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Escape to this charming colonial island cottage, where you can unwind in a newly renovated living space or relax on the beach with provided towels. Enjoy full-size appliances, ACs in each room, and satellite TV for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 498 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Rainbow Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Haynes Public Library and Glen Stewart Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at James Cistern Dock and Government Dock. Queens Bath and Briland's Blue Hole are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Rainbow Bay travel guide
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Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Glass Window Bridge
    Glass Window Bridge
    41 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Rainbow Bay Beach
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hatchet Bay Cave
    23 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Gaulding Cay Beach
    41 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Twin Coves Beach
    41 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Governor's Harbour (GHB)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Delish Lifestyle Eluethera
    9 min drive
  • Twin Brothers
    12 min drive
  • Rainbow Inn
    5 min drive
  • Leo Rose Bar & Grill
    10 min drive
  • Bay inn Hatchet bay
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home?

On-site parking is available at the 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 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rainbow Bay Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Wesley Methodist Church and James Cistern Dock. James Point Beach and French Leave Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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CAT NAP - An Affordable Home Away from Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine S.

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

Cat Nap

Cat Nap provided us with an ideal location to enjoy Rainbow Bay and Central Eleuthera. Briana excelled in getting back to us and resolving any issues we had quickly and efficiently during our 75 day stay. We thank you & look for to possible future stays.Cheers!
Stayed 75 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kealey S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cat Nap was an excellent stay for our trip. So close to Rainbow Beach and the breezes each day were so refreshing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fredric

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little homey place . nothing fancy and getting a little run down, but for the price , we were quite happy. I would definitely recommend it if you were just looking for something simple. Its everything you need and nothing more. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I always love staying here at this home. It’s located in a great location and a beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shane s.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

perfectly comfortable

We love to stay here. Clean and convenient for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely helpful before check-in to make sure we had all the information we needed. We had stayed here 10 years ago in 2015 and it was a fantastic house. Still a great house for an affordable rate though it is a bit older and there are a few areas that could use a little fixing up. Overall the location is fantastic and the house is a great house for a wonderful stay on Eleuthera. It was great to have a cooler that we could take out with us throughout the day, a few beach chairs that we could take and the beach towels. Having an outdoor faucet that we could rinse our gear off at the end of each day was fantastic too!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

comfy and clean

We cooked and enjoyed the family with the open floor plan. We enjoyed coffee on the deck in the morning along with the view and fresh air. We have stayed multi times and like to call this place home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Roanna N.

Great stay

Just returned from our wonderful stay at cat nap! This is our 3rd trip back to the little piece heaven and had a great experience with Melissa and her cottage ! Everything is just as the pictures show and it was great to have jeep amd golf cart available . We have stayed at rainbow bay before and love The location on the island .we have already booked our trip in November to go back !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Molly Bell B.

Lovey place to stay

The weather could not have been nicer this time of year. The house was clean and approx mid way to all sights and beaches to see. Eleuthra is a very quiet island and a great place to go if you're looking to relax. The only thing that was missing was beach chairs but overall it was clean and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANE G.

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy M.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

shane s.

best secret spot on the planet

Melisa and her home where amazing and did not disappoint. Very clean well maintained in an amazing location. My family felt safer in Eleuthera than we did in our own home and with all of the amazing beaches so close we couldn't have asked for a more relaxing vacation! We loved it so much we bought a lot in Rainbow Bay but don't tell anyone because we like it just the way it is.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shaina A.

No regrets

A great place for a great price. Cat Nap is the perfect home away from home vibe. It is cozy and has everything you need to enjoy a vacation! Melisa was very helpful in securing us a car rental -a must on Eleuthera, and giving us suggestions on places to go and see :) I would definately return and recommend Cat Nap to anyone considering it
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

As advertised

Everything worked, hassle free.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Heavenly...

This was my family's fourth trip to the beautiful island of Eleuthera. The Cat Nap was the perfect place to lay our heads at the end of a fabulous day of exploring and beaching. The home is newly constructed and well stocked with linens and several kitchen items, as well as games and puzzles. Melisa is very friendly and easy to work with. Access to a vehicle and golf cart makes guests' stays even simpler. Our family enjoyed both Melisa and her beautiful home!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Amazing rental!

We stayed for 2 weeks here. It's a great location and having use of a jeep and golf cart was fantastic! You need a car rental on this island, so having the option of one at your cottage is very conveinant. The cottage is a perfect size with open concept and a simple beach decor that is very homey feeling. It's close to an amazing beach and in the middle of the island, so very easy to get anywhere on the island in minimal time. Melisa was great. Very professional and was right there if we needed anything. The price is very reasonable and the cottage has everything you need for comfort. We loved exploring the island! Will definitely be back!