Before this vacation I didn’t fully understand how how profound the effect of beaches in such an intimate, natural setting could be. Just a short walk to an access point to what felt like another dimension - a huge, sprawling coastline peppered here and there with people, but essentially giving the impression it’s only you and majestic Mother Nature. Our first walk was during low tide and even on a cloudy day, the gentle glow of the sunset was calming. Nature surrounds you - as described, horseshoe crabs were left behind as I’m sure they have for many, many years. Ripples in the sand formed by the water with pools reflecting created such a majestic scene. The following day we returned during high tide and were amazed to find just 5’ brought the waterline so far in compared to the previous day. The sand was soft, gentle currents serenaded us, and there was no noise pollution - incredible. The house is so conveniently located to this relaxing portal, yet only 15/20 minutes drive to the hustle and bustle of the boardwalk and beaches in Wildwood or the charming Cape May promenade and beaches. It was hot and summery as expected so the yard wasn’t plush for walking, but created yet another inspirational setting as we watched wild rabbits scurry about, eating and cooling in the sand amongst a sea of what I learned is the only cactus native to the eastern US. (I spotted one shaped like Mickey Mouse.) birds abound and sing their songs in the morning while crickets take over the evening. The house is beautiful and open concept. Beware the first step into the house though, my hands were full so I didn’t see the slight step down inside the door. Great communication with the property owner. If you are hoping for a touristy night-life condo experience, this might not be for you. But if you’re hoping to find serenity, this is it. We will be back again for sure unless she no longer opens the home to others and prefers to keep it to herself. After reading one of the reviews here, I could understand if she did. I pray that doesn’t happen though - and future travelers respect and appreciate the opportunity to stay there. I know we do. We also took our dog and that was so huge in our decision to stay there. He wasn’t able to run in the yard because like I said, it’s summer and the grass is not plush - he wasn’t fond of walking on it. If he enjoyed water, we could have taken him to the beach before 11am or after 4pm. We loved every moment!