Curtis Bannister Presents Cat Island Bahamas

The people on Cat Island have got to be among the friendliest in the Bahamas - everyone waves when you drive by and we felt very safe the entire trip. It is a small island and all of the locals either know each other or are related to each other. The caretaker of the Curtis Bannister's property is Renold who knows absolutely everyone on island. He was an indepensible help to us - brought us fresh lobsters and fish to the house and we hired him to take 6 of us out fishing one day (with a side trip to Winding Bay Beach and an off-shore reef for snorkeling).

On our last day, we had lunch at the Greenwood resort and our rented car broke down - we were worried that we'd miss our flight but Renold came through and met us at Greenwood to insure that we got to the airport on time (incidentally, the family/owners of Greenwood are extraordinarily nice and not only served up what my kids insist are the best cheeseburgers that they've ever had but also helped us with contingency plans to get to the airport - one of my only regrets about our trip is that we didn't spend more time there).

Renold and Janice are the caretakers of the homes on the Olivia d'Windrift estate . Janice, who is without question the finest chef on the island (very reasonable) will prepare a delicious Bahamian feast in your kitchen. Her husband Renold operates a private fishing and diving charter operation (25 ft. Sea Wind) and has an intimate knowledge of the Cat Island marine environment. He never comes back empty-handed! What a wonderful way to conclude a memorable day, a family cook-out with your own catch of snapper, grouper, mahi-mahi, conch or lobster.

"Sincerely , we want everything correct for guests and we want them to have a good time. We have great (enthusiastic) testimonials from the last several families and 2 rebooked for next year already) There is a new large stainless steel refrigerator (with another new one in storage as a backup).TV reception is perfect. I have to say that we have put tremendous energy into the property and will continue to do so; its a labor of love. The property is beautiful.... we pledge to do our most dilligent best to keep everything as close to 100% as possible....or we'll die trying! ......one additional note...... I agree, Greenwood is a great dive resort!" Curtis Bannister

There are two liquor stores between the airfield and where you are staying. Groceries are not a problem on Cat Island. What can be described as Mom n Pop stores are up and down the island, we like the one in New Bight but you have many to choose from. We never stayed at this house as we have one farther down south in Greenwood. Be sure to stop at the hotel down there and say hello to the Illings, they are a wealth of info. Cat Island is a wonderful place!

For reservations call: Curtis Bannister 800-605-9599 or 814-453-7723