Doral Cottage is pleasant, with a cool mid-century look that we all appreciated. The screened-in back porch was a highlight, an excellent spot to enjoy reading, coffee, birds, and gentle rainfall. Although it's only the second house from the corner, we found it quiet and peaceful. And the location is convenient to Driftwood Beach and other points of interest.
The layout and bedroom arrangement worked for us, but would not necessarily for all travelers. One bedroom has a private bath, while the master suite shares a bathroom with the bunk-bed room and anyone sleeping on one of the two sofas. This house would be ideal for an extended family, perhaps with the grandparents in the room with private bath, the middle generation in the master suite, and kids sleeping in the third bedroom.
The kitchen setup worked well for us, and there were plenty of electrical outlets throughout the house. Travelers should be aware that the two bedrooms with king beds have windowed doors facing the living room, so if anyone’s staying up late to read or watch TV, sleepers in those rooms may experience more light than they’d prefer.
Although we enjoyed this location, anyone wanting an easy walk to the beach may be disappointed, because erosion along much of the northern access points would mean wading through water even at low tide to reach a narrow beach. We found it necessary to drive or bike to get comfortably to the beach.
Overall, this house is a gem, and we enjoyed our stay very much.
