My wife and I just returned from an amazing Cat Island Vacation with Leslie and Ned at the Pigeon Cay Beach Club. The first thing I have to say is that the pictures you will find of this place do not capture how great this place is. Each room is an individual hut with it's own style, and includes everything you need for a great trip. It's about as laid back as it gets with an honor bar on the beach, unbelievable meals when you are up for it, and two hosts who have been on the island for 18 years and couldn't be more informed, helpful, and totally laid back. You can be as connected or disconnected as you wish (we just told everyone at home we had no phone or internet, but it's all there if you need it). If you do want to socialize, the other guests will probably be more like you than not, and we met some great people. It has all the beach toys you would need, with plenty of lounge chairs on the beach as well. It's on a beautiful stretch of beach in a great location on the island, with easy access to the North and South.

We checked out most of the other resorts and we do believe that we picked the right spot.

Please do your homework on Cat Island as a destination. This isn't Nassau (Thank God), and your entertainment is provided by adventure and not much more, this is a place to truly relax, slow down a little and reconnect with yourself or a spouse. However, the locals are super friendly, the grocery stores are well-stocked with everything you need, and we found nothing missing. It was our first outing to an island like this (Late 30's couple), and we were a little nervous, but we didn't regret it for a minute. (I will never look at a crowded beach in the same way)

You can't go wrong with Pigeon Cay Beach club.

This is the second time we've been to the Pigeon Cay area and there is a reason we keep coming back. The beach and water are amazing and so very very quiet - truly the most spectacular beach we have ever been too. At times, there may only be one or two people on the beach, and even then it's still like you are the only one around.

Accommodation is warm and inviting - perfect for rest and relaxation. Ned and Leslie are great hosts and give you the freedom and privacy you need to escape it all. If you ever need anything, they are close at hand to help you out.

If you are looking for a party and action, this is not the place. Pigeon Cay is for the independent traveller who is looking to escape it all. It's all about peace, quiet, tranquility and one of the most fabulous beach areas on the planet.

No, its Pigeon Cay Beach Club. This is an incredible place to unwind and relax. We only had 4 nights, it may as well have been two weeks. Time stops here. The beach is two miles long! and deserted. Another guest and I hit golf balls up and down the beach for hours stopping along the way at the well stocked tiki bar for ice cold drinks. Our bungalow was very clean, spacious, private, and with a comfortable bed, with the beach just outside the door. The tiki bar and dinning area are beach side and have the feel of sitting right on the water. Leslie and Ned are accommodating and gracious host, providing personal, family style service that wont leave you wanting. The staff is never seen, yet the place is immaculate. I love food. We loved the food here. The beach and water are post card beautiful, with sunrises and sunsets that will leave you slack jawed. I' ve been fortunate to travel the world and have returned to many a beautiful place. I can honestly say we'll be back to Pigeon Cay BC. Oh, and did I mention its an incredible value!

For most of my career I traveled, and I had more than my share of staying at resorts all over this planet. I was a bit apprehensive about actually staying at one for pleasure, but I had waited too long to find a beach rental and from the internet view this looked good. Oh, it is so much better than I had imagined!

We spent 8 days in this paradise at the Winston Cottage. There are just a few, 7, I think cottages here, so privacy is guaranteed. Each has private steps to the beach just below. The cottage was wonderful. Amazing architecture. I am still trying to figure out how it was built, but I hear that it nicely withstood 180 mph/ 290 kph winds from Hurricane Irene in 2011. The tile work, the artifacts, and furnishings were all unique and not at all kitschy in any way. The bed was great. I loved the shower. Screens worked as they should to keep the bugs out.

The beach was perfect. We are not snorkelers, so we appreciated the lack of reefs and enjoyed the soft sand bottom. We did see schools of jack fish and their predators on a couple of occasions. We were there before, during, and after the full moon so we got to see the gin clear water both dead calm and with a surf. The beach, like the grounds is spotless from the efforts of the grounds crew here. The sand on the beach is a little softer than baby powder.

Our hosts have obviously been here for a long time, 18 years to be exact, long enough to be as laid back on island time as humanly possible, yet still savvy enough to make sure that the important things work like clockwork.

We had the opportunity to meet some very nice, unusual people outside of our normal circle of friends at the honor bar and for dinner. They only serve dinner on days when new arrivals come. Their cook is really good and some fine meals were served. Ned and Leslie somehow manage to create a pleasant camaraderie among their guests while still allowing for privacy. One night they ran out of rum so I brought a bottle from our room. Another night I brought a pitcher of "sky juice." There is a real "no problem" atmosphere about this place and there never was a problem.

The bar/dining area is a central meeting place at Pigeon Cay. Not only did we find refreshments, but also a serviceable wi-fi connection for email, bug repellent (bugs seems to get everyone but me), sunscreen (absolutely necessary) and pleasant conversations.

My wife and I love exploring and rented a "jeep" for our entire stay. We enjoyed many local restaurants all over the island and had easy access to some very nicely stocked stores. Our hosts do let guests borrow their car to get to the stores for groceries and supplies if one doesn't rent a vehicle, but I would recommend renting one. Again, Leslie will take care of that for you.

Animal lovers will enjoy their two potcakes, Daisy and Hopper. Their cats, delight in catching lizards and snakes in the bush. We did not see any of the snakes, but we did see many lizards without tails.

There is no television, no radio unless Ned brings his Sirius/XM antenna to the bar, email only, no bartender (except me, or the next eccentric who takes the role,) no noise, no crowds, no problems, no volleyball, and no limbo on the beach. If the prospect of that on a beautiful beach with lovely hosts and cottages entices you, then this is the place!