Ventured to Long Island and Chez Pierre in the Summer 2005, went down to do some fishing and diving in between the relaxation....I had a blast. Accommodations are simple, yet functional and all you need. No TV's or phones here. Pierre is an awesome host and cook, I always looked forward to breakfast and dinner. Additionall, Pierre was kind enough to pack me a lunch when I went bonefishing. Location of Chez Pierre is very private and Long Island is everything an Out Island is......period. Merci beaucoup Chez Pierre for bringing back the simple things in life.

You'll see very positive and very negative reviews centered on the owner's personality traits. Our experience with Pierre was very, very positive. It probably helped that A.) one of us (not me) is a tall and very good looking woman, and B.) the other of us has a rather snarky sense of humor. Pierre seems to appreciate both, but not in an offensive way, I hasten to add.

I've uploaded a few photos that are similar but not exactly the same as ones already posted, including a couple of shots of the infamous (by typical for Long Island) road. I also uploaded 4 brief videos that give you a good sense of the place.

Here are my other comments to add to the mix. We had a great relationship with Pierre and he went out of his way to be friendly. You get no control over the menu, but the food is pretty good and sometimes excellent. It also comes served in a front-loader, beginning with a salad that could only be finished by three hundred rabbits. His wine selection is quite good considering it must all be imported from afar. We found out that when he was younger and living in Quebec, he had a bistro that specialized in pizza, and he still makes them. Locals often order for pickup, and because we got along so well, he made pizzas in addition to his planned entree one evening. Worth having, if offered.

It was miserably cold when we went, so that limited us. The cabins have no insulation, and despite a blanket, we had to close the shutters and wear heavy clothes just to sleep. Little to do on Long Island, and it was too cold for any water activities other than fishing (which we do not do). One spot worth visiting is Dean's Blue Hole - it's really gorgeous and unexpected.

The cabins are spare but well made. One very important note about the cabins: there is no door between the cabin proper and the bathroom. This is not a good vacation for a couple that isn't getting along. It works out fine as long as both people understand that there are times when it's proper and desirable for one person to just go for a walk.

All secondary roads are awful, including Pierre's. It's quite a haul from the main road to his place, but certainly drivable. We had a standard small car and had no difficulty with it other than taking it really slow unless you want your passenger to crack his or her head while simultaneously emptying their stomach contents on the dashboard.

Last note will be a complaint, but not about Pierre or Chez Pierre. It's about BahamasAir. I'd used FF miles to fly from DC to Nassau, then booked a BA flight from Nassau to Long Island. They changed the time later on so that a connection would be impossible. I scrambled and found another carrier, but attempting to get a refund or even a credit from BA was met by stone silence no matter what I tried, including calling (I was directed each time to use their Internet form, which I believe is filed directly in the bit bucket when you click "send". Finally gave up. Avoid them if at all possible.

Before we traveled to Chez Pierre last month, I was a little concerned due to some of the reviews but having returned home a couple days ago I have no idea what all the complaints are about.
Chez Pierre is a small out of the way place with a great beach and an even better chef, Pierre himself. In the seven days we stayed there, we never saw a menu and yet enjoyed the best food of our lives. Pierre personaly picked it all as if we were his regulars. At the end he even gave my wife some of his salad expertise which we put to good use last night.
If there was any complaint, it was the heat, but traveling in the off season, that was expected. The road complaint is silly, all roads on Long Island, except the Queen's Way, are rough but certainly passable. If you want better roads, go to Nassau and please enjoy the traffic.
Chez Pierre is a place you can get back to basics and nature. Pierre himself is a nice man who will treat you the way you treat him. By the end of our stay we were discussing all sorts of topics with him in a very friendly atmosphere. On the last day I even broke his beer cap opener and he took that one in stride.
Bottom line is if you are expecting a Hyatt type hotel, complete with the crowds, then go to Nassau but if you want a quiet and relaxing place then I fully recommend Chez Pierre. Know what to expect there, you will have a great time and your taste buds will thank you, all at a very reasonable price.

We holiday on Long Island for the excellent bone fishing. Staying with Pierre is a bonus!
Each year the experience seems to get better.
Every day it is a treat to wake up to the ocean.
Pierre's food is always excellent and he accommodates an allergy I have with respectful mischief!
Pierre is a most genial host and the little eccentricities of the place add to it's charm.
You can fish the bay and one of our 'champagne moments' was catching a bonefish on the way to dinner!
We look forward to the relaxed ambience of Chez Pierre and returning after a hard day's fishing is always a pleasure.
We do not mind the brackish shower and view our stay as a real 'back to nature' experience. Shoes, make up, and the media can be forgotten and you cannot fail to be soothed by your stay.
Pierre could not be more helpful with logistics, checking in flights and even making breakfast at 5.45am for our early departure.
We will return as often as possible.