The Gatehouse – Ultra-Private Oceanfront Villa + Pool + Starlink WiFi + Kayaks

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A beach view from a covered area with a wooden ceiling and palm trees.
A stone pathway leading to a stone wall with a blue door, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A wicker chair with a cushion and a glass table with a decorative item in front of large windows with curtains.
A room with large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean. There are wicker chairs and a table with a vase of flowers.
A pool surrounded by palm trees and a rocky cliff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cat Island, Bahamas
  • Place, Fernandez Bay
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bight (TBI)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Howe

Located in Port Howe, this holiday home is on the beach. The Hermitage of Father Jerome is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mermaid Hole and Fernandez Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Map
Cat Island, Bahamas

What's nearby

  • Fernandez Bay - 33 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • New Bight (TBI) - 33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gatehouse – Ultra-Private Oceanfront Villa + Pool + Starlink WiFi + Kayaks have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gatehouse – Ultra-Private Oceanfront Villa + Pool + Starlink WiFi + Kayaks?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gatehouse – Ultra-Private Oceanfront Villa + Pool + Starlink WiFi + Kayaks on 26 November 2026 start from NZ$1,710, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Gatehouse – Ultra-Private Oceanfront Villa + Pool + Starlink WiFi + Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Gatehouse – Ultra-Private Oceanfront Villa + Pool + Starlink WiFi + Kayaks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gatehouse – Ultra-Private Oceanfront Villa + Pool + Starlink WiFi + Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gatehouse – Ultra-Private Oceanfront Villa + Pool + Starlink WiFi + Kayaks?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Gatehouse – Ultra-Private Oceanfront Villa + Pool + Starlink WiFi + Kayaks located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Howe holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Mermaid Hole and 11.8 mi (19 km) from The Hermitage of Father Jerome. Fernandez Bay is 16.8 mi (27 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was wonderful. The home was great. We met the guests at the other two houses which was fun. Can’t say enough about how great Harrison is! You can’t go wrong by staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay at the gate house and everything was perfect. The house has everything you need for a private relaxing stay. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 6 days and everything was absolutely wonderful! Harrison went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Definitely have him cater your arrival meal. Our mistake was not booking for a longer stay, Will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The coral heads were with in 50ft of the water line at all three beaches that we had access to on the private drive going to the house. When I went there no one renting for at least a quarter mile to either side.It was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
On the beach very secluded the host was the best
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Take off your watch and shut off your phone cause you have reached paradise. Nice house with deck overlooking the ocean and pool in the backyard, there were days we just listened to the ocean and cooled off in the pool. Spent two weeks on the island and enjoyed long walks on the Pink Sand Beach of Greenwood, went to Olivias bakery for some fresh baked goodies and of course a visit to the highest point in the Bahamas.. Make sure you take advantage of caretaker host Harrisons Kings catering, we had the cracked conch.. Harrison even came by with some fruits/vegetables from his garden for us to enjoy..It was so peaceful and enjoyable place to stay on a great island..Already thinking about a return trip next year and would stay at this place..
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay

Great time
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review of our oceanfront vacation rental home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot to snorkel!

Great snorkeling just steps away from the door.Excellent host and exactly as described. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Thank you David for your 5 star review of our oceanfront vacation rental home! We are pleased that you plan to return and will be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location, wonderful property owners

We had a wonderful stay at this property. Everything we needed was there and the owners were wonderful. If we needed anything or had any questions, they were very helpful and responsive. The views and peacefulness of this property are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thank you for your 5 star review. The Gate House is definitely a place for peace and beautiful ocean views! You have a really nice family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gate house

Breathtaking views and beaches. If you want some R&R this is the place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2022
We are so pleased that you enjoyed the views and the beaches. The Gate House is a perfect place for relaxation! We hope to see you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

If you want quiet and relaxing this is for you, seclusion and privacy. Great hosts. Don’t go if you’re looking for a resort experience. This is for getting away and enjoying each other with the outside locked away for a few days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solitude

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.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review of our oceanfront Bahamas rental home! We are pleased that you enjoyed the quiet and solitude and beautiful views!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

.beachside getaway

A great quiet place to stay to enjoy all the ocean has to offer. Snorkelling right out front among the many coral head.s, kayaks available to explore the area. A very short walk to a nice sandy beach to enjoy the sunsets. Harrison was a gem, always there to offer his help.or advice on where to go and what to see.!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2022
We are happy that you enjoyed what this house has to offer, the snorkeling, kayaking, beach and sunsets! We hope to see you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

A beautiful setting. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were the only ones on the beach in front of the house and everyone we talked to was helpful and pleasant. The owners were nearby and very helpful with local recommendations of where to eat and what to do. Wish we could have stayed another 2 weeks!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2021
Having the beach all to yourself is such a rare thing but it’s what our guests enjoy most about this property. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

15th Birthday Celebration

Mr. King was excellent. He made everything about the house and the island fantastic. Once we checked in, water and fruits were in the refrigerator, this made the two teenagers very happy! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
We are so happy to hear that you would like to return to our oceanfront Gate House in the Bahamas. Thank you for staying with us! All of our guests enjoy the fresh fruit that our caretaker delivers! You are welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gate House

Amazing! Exactly what we wanted- to get away from it all. Harrison is fantastic and helped us get anything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review of our Oceanfront Gate House on Cat Island, Bahamas! We really appreciate it!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Welcome Pool

We had great snorkelling the first 2 days but after it was too windy and choppy. However The pool was always sheltered and became a welcome oasis. Raynold was great and supplied two delicious meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2021
Glad that you got to enjoy the snorkeling for a couple of days, sorry that it was choppy for other days snorkeling. All of our guests do love the pool oasis area and also love Reynold’s meals!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephanie is a gem. She always provides an incredible environment for me to come visit. Peaceful and relaxing here. The house is a darling cottage and has everything I need. The beds are so comfortable, nice bedding and pillows! The water is beautiful and calming. Sitting on the deck anytime of day is a joy, nice shade even when’s it’s hot. The pool and the cover over it are perfect way to spend an afternoon after my long walk on a beach that I have all to myself! The water is the most beautiful color, the sunrises and sunsets are the most spectacular that you will ever see. Lots of time to be in peace, calm and solitude. 100 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2026
Thank you Bridget for your 5 star review our oceanfront vacation home on Cat Island, Bahamas. You are ALWAYS welcome back!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love staying here!!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review of our oceanfront Bahamas vacation home! We are so glad that you loved the pool and returned!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

We had an incredible time. The caretaker Reynold was awesome! He was the only person we saw the entire time we were there. His wife's cooking was amazing. The house was very private. We had the beach to ourselves. We also loved the pool. We will definitely return to this spot.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2021
We are so glad that you had an incredible time. The privacy of the Gate House right and it’s private pool are what draw most of our guests to this oceanfront cottage. Reynold is a great caretaker and delivered meals from his wife authentic Bahamian restaurant are an added bonus.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing

The house was extremely clean. Very impressed! This is a great place to relax and unwind. During the hurricane season a lot of the restaurants are closed but you can find enough open and the locals were great. They shared the hidden treasures of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2021
We are glad that you were so impressed and it is a great place to relax and unwind. Since your stay, many restaurants have expanded their hours to be open now during hurricane season. Thank you for you kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cottage on a very quiet island

Ok, if you're looking for the Four Seasons this may not be for you but I enjoyed it. Great location, private and directly on the beach. Harrison, the caretaker, and Danny, my taxi driver and guide were fantastic. I will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2022
We are so pleased that you will be back! It's definitely a place to get away from the crowds on resort beaches with you own private pool and beachfront home! thanks for your 5 star review Andrew!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary getaway

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
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you Armando for you 5 star review of our oceanfront vacation rental home! We are so happy that you enjoyed the privacy of our home and beautiful beaches of Cat Island! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to Cat Island

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2024
Thank you Donna for your review of our oceanfront vacation rental home! I am so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful vacation! We hope to see you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly peaceful oceanfront escape! We had an incredible stay at this oceanfront home on Cat Island. It was wonderfully remote, but the home had everything we needed included great internet. The private, gated pool was a huge plus that made us feel like we had our private paradise. The kitchen was fully equipped, which made cooking so easy. We highly recommend ordering dinner from the care-taker for the first night. It was delicious and a warm welcome our first night there. We lived exploring the island's local charming restaurants and one of our favorites was just a 5 minute walk away. Fresh seafood was plentiful and snorkeling was right on front of the house. The crystal clear water was unforgettable. It was an unforgettable trip and we will definitely be back. This house is perfect for anyone looking for a well-appointed house and a quiet peaceful get away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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