I’m so glad we decided to stay at this cottage right on the water. Mornings and sunsets on the porch, watching the osprey hunt and the tides change, defined our trip. The bay is shallow and a little weedy here, so not great for swimming, but there’s a little public beach three lots away. Probably good for little kids, as it’s shallow and warm, but too weedy for me to swim.
The house itself is charming, if a little dated. Like staying at an older relative’s place. The appliances are functional if dated, so don’t expect a chef’s kitchen. No dishwasher. Gas grill is nice, and there’s a place for a bonfire on the beach of the empty lot next door. Towels and bed linens are provided, but bring your own toilet paper. No air conditioning (common in the area), but a window fan made sleeping reasonable. A security camera hangs over the main entrance. The bottom floor/garage seems to be a private living area, and the light was on inside, but I don’t think anyone was there.
The area seems to be mostly retired residents. It’s SO quiet, especially in the morning. Lots of people out walking or riding bikes, a very safe area. Surprisingly few bugs, and we spent a lot of time out on the porch. View from the front room is panoramic, so you’ll feel like you’re outside even from the couch.
Overall, if you’re looking for a quiet, cozy place, close to (but not right on) the cape, this place is it. Even though many of our days were spent out exploring the cape, it was nice to come home to a sunset on the water on our own private deck.