I'm hesitant to write this review because I want to keep this awesome secret for myself!
We've been visiting this area for many years. Because we have the flexibility of not having children, we can go pretty much any time we want - and would not normally choose a holiday weekend (for obvious reasons!). While the roads were jam packed with tourists, we were tucked away in our little natural paradise for the long weekend. You would have never known there were a million people on 30A this past weekend!
Don't let the words "carriage house" deter you from making reservations at Seagroove 2 because you think "carriage house" means small. In this case, it is anything BUT small. In fact, I was wondering how they got all the comforts of a large apartment into the space above the garage: A great sized bedroom - not once did I trip over my bag - with plenty of lighting for reading on either side of the bed. A super cool bathroom with HUGE shower and large vanity area (again --- I didn't trip over anything & had plenty of room to spread my stuff out to get ready). A GREAT kitchen. We like to cook. Had I realized the SIZE of this kitchen and all the amenities (yay for nice wine glasses - always a plus and hardly ever the reality), we would have brought groceries and never left the place. There is a bar with counter stools, plenty of room for watching the chef as you enjoy your wine and cheese. The living room was perfect! We are still in awe of the buildout!
The porch is the kicker to this place. The property backs up to a nature preserve, and it's the most peaceful place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine or your morning coffee and a book. We picked the hottest days of the the year to visit last weekend (or so it seemed) and that porch was cool and comfortable after a day on the hot beaches! It's well appointed with chairs and a table.
The bikes were a nice touch too! You're so close to Seaside and the beach - you don't have to get in your car - RIDE!
You would never know that the owners are right there on site except that they take care to provide special touches for your stay and make sure that you have everything you need. Jack is one of the friendliest people I've met, and took the time to introduce himself (and to even call us when we left something behind!) and stressed that he was available if we needed anything for our stay.
If you're looking for the perfect getaway for a few days or a week - book Seagroove 2. You'll love it!