First of all, I advise whoever reads these reviews to please ignore the previous one that says the owner of this place is rude and unaccomodating. I read that review before we booked our reservation, and thankfully it didn't deter us! Hoever, because of that review, I was bracing myself for the male owner not being a very nice fellow, and I was pleasantly shocked to find how grossly inaccurate and slanderous that description was. Both Dave and Carol Higgins are absolutely gracious and generous people. In fact, they couldn't have been nicer or more accomodating and yet totally unobtrusive at the same time. I am sorry for that person who didn't even end up going to see this place in person!! What a loss!!

It may not be right for people seeking big, cookie-cutter hotels with lots of tourists and casinos and flashiness, but it was right for us: we LOVED this place....In fact, my husband and I just returned from what were undoubtedly some of the most relaxing and fabulous days we've shared together. Hotel Higgins Landing is absolutely charming: we loved how the place is eco-friendly, respectful of the beautiful landscape around it, totally self-sustaining and yet incredibly comfortable and relaxing and luxurious. Despite the solar panels on the lovingly-built post and beam cottages, you don't feel like you are "roughing it" at all....Quiet and/or lively days filled with snorkling, kayaking, hiking, reading and just breathing....Stocking Island is a little paradise: you can walk for miles along the white sand beaches and not see anyone, gorgeous blue-green sea filled with beautiful fish and coral, incredible golden light sparkling on the water at dusk, and then in the evenings we indulged in yummy pina coladas by the bar right off the pristine private beach and truly elegant and delicious meals served by candlelight in the dining room overlooking the water. It really was a sublime place and we would definitely go back.

Website seemed great, but no mention of minimal 4 day stay. Not accomodating at all- in fact, the male who owns the property is down-right rude when asking about availability. I am very surprised by his behavior and am glad I didn't reserve with this "intimate" resort.

Our stay at Higgins Landing was a delight. Stocking Island is full of wonders to behold and Carol and Dave, the owners, know them all. Their love for their island home is contagious and they enjoy nothing more than directing you to the best beach for sand dollars or the best reef for snorkeling or the best hike for breathtaking ocean views. We were there for 3 days, and despite our best efforts, we simply couldn't do it all! Our cottage was right on the water and simply charming. And just a short walk from the breakfast porch/dining room--the site of some truly excellent meals. We weren't sure what to expect at an "eco-resort", grilled tofu w/yoghurt sauce perhaps? How does rack of lamb w/kalamata olives in a cabernet reduction sound--simply delicious.
We simply have to go back!!

We researched far and wide for a great three-night Carribean getaway without the kids and the cold weather only to discover Higgins Landing.
It was everything we had hoped for! The Hotel is located on Stocking Island, just off Great Exuma, with no roads or cars to hamper your island experience and no shoes necessary. We grabbed snorkel gear and swam right off the hotel beach to see beautiful coral and fish all around. We walked the circumference of the island on baby soft sand collecting shells and starfish, watching tranquil turquoise waters and beautiful boats on one side of the island and crashing waves on the other. Who knew there were so many shades of blue? Kayaking, hiking, hanging out down the beach at chat n' chill, it was all wonderful. The perfect combination of plenty to do and nothing to do all at once. And every day ended with a cocktails at the beach bar and a fabulous gourmet dinner! The rooms are lovely, the whole place is laid out beautifully (and we loved the eco-aspects of the hotel), the owners are gracious and accomodating, happy to make recommendations but make sure you have privacy. Oh, and did I mention the shooting stars we saw from our deck each night? If you want to really get away from it all, this is the place. My only regret is we couldn't stay longer.