Mermaid (2) was a wonderfully bright and clean space that's situated just steps from the beach and a multitude of great hiking trails.
Some things to know:
- The house is very close to the curb and the street, which sees lots of traffic and loading and unloading cars starting at about 4.30am when the fishing gets underway on the nearby Pier. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs.
- The space is lit naturally with large skylights and vaulted ceilings, which is wonderful in creating an open feeling to the rooms. Of note: the skylights do not have shades or covers, so this is a perfect location for folks who want to wake up to the sunrise or don't mind sleeping in the brightness.
- As of this review, this is not an ideal space for someone who is looking to work remotely on a computer. The kitchen table has a hard lip which makes computer work uncomfortable, and the stools at the breakfast bar feel one size too small, making their height not ideal for computer work there, either.
- If lounging and watching television is something you plan to do a lot of, this also may not be for you - the television is wall-mounted in a space that doesn't directly face any soft seating options.
- The indoor fireplace is wonderful to look at, but if sitting quietly and enjoying the fire and reading, crafting, etc are your jam, be aware that the fire is controlled by a timer in the wall which ticks noticeably until it shuts the fire off.
Knowing what I know about the space, I would definitely visit again (bringing my earplugs and eye mask for sleeping). It was great to open up the doors to the patio in the evening and listen to the waves crash agains the rocks, or bundle up and take a hike on the many trails and beachfront. People here are friendly, there are many dogs to meet, and don't sleep on the Chit Chat Cafe just steps from the house - it's crusty exterior is just a shell, the inside has great coffee and pastries and some local art and sundries that are worth checking out.