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Managers, chefs, and mixologists serve as cruise directors, personalized to groups of guests.

Cape Stout exterior

Scenic views of the beach and guest houses at Cape Stout.Credit:Courtesy of Cape Stout

When guests arrive, all the thinking is done.

Nobody worries about anything except shared adventures and experiences.

Moody skies and churning seas are on full display through the wall-to-wall windows framing the indoor-outdoor space.

Cape Stout infinity pool at sunset

The infinity pool at Cape Stout during sunset.Courtesy of Cape Stout

Decorative screens allow tradewinds to blow freely throughout the building, providing a cooling respite from the tropical climate.

Cape Stout Estate

The Rooms

The estates seven suites offer a choose-your-own-adventure style of stay.

I stayed in the Sand suite with panoramic views of ocean waves crashing on the secluded Honeymoon Beach below.

Cape Stout bedroom

Next door, the Salt suite mirrors mine with a different color palate.

Downstairs, the Surf suite offers the same king bed and luxe ensuite bathroom setup without the loft.

Just a short path away, the Beach Barn is a hotspot for kids of all ages.

Cape Stout terrace

The deluxe suite features two levels, three queen beds, and two double beds set up sleeper train-style.

Outfitted with a sound system, TV, and PlayStation, the lounge area keeps the entertainment going.

Cape Stout Estate can accommodate 24 guests and is available for exclusive buyouts only.

Cape Stout guest room bathroom

During low season, the nightly rate for the entire estate checks in at $24,000.

Rates fluctuate by season.

Food and Drink

Chef Dhani Inderpal greets guests every morning with a hot breakfast prepared to order.

Cape Stout bedroom

Whatever we wanted, no matter how special the request, was available.

There are billiards, cornhole setups, multiple hot tubs, and a listening lounge equipped with 250 records.

Wheeler arranged a trip withSunchaser Scubafor the weekend.

Cape Stout terrace

After a 7:45 a.m. departure, we motored out to Sharkplaneo to explore some plane wrecks.

A half-basketball court does double duty as an outdoor movie theatre with stadium seating.

On the sustainability front, Cape Stout and Moskito Island, as a whole, check many boxes.

Cape Stout guest room bathroom

The water supply is completely self-made on the island.

All rooms, bars, and restaurants utilize glass servingware.

A glass bottling plant is on the horizon.

Dining and living room at Cape Stout

From there, a speedboat takes you directly to Moskito Island, about 30 minutes away.

Guests also have the option of paying to arrive by helicopter.

A direct flight on American Airlines from Miami is new to the mix.

Cape Stout kitchen

Mid-season, May through July, offers savings as well.

Dining and living room at Cape Stout

Cape Stout kitchen

The personal pool that travels underneath a house at Cape Stout

basketball court at Cape Stout

The personal pool that travels underneath a house at Cape Stout

basketball court at Cape Stout