A closer look
Mason Cottage makes a case for staying small. Set under coconut and almond trees in Katamah's gardens, it has a queen bed, air conditioning and a screened porch with a hammock. The garden position gives the cottage a different feel from the guesthouse's beachside accommodation.
A kitchenette includes a gas stovetop, a sink and a full-size refrigerator with a freezer. An adjoining den provides another place to sit, read or work, while the en-suite bathroom has a walk-in shower. The appeal is less about a resort timetable than the freedom to arrange a quiet day for yourself.
Beyond the cottage, Katamah has shared lounging spaces, a mineral-water dip pool and a fitness centre. Its location in Frenchman's Bay puts local places to eat within reach on foot. Book Mason by name for the garden setting and kitchenette, then let Treasure Beach supply the rest of the day.