Phil's place is why we come to the north shore. Spectacular beauty, chill vibe and friendly locals. In fact I soon realized on my morning run that the best way to tell a tourist from a local is the tourists don't say good morning!
Phil's home was a fantastic place to stay. We had the whole downstairs level and the yard, a ton of privacy, and Phil's family must walk around like mice because we never heard them! There's also a ton of space as well as two full size bedrooms. The kitchen is very well outfitted and we wanted for nothing. It really is a fantastic location. Multiple nearby beach access points provided almost immediate access to the ocean, and Phil let us know which spots were best for safe swimming. (the ocean up here is no joke) Ted's bakery is just a few minutes away on foot if we didn't fell like cooking or needed an ice coffee and a treat.
Phil is the perfect host; a wealth of information if you want it or need it, but he also cares enough to give you privacy and make the place feel like its really yours.
Thanks Phil
Brad Traum