corrected both the electric and internet issues for future guests. I apologize for the inconvenience. We want our guests to have the best vacations and although this location is remote and laid back feel that all aspects are important.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Marty M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Truly Paradise

Banana Winds tops our list of vacation spots. This was our third time staying here and can’t wait to get back. What a beautiful secluded, private, romantic location! Within a few steps of the deck, we were on the white sand beach and into the beautiful blue water. Our charming bungalow had everything we needed from WIFI for business to large comfortable beds for peaceful night’s rest. During this short stay we took breaks soaking up the sun to snorkel the coral reefs which are right off shore outside our door. We also enjoyed kayaking and biking through the beautiful nature. We did manage our second visit to Hermitage but due to lack of time we were not able to fish for lobster, conch, and snapper with Captain Reynold and his crew this trip but will catch them next time. Banana Wind had everything we needed to prepare our own meals although there are several options to dine out (like walking or biking to da Pink Chicken) or to have food delivered from several local Bohemian restaurants so we could enjoy eating while watch the sunset over the water from our private deck. We can’t wait for our next vacation here and might have friends join us next time as they could stay at the Gate House or larger house that are within easy walking distance. This truly is paradise.
Séjour de 2 nuits en janvier 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 28 janv. 2023
We are so pleased that you plan to return! You were wonderful guests!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

John G.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing and Totally Relaxing Vacation!

Ocean front cottage on a private road, with everything you could need for a spectacular vacation! It’s on a private beach with the most beautiful views, sunrises and sunsets. The location is simply beautiful. Just steps from the water - you can hear the waves as you sleep. We enjoyed coffee in the morning, or a glass of wine in the evening. Always taking in the beautiful view. We spent our days swimming, relaxing and exploring Cat Island. Food was great. We ordered dinner from Mr. Harrison King (property caretaker) on the first night and it was wonderful. He also spent time with us and provided a lot of history and tips to make our stay great. On the other nights, we picked up groceries and cooked dinners at the cottage. We tried Cat Island for more seclusion and less people - we got both! It’s very quiet and beautiful, with a rich history and amazing people. We enjoyed the short hike to Mt. Alvernia and exploring all the beaches. In our 5-day stay, we did not see another human being on a beach! Navigating Cat Island couldn’t be easier. There is one road north to south. We flew in, were greeted at the airport by Gilberts car rental who drove us to the grocery store (also the car rental store and the liquor store!). We picked up everything we needed there and drove approximately 30 minutes to Banana Wind. An amazing experience overall. We were sad to leave, but we will be back!
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 18 oct. 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review of our Banana Wind Cottage. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the oceanfront location, the food and all that Cat Island has to offer! We are happy that you plan to return and are welcome any time!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Shannon M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Avoid the crowds and enjoy paradise with out all the noise.

If you are looking for a place to GET AWAY and have postcard views of the water RIGHT off the porch, all while under the care of a wonderful local, Mr. King, you have to stay here at Banana Wind Cottage. The 2 bedroom with a loft, a shower and 2 toilets with a full kitchen was plenty of space for me and my wife. Hangout on the deck or just below on the rock patio where at high tide the water is just 3 feet away. The absolute best part of the stay is getting Mr. King to bring you fresh fruits or homemade meals. He even brought me several pounds of fresh grouper that we made 2 huge separate meals out of along with his own special hot sauce. I'm telling you know get the 1st evening meal, meet Mr.King and learn all about the wonderful Cat Island. If you need anything text or call Mr. King and he'll get you covered. Watermelons, coconuts, mangos, okra plus he know nearly everyone on the island. On our last night we made reservations at a resort about 30 minutes away. After I got ready I noticed our rental car had a flat tire. I called Mr. King at and told him my issue and he tells me not worry he'll be right over with a compressor and tools to fix the flat. He saved my dinner date. As he told my wife when she called wanting details on how everything worked... "COME!! Come to Cat Island!" Mr. King will take care of the rest.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Christopher M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

No better place than this!

This is our second time staying at this house. We have looked at other places on the island. If you are looking for a quiet place with the beach on your back porch, then this is it!! We have never felt more taken care of. We actually lost electricity at about 7pm. Mr. King came right over. He got the electrician there quickly. Then found out it was a problem on the road. They stayed until after midnight. While, I’m sure the owners could have saved a lot of money waiting until the next morning to have the electrician come out. So thankful for them. They couldn’t finish until the next morning, so they let us stay the night at their property next door. Then the electricity was fixed early the next morning. The electrician’s wife came out and sat and talked with me. They came out the next morning along with Mr. King to check on us. They were all so great! Mr. King brought us the best fruit from his garden. My husband told Mr. King about seeing a lobster by the reefs. So he brought him a sling to fish with. We also were so blessed when we went to Mr. King’s church. Among all of the other things Mr. King does, he’s a fantastic piano player and preacher. His wife also has a beautiful voice. They are such wonderful people. While the house is so perfect, the best part of the trip is Mr. King and how well you are taken care of. We read online that Mr. King is an expert on Mermaid hole. We sent him a message, and he came right over and showed us how to get there.
Séjour de 10 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Nancy S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

It's not just a vacation . . . it's an adventure!

If you like to think outside the box, this property is for you! Anyone can stay in a high-rise & lounge on the beach with 100 of your not-so-closest friends & then cruise out to dinner at 7 or 8 & wait two hours for a table. If that's what you're looking for, don't come here! This is a quaint little comfortable house on a very private beach in a very remote location. Cat Island itself is not that populated, & the resorts & restaurants are not all clustered in one location. Things are spread out! A car is a necessity (watch out for potholes!) Yes, there is a restaurant close by (Da Pink Chicken). I heard the food is great, but I can't speak for myself because we went there at 5:45 on a Sunday, and the couple who owns/runs it had decided to close at 4:30 that day. That's how they roll on Cat Island! We went to the nearby convenience store to get coffee & dishwasher soap, but they didn't have either of those items that day. When you live on an island where a mail boat only comes once a week, it's not like walking into Kroger & having multiple brands of every item! The day we arrived, we rented a car (Lana had it waiting for us at the airport), stopped by the store & picked up a few things (should have picked up more!), and drove to the house. Harrison King, caretaker, had already unlocked the house for us. Later, he came by with our homemade dinner -- fresh grouper & conch served with baked potato & salad. Dinner for 4 was $80 & we tipped him $20. Well worth it! Other locals came by during the week selling fresh fruit, flour biscuits (a Bahama favorite), & offered fishing excursions -- take them up on anything they offer! It helps them make money & it helps you have things you might not buy otherwise. Mr. King also brought us jelly coconuts, complete with straws & ready for drinking, and homemade conch fritters! Yum! So come prepared to enjoy the uniqueness of this island & the locals. Sit on the front porch & watch the waves & never see another soul (well, we did see a couple of sharks near the shore). Just be sure to plan ahead. Plan your meals & bring any special ingredients from home & cook in the well-stocked kitchen. Bring extra toilet paper, dishwasher & washing machine pods & definitely coffee & filters! With good planning, you won't have to leave this beautiful place that often. Just sit on the porch, enjoy the palm trees and the beautiful view, and let the sound of the ocean soothe your soul!
Séjour de 6 nuits en avril 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 16 mai 2022
We are happy that you also enjoyed this beautiful tranquil island and the private nature of our home with no crowds and your own private beach! We are also pleased that you included our caretaker, Harrison King, in your review! All of our guests reach out to me after their vacations to let me know how much they appreciate him being there if there is anything at all that they need. His gifts of homemade coconut drinks and papayas grown on his Cat island farm are always a big hit! Oh, and you can't forget his delicious conch fritters that he welcomes you with! Most guests don't have the option to bring everything for their trip as your family can as your family has their own plane. So, for the average guest reading this, I'd like to let them know that there is a large grocery store only 20 minutes from our vacation rental home that has everything that any grocery store in the states has with multiple choices on items such as coffee, drinks, fruit, veggies, meat, anything you would want and is open daily from 8am until 8pm. It's actually very easy to get to and located 3 minutes from the airport, you pass it on the way to the house in your rental car or taxi. The store that Nancy refers to in her review is not the large grocery but the small store close to our house. We always recommend stopping for groceries. There are also 2 other restaurants 5 minutes from our home who have delicious fresh cooked seafood meals if you like to eat out which is very convenient. Thanks again Nancy for your 5 star review and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Christopher M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great place to stay!

This was our first trip to Cat. Stephanie the owner offered great insight and help navigating the island. The home offered a secluded place to escape from the everyday issues of the world and let you connect back to nature. The place offered all the amenities of your own private beach home. I would highly recommend a car for your trip to explore everything the island has to offer.
Séjour de 7 nuits en avril 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 19 avr. 2022
Thanks for your 5 star Chris. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the tranquility that Cat Island has to offer. Also, glad that you thoroughly enjoyed our beachfront home!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

bill l.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Our special home away from home

Boy, where to begin…We think of Banana Wind as our second home, taking us out of winter, and providing a delightful place to live. Our visits begin with Reynold (Captain and caretaker) meeting us at the airport, taking us to get our car and groceries (got to have a car), and then heading south. We stop for fresh bread and arrive home. The first view of the house and beach and water is amazing. We arrange for Reynold’s wife, Janice, to fix our first dinner-always wonderful with peas and rice and cold Kalik beer. Our days begin with a bike ride and deciding what to do: look for bone fish in the creek, snorkel out front or someplace else, kayak the bay, go fishing with Reynold to catch dinner (or many dinners), walk the beach, swim, hang around the house…what choices! The house is the perfect size-two bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, nice little living room/kitchen with lots of screened windows to let in the breezes and fans to keep the air moving. And a big deck out in front (hint-the best spot to have cocktail and watch the sun go down). There is a local grocery a short bike ride away, which provides the basics…and depending on the season, local produce. If we do not go fishing for food, we ask Reynold to provide fresh fish-we have become addicted to grouper!! He never lets us down. The folks on Cat are friendly and helpful. We have made friends we look forward to seeing each year. Reynold is thoughtful, helpful, and responsive to requests and needs and one of those friends! Stephanie and Curt are super-understanding and helpful, and generous in sharing this amazing place. As other reviewers have said, Cat Island is a very beautiful, relaxed, out-of-the-way place. You will not want to come just once.
VrboOwner a répondu le 10 févr. 2021
Wow! This was a great descriptive review for travelers who have never been to the island! Thanks Bill, we really appreciate your 5 star review! Cat Island is such a special place!

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Hôte : Stephanie & Curt

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We have been taking our 3 daughters to Cat Island several times yearly since birth. We enjoy spending time away there together snorkeling, fishing, swimming in the ocean and having fires on the beach....definitely good memories and more to come!

Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement

It’s BEAUTIFUL! ....white sand beach right out your front door, 6 steps down to the beach! It doesn’t get more heavenly than this!

Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique

This home is private and directly on the beach . Excellent snorkeling right out front. Nice deck and beautiful stone beach side patio. This beach cottage is charming with it’s airy vaulted ceilings. We have new quality mattresses for a good night’s sleep. The kitchen is a roomy with new granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. It is fully air conditioned. Has phone, tv, wi-fi, washer and dryer.

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Anglais

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