Definitely worth checking. Esp if you already see them booked. Staniel is pretty limited for a group. Stella Maris is pretty big and in my few trips there only filled up on New years. But obviously things can get busy. I am usually a last minute trip planner, but know that doesn't always work. Andros, Cat Island, Long Island, Eleuthera all have choices. There are houses on VRBO.com too. Nobody goes to Blackpoint, so if we want some small cottages and a boat for the week I can set that up when we get a head count and dates.
Jim, it sounds like you have a lot more planes to pick from than I do!