I stayed here two weeks in March 2013 with my husband and another couple and we could not be happier about our stay.

The guest house turned out to be the best location for us, close to almost everything. It was a very short walk to the Split for swimming and hanging out in the water, something we did almost every day. We loved the lively restaurant activities below which we sometimes joined and sometimes simply soaked in while hanging out in the privacy of our upper deck. The neighborhood is alive with music and families and this was an unexpected bonus for our group. I think the southern end of the island is more "touristy" as far as lodging goes (and not our preference) and possibly also a little quieter.

Monique and Maurice were always around to offer any assistance we required and yet they gave us all the privacy we wanted, as well. Maurice serves up great grilled fish and outstanding grilled veggies, if you decide not to venture far for your dinner. We also recommend morning coffee from Caribbean Colors Cafe, daytime panadas at the Split (the stand after the jet-ski shop as you approach the Lizard), and Rose's Grill with the best drinks and some of the best food of our trip (lunch was a better vibe than dinner but all the food was excellent). The Little Kitchen is also NOT to be missed -- awesome food and and a one-of-a-kind place. We went back three times. For your first dinner, if you're not quite familiar with the lay of the land yet, take a taxi ride from Front Street and then walk your way home. Definitely stop by the ice cream stand on Front Street, just around the corner from Rose's, for key lime pie, rum cake, or coconut ice cream -- if you have saved room!

Ask Maurice to hook you up with some fishing (our one regret). He also knows the very excellent Capt. Charlie, who can take you sailing (by far, the highlight of my trip!).

Above all, I recommend you adopt the island slogan early: Go Slow. Now THAT's what it's all about! We would love to visit again and we'd stay at Monique's in a heartbeat.