First off, Peer is the best host. He was very helpful and just made you feel relaxed and welcome with in minutes of arriving. You'll need to stop at Peer's Place to pick up your keys and I recommend enjoying one of his delicious meals. Jan's Cabana was in a great location, Ocean views every morning, quite neighborhood, walking distance to the marina. The perfect place for a small group to stay. The place has most everything, but no TV or Radio and no washer or dryer, but there is laundry service (Elsa's) downtown. The Bank is an ATM across from the Police station off Hopkins Rd. They do have wifi and plenty of beach. The water is clear and waist high for several 100 yards, great location for small kids to get in the water. All private piers, can be accessed until 6pm, the one just two house down was nice. Only had one couple in there house next to us. The other's near us had no one there at the time we visited. The locals are super friendly, helpful and laid back. The downtown area of Hopkins isn't grand, there is no Starbucks, fastfood restaurant, Walmarts, or grand high rises. What you will find: Great food and drinks (Peer's Place, other's), several grocery stores, fresh fruits and Veggies stands, and the best beer ever (Belikin).if your there on a Friday, Market day happens right next to Peer's Place on the beach. There is a couple of resorts: Almond Bay, The Jaguar Reef. there is one large gift shop, they have all the local things your looking for. Plenty of places to go on tours or do it on your own tours. If your into fishing, snorkeling, diving, there is a lot of tour guides. I recommend going to the Marina, plus you can just walk there from the cabana. FYI! watch out for the speed bumps on the roadways and Hopkins One way streets is two ways! The natural parks and waterfalls (clear, cold, drinkable water) are awesome, the Mayan ruins (just a few hours away) will take your breath away, both figuratively and literally (good hiking shoes recommended) If you rent a vehicle, I recommend Crystal rentals, they have Jeep 4x4's, which you will need, since most of the roads are off road style. Gas stations are only near major city's (Hopkins has two) highways are two lane, bumps, and not a lot of traffic. Oh! One more tip, Don't take the Coastal Hwy, it isn't completed. We made the mistake of following the GPS and started our off road adventure early. We did make it to Hopkins, but we wouldn't do it again, until the Highway is completed.