This is not your typical vacation rental, and that’s a good thing. Upon booking I had reservations about weather or not I made the right decision for our group, especially with several small children in tow. The house is full of “treasures” and we did our best to respect that and make sure our children were aware that they were not to touch some of the rather amazing and unusual Knick knacks (ie. stuffed peacocks, bob cats, and ventriloquist dummies). Once that was made clear, we all, adults and children alike, had a wonderful time exploring. The home, while some may find it dated with the wallpaper and floral fabric in abundance was just darling and so much better than typical boring cheap rental house furniture. We really felt like we were being welcomed in someone’s special home where lots of memories had been made.
The kitchen while not huge, was equipped with all new appliances and was well stocked with absolutely everything we needed. I often take my own knives and spices when we rent because you never know what will be available, but there was no need for that here.
However, we didn’t rent the house for the charming decor or well appointed kitchen, we rented it for the outdoor space and it certainly didn’t disappoint! Large Adirondack chairs on the beach surround a fire pit perfect for nightly S’mores roasting and hanging out. The sand toys, diggers, and dump trucks made my two year olds week and he basically played in the sand all day everyday.
We brought paddle boards from home and made our way along the surrounding bay many times, enjoying the other quaint cottages.
We rented a boat for the day and having our own boat dock was a plus. So great to just pull up to the dock at the house and load and unload passengers as needed throughout the day.
We also took the short stroll over to the secret garden and loved the many water features, small bridges, beautiful flowers, of this well cared for magical spot! Do not miss this if you stay here!
So overall, not much other than a positive review. The only problem we encountered was the wigwam (small outside cabin) didn’t have any hot water even after the manager suggested we try checking the breaker box.
All and all, If you love history, charm, and private beach front property, this is the place for you!