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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 498 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Ocean view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera

Rainbow Bay Beach18 min walk
French Leave Beach11 min drive
Hatchet Bay Cave18 min drive
North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)40 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cat Nap was just wonderful. Comfortable, clean and well equipped. The hosts were very communicative and helpful. A littl...

Kealey S.

Mar 12, 2024

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 19

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. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and Lucayan Archipelago reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include OceanView Farm and Queens Bath. 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 - 18 min walk
James Point Beach - 8 min drive
French Leave Beach - 11 min drive
Surfers Beach - 15 min drive
Hatchet Bay Cave - 18 min drive

Getting around

Governor's Harbour (GHB) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

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

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

9 June 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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Cathy M.

10 June 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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Sarah S.

10 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.

17 Jan 2021

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

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.

12 Oct 2020

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

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.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

5 Dec 2019

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

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.

2 Dec 2019

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

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.

17 July 2019

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

Nice House

Nice house We enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

6 June 2019

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

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.

14 Apr 2019

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

31 Jan 2019

Relaxing

Great place! Great location!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anita D., Media , PA

12 Dec 2018

perfectly comfortable

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

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., Media , PA

8 Aug 2018

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

Barbara J.

4 July 2018

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