Our party of 5 adults had an amazing time at this property. From our early communications with Ann Marie to our final dinner on the patio - each moment felt like a getaway although we were only 2 hours from home. My friends remarked while retrospectively the pictures were accurate they did not due the home and the backyard complete justice. Walking in you quickly get a view of the whole floor, including the backyard and it is stunning. The lake looks beautiful all times of day and you are guaranteed to see some type of wildlife at all hours. We spent a few mornings on the porch steps with coffee taking it all in. The beach access across the way was so easy and with the neighbors away, allowed for essentially private beach swimming! A couple friends even tried out the paddle board. Truman Beach was great, too. We were only ever one of a handful of groups there, which was really enjoyable. A caution to some that these beaches are rocky, so bring water shoes or sturdy sandals!
Back to the house - There is enough dining and sitting space for 5 adults to comfortably lounge and navigate. You could find us working and eating at the table, enjoying coffee at the bar stools, or lounging on the couches when the feels like exceeded 100 degrees. The house was cool throughout, despite the raging temperatures. We brought our own games, but there are also some stocked at the house as well. If you are an avid coffee drinker, you may want to bring a pot, as it's a Keurig. There's a wine fridge, too!
The bedrooms are spacious and as expected. The host left welcome packages on all the beds, which we felt was a great touch and made it feel all the more like a vacation. A note that the beds in the bunkbed room are firm, so if you have a finicky younger sleeper, you may want to bring a mattress pad or an extra blanket. Was not an issue for us, but an FYI for future guests.
The bathrooms in the main house both suited our needs. You have your choice of a bathtub or standing shower. We, however, found that the outdoor shower was a hit even outside of washing off from the beach and was described (this is true) by two guests, separately, as delicious. I never heard a shower described as such, but it is far superior to the outdoor showers I remember.
Overall, we would definitely return here!
Dinner: Skip Halyards for Fortino's
Ice Cream: Amazing Flavors
Brunch: Casual - Crazy Beans; Nicer - Bruce & Son
Coffee: North Fork Roasting is a must.
Vineyard: Croteaux