Cat Island is a hidden treasure to behold and Shanna’s Cove Resort is a gem within that treasure. From the pristine beaches you enjoy just outside your back door to the world class dinners every evening, the experience is second to none. Your hosts, Gregor and Maria Elbe , treat you like family the entire stay and take great pride in the resort’s appearance and level of service. If you’re looking for pure relaxation while staying in an intimate, high quality resort on an unspoiled island in the Bahamas, Shanna’s Cove will exceed all expectations. We’ve already booked our return stay in February 24! Stephen and Sharon Asam
My wife and I visited Shannas Cove for our first wedding anniversary. It is such a special place! Gregor and Maria are wonderful and truly care about your comfort/satisfaction. If you’re looking to escape from the world, I highly recommend it!
We went to Shanna's cove restaurant for a dinner and Joshua, the new chef, did a very good job. The food was excellent. Joshua also came to our table to explain every dish ingredients. Congratulations to Maria and Greg who are running this place wonderfully and are taking care of everything as smoothly as possible.
Shannas Cove is a Cat Island treasure! Thank you Gregor and Maria for an unforgettable vacation and New Years Eve experience. This dream-like resort situated in the hilly, northern part of Cat Island. The cottages and club house are nestled among the hillside so each one has an elevated beach view. Speaking of, the beach is pristine and calm. Shannas Cove is a magic place to escape to and worth the travel. Gracious and welcoming hosts. Wonderful full-service bar in the clubhouse. Wi-Fi if you need it. Stocked and comfortable room. The chef cooked meals that blew my mind. I’ve never eaten food that good in my life. We had wonderful, multi-course dinners that were a hit every single time. Eat the pizza for lunch! Take a hike on their well-maintained trail to beautiful, deserted beaches on the northern-most tip of Cat Island. We can’t wait to come back.…
We have been visiting Shanna’s Cove since 2011. It’s truly paradise in so many ways— there are the obvious benefits of visiting The Bahamas: The natural beauty can’t be beat, the island vibe is laid-back, the locals are as nice as can be. What I can’t stress enough is how wonderful the people are AT Shanna’s Cove Resort. As much as we love the previous owners, who are absolutely fabulous, we are in awe of the way Gregor & Maria were able to take over a very special boutique resort and make it seamless for clients! They are warm, kind, creative, friendly, loving people and you will immediately feel you’ve come ‘home’ when you arrive. I have to say as a Shanna’s Cove ‘Repeater’ that the one-star negative reviews are extremely troubling, as it seems that there is a vindictive and disturbed couple saying things that simply cannot be true. If you look at the couples’ other reviews, you’ll see that they are unhappy everywhere they go, and they are spreading their misery. Having visited the cove over 10 times, I can say with complete confidence that anyone looking to visit should ignore those reviews and trust mine and the other 5 Star Reviews. This is the place to be if you want to be off the beaten path, natural beauty, kind people, delicious food, and to leave all of your normal day-to-day worries behind. A hidden gem.…
Beware, after a full day of travel you will arrive to a place with no food available that does not care if you are hungry. The only times you can eat are the limited hours that the restaurant is open. Considering the remoteness of the island there are not other options that you can easily get to. The beach is beautiful and there are rental houses nearby that are less expensive and more private. Those I would highly recommend.
My wife and I went last week, Dec 10-17 2022. Place was incredible. One of the best beaches in the Bahamas, and many more excellent secluded beaches within walking distance that never had any people on them. The Bungalows were perfect, and the restaurant had some of the best food in the Bahamas I’ve had so far. Gregor, Maria and staff were absolutely amazing. I’d give it 6 stars if i could. Ross
This was our third time to Shanna's Cove Resort and it is definitely our "Happy Place." The fact that a place like this exists seems too good to be true. The location is the best part about it, with easy walking or kayaking distance to five PERFECT beaches - no, BEYOND perfect - and you don't have to share them with anybody! And of course the staff were as friendly as ever, always making sure we were happy and relaxed. And the food was simply amazing. We stayed in February and I'm writing this review in December... I can't believe I forgot to write it earlier. Or, maybe, part of me just doesn't want to tell the rest of the world about this amazing place. We will be sure to book future trips here; it's the kind of place you keep coming back to.
We just spent a week staying at Shannas Cove Resort. This is a wonderful place to relax and forget all worries. The beach is absolutely divine with pink sand and clear water. Snorkeling is a daily pleasure. The bungalows are well equipped with a comfy bed. The location is remote and quiet. Maria and Greg are really friendly. We hope to come back soon.
We had a great 6 days here with Gregor and Maria. THe place is beautiful Its secluded at the northern end of Cat Island but its not too far out. 15 mins down a pretty rough road, just take your time. Having a car is almost a must but they can be rented locally or Gregor can arrange for you. Get a CRV or suv with some clearance. Shannas has an incredible beach and they have kayaks, paddle boards etc. There is only space for about 10 guests so this is not Sandals. You would not be going to Cat Island if you want a Sandals experience anyway. Meals are done there everyday and they ask the day before if you want dinner the next night. Breakfast is available and lunch was from the menu and affordable., The dinners were actually quite good and made by Maria and staff on site. They can accommodate allergies/opt out of shell fish etc. The rooms are basic but clean and more than adequate with hot water, ac etc. As for Internet I bought a BTC sim for my travel phone and was happy to find service was fine even on the tip of the island, so I used it as a personal hot spot in room. Wifi avail free at the main building restaurant. We have been to a number of out islands and Cat island is amongst the best. It's not bustling- its quiet, but there are things to do just ask Gregor or Maria for advice. They were quite helpful and live on site so they are there to look out for you. We will be back! Jason and Natasha…
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