OCEANFRONT GATE HOUSE, PRIVATE POOL | House in Cat Island

9.8 (36 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Port Howe House | OCEANFRONT GATE HOUSE, PRIVATE POOL

3 Bedroom House in Port Howe, Cat Island

This Oceanfront vacation home has gorgeous views of turquoise water and is very private. The Gatehouse sits a quarter mile away from the next nearest beach house and if you desire privacy, this is the house for you! It features an ultra private cooling off pool. Stone walls for privacy in pool area.....The Gatehouse is a beautiful oceanfront island cottage with it's own private beach. (excellent snorkeling) Windows wrap around the house giving beautiful views of the oceans. The Gate House also features high speed Starlink internet for streaming and zoom. The granite kitchen is perfect for making fresh seafood meals. There are two bedrooms each with it's own bathroom and queen sized beds. (brand new mattresses). The living room has a Queen pull out sofa bed for an extra 2 guests. There is also a small bonus room with a twin bed and Ocean view for taking naps or an extra guest.
Kayaks are provided for going out your front door and paddling around the reefs. Snorkeling around the reefs on the bay that this house sits upon, you will see an array of beautiful tropical fish. This is a place that you will want to return to every year. The Gatehouse has all of the comforts of home too include television and WiFi.
RESTAURANTS: They are many restaurants close to our house. One is within walking distance and there are several other restaurants within 5-20 minutes that feature a mix of Bahamian cuisine, FRESH seafood and traditional American style food. If you don’t feel like going out, you can contact our caretaker and he will deliver delicious meals to your oceanfront vacation rental. 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. Ask our caretaker about the many restaurants. They are also located in our guide.
The Oceanfront Gate 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 greet you and stop at the grocery and liquor store for you to stock up for your vacation if you desire.
FLIGHTS:
The Gate House is conveniently located 20 miles from the New Bight, Cat Island airport.
FROM NASSAU: Western Air Bahamas flies almost daily from Nassau to Cat Island (30 minute flight). Check their website for flight schedules. We recommend arriving Nassau approximately 2 hours before your departing flight to Cat Island to ensure that you make your connecting Western Air flight to New Bight.
FROM FORT LAUDERDALE: Maker's Air flies multiple times weekly from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport directly into Cat Island, Bahamas. Check their website for flight schedules.
CHARTERS: Bam Air offers charters from Nassau to Cat Island to suit your flight schedule. Contact us for more information.
One of the highlights of Cat Island is that it has the highest elevation of all of the 700 Bahamian islands. This high point is known as Mt. Alvernia and is a definitely see. The views are amazing and it is only 15 minutes from the house. On top of Mt. Alvernia is a landmark known as “The Hermitage” which is a small monastery built in the early 1900’s by and architect, Father Jerome who moved to the Bahamas from England. He lived in this monastery as a hermit until his death. After your hike up Mt. Alvernia, have lunch or dinner at the Blue Bird restaurant which features delicious Bahamian cuisine and is located across the road from the road to the Hermitage.
Other highlights to see are the “blue holes” located on the center of the island that communicate with the ocean and of course, the numerous beautiful white sand beaches.
Our caretaker is very helpful in assisting to set up tours of the island and white sand beaches.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Pool, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. This House is less than 5 km from Port Howe, and gives visitors the opportunity to explore it. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Port Howe. Enjoy your stay in Port Howe at this House.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • TV
  • View
  • Private Pool
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Breakfast
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out Check-out before 9:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
 
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What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Jun 14, 2025 07:26:15 AM
Summary: The property is very secluded and that's not a bad thing. We only saw 2 other people the first few days and the day before we left a family arrived at the property next to us. Other than those we hardly saw anyone else while on the beach, snorkeling or in the pool. It is so beautiful that we hardly wanted to explore the rest of the Island but did go into town ( cultural village) for for a few visits and explored some of the beaten path trails that led to some extraordinary beaches,and it seemed like we were the only ones enjoying the beaches.The house a charm and laid back feeling
Armando S. Armando S.
Jun 8, 2025 11:59:58 PM
Summary: Property was typical of a Bahamas out island VRBO. Very secluded, well used but clean, well equipped kitchen, and ice cold A.C. Pretty good snorkeling out front with a nice sandy beach 100 feet to the east. There is a slight current but fortunately it pulls you in not out. Internet was fast and reliable but I would recommend using WHATSAPP for phone calls. Be sure to get plenty of bottled water for cooking, drinking, and brushing teeth as a quick peek in the cistern will confirm the water is not drinkable. Also I would recommend New Bight Service Station (242-342-3014) for rental car. Overall we loved it. I would definitely go back.
tim w. tim w.
Apr 19, 2025 04:27:33 AM
Summary: Great snorkeling just steps away from the door.Excellent host and exactly as described. We will be back!
Jeanne B. Jeanne B.
Apr 1, 2025 06:38:40 AM
Summary: This was amazing! Cat Island offered privacy, beauty, and a true island experience. It is very natural and we saw so much wildlife and enjoyed exploring the area. The island contact and caretaker, Harrison, made our trip extra special! He showed my kids how to pick and prepare coconuts, brought us to his beautiful farm and gifted us some conch shells! When you bring them back to the states, they must go in your checked luggage otherwise they will confiscate them at customs. The locals were very kind and there is a feeling of safety there. The gate house was very clean and had an abundance of towels and many areas to soak in the sun and listen to the ocean. We appreciate it the pool a lot, and there are also beaches nearby that were incredible and we felt like we had the island all to ourselves. We enjoyed snorkeling on the property and they also had kayaks with a pond nearby. Da Pink Chicken is a little island bar that’s open from about 2 to 6 on the weekends and is within walking distance. This place was a real find and we will be back!! If you want to get away from it all, this is the place
Kristi K. Kristi K.
Jan 5, 2025 04:13:17 AM
Summary: This is a cute house near the water and between two beaches. It had a smaller living space than we expected, and two cute bedrooms ( queen beds) and a small side room for a child. Most of the amenities are for 4 people ( plates/ cups etc). It is a lovely, quiet location ( a car is mandatory!).The pool area is nice, but we ended up not using it as the ocean was in front of the door.The beds are very comfortable queen beds. There is not a lot of space in the bedrooms, but that was not an issue as we were outside most of the time.There is good hot water and good WiFi.This is a cute , rustic hideaway with a beautiful view.Any issues we had were promptly dealt with by the wonderful, kind Harrison and ( if needed) by the owner.
Sarit Lesnik O. Sarit Lesnik O.
Dec 12, 2024 01:12:48 AM
Summary: Great time
Corey T. Corey T.
Dec 1, 2024 01:33:28 AM
Summary: This property is beyond fantastic! Everything is as described, but better! The beds were very comfortable and the water was nice and hot. We loved being at the end of the lane and in such a private area. Listening to the ocean every morning was heaven. The pool was such a fun extra! We fell in love with the people of the island and we have never met such kinder people! Everyone is so responsive! Thank you for everything!
Donna Z. Donna Z.
Nov 11, 2024 08:09:43 AM
Summary: On the beach very secluded the host was the best
Cyril Cyril
Jun 13, 2024 04:19:04 AM
Summary: Excellent choice for quiet and solitude. Private pool a great addition. Beautiful view and lots of privacy. Very rustic island but friendly people and great secluded beaches on the lee side.
William C. William C.
May 15, 2024 05:31:37 AM
Summary: This was our second time at Gate house. It was a shorter trip and we were reluctant to leave. I appreciated the pool and was in it every afternoon. We also love the beach to the South of the house and all the friendly people around to help. It was great seeing Harrison again and of course we really enjoyed seeing Captain Reynold and our fishing trips with him. Cat Island is truly beautiful and we can’t wait to come back!
KenNancy H. KenNancy H.

FAQ's

Is this Port Howe house pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Port Howe house have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Port Howe house has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Port Howe house?

Best-rates for the Port Howe house starts from $359 per night with includes Wellness Facilities, Internet, Laundry, TV, Private Pool, Breakfast, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, View, Ocean View, Pool, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Port Howe house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Port Howe house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Port Howe house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Port Howe house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Port Howe house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Port Howe house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Port Howe house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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