Plum Island 'Tailwinds' Cottage Accommodation

• A fabulous week !

  A fabulous week !

  • Guest Sheila K.
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 08/01/12
  Hi Brent and Cathy, We thoroughly enjoyed our stay ! I loved the way the cottage was decorated and all the ammenities. You both have truly thought out everything a person/family would need when away from home. The cottage was spotless and comfortable. It was an easy drive down Route 1 to Boston ( a little bit more scenic and grocery stores along the way, about 1 hour). Newburyport with it's great shops and walkway along the harbor was quaint (went there 3 times) We went to Bob Lobster at least 4 times, the best fish sandwich I have had in years! Also picked up some moisturizer at the Plum Island Soap Company. The area is very quiet and a nice getaway from our normally hectic lives. Everyone was very hospitable and your 1st floor tenant was very helpful ! Pass along a "Hi" from us. Thanks again, Sheila, Joe and Jay !

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• Fabulous Vacation!

  Fabulous Vacation!

  • Guest L H.
  • Date of stay 08/01/10
  • Review Submitted 01/04/12
  In August 2010, my 16-year-old daughter and I spent a delightful week at Tailwinds Cottage on Plum Island. We enjoyed walks on the beach which is only steps away from the cottage, eating at the local restaurants, and sightseeing in nearby Newburyport. While the cottage is small, the layout of all the rooms is done so as to maximize the sqare footage of the living areas. The cottage is upstairs, private, quiet, and beautifully as well as tastefully decorated in blue and tan beach-themed furniture and accessories. Tailwinds is the perfect get-away-from-it-all-and-relax destination and we can't wait to go back! LH California

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• Fantastic cottage - lovely owners.

  Fantastic cottage - lovely owners.

  • Guest Gordon F.
  • Date of stay 07/02/11
  • Review Submitted 11/17/11
  We are a family of three from Scotland and stayed in Tailwinds in July 2011 during our vacation in the States. From the initial booking of the cottage to the moment we left we had no problems and great service from Cathy & Brent. They even provided us with helpful directions for our trip to Plum Island and also a giftbox on arrival, some goodies in the fridge and a little gift for our son that was much appreciated. Everything in the cottage is as described in the advert and it is as good as the pictures suggest. The cottage itself is located in a very quiet part of Plum Island and can only be described as perfect! The cottage is top class and we loved every minute of being there. Plum Island is quiet and laid back and I think thats the way the locals like it ! It is an excellent base for exploring this part of the country and we managed to fit in trips to Salem and Boston during our stay as well as a trip to the factory outlets to the North. Apart from yourselves and some food, there is nothing you need to bring to Tailwinds as everything is provided for you. There is ample information in the cottage about the surrounding areas on what to see and do. If you are thinking of renting here you will need to have a car. If the weather is nce, the beaches are nice and quiet and the views from the cottage balcony are great. There is plenty to explore locally in the town and plenty good places to eat. We got take out one night from Bob Lobster which you pass on the way onto the island - fish was great and portions huge - make sure you use a bib if you have the lobster!! This is one of the best rentals we have stayed in and would thoroughly recommend. We will certainly be going back again in the future. The Findlays.

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• the cottage is just adorable!

  the cottage is just adorable!

  • Guest linnie
  • Date of stay 04/01/10
  • Review Submitted 03/25/11
  We spent two months at the cottage in 2010 and we just loved it! With the beach just in front and a nice deck we spent many a cocktail hour soaking in the sun and surroundings. The management team were very responsive to our few minor issues and would recommend a stay at this lovely place to anyone.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Best Ever!!

  Best Ever!!

  • Guest O'C Family
  • Date of stay 08/14/10
  • Review Submitted 09/02/10
  We have just returned from two weeks at Tailwinds, and can honestly say this was our best rental experience ever. Gorgeous and meticulously maintained property, fabulous view of the bay and easy walk to ocean beach. We really enjoyed being on the "bay side" - quiet, picturesque, lovely. The bedrooms and living area in the cottage are beautifully decorated, the linens are wonderful, the seating is comfy. We used the deck for breakfast every morning, and again for late afternoon relaxing. We had no desire to leave the island for the entire two weeks! The few rainy days we had were spent comfy and cozy watching the DVDs thoughtfully provided, and just curling up reading books in the lovely living area. XM radio and Cable "On Demand" service was another perk we took advantage of. The laundry facility is so helpful to have right downstairs, we used it quite a bit, and the added bonus of the provided beach chairs and beach towels made our stay so easy and relaxing! The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of dishware, glasses, cookware, etc. There was nothing that I needed that was not right there at my fingertips! We "cooked in" alot! Grocery shopping was done at Market Basket - about a 15 min drive. Fresh vegetables, fruit, and even pies can be found at TenderCrop Farm, a 10 minute drive from the cottage. We got great fresh fish (to cook) at Davids Seafood Market over in Salisbury. We walked to Mad Marthas for breakfast a couple of times and got great lobster rolls at Bob Lobster. We used Dicks Variety only for picking up the Boston Globe in the morning. We went into Newburyport for gellato, for bagels from Abrahams, and for the various little shops - very fun! Plum Island has always been a favorite of ours - and now Tailwinds has made it even more so!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Elegant Retreat

  Elegant Retreat

  • Guest BJA
  • Date of stay 05/09/09
  • Review Submitted 06/13/09
  I am pretty sure I was the first guest at the Tailwinds Cottage, and I can say it was a lovely experience. The place is so cheerful and comfortable, and I absolutely loved the decorating scheme. It is beach-ey without being too over the top. Very classy. It was nicer than the pictures; it was all new and squeaky clean. The central air conditioning was superb and unexpected for a beach rental! Loved the views!! I came to relax and unwind, and that is exactlywhat I did; watched some movies, hung out on the deck, read a little in blissful peace. The down side is it is smallish - not a place for a lage group. I wouldn't think it's very appropriate for little kids, either (too many temptaions) and I felt very slightly self-conscious about being close to other residents nex door and down stairs. But, I tried to be a good neighbor and I think my concerns were unjustified.There are lots of "upsides", though, and to me the best part was the airiness of it and how well equiped it is. The listing says it is romantic and I wholeheartedly agree. Nice amenities (including Starbucks and XM)! In the end it was a terrific stay and I will definitely do it again!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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Memorial Day Holiday .. May 25-Jun 01 .. $1750/week
Early Summer .......... Jun 01-Jun 29 .. $1650/week
Jul 04 Holiday ........ Jun 29-Jul 06 .. $1850/week
Summer ................ Jul 06-Aug 31 .. $1750/week
Labor Day Holiday ..... Aug 31-Sep 07 .. $1850/week
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