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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Map
Port Howe, Cat Island

What's nearby

  • Mermaid Hole - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Hermitage of Father Jerome - 34 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Fernandez Bay - 41 min drive - 29.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Motel Restaurant & Takaway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Village Burger Shack - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

9 Acres of Pure Bahamas

Welcme to Casa Bella! This house is one of the only villas equipped with Starlink Satellite Internet on the island and is located in Port Howe on 9.10 acres and accomodates 1,400 square feet of living space approximately. Also, the beach has 937 sq ft. of beach of secluded frontage. This unique villas has a one of a kind tranquil feeling with its own private lookout and sandy beach just steps away. This 3 bedroom and 2 full bathroom Villa with an additional showed outsidd is in a very desired area due to its abundant marine life amongst its coral reefs. There are coral reefs to explore while snorkeling, kayaking, and endless beach to walk and meditate on. There are a lot of coconut palms so you can make your own island drinks while watching the gentle waves coming in. Its such an amazing place to relax and feel the ocean breezes. The one time payment of $99 insurance covers your entire stay up to $5,000 in damages and is mandatory to be able to stay at this Villa. This option is a lot cheaper and better than having to put down a security deposit of $2,000+ to cover for damages.

We have a large fiberglass kayak with 2 seats, 2 life vests, and 2 paddles.

Pets are allowed with a non-refundable Pet Damage payment. Please inbox or text me if you have a pet coming with you.

Snorkeling, scuba diving and or local fishing expeditions are available at an additional cost with my exclusive Captains.

Massages are available for an additional fee

Private chef services are available for an additional fee

Thank you and we hope you enjoy your stay at this diamond in the rough.

Property manager

Raj Singh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and 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

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Paradise on 9 Acres Villa
Oceanfront Paradise on 9 Acres Port Howe
Oceanfront Paradise on 9 Acres Villa Port Howe

Frequently asked questions

Is 9 Acres of Pure Bahamas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 9 Acres of Pure Bahamas?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 9 Acres of Pure Bahamas?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is 9 Acres of Pure Bahamas located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Howe villa is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Mermaid Hole. Fernandez Bay and The Hermitage of Father Jerome are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost paradise
We've been going to paradise villa for the last 5 years and have loved it each time . We thought about staying at another house for change but quickly realized that we found our paradise why keep looking .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

john w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach
House is great. Location is beautiful! Well equipped with everything we needed for a perfect vacation. We will book this house again!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg or laura l., st. joseph, missouri usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation Celebration
We loved the seclusion and privacy of this property. The house is well maintained and updated. Beautiful beach with good snorkeling. Appreciated the water cooler and high-end appliances. Enjoyed dinners at Hidden Treasures and Greenwood Resort. Everyone on the island was kind and helpful. We rented a car through Alvernia and it was a positive experience. Beds were comfy and it was nice to have the air conditioning. Raj was always responsive and helpful with all our questions and concerns. We enjoyed the use of the kayak and found a nearby cave that was fun to explore. Saw lots of turtles, rays, and beautiful fish while snorkeling. We hope to return!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved staying here. It was very private and quiet. Aside from some minor maintenance issues the house was well appointed and clean. We really enjoyed having the beach right outside of the back door.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House in excellent condition. Beach private and very nice. Location great in the day, at sunset and at night. At night you have very low ambient light which makes great star gazing. The viewing platform at the west end of the beach allows you to watch the sunset. On the negative side, the reef like many these days is in poor condition. However there are some heathy areas and some fish mostly off of the first house to the east. Internet a little slow for ip tv. I am still rating the house as a 5 because the good out ways the small issues and Raj was very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach paradise off the beaten path
If you are willing to be away from everyone and cook your own meals this home is a slice of heaven. We never saw anyone on the beach and had the whole place to ourselves. It’s fairly remote so not for all travelers but we will go back and willing to bring the whole family. Meal planning is necessary as stores are far away and options limited but if you want blue water that is crystal clear and sand that feels like butter this is your place! Can’t wait to go back. The host and at location were great help
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
We will definitely be back! Great property and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip of a Lifetime
Trip of a lifetime for me and my family! We have five kids ranging from age 2 up to 15 and being steps away from the turquoise water was absolutely dreamy! There’s superb snorkeling, just yards into the water. We found a variety of fish and conch each day. My kids loved fishing from the kayaks and checking out look out point . The breeze kept bugs at bay for the most part and the house had everything you could possibly need for the family. Raj has been the most communicative host we’ve ever had, and had fantastic recommendations for a rental car and fishing charter. Cat Island gave us options for a quiet and true Bahama vacation without the business of some of the more touristy/ built-up islands. Captain Carlton took us to a few snorkeling areas, found us an excellent spot where we caught snapper that he cooked for us for lunch and we even had a barracuda catch near the end of our day. He was friendly and eager to show my kids the fishing ropes. The people of Cat Island are some of the nicest we’ve experienced in the Bahamas. We took a day trip and flew over to Staniel Cay which was only 20 minutes. We went to a few resorts for the day like Beachwood and Hawks Nest where they were lots of fun activities to do while grabbing lunch. We are already planning our next trip back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valeri C., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation to Casa Bella
Overall the house was fantastic and very well-appointed. The kitchen had every appliance and amenity that we could ever need. Two of the three bedrooms had beautiful ocean views and all the beds were comfortable. Both bathrooms were spacious, clean and modern. The grounds around the house were fascinating and we loved walking to the little lookout hut and listening to the crabs scurrying away in the brush. The beach right outside is beautiful and makes for lovely long walks. (Not good for snorkeling, and the waves were choppy for most of our stay.) We arrived after some major storms that had apparently flooded the roads and created many potholes so driving back and forth to the busier parts of the island was time-consuming. Many of the nearby restaurants seemed closed much of the time, the exceptions being Sweet Tamarind and the Greenwood Resort. Both were delicious and the hosts were entertaining. Definitely have lunch or dinner at Hidden Treasurers and buy bread and jam at Olive’s Bakery, both about 30 minutes north in the New Bight area. Raj provides a great notebook in the house with lots of information about visiting sites on the island, but you’ll need to make sure you can get to them. Be sure to rent a high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle if you want to get to the windward beaches on the island as we couldn’t get there in our regular SUV rental due to mud and road conditions. The people on Cat Island are the most friendly we have ever met in the Caribbean.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise villa
We had another great time at almost paradise villa , 4 th year in a row. Very clean and comfortable with everything you need. Feels like home on beautiful beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hank M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and Private.
So many amazing features I can’t list them all. This place is a tropical paradise. Secluded, you have the entire beach to yourself, plus a private overlook pavilion. Plenty of places to go see but no need to leave this property. It includes everything you need to snorkel or kayak. Amazing reefs right out from to keep you busy snorkeling your entire stay. Plenty of chairs for the beach, and even includes a large gasgrill
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jesse h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote Island adventure
This was our first visit to the Bahamas. We were looking for a private relaxing time with a beautiful beach. This was it. The owner "Raj" was beyond compare in how eager and helpful he was to make our stay enjoyable. The caretakers were respectful and helpful as well. We've booked with Raj for six weeks next year. Should tell how much we liked it.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie H., Maple Grove, MN

Almost Paradise
We stayed @Almost Paradise in early February 2023 for 10 days. It truly is a beautiful place (house, beach, etc). The people of Cat Island are the most friendly people we have met-be sure to visit the Cultural Village (where it says Fish Fry on the map). Wonderful food - Blue Waters Restaurant is outstanding, Duke's Conch Shake is a hoot-be sure to just stop in and have a Kalik with Duke. Bought bread from Olive's (get the cinnamon bread & make french toast!!!). Bought liquor from 700 Spirits. When they say the ferry comes in with food on Thursday and Sunday's-they aren't joking...so much food (including fresh produce), most of the meat is frozen. Hidden Treasures we almost didn't eat at because it wasn't on the water :(, but apparently their structure had a fire so they had to move to another location. Don't let the location (right on the main (only) road) deter you. Wonderful mahi mahi tacos, excellent conch, the most AMAZING pina coladas (he will ask if you want spirits in them-is there another way to have a pina colada??). They are almost like eating "adult" ice cream - so smooth! Alvernia's food market has wonderful people working there. We stopped at Gilbert's (they have a lot more food, etc) but found whomever was working behind the counter to not be the most friendly/helpful person (the only person on the island that we encountered). We had lunch at Fernandez Bay Resort, very underwhelming. Beach is beautiful, food not so much. Be sure to check out ALL of the beaches on the island. McQueens is beyond anything that I could ever imagine. Saw a HUGE sting ray. Hawks Nest is cool-a long drive, but their restaurant had wonderful food (that wasn't fried which a lot of the food on the island is fried). The only reason that I didn't give Almost Paradise a 5 star is that it's a LONG drive (about 25 - 30 minutes). If you are unfamiliar with Cat Island most of the restaurants & grocery stores are in the "Old Bight" area so when you decide to go to town, make it worth your while. Pick up groceries (maybe plan it when the ferry has come in), go to lunch, explore some new beaches. We went to town way to frequently for my liking, but we had 9 days and it was sunny all the time so I could still sit out by the amazing beach, soak up the sun, have wonderful cocktails and not see ANYONE for the entire 9 days. Oh wait, we saw 1person & he was visiting from Ireland. And be sure to stop @Mary's Crab Shack (right before you get to the house)
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Virginia G., Magdalena, New Mexico

This ocean/beachfront property could not be more Beautifully situated.
This home has a lovely, open layout & the kitchen has every appliance one could ever want to use, and, has a center island for family/friends to gather around. The bedrooms are spacious & the beds are super comfortable. The best part of this property is its “back yard”……..beach sand right from the house on down to the lapping waves…….and beautiful stretches of shore for walking along…….it is quite magical. I am giving the “clean” aspect a 3 because the host’s maid quit sometime before our arrival & things had not been tended to. BUT, the host did apologize & refunded us the prepaid cleaning fee, as well, was always totally responsive to a few issues that came up during our stay. We can certainly recommend this property & hope that you will enjoy this home, the island’s beauty, & the friendly people as much as we did. Thank you, Raj!
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

melissa h.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nov - Dec Review
We stayed for about 10 days during the end of November going into December. The pictures of the house and property are about accurate. Just a few short steps to the beautiful secluded beach. In our stay we only saw two people and a dog kayak by while we were on the beach. Please do not expect someone to clean the seaweed from the beach (noted in other reviews). The seaweed washes up and is filled with bugs and is very heavy to move. Raja did reimburse us $200.00 for this, since we ventured off to other beaches. I’m not sure if someone had access to the property after the last rental because the kitchen and bathrooms were not cleaned (burnt food in toaster oven, bar of soap on floor of both showers, toilets were not cleaned) In the book on the counter there mentions two wifi routers… there are not two wifi routers one is for the camera system Arlos. I did unplug that and put that in the cabinet in the laundry room. The washing machine was extremely off balance. The wifi is DSL which goes on and off all the time so that means no tv as well. They provide 2 or 3 sets of snorkel gear. There are 3 beach chairs but two were rusted and broke (salt air ruins everything quickly). There is one two person kayak. There are the nasty little No See Ums but the locals will tell you to start a fire cut a coconut in half and throw in the fire to help keep them away. Now for the island of Cat…. If you want beautiful private untouched beaches then this is the place for you. We hardly saw anyone on any of the beaches. The grocery stores are more expensive than the states because they have to ship everything in. Albernia you can pick up your groceries and rental car… the nicest people! We ate at Hidden Treasures and that was fabulous… get the pina colada with spirits yum!!! If you want night life and tons of people you are in the wrong place. If you want to decompress and enjoy the beautiful Caribbean water than this is the place for you!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation and villa
We had a perfect stay at Almost Paradise. The villa was extremely modern and came equipped with everything you could need and more. The grocery store was 20mins away and had all a North American brands and selection, although could sometimes be pricey. We ate at several restaurants but Hidden Treasures and Blue Bird were the best. Both were fabulous. The beach and water are perfect. We visited all the different beaches on the island. Although the weather called for rain every day, it only rained about 3 times for about 5 mins. Bring bug spray. The bugs are very bad at night. Also bring sun screen and Aloe/After Sun because they don’t sell it on the island. Raj was such an amazing host. Anytime we needed to contact him with a question, he responded within minutes. He knows everyone on the island and helped us make connections. Overall, we had a fabulous time and would highly recommend Almost Paradise and Cat Island.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

joseph g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Private Beach!!!
Raj's place is so clean and nice and the beach is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! My husband and I spent a wonderful 10 days enjoying laying on the beach, kayaking, and snorkeling. We got a local Restaurant (Crystal at Blue Water Restaurant) to make us most of our meals so that we could relax and it was delicious! Make sure you try Conch while you're on Cat Island! Raj was so communicative and helpful! We can't wait to come back some day!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kings point Cat Island house
We had a wonderfully relaxing time for the third year in a row. House was very clean and has everything you might need . Beautiful beach and turquoise water pull the stress away and make you feel young again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W., Marshfield, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
Private and quite, just what we wanted! Beautiful private beach front house, well equipped with everything you could want.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We have stayed at rental homes all over the Caribbean and this property is one of the best. Amenities and fixtures were top notch and the location is spectacular. Monraaj was extremely communicative and checked with us on a regular basis to make sure we had all that we needed. It couldn't have been a more pleasant experience.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blenda D., COVINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot
We had another good week at Almost Paradise and will be returning soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacularly beautiful place, amateur host...
We have traveled a lot and this is an amazingly beautiful place, comfortable, private, just perfect in many ways. We had some problems with our host Monraaj (Raj) and that is why we didn't give high ratings all around. He was sometimes unresponsive to emails before the trip, but the biggest problem was when the water tank ran empty early Sunday morning which was our last full day there. Raj was in Canada with no one on Cat Island designated to support us. We were left calling all over to get water delivered while the pump was potentially burning out and finally found out where the back up water guy lived, drove to his place, and confirmed that they could deliver, and finally water was delivered shortly before sunset. Later Raj admitted that he was supposed to have had the tank filled before leaving the island, but didn't follow thru to make sure it was done or warn us that we might run out. After we had driven to the water guy's house Raj finally got back to us that he had made arrangements for the water delivery earlier in the day, but hadn't let us know that he had, which would have prevented us from having to go find the water guy's house when he wasn't returning our phone calls. Then when I messaged Raj that I was unhappy about having such a stressful last day of vacation, he replied via WhatsApp, "This is Cat Island, it's not like America where everything is available on demand. That's just how things are on remote islands." That felt pretty rude to hear from our host considering that water is critical on an island. We've traveled extensively on remote islands and Third World destinations, but when we are staying in a place that costs around $500 a day (including all the taxes and fees), we expect our host to be professional, responsive and kind. I hope he learns from this experience and takes better care his next guests. All in all, Almost Paradise is just that, a beautiful place to play and relax. We'd return in a heart beat!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, beach, and Raj was the best! Always available and communication, excellent!
We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Indeed! This house has it all, with a truly awesome host to boot!
This property is super secluded and the beach has amazing breezes which really helps keep you cool. There is a bunch of coral right in front of the house which allows for some fun snorkeling and the gazebo is great for star gazing. The house itself is beautiful and has all the conveniences you would want. Raj is a fantastic host, he went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021