We just got back from 5 wonderful days at Mary's Boon. Beach chairs are not a problem and you will find that Mary's Boon has a lot of sandy beach front, more than even some of the bigger hotels and really never crowded. The Bar and Restaurant side has lots and lots of new chairs and umbrellas and the hotel side for hotel guests was getting more new ones as we were leaving on Friday. They were in the process of putting some new palapa type of sun shades and they have a great staff that will help you with anything you need. No problem bringing a cooler to the beach. The Boon Beach Bar and Restaurant has really great food and service and a bit cheaper and better than Kaarater beach bar next door. The building that was lost after the hurricane is waiting for permits and will ready by early to mid next year. From what I hear it will be 4 one bedroom units of solid concrete. Until then its another big sandy area where you can lay in the sun and relax.