Overall, this is a beautiful property. There are some things you should be aware of and get in touch with the real estate agency about before renting though.
PROS
- The view from the house is stunning – it looks like it came straight from a post card!
- A private path means you’re only steps away from a large sandy beach
- The property feels very secluded but is conveniently located.
- Nichole (one of the property manager) was responsive & kind :)
- The interior of the house has a cozy wood cabin feel
- The kitchen/main room, reading room, and primary bed room are very spacious
- Plenty of cookware
- Impressive library & board game collection
- Updated bathrooms
- lots of sleeping space (primary bedroom, futon, 2 twin beds, and a bunk bed in a converted walk-in closet)
CONS
Unfortunately, a few aspects of this property kept me from giving this a 5-star rating
THE FOGHORN
When you arrive, you’ll quickly notice that a foghorn off the coast blares every 15 seconds. Continuously. Around the clock. Despite how clear/foggy it is. It’s surprisingly loud. Even with the windows and doors closed, it’s audible. If you’re sensitive to sound or looking for a quiet location, think twice about this.
After some research it appears that this foghorn has a broken sensor, which is no longer manufactured, so its been in default “blare every 15 seconds mode” for a while. I came to this property looking for a quiet getaway to record music, so this was a particular issue for me.
It should be noted that I contacted the property manager, who was very kind and offered to help me figure out alternative arrangements. However, the day after I arrived the wind was blowing offshore which greatly reduced the noise.
I told the property manager it would be fine, but then the rest of the stay the horn blared as loud as it had when I arrived. It’s a bit maddening. (If I had to guess, I’d say the horn is roughly around 40 decibels with the windows open.)
HOUSE NEEDS UPDATING
The house’s water well is on its last legs. The drinking water was brown, so I had to use bottled water throughout the stay.
A family of mice was living in the ceiling and walking around. Luckily they kept to themselves.
The towels and blankets were in rough shape. One blanket smelled like someone’s dog lived in it, and the towels were scratchy & stained.
The wifi works but is slower than your average connection.