Some excerpts from the website of Fernandez Bay Village that might be useful
Fernandez Bay Village has one of only four commercial
kitchens on all of Cat Island. On occasion boaters come all the way from Hawks Nest Marina to eat here. As a result, you dont have to go far to enjoy the best food Cat Island has to offer. Unless you tell us otherwise,well plan you in for all three daily meals. Please inform the staff if youll be eating out or preparing your own meals at your villa. Cat Island is special in that 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.
Breakfast is served seaside on the dining
terrace. Enjoy a
buffet of hard boiled eggs, an assortment of breads and rolls, cheese, local fruits, cereal, yogurt, bacon, sausage and daily specials - banana pancakes, cinnamon French Toast or eggs benedict on Sundays. For
lunch just walk up and place your order at the
kitchen window. Choose among burgers, hot dogs and heavenly sandwiches prepared on fresh baked Bahamian bread, along with fresh tossed salads and cold beverages.
Dinners at FBV have a reputation for flavor and ambiance. They attract boaters and private pilots from throughout the Bahamas and South Florida. Served
buffet style on the beach
patio under the stars, guests come early to mix and mingle at the tiki
bar. Sample island hors d'oeuvres such as conch fritters, a lobster dip, or
grilled keilbasa followed by candle light
dinner. We always serve several choices; a meat and a seafood, rice or potatoes, vegetables, fresh green salad and homemade rolls. The final act is dessert and a de-caf
coffee. Several of Fernandez Bay villas have
kitchens. Provisions for cooking can be found at The New Bight Market or at the Village Grocery store at Fernandez Bay. Both
shops are stocked with dry goods, fruits, vegetables, a variety of meats and seafood, wine, beer, soda, and juice.
Breakfast Menu Sample
This is one of the most popular spots on Cat Island! Share a
drink with old friends at the tiki
bar - or make some new ones. The
patio overlooking the Cat Island bay leads from the
bar to the beach-side dining
terrace. Here youll enjoy most of your daily meals. Of course, theres always the option to move indoors under the traditional thatch roof of the formal
dining room for shelter from the sun. Directly adjacent to the
dining room is the lobby and library, featuring a large open fireplace. During mealtimes, the
buffet is set up on the south side of the lobby next to the
kitchen. The main entrance and reception
desk are directly across from a sitting area that features a public
telephone and a
computer with
internet access.
Tucked in between the
Club House and Coconut Palm Cottage, the Tamarind
Suite is quite and cozy. This cottage features high ceilings, a queen size bed, walk in
closet, A/C and a small
refrigerator, along with a
garden bath featuring tropical plants. Other amenities include a
coffee maker, small
sink, overhead fan and a large sliding glass door leading to a private
patio. Tamarind
Suite has an excellent ocean view and a shaded
garden path to the beach. Tamarind
Suite is next to the
Club House
Fernandez Bay Village, Cat Island, Bahamas -
Wedding At FBV. Imagine your
wedding, a casual tiki-torch ceremony on the beach at sunset or atop Mt. Alvernia the tiny hermitage built by Father Jerome Hawes. Whether its just the two of you or a handful of friends and relatives, a special
wedding package can be arranged to meet your expectations.For the bridal bouquet, tropical flowers are picked from the
garden. A lovely tiered
wedding cake is baked locally, and the champagne is imported.
Dinner can be arranged privately in your cottage or in the
dining room for you and your
wedding party. Before your visit well send you paperwork to fill out to finalize all the details. We are here to help you design the Out Island
wedding of your dreams.
Adjacent to Coconut Palm Cottage, this quaint and cozy
suite shares the same layout. Constructed of native stone and tile, Coconut Palm features high ceilings, a queen size bed, spacious
garden bathroom with lush tropical plants, A/C and a walk in
closet. Other amenities include a
coffee maker,
sink, small
refrigerator, overhead fan and a private
patio. Enjoy an excellent ocean view and shaded
garden path to the beach. Travelers Palm Cottage is just steps away from the
Club House.
Located between Tamarind and Travelers, this cottage has a similar layout. Constructed of native stone and tile, Coconut Palm features high ceilings, a queen size bed, spacious
garden bathroom with lush tropical plants, A/C and a walk in
closet. Other amenities include a
coffee maker,
sink, small
refrigerator, overhead fan and a private
patio. Enjoy an excellent ocean view and shaded
garden path to the beach. Coconut Palm Cottage is just steps away from the
Club House.
The Pina Colada is directly adjacent to the
Club House and
Bar. This tropical, airy
suite has a queen size bed, small
fridge, A/C, large
garden shower and a
coffee maker. Other amenities include a walk in
closet, overhead fans, sliding glass doors and a private
terrace. Lush foliage and a beautiful view provide a serene spot to relax. Pina Colada Cottage is just steps away from the
Club House.
Located at the southern end of the bay, the Point House offers unrivaled privacy. This free-standing, single-story villa has
two bedrooms, one with a king sized bed and attached
garden bath, the other with a queen size bed and
garden bath across the hallway. Theres also a large living area, full
kitchen, dining area, and private
terrace. Enjoy an awesome ocean view and
garden path to the beach. Point House is a 5 minute walk from the
Club House.
This duplex shares a building with Seagrape House and is located just a short distance from the
Club House. There are two upstairs
bedrooms. In the loft is a queen size bed and a spiral staircase leading to the main floor. The master
bedroom has A/C and is furnished with a king size bed and features its own enclosed
bath. Downstairs theres a full
kitchen,
living room,
dining room and a
garden bath. Large sliding glass doors lead to a private
terrace with excellent ocean views. Hibiscus House is just a short walk from the
Club House.
This duplex shares a building with Hibiscus House and is located just a short distance from the
Club House. There are two upstairs
bedrooms. In the loft is a queen size bed and a spiral staircase leading to the main floor. The master
bedroom has A/C and is furnished with a king size bed and features its own enclosed
bath. Downstairs theres a full
kitchen,
living room,
dining room and a
garden bath. Large sliding glass doors lead to a private
terrace with excellent ocean views. Seagrape House is just a short walk from the
Club House.
The view from the water is always superior to that from shore. A boat ride to a nearby beach or cay is a great way to enjoy a picnic
lunch and the solitude of a
quiet unexplored stretch of beach. Try some water
skiing or wake-boarding to work up an appetite. After
lunch, a sightseeing
trip along Cat Island's coast may be just the way to digest your meal. Small settlements of brightly painted houses and ancient plantation ruins dot the way. Then anchor up and snorkel a living coral cay, or do some bottom fishing. Thirteen foot Boston Whalers can be rented without a captain for exploring nearby beaches. The 23' mako - Done Gone and the Ana Capri - Soon Come are available with a captain for longer
trips to Dry Head for snorkeling, picnics on Pigeon Cay, exploring bat caves and shelling at Old Bight Beach. The sea is calling you!
Located at the far south end of the bay next to Coral Cottage, Conch Cottage is perfectly suited for a couple desiring a little more privacy. Here the beach is at its widest and youll have it all to yourself along with plenty of shade from the Casurina trees. Inside, there is a comfy queen-size bed, walk-in
closet, and a lush
garden bath. Other amenities include A/C, a small
refrigerator and a
coffee maker. The open porch has a stunning ocean view and leads directly to the beach. Conch is a 5 minute walk from the
Club House.
Located at the far south end of the bay next to Conch Cottage, Coral Cottage is perfectly suited for a couple desiring a little more privacy. Youll have a large area of the beach all to yourself and plenty of shade under the Casurina trees. Inside, there is a comfy queen-size bed, walk-in
closet, and a lush
garden bath. Other amenities include A/C, a small
refrigerator and a
coffee maker. The open porch has a stunning ocean view and leads directly to the beach. Coral is a 5 minute walk ride from the
Club House.
A favorite among returning guests and couples everywhere! Sitting on the water's edge, this romantic seaside cottage keeps cool with a traditional thatched roof, sliding glass doors and overhead fans. It has a queen size bed, A/C,
garden shower, small
refrigerator,
coffee maker and an oceanfront private
terrace. Large windows stretch 180¾ around the entire front of Shanes Shack, seemingly bringing the ocean directly to your front door. What a view! Shanes Shack is just steps away from the
Club House.
The Caretakers cottage, neighbor to the Pina Colada cottage, has a large
bedroom complete with fire-place (non-working), high ceilings, and an oversized sitting area with extra
room to stretch out. Enjoy an extra large walk-in
closet, A/C, four poster queen size bed, small
fridge, overhead fans and a
garden bath. Sliding glass doors lead to a private
terrace with lush tropical plants. Caretakers Cottage is just steps away from the
Club House.
Seabreeze is a charming, free-standing, one-story cottage featuring a traditional thatch roof, creating a romantic, and intimate atmosphere. Relax in a 4 post queen-size bed and awaken to the sounds of the sea. Other amenities include A/C, a small
fridge, walk-in
closet and lush
garden bath. Sliding glass doors lead to a private stone
patio with an umbrella table featuring a beautiful ocean view. Seabreeze is located near the
Club House.