Relaxed, reconnected and recharged after our fabulous two-week stay at Genevieve's Deer Island cottage.
We've stayed in cottages in multiple provinces and overseas, including 4 in and around Deer Island, and this is without doubt the nicest cottage we've stayed in. The knotty pine interior walls gave it a rustic yet elegant look. The layout is fantastic and the wrap-around deck is awesome. We were a couple staying and could not have picked a better place for our time in New Brunswick. The views to the Bay of Fundy were amazing. And the night skies are perfect if you're a star gazer as there's no light pollution.
We enjoyed morning coffee on the back deck (the parking side) where the sun was shining and we could listen to the squirrels playing in the trees. From late morning on we were on the front deck overlooking the Bay and the swaths of trees, watching the highest tides in the world wash in and out. Loved the chairs as they have built-in drink holders!
The property is dotted with walking trails that will lead you down to the Bay and around the property.
Inside, the kitchen was incredibly well set up with everything you could ask for to cook at your leisure with brand-new appliances, enough counter space for prep and a barbecue for grilling outside. On cooler days we snugged up on the couch to read. A half bath on the main floor was a brilliant idea.
The mornings! To wake up in the second floor master (in an amazingly comfortable king-size bed), turn over and look out the big windows to the Bay was amazing. It's a spacious room with lots of closet and drawer space. The master bath also has the laundry, which is a godsend when you're on an island and don't want to head to the mainland to do laundry. All the bathrooms are beautifully appointed, clean and well laid out.
Although we didn't use the lower walk out space there are two beds and another bath. Another plus is the number of plug ins. You don't think of it until you're looking for a place to plug in your devices - this cottage has lots! The internet was rock solid! There's only one caution. Because of its location, we found our mobiles bounced from tower to tower. As this is close to Maine (just across the Bay), I took the precaution of doing a quick add to my cell plan to ensure I didn't get roaming fees out of the US. My husband's plan already covered this so he didn't have to do an add-on. Just check your plan before you get there!
I forgot to mention the sunsets. They're fantastic.
This will be our home away from home when we visit Deer Island in the years to come. Thank you for creating such a beautiful retreat.