We spent 8/17-23 @ Hammock Cove and had a great trip. HC was exactly as advertised. Well appointed individual villas with plunge pools, privacy, luxury, and tranquility. It is not the Four Seasons, but it fits in the luxury boutique niche.
I think the "Ambassador" concept is a great idea, but it kind of missed. Communicating via a "house" cell phone is clumsy and not very efficient. Messages and requests went unanswered for hours or longer. I would prefer a traditional, centrally based concierge that took requests and then dispatched the service or amenity accordingly.
Weather - Great as expected.
Plunge Pool - Outstanding.
Bugs - We did not have an issue at all.
Property - Easy to get around, very well maintained, and tropical.
Food - Very good, best meal was at the Sir Rob's Steak House (we only went to the Lighthouse 2 nights and not for the 7 course meal.)
Breakfast - Irina's was very good every day, service was great.
Service - Overall very good, and employees almost always had a smile.
Pool - Three tier pool allowed for some privacy.
Beach - Small, intimate and on a cove. If you want wide soft white sand and turquoise water, thats not here. Water is blue, clear, and very nice.
Water Sports - available, easy access, and in good condition.
Bars - Beach bar was always flowing, never a wait. Waiters will deliver a drink to you in the water to one of the 5 lily pads.
Gym - Well appointed, dumbbell's to 60lb., cables, modern cardio equipment, clean.
Housekeeping - good, but sometimes had to call for service, or additional amenities.
Overall I/we strongly recommend Hammock Cove for couples looking to disconnect, unwind, enjoy each other, and take a break from the day to day grind. We took one excursion and had a driver "Marley", who showed us around the island, touching on several historic sites and learning some Antiguan history. Antigua is not built up, and there are very few if any hi-rise hotels, it maintains a chill Caribbean charm. Remember, you are on island time and as I mentioned, its not the Four Seasons, so you may need patience and or need to follow up for a request.
Hammock Cove and Antigua lived up to (high) expectations.