I've been curious about Cat Island for a couple of years. For our first visit to an island, I try to find a budget friendly place to stay and it took me a while to find one on Cat Island. With some perseverance, I found Sarah's Cottage on Trip Advisor, where even with a two week minimum stay, at $50 a night, it was still in my budget. Since my husband, Dan, could only join for the last week, I invited my Aunt Becky and her friend, Virginia for the first week. Like nearly all of my extended family, Becky had grown up in a very rural, close-knit, quiet spot in Southern Indiana and I had a feeling she would love the slow, homespun feel of Cat Island. She's also an artist and my gut feeling was that Cat Island possesses the kind of beauty that gives those with an artistic eye inspiration. I think I was right on both counts. We loved staying at Sarah's Cottage. The house sits atop a steep iron shore, so it is not possible to get into the water. However, we loved hearing waves, views of water out of the back of the house, and watching two sea turtles make a daily visit while we watched from the picnic table. A bit further down the road is the best little bar on Cat Island, called North End Liquor Store, where Kaliks are 3 for $10. It's a tiny little bar and the perfect place to meet locals. Walk another little bit and you come into Orange Creek, with a beautiful sandy spot for swimming and the best grocery store on Cat Island. While walking is great, I do suggest renting a car to explore more of Cat Island for part of your stay and Nick, your host, will help you set that up. Orange Creek has a nice little beach.The house is located in a very small patch of homes south of Orange Creek, giving visitors a true taste of life in The Bahamas Out Islands. Days spent at home are perfect for reading, doing art, or just sitting on the front porch and watching birds, neighborhood dogs, lizards, and neighbors who visit to check on each other. This is not a vacation home suited for everyone as you will turn on your gas for cooking from the outside, you will need to turn on the water heater if you want hot water, and potable water must be obtained from the market. You will pay additionally for your electrical use during your stay. Without air conditioner use, it will easily be under $5 a day. While it is a bit more rustic than a typical vacation rental, this has everything you need for a simple, quiet and relaxing stay. Nick and Manette are wonderful hosts. Nick will pick you up at the airport, making stops for provisions and providing an excellent introduction to Cat Island on the drive to Sarah's Cottage. One member of our group spoke about being fearful of snorkeling and Nick showed up to provide a lesson for her. Both Nick and Manette are quick to answer questions and respond quickly to anything that pops up. Note: Price quoted in video is $75 a night, but should have been $50 a night.Thanks to Becky, we had a lot of fun making prints and creating memory books during our week together.
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AuthorI'm a mom to two, wife to one, and a math teacher to many. We live on Michigan's West Coast, in the beautiful town of Holland. We love the people, natural beauty, and peaceful vibe of the Bahamas Out Islands. Archives
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