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CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 498 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1050 sq ft (98 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

An Affordable Home Away From Home
CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home Rainbow Bay

About the neighborhood

Map
Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Bay Beach - 18 min walk
  • French Leave Beach - 11 min drive
  • Surfers Beach - 15 min drive
  • Hatchet Bay Cave - 18 min drive
  • Pink Sand Beach - 72 min drive

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Twin Brothers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Leo Rose Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bay inn Hatchet bay - ‬12 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C., Chesnee

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kealey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cat nap
Great little private affordable house in rainbow bay. Clean with ample amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kat Nap
Gorgeous area and a great porch to relax on
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Cathy M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

shane s., Charleston SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot
Melisa and team where amazing as always a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Everything worked, hassle free.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Rochelle M.Y. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

4/10 Poor

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A bargain but for what price?
The property is as appears in the VRBO listing but, as a previous reviewer mentioned, shows a lot of wear. There is no potable water and after check in, was warned it could get me sick. A previous guest had shoved plastic bags in loose window frames, I’m guessing to keep water out. Many windows weren’t working and the glass door to the deck was inoperable. Sugar ants, common in the tropics, made cooking challenging and I recommend storing ALL FOOD AND ANYTHING WITH FRAGRANCE in the refrigerator. While the house is well furnished, some things, like the couch, are near the end of their lifespans. Clean, functional, but sagging and uncomfortable. A/C units, TV, and wifi worked well. Experienced two daytime power outages in one 5 day period—-not the fault of the owner but would make any remote worker’s day challenging. The view and neighborhood were nice. There’s a cute beach within a 20 minute walk (most beach is private in this area). If you’re coming to get away from it all and are cool with a part house rental/part camping bargain, this is a great place. If you need to remote work or need safe, reliable drinking water, no. When things didn’t work, like windows, the manager was helpful and sent maintenance staff. However, is was disconcerting that anytime I brought up a challenge (like arriving to find many windows open and unsure how to close and lock them) I was asked, “Well, what did you do???” With so many repairs that needed a little TLC, I decided it was better to not raise the with the owner/manager. I was frustrating to arrive at night and not have a bottle of water to drink—and learn from a note on the wall the tap water wasn’t safe to drink. The water cooler had been left unplugged and the remaining water in the base smelled unsafe to drink, with a bug floating in it. I spent a fair amount of money buying water every day—an expense that the listing didn’t make clear and the host didn’t point out when I said this was my first visit to the island. Instead, I left five days into a monthlong stay. Unable to find another place on the island within budget, I left the island. I didn’t feel like, based on prior engagements with the host, like it would be a kind conversation talking about the challenges with the house. To be fair, I don’t think they typically house remote workers. If you’re just going to the beach every day, eating out at a lot, and budget for water, this place could be a good fit.

8/10 Good

Marco B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bargain in the Bahamas
The price can’t be beat. Excellent location, pretty exterior and interior. Open living area. Ample towels. Good breezy porch. Lots of cooking equipment. However, the mattresses are not sturdy — you can feel the springs and if there are two of you, you will roll into each other all night long. Every slight move jiggles the bed. Sofas are caving in as well. All from good use I imagine. Overall a good deal but more run-down than we expected. Ant infestation on counter. The Atlantic and Caribbean are both within a few minutes’ walk. Immediate responses from owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawntanae D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
It was incredible the house was nice clean an cozy and the homeowner kept in contact. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

JANE G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
We loved Cat Nap! The house was much bigger than we expected and very comfortable. It’s centrally located between Rainbow Bay and Governors Harbour and we truly enjoyed our three nights in this home
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We LOVED Cat Nap and would definitely come back to this house again. Very clean!!
Cat Nap is a wonderful house to stay at! Beach chairs, cooler, towels, fully equipped kitchen, tv, WiFi...we had everything we needed! The only thing we didn’t have is more time to soak up the sun and wiggle our toes in the sand!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice House
Nice house We enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our mother/daughter trip to Eleuthera!
My daughter and I loved our stay at Cat Nap! Easy access to cottage and centrally located to many great beaches, restaurants, and grocery stores. Eleuthera is an amazing and safe place to explore and the locals are so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

2nd Timer
We have stayed at the Cat Nap for the second time now for our visit. We really enjoy the house and our stay there.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anita D., Media , PA

Relaxing
Great place! Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anita D., Media , PA

perfectly comfortable
We love to stay here. Clean and convenient for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy W., Apex, NC.

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., Media , PA

Nice place to recharge.
We enjoyed our stay. This house is well appointed and close to the beaches we love. See you again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

patsy p.

Super clean and comfortable
We loved our stay at Cat Nap. It is centrally locates and great to come back to after spending all day at the beach. Melisa was a great host and we plan to return next year.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Lovely rent for good price
Very clean house in a quiet neighbourhood. Everything worked perfecttly. Melissa, the owner gave all necessary instructions and helped us with car rental. We have fallen in love with Eleuthera Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018