We're off to Seaside for another visit. We head, of course, to Fantasia, our chosen cottage every time. We've tried other cottages, but this is our love. We arrive and the two younger boys head upstairs to decide who gets to sleep in the "pullout drawer" and who in the top bed of the trundle bed they love.The preteen wants her privacy and has been told that there is a new pullout sofa bed on third floor and goes up to check it out. We hear it's great and it's hers! We soon hear "let's go!" They jump on the three extra bikes we had delivered and--do they ride to the white sandy beach two minutes away ? No, they're off to Sundog Books! Their second trip is to the beach through the Tupelo pavilion---with boogie boards.
The rest of us admire lovely updates to our favorite place. We note the newly painted white walls throughout the house, also pretty rattan chairs in the family room and around the dining table. The effect is a light, airy look with sunlight streaming in through the tall windows that surround this room. ---New beach lighting, as well.
First night is special. After showering off sand (in preferred outdoor shower under the trees) we have dinner, fixed in the lovely aqua tiled kitchen. After, we climb to the crow's nest to watch the sun set. Looking out to the bluegreen gulf, we feel the magic of this house. Games, then grandparents in queen room, parents in double bed bunks (lots of room). We quiet kids for early wakeup. Boogie boards at ready on porch.