Robin and Mike's place is just as the pictures make it seem. You will see more shades of blue and green than you've got names for. The property is mid-point in the 80-mile-long island, an hour from the northernmost points and about 45 minutes to the southernmost. The use of a free car to explore as you like is a great bonus, and makes this perhaps the best deal on the island, since rental prices for cars on Long Island average about $60/day, and you need a car to get anywhere. Though the names of towns/villages appear on the map, there are really no towns or villages to speak of on the island. No concentration of shops/homes/restaurants--everything is quite spread out. From this property you'll need to drive 15-20 minutes to the nearest beach--the coral at the bottom of the property is sharp and does not make for a great walk, and definitely does not qualify as a beach. There is not much to do on the island, other than go to a different beach each day, try out a few restaurants, fish if you like, and relax. The beaches are gorgeous. Mike and Robin have beach chairs and snorkel gear, but they might be in short supply if you're there when all four units are occupied. Mike and Robin are very responsive. Robin replies to emails immediately. Even though they live in the three building complex, you'll rarely see them unless you need something.
We stayed for the month of January. The weather was perfect for us--high each day in the upper 70s, water quite swimmable and refreshing, not warm as bath water. The no-see-ums arrive each day at sunset on the Caribbean side, so bring some insect repellent. They are ferocious. No bugs on the Atlantic side, which is where Robin and Mike's place is.
Best places to eat: Lloyd's, Chez Pierre, Tiny's, Rowdy Boys for Friday night pig roast, and the best fish tacos on the planet at the Flying Fish at the marina, which also has the most amazing views of the Atlantic.