We stayed at Patrick's place as a family of 4 (16 month old and a two year old) plus our senior pug.
Check in was super easy! We got settled in very quickly. Property is beautiful. Wide open space. Great for kiddos to burn off energy. Loved the fire pit.
Everything you need is there, including coffee, roasting sticks (thankfully because I had forgotten ours), and beach towels. We enjoyed the personalized touches. There were bubbles and sand toys for the kids, wine for my husband and I, and 4 lawn chairs, including 2 children's chairs, by the fire pit. So sweet.
The beach is only a short walk away. I wouldn't call it a swimming beach, but great for exploring. My boys and dog loved it. The stairs leading to the beach are a bit iffy if you mobility issues.
The cottage is right next to their family home so most people wouldn't consider it 'private', but I honestly didn't even know when they were home or gone out so for us, it was a non issue, but some people might like to know that bit of information.
The only thing we were not crazy about was the water in the shower. It would go from hot to cold, and there seemed to be no way to control it no matter how you tried to adjust it. Maybe it was to due with it being on a pump?!
It was SO quite there. That was one of the best parts. And feeling that ocean breeze coming into the window....you can never beat that.
Overall, it was very comfortable and relaxing (I would think even more so without two crazy toddlers!). The hosts were super friendly. I would return!