We just got back from our stay at Laura's Lookout and I wish we could have stayed longer! The purpose was a surprise trip for my husband's 50th birthday. I am a travel agent and usually stay in resorts or take a cruise - we wanted something different so 6 of us rented the house and WE had a fabulous time! The house and location were great. Far enough from the action in town to be quiet and relaxing but close enough that you could go into town to hang out, shop, eat and have some beverages. You have the pool and the pier depending on your mood or you can sit on the porch in the Adirondack chairs or swing in the hammock. Whatever you heart desires. The staff was fantastic and helped with everything we needed.
Getting to the island - save yourself the time and spend the $80 on the puddle jumper. It is 10 minutes from the airport to the island airport and then one block to Laura's Lookout. We opted to take the taxi and the water taxi which cost us a lot less but took 2 hours. However, we did have the adventure of fitting 7 people (including the driver) with luggage in a Crown Victoria cab.
There is a guest book with helpful hints for around town but we didn't find it until our last day.
We picked up liquor at the duty free store in the airport so we would have beverages for the pool and the pier. There are several grocery stores for supplies - but they can be quite pricey because everything is imported. We really only needed bathing suits, cover ups and a pair or 2 of shorts and tops so next time we will pack food. Wheat thins were $7 USD a box.
People get around by bikes or golf carts and walking. LOVED IT!
Highlights: Cinnamon buns from the bakery are to die for!!!! Don't eat at the Lazy Lizard - food and drinks are not good - but the view is great. If you go - stick to the beer. Food at The Rainbow Grill was quite good and a great view. Drinks at the Sip 'n Dip were awesome and reasonably priced. There are locals that sell fresh pressed juices - they were cheap and awesome for our beverages. Snorkel - we used French Angel - there were awesome - picked us up on our pier and made sure we say everything we wanted to see.
For our birthday celebration we hired a local chef. We had enough food that we ate for 3 nights. The house manager has the information incase someone is interested in that option.
Can't wait to go back!
Thanks again for a fantastic and memorable vacation!
Kim