The only one who can convince you is you. Both offer outstanding options. In the beginning we only stayed on the beach but have since migrated to the Westend a little at a time. On our last reach we stayed all 9 days at a house we rented on the cliffs just past Out of Town Pastry and it was awesome. I work alot and want to enjoy the tranquility a vacation has to offer, my wife and I don't need others to entertain us but when it strikes us to get in the party mood, we jump on the scooter or grab a route taxi and head out. I would suggest what many of the others have, stay a few nights at both, we did an 8 night trip one year and stayed the 1st 3 on the beach at Idle aWhile, moved to Rockhouse for 3 and than finished off the trip back on the beach at Idle.

Endless great food options on the Cliffs and if you stay there a few days/night you can get 3 or 4 of them in and not have to travel back and forth while on the beach. Whatever you decide just remember, you are where we all want to be. Have fun