WOW. Deirdre's place is stunning. True to the listing, the sea views are absolutely spectacular - you'll be able to see the ocean from the kitchen, downstairs living room, upstairs living room, and the dedicated workspace. Just a few hundred meters down the road is one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen (and we're all marine biologists, so that's saying a lot!) - rounded purple beach rocks, bright green hills all around, and a lighthouse in the distance. There's also a great bluff-side trail nearby that goes on for miles and passes through blackberry thickets. We ate wild blackberries as we hiked and felt like we were in a dream.
The cottage itself was similarly impressive. The skylights on the top floor were a special touch - the desk in the workspace and the bedroom upstairs are bathed in morning light from directly above. There was way more space than we expected, with three small bedrooms downstairs, a giant bedroom upstairs, and a workspace with a futon. We were only three people, so we got to spread out quite a bit. Deirdre was extremely responsive, getting back to our questions within minutes. To top it all off, she left us a lovely welcome gift of cheese, crackers, and wine, which was much appreciated after our long journey. I didn't want to leave!