I had a dream….for 4 years I dreamed of a vacation with my daughters, their families & my parents at a beach house on the Atlantic Ocean. I searched & searched & I found “Family Tides”. At the last minute, we decided to throw in a wedding!
This home has absolutely anything & everything you need to make your dreams come true, too. Everyone (we had a full 25 for the wedding weekend) was so impressed with their individual rooms. All the beds were comfy & only 2 rooms didn’t have their own bathroom although they were right out the door. Most rooms also had direct access to a deck.
If you wanted privacy, you had it & the large gathering areas were magnificent. The sectional was what sold me on this place. We had 9 people on it, 2 were lying down & there was still room for more. We were all able to gather together for meals with seating for 26. As long as we’re talking about the meals, let’s talk about the kitchen. The 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers & 3 coffee pots were lifesaving. This is the best stocked kitchen I've ever seen in a rental. I had plans to make chocolate chip cookies with my grandchildren and wondered if I’d need to purchase cookie sheets….NOPE. You need it, it’s there. Annnnd, all clearly labeled to easily find & return for the next guests’ use. Yes, you’ll need to bring your own spices & condiments but you should expect that.
As it was early April, we heated the pool & the kids practically lived in it. The “noodles” provided were a joy to my littles. We also made a point of having 1 full beach day & were thankful for the beach chairs & incredible sand castle making kit. So much fun beachcombing. We loved all the seating options on the decks. We could get together at a large table or escape to our own little corner for a cup-o-joe & enjoy the view. Nothing was overlooked by these owners when they prepared this place for you. We arrived with intentions to explore the island yet we only left for provisions & hurried back.
Let’s talk about that wedding. My daughter had dreamed of a Hawaiian beach wedding yet sometimes your dreams are bigger than your pocketbook. All of her dreams were exceeded. We used the parking area under the house for the reception & it was GORGEOUS! Plus, when the bride and groom arrived, they were greeted with an abundance of filled croissants, frosted brownies & a couple dozen cupcakes & a beautiful wedding card from the owners. We were all blown away by the kind gesture and happily enjoyed the treats for days.