"who would have thought the best lobster plate of the week would be at little shack-like place way off the strip???? "
What I've learned in my travels that the best ANYTHING usually comes out of a "shack-like" place - jerk chicken, lobster, steam fish....and it is 1/4 the price of the "not-shack-places on the "strip"". Just my experience at least!

Half Moon Beach is a wonderful place to stay to get peace and quiet, natural beach/coast line and yes, uncrowded and the feeling of privacy even when there are folks there.

We go just about every Sunday. Last Sunday we were there and met a couple staying at Coconuts and they were duly blissed out.

There are now 4 cabins (I think? Maybe 5?) all nestled into the bush beside the bay - Coconuts is "sea front" as is one or two others.

Getting into Negril (it's about 10 minutes from Bloody Bay) won't be a problem...the owners can set you up with a driver or if you want you can rent a car or motorcycle or something like that.

I love that beach - I call it the "anti-7-mile beach". Such a nice vibe. Enjoy.