The Bar/Lounge at Bitter End Yacht Club

"The recently renovated North Sound Suites are bigger, more secluded, and have AC, but the original timber-built beachfront villas have way more charm, with ceiling fans and hammocks on wraparound porch decks—and a fresh look courtesy of Barbara Hulanicki (of London's groovy Biba and South Beach's early boom fame)"

"Of course, if you just want to lounge about on the beachfront chaise longues or on your balcony, that's cool"

"The water-sports facilities and Yacht Club bar are open to the paying public"

"While some rooms feel up-to-date (with bright comforters, sleek bathrooms, and comfy lounge chairs), others have dated furniture and are in need of renovations"

"Entertainment regularly enlivens the nautical lounge, and during the day, the pool bar does steady business"