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THE POINT HOUSE, OCEANFRONT, PRIVATE POOL, 5 ocean view bedrooms

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cat Island, Bahamas
  • Mermaid Hole
    9 min drive
  • The Hermitage of Father Jerome
    29 min drive
  • Fernandez Bay
    36 min drive
  • New Bight (TBI)
    33 min drive

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About the area

Port Howe

A family-friendly stay in Port Howe awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be steps from Lucayan Archipelago and 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Mermaid Hole. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy a TV with satellite channels, and home features free WiFi, 3.5 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a DVD player are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers an outdoor pool, barbecues and tour/ticket assistance. .With a stay at this Port Howe holiday home, you'll be 19 km (11.8 mi) from The Hermitage of Father Jerome and 26.8 km (16.6 mi) from Fernandez Bay.

What's nearby

  • Mermaid Hole - 9 min drive
  • The Hermitage of Father Jerome - 29 min drive
  • Fernandez Bay - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Motel Restaurant & Takaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Village Burger Shack - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE POINT HOUSE, OCEANFRONT, PRIVATE POOL, 5 ocean view bedrooms

The Point House offers 5 bedrooms+ extra sleeping loft. It has TWO LARGE MASTER SUITES with balconies overlooking the ocean and ensuite bathrooms. Bedroom 3 features a queen size bed, bedroom 4 features a full bed, bedroom 5 has a twin bed. There is a bonus sleeping loft for 2 guests that has 2 twin beds (we do not count this as a bedroom). Bedrooms 3-5 in this wing of the house share a common bathroom. Additionally there is a half bathroom off the kitchen/foyer area. Every bedroom has views of the ocean. The kitchen, dining room, living room and 2 bathrooms also have amazing views of the ocean. The modern artistic kitchen features the finest of bamboo cabinets, gorgeous granite and top grade stainless steel appliances. The large dining table was carved by a local artist from native mahogany and tamarind wood and seats up to 10 people. The large granite bar adjacent seats an additional 4 guests. If you have a party, we also can arrange for an additional table to be set up by our caretaker. The 82 inch theatre style smart television is a plus for movie night.
THE PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL: The 55 foot oceanside swimming pool (largest on the island) is simply amazing. A large tanning shelf and pool side patio are certain to be enjoyed by your group. This pool Is large enough for laps.

The Point House also features high speed Starlink Internet for streaming and zoom.

The large deck off of the front of this house juts out over the ocean for views of tropical fish, rays and sea turtles. When you are sitting on the far side of the deck, it feels as if you are on your own private cruise ship. This house offers all the comforts and amenities of home including WiFi and laundry room.
THE LOCATION: Private setting on beautiful reef protected Cutlass bay , a snorkeling and fishing paradise. The walk down the curved lane to the ocean access/swimming/snorkeling is just a 2 min stroll. The beautiful beach is directly on the property and just another 2-3 minute walk.

FLIGHTS:
The Point House is conveniently located 20 miles from the New Bight, Cat Island airport.

FROM NASSAU: Western Air Bahamas regularly flies almost daily around 1:00pm between Nassau and Cat Island, check their website for exact dates and times. We recommend arriving Nassau approximately 2 hours before your flight departs for Cat Island.

FROM FORT LAUDERDALE: Maker's Air flies from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport directly into Cat Island and offers multiple flights throughout the week. Please check their site for days and times.

PRIVATE CHARTERS FROM NASSAU: Bam Air offers private charters between Nassau and Cat island and schedules the flights at your convenience. For more information, please contact us.

Upon your arrival on Cat Island, our caretaker will greet you and assist you in getting to the house.

RESTAURANTS: There are numerous restaurants in the area. One is within walking distance and there are several other restaurants within 5-20 minutes drive that feature a variety of Bahamian cuisine and fresh seafood, traditional American style food is also available on the menus.
If you don’t feel like going out, a chef will deliver to your oceanfront vacation rental or will prepare meals at your house . You can also order a meal to be ready upon your arrival so that you can sit back and have a cocktail and enjoy the view after a day of traveling.

The Point House is 1 mile from a small grocery store that has all of the necessities. The main grocery store is located a 20 minute drive from the house. Upon your arrival our caretaker will stop here for you to pick up supplies if you request.

Cat Island has the most varied topography of all the Bahamian islands . Cliffs and caves , endless gorgeous beaches are breathtaking. Your group will want to visit Mt. Alvernia and hike to the top to see the amazing views on all side of the island. At the summit of Mt. Alvernia (the highest point in all the Bahamas) is a landmark known as “The Hermitage”. A visit to the ruins of this unique monastery makes for a fascinating half day excursion. Our caretaker will assist you in setting up tours of the island and ventures to explore the various beautiful white sand beaches on Cat Island. Upon your return from these excursions, have lunch or dinner at The Blue Bird restaurant or Sweet Tambrin or the infamous Pink Chicken Bar all of which feature delicious Bahamian cuisine. Among other highlights are the fascinating “blue holes” and small shops where palm thatch bags, hats etc are made by the older Bahamian women.

Property manager

Stephanie & Curt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 55
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 55. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Best Views ON Island!
OCEANFRONT BEST VIEWS ON ISLAND! (SPECIAL FALL RATES)
OCEANFRONT BEST VIEWS ON ISLAND! (NOT AFFECTED BY HURRICANE)

THE POINT HOUSE, OCEANFRONT, PRIVATE POOL, 5 ocean view bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lisa b., LANGHORNE

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Location to Get Away From It All
Large house with the most incredible view and beautiful pool. Great family getaway, ideal location to so absolutely nothing & everything! Everyone on the island is incredibly nice & hospitable and looking to assist in any way possible. The water is breathtaking & the grounds spacious!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aymee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grast
Very nacy locación
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
The property is amazing and the pictures don’t do it justice! Great communication with the owner and the care taker. Make sure to have Mr. King prepare a dinner one night, it’s delicious! We all loved the property and will absolutely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Awaits!
If you are on the fence about the place, don’t be. The location sets on the most beautiful serene piece of land. If you want the beauty of the ocean and secluded feel of having your own quiet and relaxing, peaceful place than this is it. Yet, it’s within 15-25 minutes of places to eat. Everyone was very welcoming and it was very easy to get around. Dinner with Chef at Hidden Treasures is a must (order the mango daiquiri) and Fernandez Bay resort as well. The owner of the house was amazing! She responds very quickly and is very accommodating. Harrison is the caretaker and was so very nice and helpful as well. Things to know, be prepared for potholes when driving into town. We ended up making a game out of it. Also, be sure to stock up on groceries so you aren’t having to drive back and forth. The grocery is on the way to the house from the airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
The house was even better than we expected! Mr king brought us homemade dinner on the 1st night after a long day of traveling, highly recommended. The island secluded but still with all the amenities. The locals are very night. Highly recommend getting dinner at hidden treasures from chef trevor. The Beaches were amazing! Cant wait to go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

john w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house incredible island
The Point House is exactly as presented, incredible views and the cleanest pool we have ever seen. Inside was clean and was well equipped including a drinking water dispenser with 5 gal bottles which was very helpful. The care taker Harrison King was an excellent host. He brought us his fresh grown pineapples and watermelon and on our first night we arranged dinner that he prepared and delivered and was really tasty after a long day of travel. He also invited us to a "Farm to Table Experience" that he was putting on for some media people and the Ministry of Tourism at his farm that was really nice and we were very lucky to be included! He is also a great source of info about the island, culture and things to do. The Greenwood Resort had no guests but Pauline + Antwon still arranged for us to have 8 for dinner and music on my birthday with tuna steaks, was excellent! Beaches are crazy beautiful and all the people we met there were friendly and happy. AJ's store near the house is in the process of getting a gas pump installed and that will save a long drive. Olives Bakery is exceptional for bread! We made the trek out to Shannas for a Pizza which was super, but its a very long ride ($8/gal gas) Gilberts rent car great! We will be back and would rent from the Bannisters again for sure. Excellent communications, info packet and the best care taker ambassador on the island. Thank you Stephanie and Curt for sharing your beautiful place!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Views
Our stay was amazing. Harrison was very helpful any time we had a question he was quick to answer and help out. The view from the back porch is absolutely stunning. Every morning we would step out back and be able to see an abundance of life. We even saw a free jumping blue marlin from the house. The reef system outside the house is completely alive with all sorts of growing corals. Rarely do you find something like this in the Bahamas. The pool was extremely refreshing after a long day of fishing or exploring the island. We went down to the beach a few times and used the kayaks to paddle around the coral heads that were near the beach. If you’re looking for a top notch secluded house with stunning views, this is the perfect house for you! 5/5 would definitely go back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!!
Our family vacation was one of the best we have ever had. The house and property are awesome. The views are stunning. The communication with the care taker and property owners were top notch!! The island and people were so welcoming, fun and truly amazing! Highly recommend staying at this beautiful property!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
What a beautiful property!. Location was superb!. House is perfect!. Island and people are amazing!. Mr. King, was helpful, communicative, and extremely nice!. Pool was warm enough for us to use everyday!. Views are unmatched!. Food on the Island is great!. I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you to the Bannister's for allowing us to stay at their place!. - Renting a car was not a problem. Gilberts communicated well, and was very accommodating. His Grocery is great, had everything we needed. Went fishing and had a great time. Snorkeling right in back of the Point House was great. We had a good breeze most the time and no-see-um's were not a problem. WiFi worked GREAT. No problems. Power went out a couple of times, but for a short period!. Roll with the flow, it's Paradise!. Restaurants and Mr. King's food was excellent. Greenwood Beach Resort was really nice. Whole trip was unforgettable!. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B., Williamsport, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great place to relax. Beautiful views. Great islanf to just sit back and enjoy the vibe.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., SOUTH RIDING, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and location
We have stayed at many places in the Bahamas but Point House was the best. Beautiful location perched on a hill overlooking the best reefs on the island. The house was huge and had everything we needed including a beautiful pool. Snorkeling there was great at the reefs which were healthy with a lot of fish. Harrison, the caretaker, was awesome- cooking a few dinners for us and helping out with anything we needed. The owners were also great; promptly responding to questions and providing a ton of info about the island. Cat Island is very laid back but there are many places to explore including many beautiful beaches, several caves, the hike to the hermitage, blue holes, and ruins. Would highly recommend Greenwood Resort snorkel trip and restaurant which is not too far away. If the water is rough from east winds, check out Fernandez resort which has good food, beautiful beach and some snorkel spots at south of beach. Fell in love with Cat Island and this house in particular. Would love to return.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic - one of our families best trips we’ve ever had. The home was gorgeous. Mr King was a gift
Every view Friday m the home was breathtaking. The house had everything we need. The snorkeling was a blast. And Mr King was was out of this world. Such an amazing, friendly, wonderful chef, tour guide and all around remarkable man. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Wonderful Vacation on Cat Island
This was our 2nd trip to the Point House on Cat Island. We had a wonderful vacation some years back and had been wanting to return. Our dream came to fruition this year and everyone agreed that this vacation was even better than our first. We had a fabulous time! The owners of this home had added noteworthy improvements to the house: beautiful new kitchen, new bathrooms and beautiful furnishings. The location of this house is beyond description with the outstanding views from just about anywhere in the house. Our travels to Cat Island went very smoothly. We flew into Nassau and then took Western Air’s 1:00 pm flight which was so quick! We landed in Cat Island at 1:30 to be greeted by the Point House caretaker, Harrison. He was so helpful, assisted us with our luggage and waited while we shopped at the store which was fully stocked with everything we needed. The house was also stocked with the essentials, toilet paper, paper towels, salt and pepper and cleaning supplies. Our favorite part of our stay was spending hours by the oceanfront pool which is absolutely gorgeous! I’m embarrassed to say, I did have to get on the internet some to perform work duties while on this vacation but was so pleased with the internet speed. I was able to join Zoom meetings without any difficulty. One of the highlights of our vacation was the fishing trip with one of the fisherman that was listed in the house guide and the owners helped to arrange. We came back with grouper, snapper and lobster and had several grill outs on the deck. (Good times!) We ate well between local island Restaurants and our fresh catch! We felt sad to leave; we will definitely return again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Little slice of paradise!
Beyond Perfect! The view was absolutely stunning! The process of checking in and getting our luggage there was simple and made easy by the caretaker and owner. we stayed here with another couple and there was more than enough room with the 2 Master Suites on separate floors plus there were another 3 bedrooms for larger groups. The pool area was absolutely gorgeous, the nicest that I’ve ever seen in the Bahamas. I wish we could’ve stayed longer. Harrison, the caretaker was wonderful. The consistent speedy responsiveness of Harrison to every question we had about the property, before and during the trip was so appreciated and made the vacation stress free! The property is in a great location with beautiful views of both the sunrise and sunset from the large deck overlooking the ocean with a walkway down to ocean/beach. You must go and experience it. I highly recommend it. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
FABULOUS VACATION
My family and I arrived at the Cat Island airport and were met by Harrison, the caretaker for the Bannisters properties. Harrison helped us with the rental car process and then led us to the local grocery store to get us started for the week and then to the Point House. Once we arrived at the Point House, we got settled in and in the evening Harrison brought us a home cooked meal of conch and grouper with sides. What a great meal after traveling all day. The Point House has 2 fabulous master bedrooms, each with their own balcony for ocean viewing along with other bedrooms. The kitchen is better than my own kitchen with dining area. The living room also has a large smart tv and the house has internet for anyone needing to get online or watch movies at the end of the day. Just outside the house is a pool that everyone enjoyed. It was used from sun up to sundown by at least one person. We also enjoyed heading down to the beach and either snorkeling around the reefs just off the beach or going kayaking. Harrison would stop by to check in on us and he recommended some restaurants to go to. Each was outstanding offering fresh fish, conch, chicken etc. drinks were great as well. You won’t complain about the food on the island. I can’t thank Harrison enough for his hospitality and kindness. He made things a lot easier for us. We all told him we’d be back!! A can’t go wrong vacation to get away!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

travis t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully wonderful
We are seasoned Bahamas travelers. I was very happy with the house and listing. Couldn’t ask for more. I’ll say this in the best of lights- we had a couple of small problems and mr king was there right on time to get them fixed. Problems happen in the tropics. They addressed everything promptly and effectively which is not such a common trait to find. We had some leftover supplies and couldn’t think of a nicer man to distribute to his church than mr king. Great experience. Great man. Great house.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

judy R., Pittsville Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Cat Island the Point House
There were 4 couples staying in the Point House on Cat Island. The two master bedrooms are very nice the two Queen rooms are quite small. Reynold was very responsive and great to work with. our party went fishing with him and it was an awesome experience. The people of Cat Island are very friendly and beaches are unbelievable! Be sure to plan to bring all of your basics along or buy them on the island as the house is not stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex, basic cooking things as salt and pepper etc. Grocery stores are very well stocked. The downside of this vacation is the airline service to CAT Island. Because no major airlines travel to CAT Island from Nassau we flew Western air. I would not recommend this airline as we checked in for our flight to be told that the airline had changed their flight times 6 weeks earlier and failed to notify us of the changes. They proceeded to tell me I booked my connecting flight "illegally" because we would need to go through customs in Nassau and did not allow enough time. Needless to say we had to rebook our connecting flights which was difficult and potentially very expensive. There was no apologies, no communication and very very poor customer service.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lizanne f., Salem, CT

Spectacular home with a million dollar view.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at point house. Beautiful home with a chefs kitchen. Comfortable and huge master suites with breathtaking views of the Caribbean. Tastefully decorated with high end furnishings. The rental manager Reynold was a great help. He took care of all our needs and supplied delicious fish and lobster for our cooking. The pool was out of commission during our stay, as they are in the process of installing a new one. Would highly recommend this house if you want to get away from it all. Great family compound.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2018