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| 06/01/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"AWESOME HONEYMOON!"
Robin & James E., Harleysville, PA, Date of Stay: March 22-28,2009.
"Cat Island is beautiful. The people are friendly, the atmosphere is laid back,
the food is delicious, and the scenery is gorgeous.
The Boat House is an awesome place! We went there for our honeymoon. It
was a bit of a risk to pick a honeymoon destination based soley on pictures
and reviews posted on the internet, but it turned out to be a great choice.
The reviews were accurate. The pictures don't do it justice though. It is even
more beautiful in person.
The Boat House is was a very comfortable place to stay. Very well thought
out with everything you need. Very private and romantic, yet just a short walk
from Pigeon Cay Resort. Getting there was easy. Lesley & Ned (At Pigeon Cay)
arranged for a taxi to pick us up at the airport, and we stopped at the
grocery store on our way to the house.
You could spend every day relaxing on the beach... or you could do what we
did. Every day we packed a lunch and either hiked, biked or drove
somewhere. We swam and snorkeled by the resort, biked over to the North
Shore to go fishing, and took the canoe down the creek. Every day was an
adventure. We were only there for a week, and we ran out of time before we
ran out of things to do. Next tme we're going for at least two weeks! We are
definitely going back!!"
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Robin & James E
Harleysville, PA USA
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| 03/18/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Mark,
I just want to say that the Boathouse was exactly what Lauren and I were
looking for in a secluded,romantic honeymoon. The beach was one of the
most gorgeous I've seen and definitely the most private. We have done other
"touristy" vacations around the Carribean and I have to say that this was
MUCH more relaxing and I can honestly say we enjoyed it much more than a
resort type vacation.
I really loved the wrap around porch on the house and of course the "open"
floor plan. We did a whole lot of relaxing, just laying around in the
lounge chairs upstairs. We loved the bed as well, can't wait to get one at
our house!
I have passed your info to some of my friends that are getting ready for their
honeymoons and are looking for some real "one on one" time.
I can honestly say I really want to return to Cat Island maybe for 2 weeks
this time. Thank you for lending us your beautiful home.
DJ
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D. and L. James
Lafayette, Louisiana
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| 09/15/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The Boathouse on Cat Island was the best
Ray & Susan McD
Surry, Maine
May 31 - June 7, 2008
My husband and I were very pleased and not one bit disappointed with our
accomodations on Cat Island. The Boathouse was perfect. It was all we were
looking for and more. The description of the property was very accurate, we
loved having Alligator Creek on one side and the beautiful beach on the
other. The house was exceptionally clean and well maintained. Ned and Leslie
at Pigeon Cay were great, they know it all about good customer service! They
helped us arrange for a car, told us where to get groceries and just really
helped us with everything. Everything at Pigeon Cay is very relaxed and
friendly. We felt like "family" so to speak. The beaches were pefect, clean,
private. We had kayaks, canoes, bikes all at our disposal. Ned even let my
husband use one of his fishing rods when his got broken. The people on Cat
Island were wonderful, very warm, friendly and sincere people. We felt very
safe everywhere we went and all the people really wanted us to enjoy our stay
on their island. The food was wonderful, even the meals we cooked ourselves.
We plan on going back again next summer. If you are looking for a very
quiet, serene place to just get back in touch with nature and humanity you
need to try the Boathouse on Cat Island. The house was like living under the
stars. It was all a wonderful experience.
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Ray & Susan McD
Surry, Maine
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| 05/21/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Charming house !
Bob17
Berlin / Germany.
April 26- May 3, 2008
First,
I have to apoligize for my bad english and hope everybody understand what I
mean.
Now I try to describe the experience we made at this very charming and
romantic house.
There's everything you need.
The description of the house and the amenities was accurate.
Everything was clean, enough towels and beach towels.
Beach chairs and umbrella were also available.
The caretakers were awesome, we got everything we need from them (fish,
car).
The beach was perfect, best beach I've ever been.
If you want to see something from the island or go shopping you need to rent
a car.
The largest supermarket and liquor store is by the airport.
Recommended for: Romantic Getaway
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Bob17
Berlin, Germany
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| 03/25/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Bill & Kathy R.
Highland Park, Illinois
March 15-22, 2008
"Spectacular !"
"The Boathouse is exactly as described. It is quiet
(except for the birds and the breeze), very well appointed, and is a perfect
spot to rest, unwind and enjoy Cat Island.
The house has all of the amenities, including an awesome Weber, and a
Select Comfort bed (now I have to get one for home!).
The beach is one of the most beautiful in the world, and on a busy day
- we saw 3 other people! The bonefishing was great, but not for the
flyfishing beginner (wide open flats white sand flats - skinny water -
big fish (all singles or doubles) and no place to hide from the wind.
Cat Island is beautiful, quiet and friendly - and the Boathouse is a
great place to enjoy this one-of-a-kind destination. We'll be back!"
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Bill and Kathy R
Highland Park, Illinois
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| 03/17/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Stephen & Andrea C.
Saint Paul, MN
March 1-15 , 2008
Mark and Sarah:
Our choice of the Boathouse was instantaneous: love at first sight. The
moment we saw it on the web, we knew we wanted to stay there. We've
traveled extensively around the Caribbean and the continental coasts, and
our trip to Cat Island was one of our favorite vacations because we loved your
house so much. It may sound corny, but we truly appreciate that you are
willing to share such a wonderful and unique accommodation with others.
The doors stayed wide open for the whole stay to allow us to enjoy the
breezes and hear the birds.
The primary pleasure of the island was its remote feel and easily found
solitude. We rented a 4x4 and drove all over during our two week stay.
Exploring the variety of beaches on both sides of the island was a lot of fun.
We like to collect shells and beachcomb; Andrea found a glass float for a
fishing net and some spectacular King Helmet shells on the Atlantic beaches.
We also had wonderful afternoons at Fine Bay north of Greenwood and Port
Royal near Orange Creek. The off-road driving is a little risky and
challenging, but we found it quite rewarding. Most of all we enjoyed having
these spectacular beaches all to ourselves for hours at a time.
Our canoe paddles on the creek were also a highlight. I'm an experience
canoeist but the creek presented some unusual challenges. We saw dozens
of sea turtles of all sizes, as many as eight stingrays at a time, and blacktip
sharks swimming underneath our canoe. It was truly exciting. We also
enjoyed driving the Pigeon Cay road out towards the tip of Alligator Point
(parking just short of the sand pit), then walking out to the mouth of the
creek, and finally swimming across to the beaches full of shells.
We really liked the heavy teak furniture on the deck, especially the substantial
pads on the lounge chairs. They're the best we've ever experienced. The
outside deck shower was fantastic and we may even try to find a similar
shower head for our soon-to-be remodeled bathroom at home. Great
touches.
We liked the collection of books (and movies) and even read some of your
offerings instead of the ones we brought with us. The music CDs were fun
and I would encourage you to keep adding to the collection.
We cooked all but a couple of our meals. We also found the Orange Creek
grocery preferable to the one in New Bight (including a bottle of the local
conch salad dressing of sour orange with vinegar and chilis).
We've written so much because we believe you're sincere in wanting
comments and we've tried to offer them in a spirit of truly helping others
enjoy the Boathouse. If we return to Cat Island, we shall stay at the
Boathouse and no where else.
Sincerely,
Steve and Andrea
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Stephen & Andrea C
Saint Paul, MN
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| 03/06/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Jane and Owen B
Plainfield, Vermont
February 16 -March 1, 2008
Hi Mark and Sarah,
Where to begin...everything was fantastic in Cat Island - especially
the
Boathouse. The CD's were great - all of our favorites and we had a
blast
just dancing on the deck, sitting in the chairs, reading, relaxing.
Most
days we were the only people on the beach. Leslie and Ned were great -
there
if we needed anything but wonderfully respectful of our space.
- Great shower
- Awesome bed, linen, pillows, towels - all top notch
- Kitchen fully equipped
- The most comfortable lounging chairs we've ever sat in
- Views we never got tired of looking at - got up everyday before the
sun
rose just to take in as much as possible
We took over 500 photos so as soon as I get them all sorted out, I'll
send
you a link to my Picassa site.
You have a beautifully designed house. Simple, yet elegant. Thank you
so
much for providing such a wonderful spot for our anniversary.
Owen & Jane
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Jane and Owen B
Plainfield, Vermont
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| 10/21/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Damon B
Bulverde, Texas
October 5-21, 2007
Mark:
Your house is amazing, as well as the island, the people, Leslie & Ned, etc. I’ll
try and give you my impressions, but it’s hard for me to say any of it was less
than perfect.
• The bed was perfect, probably better than mine here
• The shower was also excellent.
• Beach: perfect
• Fishing: world class. I have been fishing on the fly in Mexico, Keys, Costa
Rica, Texas, Canada, Alaska, etc., but this was my first time looking for the
bonefish exclusively. The vicinity of the flat of Pigeon Creek to the house is
amazing; the amount of fish is ridiculous. There were several days where I
made casts to probably 30-40 bones, and one morning I landed 7, with
several being large
• Library is great, I read several, and added to it with a few of my own.
• All the maps and guidebook were extremely helpful, and Leslie and Ned I
can’t say enough about.
Thank you for letting me spend some time in your home, I am looking
forward to visiting again VERY soon.
Thanks again,
Damon B
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Damon B
Belverde,Texas
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| 08/11/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Tim & Hettie K
Charlotte, North Carolina
August 4-11, 2007
Mark,
We loved Cat Island. We have never, ever, met friendlier people anywhere.
The highlights:
The beach was wonderful. The views from the deck were superb. The outdoor
shower was a real treat. It's on our "must have" list for our own island home
someday. We grilled on the Weber each of the nights we were there. The
breezes were delicious and the sunsets were spectacular. The kitchen was
great. Being able to cook to such a level - either on the Weber or using the
induction cooktop or the convection/microwave - is a real plus. Having local
contacts for fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood was very helpful. Having a
fridge with an icemaker was awesome. The linens and the bed were great -
beyond the level of what we've found before in a private out-island home.
The bed was the most comfortable we’ve ever experienced in our 20 years of
island travel. That’s a real perk. I was very, very happy to have a telephone. A
working phone is on my list of must-haves... not so much so I can make a
call, just from a peace-of-mind standpoint knowing someone at home could
reach me if the need arose. We took some DVDs and also enjoyed a few from
your collection. Everything was in great working order.
We also made the side-trip to the Hermitage and spent a few hours on one of
the windward beaches. Both excursions added to our enjoyable week and I
would recommend them to anyone visiting the island.
We had a great time and we loved Cat Island. We'll be back. I don't know if I'd
previously mentioned that I used to write for Caribbean Travel & Life
magazine - and I look at every trip recap with some of that travel-
writer/researcher perspective. What made this a memorable trip? What could
have made it better? What would someone else think of the island and the
accommodations, etc.? What homework did I fail to do before I got there? I do
think it takes a special attitude and hardiness to appreciate the out islands.
There are tremendous payoffs you get in exchange for not having room
service or guided tours or a maintenance man on-call. I would choose an out
island trip - including a little "roughing it" - over a 4-star resort any day. I'd
take that deal tomorrow! So no worries at all. We came home with big smiles.
Thanks for all your help and info - and for giving us a great launching pad for
our 2007 vacation. I hope our paths cross someday.
Best,
Tim K
Charlotte
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Tim and Hettie K
Charlotte, North Carolina
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| 06/01/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Ryk & Allison
Toronto,Ontario
May 25-June 1, 2007
"Hi Mark,
Well, we’re back home now after a truly enjoyable stay. The Boathouse is a
marvelous design which really suits the location. We found that the easy
transition from the “indoors” space to the veranda provides the feeling of
being in a much larger home. You have obviously given the design a great
deal of thought and it has worked out very well. Being in the commercial real
estate development industry, I couldn’t help but wonder how you managed to
find labor on the island that was able to adapt to the challenges of a rather
unique form of construction.
You have thought of everything—the manuals, the maps, the Cat Island
booklet, a reasonable selection of movies and books (we enlarged the latter
slightly), a great BBQ, good kitchen appliances, a huge cistern for rainwater
(treated to ensure that the water was potable), beautiful and comfortable
outdoor furniture, an unbelievably comfortable bed and, my personal favorite
—a composting toilet. Combined with an amazingly pristine and almost
deserted beach, clear warm water, friendly locals and virtually no
commercialism, we had a refreshingly restful and rejuvenating stay. Thank
you for everything—we sincerely enjoyed it all."
Ryk
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Ryk & Allison S
Toronto, Ontario
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| 04/29/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Beverly & Brian D
Connecticut USA
April 22-29, 2007
"Hi Mark,
Brian and I had a wonderful time staying at your house on Cat Island last
week, very peaceful and relaxing. The house was very comfortable(LOVED the
views from the deck and the outdoor shower), everything went generally very
well (Leslie is a treasure!) And even if an extended stay isn't possible, we
definitely intend to spend as much
Time there as we can, coming a little better prepared (cash, food, niceties,
etc.) next time. Also a car is a necessity for us at least a couple of times a
week, so
I need to work on that as well.
We can't wait to go back!"
---- Beverly
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Beverly & Brian D
Norwich, Connecticut
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