We loved our weeklong stay at Sandy Bottoms! From the first communication when booking the property 6 months ago, to emails and texts during our stay, owner Laura Riner, was very responsive and helpful, even forewarning us when dangerous riptides were forecast. There was a problem with the AC one day, and she reached out to us before we'd really figured out that the house wasn't cooling. The 'smart' thermostat had alerted her. She had HVAC technicians there within the hour and the system was up and running shortly thereafter.
The house is charming and comfortable with a fully outfitted kitchen. Plus the pantry was loaded with staples likely left by previous renters. We never ran out of cooking oil, paper towels or popcorn! The Packn'Play crib, the highchair seat, and many kids' bikes, scooters, beach towels and sand toys were much appreciated and meant we had much less to lug over on the ferry. Another highlight was the community pool, mere feet from the house. We typically took the kids to the beach in the morning; then after their naps, we played in the very clean, well shaded and perfectly warmed pool until dinnertime.
As an early riser, I loved making a cup of coffee and taking it out on the porch, watching the sun rise and listening to the birds chatter in the magical hour before time to make pancakes and wrangle babies into bathing suits!
We hope to be back next year, it was absolutely glorious!