Fernandez Bay Village

Fernandez Bay Village is a charming resort village located on the quiet island of Cat. Family owned and operated for over 20 years, this remote and rustic hideaway has 6 beach front villas and 9 beachfront cottages. Come explore, play, relax, read, renew and refresh yourself. Swim, snorkel, fish or visit local settlements. Take a break from hurried schedules to walk on the beach. Revel in the joy of no stress, no phones, no television, (no shoes?)!? We invite you in for a look at what we have to offer.

R emote and Rustic, Cat Island is the place to unwind. Unspoiled white sand beaches, lush vegetation and friendly people abound on this southern Bahamian Island. Laid back and unhurried, Cat stretches for 50 miles, surrounded with white sand beaches, coconut palms and smiling faces.

 

Fernandez Bay Village, established 1980, is well known for it's informal atmosphere and personal service. Your day can unfold anyway you choose. For those who want to do more than lie in a hammock; there's Snorkeling, Swimming, Fishing, Sunning, SCUBA diving, Exploring, Biking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Boating & Picnicking. We're here for you.

 

Fifteen ocean front villas are strung along a cozy mile of sugary beach, nestled among the whispering Casurina pines and blooming hibiscus.

Dinners are relaxed candle lit affairs on the beach terrace around a blazing bon fire. Shoes are not part of the dress code. The beachfront tiki-bar runs on the honor system. Guests keep track of their own libations.

 

Fernandez Bay is definitely a place to relax and de-stress, so pack comfortably, casual clothing, plenty of bathing suits, an evening cover up and a sweater during the winter months. The Tropic of Cancer is less than 70 miles south of Cat Island, it enjoys a subtropical climate year round.

 

As one guest succinctly put it, "Visiting Fernandez Bay is like visiting good friends and staying in their guest house." Out Island style!

 

Fernandez Bay Villas and cottages,

Each cottage accommodates two people and is constructed of native stone and tile.All cottages are air conditioned.They feature open patios which overlook the sea, with sliding glass doors, overhead fans and large windows that open to invite cool trade wind breezes and soothing sea sounds. Garden baths and island plants provide a lush and natural atmosphere. The villas are completely equipped for full housekeeping including all utensils and linens and have airconditioning in the master bedroom(except the Hummingbird House).A maid visits daily to clean and keep your villa tidy. All upstairs bedrooms are accessed by a spiral staircase.

Seabreeze Cottage:

A free-standing, one-story thatch roofed cottage with a 4 poster queen-size bed, garden bath and small refrigerator. Private stone patio with umbrella table & beautiful ocean view.

 

Coral Cottage, Conch Cottage:

These include a queen-size bed, garden bath, walk-in closet, A/C and small refrigerator. There are no cooking facilities; no meals are included in the nightly room rate.

 

Coconut Palm Cottage:

Constructed of native stone and tile, this room has a queen size bed, spacious garden bathroom, walk in closet with a coffee maker, small sink & refrigerator, overhead fan and private patio.

 

Travelers Palm Cottage:

Next to Coconut Palm Cottage, constructed of native stone and tile, this room has a queen size bed, spacious garden bathroom, walk in closet with a coffee

maker, small sink and refrigerator, overhead fan and private patio.

 

Royal Palm Cottage

Beside Travelers Palm Cottage, constructed of native stone and tile, end cottage has a four poster, queen size bed, spacious garden bathroom, walk in closet with a coffee maker, small sink and refrigerator, overhead fan, A/C and private oversized wrap around patio.

 

Shane's Shack:

Sitting on the water's edge, our newest cottage keeps cool with a thatched roof, sliding glass doors and over head fans. Decorated with bamboo this seaside dwelling has a four poster queen size bed, spacious guarden shower, small refigerator, coffee maker and private terrace. What a view!

 

 

 

Tamarind Suite:

Directly adjacent to the Club house and next to Coconut Palm Cottage, the Tamarind Suite has the same amenities as the Coconut and Travelers Palm Cottages.

 

 

 

Fran's Room:

A quaint beachfront room wih a large garden shower, walk in closet with mini-fridge and coffee maker. A/C & overhead fans.Semi-private terrace. Directly adjacent to the clubhouse & bar, lush foliage provides a serene spot to relax.

 

Beach House:

A free-standing, single-story villa with a queen-size bed in each of the two bedrooms flanking a central living room, kitchen and dining room. Both bedrooms have garden baths. This house offers pleasing privacy for two couples.

 

Hibiscus House, Seagrape House:

Two-story duplexes with two upstairs bedrooms each. In the loft is a queen size bed. The master bedroom is furnished with a king size bed and enclosed bath. Each unit also includes kitchen, living room, dining room and garden bath.

 

Hummingbird House:

Two-story duplex has over-size bedroom with four-poster bed, enclosed bath, plus a down stairs garden bath, kitchen, dining area and living room. Ideal honeymoon suite.

 

 

The Point House:

A free-standing, single-story villa with two bedrooms, each with double bed. Also one enclosed bath, kitchen, dining area and living room. Air conditioning in the bedrooms.

 

The Starfish Villa:

A free-standing, single-story villa. The master bedroom is connected to the main house by a covered terrace. The main house consists of a pull out couch, small kitchen, living room, dining area and child friendly loft. Two garden showers, large terrace, very private with lovely gardens leading to the beach. Air conditioning in the master bedroom. Beautiful oceanfront views.

What's to eat? Breakfast is served seaside on the dining terrace, overlooking the bay.Choose from the buffet of cereal, boiled eggs, cheese's, ham, sweet rolls, bagels and more or sample the daily special, banana pancakes, a caribbean club, cinnamon french toast or eggs benedict on sunday. Lunch is a lighter fare, consisting of heavenly sandwiches prepared on fresh baked Bahamian bread.
	Dinners at FBV have such a reputation for taste and ambiance, they attract boaters and private pilots from throughout the Bahamas and South Florida. Served buffet style (Bahamian and Continental Cuisine) on the beach patio under the stars, guests come early to mix and mingle at the tiki bar, to sample island hors d'oeuvres; conch fritters, grilled keilbasa or a lobster dip, followed by dinner (a meat and a seafood, rice or potatoes, vegetable, green salad and homemade rolls), and then comes dessert and de-caf coffee. Chefs Karen and Carnetta with assistants Sheba Mae and Melissa take great pride in their meals. There's always a stalk of bananas hanging around or seasonal mangoes, papaya, watermelon, tomatoes and limes filling the fruit basket for a quick snack.