Cathy and Ed are excellent hosts, and were thoughtful and helpful during our one week stay. If you've never been to Salt Cay, you'll need a little help figuring out its quirks, and Ed was great about providing guidance, advice , and arranging whatever we needed, including a golf cart rental for a day.
The cottage has wonderful ventilation, is clean and nicely furnished. The water in the pipes is rain water from a cistern and is safe and tastes delicious. There are bikes for use, and we used them daily. Plenty of towels and the kitchen was stocked with basics. We loved the privacy and amenities.
The location is in the middle of the south settlement, so the ocean is a short walk away, but the island is so small, it doesn't take long to get anywhere on a bike. The yard is enclosed by a wall and is about a quarter of an acre so feels private. There is a crows nest that we enjoyed for sunrises, sunsets, and star gazing.
There are a few things a new visitor to salt cay may want to know and be prepared for. The island was devastated by two hurricanes in 2017 and is only very slowly recovering. Luckily this cottage was a survivor, but there is a lot of rubble of homes that have been abandoned and you will see wreckage everywhere except the eastern savannah. It's not easy to get a restaurant meal, fresh fish, or much variety in groceries. The few businesses that are still here have only sporadic and unpredictable hours. Also there are wild cattle and donkeys all over the island, and the multitude of roosters start crowing at 4 am--bring earplugs.
But if you are an adventurous soul who loves wild places and exploring, none of this will bother you. You'll have wild beaches and remote trails all to yourself. The bird watching is superb, as is the snorkeling.