Sandcastle House Oceanfront Paradise in Fernandez Bay

Photo gallery for Sandcastle House Oceanfront Paradise in Fernandez Bay

A beachside property with a stone patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean at dusk.
Living area
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and hanging wicker pendant lights.
A beach view from a covered area with a wooden railing, palm trees, and a sandy beach.
A beachfront property with a boat on the sand, palm trees, and a building with illuminated windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fernandez Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

View map
New Bight, Cat Island
  • Place, Fernandez Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Royal Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bight (TBI)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

Interior
Hibiscus House Oceanfront Paradise in Fernandez Bay
New Bight
  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
Hibiscus House Oceanfront Paradise in Fernandez Bay

About the area

New Bight

New Bight is home to this villa. The Hermitage of Father Jerome is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fernandez Bay and Mermaid Hole.
View more Villas in New BightOpens in a new window
Map
New Bight, Cat Island

What's nearby

  • Fernandez Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Port Royal Beach - 57 min drive - 62.6 km

Getting around

  • Cat Cay (CXY) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cat Island Sailing Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine's Takeaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hot Spot #2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪C & O Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Annie Boo's Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandcastle House Oceanfront Paradise in Fernandez Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandcastle House Oceanfront Paradise in Fernandez Bay?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandcastle House Oceanfront Paradise in Fernandez Bay on 5 November 2026 start from NZ$3,923, 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.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle House Oceanfront Paradise in Fernandez Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastle House Oceanfront Paradise in Fernandez Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastle House Oceanfront Paradise in Fernandez Bay located?

Situated in New Bight, this villa is steps from Fernandez Bay and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from The Hermitage of Father Jerome. Mermaid Hole and Blue Hole are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful greeting from Donna at the airport.After getting settled in at the Sandcastle made a quick trip for groceries.
In the Lagoon with friends
Great sunsets
After dinner stroll
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cat Island

Amazing place to stay right on one of the best beaches in the Bahamas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2024
It was our pleasure hosting you and share our beautiful beach with you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A piece of Paradise 🇧🇸🏝💕

The Sandcaslte in Fernandez Bay on Cat Island was an absolutely amazing place to stay. This hidden gem is a must if you plan to visit Bahamas. Our stay was August 24th- August 31st, 2024. Minutes from the NewBight airport, grocery store, and rental car. We have visited Cat Island in the past but this by far is my favorite place! The beach is pristine and only steps away! The view is absolutely breathtaking. We had coffee every morning outisde on the patio just taking in the view. The cottage has everything from a coffee pot, beach towels, comfortable bed, snorkel gear, paddle board, kayak. You can kayak to the creek or right around the bay for some awesome snorkeling, be lazy and lay in the hammock, or just float around in the bay. The cottage is neatly decorated and the vibe you get is welcoming. Marianna and Victor are the sweetest host. Upon arrival we had a basket of snacks, cold filtered water, and ice in the freezer. I could literally write a novel on this place but you must experience it yourself. Can't wait to go back and without question will stay there again!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection…

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sandcastle Cottage. This is my 3rd trip to Cat Island and by far my favorite location. Staying steps from the beach was truly a dream. The sound of the ocean lulled us to sleep each night. The cottage is clean and comfortable, with cozy beds and in close proximity to a resort restaurant, which was convenient. Though near the resort, the beach felt private and secluded. This was the perfect getaway for a combination of relaxation and adventure! Each day began and ended with a beach walk. We used the kayak and paddle board to visit other secluded beaches close by and paddled past baby turtles and rays in the salt creeks. Then lounged in the hammock, beach chairs, and pool floats. What else could you ask for? All of this in addition to the most hospitable hosts…Marianna and Victor were just wonderful. Our hosts personally welcomed us and gave us a thorough tour of the property and all its amenities. Excellent communication before, during and after our trip. They went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed every moment of our time in Cat Island. Which we did! So much so that we will be coming back in May. We highly recommend a visit to the Sandcastle Cottage. Thanks again Marianna and Victor for such a memorable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2024
It made us happy sharing our island paradise with you, looking forward to hosting you again in May!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Getaway

If you are looking for a beautiful, serene getaway this is it! The property is exactly as advertised. Comfortable beds, bright big bathroom, full kitchen for all your cooking / bbq needs, plus Marianna had many extras waiting for us on arrival such as coffee/tea, snacks, bottles of water and cold bubbly! Marianna (host) was great with all communication and answered any questions that we had. She arranged a contact to pick us up for the airport (close by), help us grab some groceries and check in with us throughout our stay. Big shout out to Donna ! A bright welcoming personality that kept us smiling all week long :) And to her puppy Babu! The beach is stunning, lounge chairs, beach towels and floaties all available. Kayaked into the mangroves and had a turtle escort us out :) Sunsets did not disappoint. We did pop next door to the Fernandez Bay Resort for a lunch and a dinner (which was excellent) and to the Tiki Bar for the odd refreshment. Also recommend renting a car for a day or two and explore the island. So many beautiful beaches to explore... just watch for potholes, lol. If you're looking for a very laid back, peaceful beach vacation where you are looking just to relax with no fuss, this is it. If the stars align we will be back. Note: if the bugs/mosquito's like you make sure you bring some bug spray for early morning and evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2024
Hi Kristen, Thank you for trusting us with your stay, it was a pleasure hosting you. Hopefully we see you again! Thanks, Marianna and Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach house

My husband and I stayed at the sandcastle house for a week in February and loved it. This was our first time to Cat Island although we've been to many of the out islands. Cat is very beautiful and Fernandez Bay could be the best beach on the island due to its cove and protection from the wind. Our hosts were wonderful and helped us with anything we needed and seem to go above and beyond while still giving us space and privacy. The owner was staying in the hibiscus house and the sandcastle house is right on the beach with a nice patio. The house is quite large and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook, and we enjoyed making a lot of our meals right at the house. We grilled steaks one night and got fish from Titto's another night whic was fantastic. The beds were very comfortable and we had plenty of hot water and a great coffee maker. Also very nice Adirondack chairs to watch the small waves roll in. We enjoyed exploring the island and walking several beaches and loved the Pigeon Cay beach. We even traveled to Shanna's cove resort for lunch and had a great pizza. Lunch at Greenwood was nice too. One day we had pretty big storm and lost power so it was nice to be able to walk next door to the Fernandez Bay resort for coffee & wi-fi, and a meal. Thankfully the power was restored quickly. I can't say enough good things about our host Victor! Don't hesitate to book this rental. It is so wonderful and comfortable. We will be back to Cat Island again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2024
Maggie, it was our pleasure hosting you. We hope you and your husband return to Cat Island and choose Fernandez Bay as your home base again. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback