Let me start by saying this: if you can avoid vacationing with boys overflowing with teen angst, do so.
For the kids, I thought it would be perfect. They love fishing, and I thought that having bay access out the back door and the ocean approx 30 min away would be ideal. I was wrong. The got bored with crabbing, and they never thought about taking their boat out, except at low tide. But this is not a reflection on Randy’s property. Rather, I mention it as something to think about if you’re traveling with angsty teens and hope to relax. On the bright side, there’s plenty of remote areas to hide a body or two.
This is not the Ritz Carlton, nor did we want it to be. For myself and my boyfriend, this property was practically perfect. Quiet, peaceful, secluded, comfortable and cozy. Rando has got just about everything you need. If you’re missing anything, there’s a grocery store and a Wally World approx 15-20 min away… but in this serene setting you’d never know these amenities were so close. There are also farmers markets nearby with wonderful fresh produce. Combined with freshly caught crabs (and fish from our charter adventures), our meals were delicious and healthy. Randy provides canoes and kayaks for guest use, and the quiet roads and flat landscape are perfect for bicycling. (When was the last time you lost weight - without trying - WHILE ON VACATION??)
Don’t get me wrong, we’re not health nuts. We drank beer. And we enjoyed a couple of fantastic meals at nearby restaurants. Bonus: The nearby Mallards has pet-friendly outdoor seating in a picturesque setting, with wonderful food!
The house itself is clean, comfortably furnished and has a cozy, casual feel to it. As others have noted, you pass through one bedroom to get to the other so keep this in mind if privacy is an issue. The beds are comfortable and we slept very well. The sofa beds were less so, but that’s to be expected of sofa beds in general. The only sound at night is crickets and the stars are AMAZING.
The outdoor shower is Heaven. Seriously. Try it.
There were a couple of minor issues caused by some inconsiderate prior tenants, but nothing worth mentioning except to say that Randy handled them promptly when brought to his attention. I would recommend you check propane levels before you are ready to start grilling.
All in all, this was a very positive experience and we hope to return in future. Thanks so much, Randy!