I loved staying in this artistic, happy, cozy, historic home, it felt so good it was if the walls held onto laughter in bygone days. You know spaces that just “feel good?” This one has it!
I stayed in Nov and it was too cold to really dive into the history and explore life in City Island, I hope to return during warmer months. The home heats rapidly and kept me very warm after long, cold, days in the city.
The hosts had an excellent guide for guests, their restaurant recommendations were excellent, I did eat seafood and it was fresh and perfectly prepared. Their transportation guide helped a lot.
The bed in the master was so comfortable, I slept well! Other furniture was comfortable too. They had everything a traveler could need stocked in the kitchen and bathroom, they generously stocked food, snacks, Gatorade and even Greek yogurt! The kitchen has every appliance including a coffee maker and electric tea kettle.
The design and layout of the home, along with original art done by the man who re-built the home for his family decades ago, was priceless to see.
And the hosts were wonderful! They stayed up late to meet me and I love the history they shared with me. Free insider tickets to the Met were offered!!! They are thoughtful, warm, kind, generous, artistic, poetic - the whole family was/is. They were quick to respond but left me to my busyness during the stay. I love their dog Jane Eyre, she is a must see.
The home, the family, the island - unique, authentic, and all of it made for a wonderful stay, I hope to return soon!