My husband and I discovered Cat Island many years ago in our quest for a winter hideaway. We were there only three days when we knew our search was over for here, indeed, was paradise. Forty-five miles long, Cat is the sixth largest island in the Bahamas. Trade winds cool the entire island and keep the humidity remarkably low. During the winter, daytime temperatures average 85 degrees and then drop to a comfortable 65 degrees as the sun goes down.
Cat Island boasts one of the best out-island roads in the Bahamas, leading to many splendid beaches.
Most afford easy access to the nearby coral reefs, alive with a seemingly endless variety of marine life. Underwater visibility is virtually unlimited. There is much beauty in the gardens surrounding the rental house with its Tahitian type wood shingle roof and sliding glass doors entering onto stone patios from every room. There are two bedrooms plus a large sleeping loft, two bathrooms with walls of glass looking into a walled garden, large living room with dining area and fully equipped kitchen. The sea in front of the house is usually calm and crystal clear, ideal for swimming and the beginning snorkler.