A lifelong Chincoteague vacationer, I first visited the island because my mother – an educator for Maryland's Montgomery County Public Schools – fell in love with “Misty of Chincoteague” after assigning the book to her reading class. At the time, a fellow teacher had a vacation home on the island, and my mother was enthralled with the idea of visiting with her 4-year-old daughter (me). Our first vacation here was enchanting; I’m sure she never imagined she’d develop such affection for this island community.
After annual vacations and eventually retirement, my mother fulfilled her life-long dream of owning a Chincoteague vacation home. Through 2016, she cherished her time at Seaside Serenity and shared her love of the island by inviting friends and family, befriending fellow vacationers and residents, and throwing marvelous parties and get-togethers. An amazing hostess, she loved to entertain, and her parties were legendary.
I wanted to continue my mother’s legacy of offering a welcoming and comfortable home-away-from-home, so I hope you and your guests find Chincoteague as peaceful and charming as I and that your stay in Seaside Serenity leaves you restored, rejuvenated, and wanting to return to the island year after year! —Katy