We just finished a wonderful week at Vacaysh. If you have small kids, this is a great rental to consider for your family. The hosts have thought of everything to make it kid friendly: retractable safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs, baby monitor, sound machines, plastic plates and cups, highchair, books and games, beach toys, Puddle Jumper floatie, they've thought of it all! (We even forgot to put our bag of toys on the ferry and the kids were plenty occupied with the stuff already in the house.) This is also a great location for families. Nearby East Beach is a very swimmable beach and there is plenty of space to play in the sand. This stretch of beach also has some awesome tide pools at low tide, creating a mini oasis for the littles who find the ocean a bit rough. Kid friendly nature classes at the Conservancy are a short golf cart ride away too.
The house itself is beautiful and the effort that the hosts put into the recent remodel shines through. Chic yet cozy decor creates an inviting space for guests, with multiple eating surfaces and places to relax. The crofter (room above the garage) was a nice grandparent retreat, close enough to spend time together but a nice separation during down time. The kitchen was well appointed and we were able to cook every meal we'd planned to using the tools available. A set of beach towels meant we didn't have to bring our own!
The only thing that we were happy to have that the house didn't was a small step stool for the kids' bathroom. The beautiful vanity is just a bit too tall for my little people.
Stef was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was very responsive to questions before and during our stay and has taken great care to ensure her guests feel welcome. We hope to be able to return soon!