Inland, the terrain consists of gently rolling hills and tropical woodland, amid which the resort's accommodation is built.

The Grenadines are marginally drier and warmer than St. Vincent to the north, with the average daily temperature being between 29 and 30 °C (84 and 86 °F) all year round, due to the island chain's proximity to the equator.

[4] During this three-week cruise, Mr. Nichols expressed interest in purchasing an island and building a small hotel.

The two men oversaw the construction of the 22 cottage resort on the behalf of Nichols, who asked Richardson to stay on as manager.

[9][10] Stephenson invested heavily in the refurbishment of the resort, and under the management of husband and wife team Matthew and Anie Semark, the island was inducted into the portfolio of Small Luxury Hotels of the World in July 2013.