Our family (Mom, Dad, boy 13 and girl 11) stayed at Coco House for two weeks in February 2011. Before deciding to rent, we researched the island and the various beaches and settled on the West coast for its snorkeling opportunities and Sugar Hill for the residential community and proximity to Holetown. Sue was very helpful and responsive to all questions and I can say that we are convinced we made the right choice.
When we arrived, on the advice of Altman, we took a taxi to Coco House. There was no wait for a cab as there was a line-up of drivers ouside the airport. Our car had been arranged for us in advance and was waiting at the house. The cab fare is set by location and without knowing the roads (which are not well-marked), this was good advice.
The house is arranged with the two bedrooms downstairs with ensuites, each opening with patio doors to the garden and plunge pool; upstairs are the kitchen, a third bathroom, sitting areas and deck where the dining table is located. Everything was spotless but not sterile (books, games, balls and boogie boards for use.)
Sue had left a booklet with recommendations on things to do and places to eat which was much appreciated. Sugar Hill is up a narrow winding road off the main road that runs between Holetown and Speightstown. I could jog down the hill to the beach by the Colony Club in about 7 minutes but didn't attempt the run up. It was about a 15 min. brisk walk back up. When you get down the hill to the main road, Holetown is 1 km to your left (South) and Speightstown is 4 km to your right (North) so the location was exceptionally convenient.
We were able to take in the Holetown Festival while we were there and ate at a number of restaurants. Sugar Hill itself boasts Sassafras, where we had one of our favourite meals. For quick and easy, you can't beat "Just Grillin'" in Holetown (they even have frequent buyer cards where every 10th meal is free) and the Elbow Room where you grill your own meat on hot lava stones at the table.
While you could limit yourself to the west coast, we were glad we rented a car as we traveled from the Northernmost point (go to the underground caves with the anemones) to the east in Bathsheba where we were inspired by the surfers; to the south (tried surfing with Barry's Surf School) and southeast (Crane Beach and boogie boarding at Rockley).
I'd definitely recommend (and have recommended) Coco House to friends.