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

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Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Cat Island, Bahamas
  • Mermaid Hole
  • The Hermitage of Father Jerome
  • Fernandez Bay
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Howe

Oceanside stay.At this Port Howe vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and 3 miles (5 km) of Mermaid Hole. The Hermitage of Father Jerome is within 12 miles (20 km) and Fernandez Bay is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Fernandez Bay - 43 min drive - 32.2 km

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.

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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 transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

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

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

Rules

NO DIVING INTO POOL. NO CHILDREN UNATTENDED BY POOL.
Wash pans and load dishwasher and run. Hang wet towels, strip used bed linens and place on floor next to bed.
Turn off all A/C's, fans, lights and shut all blinds and curtains.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 each 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)