Cat Island holiday rentals Luxury villas & holiday homes to rent on Cat Island
Like many islands in the Bahamas, Cat Island is simply stunning with its reef protected emerald waters and pink silky sand beaches. It sits 130 miles southeast of Nassau and Paradise Island near the Tropic of Cancer and measures just 48 miles long and 4 miles at its widest. Given its location, it's less crowded than the northern islands and people who come to Cat Island for their vacations appreciate the tranquility and solitude.
Every inch of the island is breathtaking and exploring its pristine inner natural beauty with rolling hills and nature trails is not to be missed. Whilst there is the option of doing absolutely nothing apart from chilling out and relaxing, perhaps under a thatched-roof tiki beach bar, Cat Island also has an active side. There is plenty going on both on and off the beaches from the plethora of water sports to sophisticated fine dining and lively evening entertainment at one of the resort hotels.
| Things to see & do on Cat Island | |
|---|---|
| Snorkeling | ✔ |
| Scuba diving | ✔ |
| Reef and wreck diving | ✔ |
| Deep sea fishing | ✔ |
| Sailing | ✔ |
| Wind surfing | ✔ |
| Kayaking | ✔ |
| Explore the Arawak Indian caves | ✔ |
| Visit the Hermitage on Mount Alvernia | ✔ |
| Hire a 4X4 and explore the inner island | ✔ |
Cat Island beaches
There are magnificent beaches around the island where you will find the reef protected bays with warm shallow water and teeming with tropical fish - perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sailing and scuba diving.
Some of the most popular beaches include...
- Greenwood beach at Port Howe
- Pigeon Cay Beach Club, Bluff
- Sammy T's Beach Resort
- Old Bight beach
- New Bight beach
- Fountain Bay beach near Bridge Inn
After a day on the beach or sight seeing, the ideal way to end the day is to return to your own condominium or villa rental, light up the BBQ, watch the sun go down and dine under the stars.
Featured villas on Cat Island
Like most places in the Bahamas, the accommodation on Cat Island caters for all budgets and tastes. Experience the very best of this secluded island by staying in a private beach front vacation rental. Many of our holiday homes are villas or condos set within touching distance of the pink sandy beaches and come with a full range of facilities such as wifi, satelite TV and private / shared swimming pools. Self catering villas or apartment holiday rentals are very popuar with families as they provide so much freedom and flexibility and are certainly great value when compared to some hotels.
See all rentalsCat Island is an all year round destination with a tropical climate and average summer temperatures of high 80s°F dropping to the mid 60s°F during the short winters. The position of Cat Island in the tropical Atlantic means it sits within the hurricane belt so between July and November, there is a chance of a hurricane. The wettest months are May and June although when it does rain, its a short terrential down pour followed by bright warm sunshine.
Festivals and Events
The people of Cat Island like their festivals so if you are fortunate enough to be on the island, there is a high probability that a carnival or sporting event will be on at the same time. Two of the largest festivals occur in the summer...
| "Rake N Scrape" music festival | June |
| Cat Island Regatta | July |
Our view on Cat Island
A stunning location with pristine pink talcum powder sandy beaches, tropical waters and a laid back atmosphere that combine to make Cat Island an unforgettable vacation. It's a first class destination for a family holiday, an escape with friends or romantic getaway and staying in a self catering holiday home provides the space, freedom and flexibility to enjoy Cat Island at your own pace.
