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Southeastern shore, Cat Island
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Greenwood Inn
Ranked #10 of 12 hotels in Cat Island
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Mukwonago, WI
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“Quiet solitude is yours at Greenwood Inn”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2006
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The host family at the Greenwood Inn were great. Our stay was just what we needed after a very busy winter at our business. If you want isolated, beautiful beaches, this is the place for you. We walked on the beach each way from the resort for 2 hours and didn't see another person. The beach to the north goes for 8 miles. The sand was soft and clean.

The snorkling wasn't great in front of the resort because of a hurrican that went through 1 year prior to our visit, but we went to another beach 1/2 hour drive away that was fantastic. The owners are very helpful to know where there is good snorkling.

The breakfast and lunch are very good and reasonably priced. Dinner is served buffet stile and some nights were better than others. You have the option to have any or all of the meals, but it could be expensive if you ate all of the meals there. There isn't any other place to eat in the area unless you have a car and are willing to drive for 1/2 hour. We took some snack foods to skip some meals. The rooms do have small refrigerators. We bought some beers and wine at a liquor store on the way to the resort. The bar is on your honor system.

Our room was very comfortable. There was air conditioning, but we didn't have to use it because of the nice trade winds.

The pool was well kept up with fresh water, but we didn't use it much.

I don't think I would go back because of the distance to go to get something to eat even if you have a car. No groceries close by. If you want a romantic place, this the place for you.

  • Liked — Nice beaches
  • Disliked — Isolation
  • Tips/Secrets — Take some snack food
  • Stayed May 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Otto, NC
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“greenwood getaway”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2004
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The Greenwood Inn is the only accomodation on the eastern side of 48 mile long Cat Island. The beach is protected by a coral reef that buffers the Atlantic surf. At low tide the snorkling is at it's best. There are no restaurants other than the meals provided at the inn at a cost of $40/ day MAP. Expect seafood at most every evening meal, breakfasts are cooked to order (The French toast is the best you'll taste anywhere.) The hosts are a German Family who are quite accomodating and speak English. The rooms have the feel of a US roadside motel vintage 1963. At the time of our stay, there was no air conditioning and the rooms were hot. Step outside and around the corner of the building and the trade winds are cool and refreshing. It's too bad that the rooms are not oriented to catch the breeze. All in all, being hot is a small price to pay for the remote beauty, clear water, and lingering dinners on the veranda with interesting people at the Greenwood Inn.

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