This was our second time at Lis Sur Mer, and our first in The Shack. Some of our friends expressed surprise that we would want to go to the beach in the winter, but it's a really beautiful place at that time, and Lis Sur Mer is very affordable that time of year, too. Frankly, I'm almost reluctant to spread the word because I want it remain our "secret" and unchanged place, but on the other hand, I wish them all success and want it to be around for a long time for other like-minded folks to enjoy. Mostly we enjoyed the beauty, solitude and tranquility. Everything we needed was right in our cozy little house with the beautiful view. We never ate a meal out (though we intended to), but just cooked at home. We slept, read, watched movies, walked on the beach, talked, made great food, actually enjoyed tidying up our little space, and then did it all over again. What I like best is the bank of windows below the bed. Each night we'd open the curtains as wide as possible just to watch the sky and the weather, whatever it was, and wake up to that sight. When the wind blew wildly, we just slid a little further down under the covers and watched. I could easily have stayed much longer, and actually cried when we left.

Before I run out of room, I also want to put in a plug for the National Seashore (what a treasure! So thankful to the people who had the foresight to preserve that unique natural wonder) and the warm, thoughtful, and responsive people who own, manage and care for Lis Sur Mer. I feel like they are long-time friends!