The two of us (older adults) spent an extremely pleasant two weeks at Hawksbill Cottage over Christmas and New Year's. The house, furnishings and kitchen equipment, cabana and landscaping have all been carefully thought out for ease of use and privacy from both the "big house" and passers-by on the beach (very few in number - maybe a dozen during
our stay). We hadn't realized the proximity to the airport runway but, in fact, this is not a problem. It's not busy, and we rapidly made a habit of watching, from the cabana with drinks in hand, for the sunset "green flash" followed by arrival of the 6:23 flight, then the amazing display of stars. The information available from the owner in advance and in the folder on site was helpful and Sandra, the local contact, was easily reachable. Daily fresh eggs from "the girls" in the chicken coop out back were an unexpected treat.
We made about half our meals, with a good range of groceries available from local stores,
including Pioneer Bakery, and otherwise enjoyed various restaurants, notably the Captain's Table, Tipsy Turtle at Brac Reef Resort, and Caribbean Food (delicious turtle stew). Christmas dinner at the Alexander Hotel and the New Year's buffet at Brac Reef Resort were both good and good value - with live music and an impressive midnight fireworks display at the resort (and a civic one the next night at Scott Dock). We snorkelled from shore at a variety of sites; checked out the Parrot Reserve (heard but not seen); visited the Museum; preferred the Heritage House with its cordial and informative co-ordinator; booked massages at the cottage from travelling masseuse Elaine Burke; and spent lots of time in the beachfront cabana reading, watching the ever-varying waves and sunsets. Too rough for snorkelling for about 4 days.
Our only concern would be very spotty WiFi reception at the cottage - which apparently can be corrected by going over to the porch of the other house to download.
Best-suited to 2 (or a couple and child) unless you know each other very well. No hesitation in recommending this rental to others - if they are looking for comfort and privacy on an island geared to diving, snorkelling and fishing rather than shopping, glitz and lively nightlife (there is virtually none of the above). Also, attractions, restaurants, shore dive sites, etc. are spread across the island so a rental car is pretty much essential.