We have just returned home from a relaxing, restorative week at Shannon’s amazing waterfront cottage. The cottage is exactly like the photos. It is bright and airy and was immaculate. It was well stocked with everything needed for our stay. I loved the option of using the efficient, quiet air conditioning or leaving the sliders and windows open for the incredible breezes. There were also fans in each bedroom.
As lovely as the cottage is inside, it really was all about the oceanfront location for us. I wish I could post photos of the constantly changing moods of the ocean and sky taken from the seawall. We had times where the ocean looked like a lake - not a ripple on the surface - a few hours where the wind whipped and there were whitecaps and hours and hours of just enjoying the ebb and flow of the tides. There were stunning sunsets right from our own backyard and in the morning, from the front yard, you could watch the sun rise above the wetlands/trees. I love photography and it was amazing that I didn’t have to jump in the car to try to capture these moments.
There is a good sized lawn behind the house and comfortable lawn furniture to enjoy the view and sun. I had chatted with Shannon ahead of time so I knew there was no shade and no picnic table so we brought our collapsible table and used our beach umbrella and fully enjoyed the space.
There were lawn games in the shed as well as two retro touring bikes. We had a blast on those bikes! It was so much fun to ride around the neighborhoods and we even took them on the nature preserve trails out to the stunning secluded beach.
Shannon was wonderful to interact with - from the very beginning when we were just starting our rental search, right through to checkout. I highly recommend this rental.
General thoughts: scenery is stunning, it’s breezy & comfortable even when the mainland is hot & humid. Beaches: easy access, stunning views, bathwater temperatures, no crowds! You need water shoes & bug spray (flies that bite)