We had a great week in Charlestown. A big end-of-winter storm rolled in, but we were warm and happy to watch the big waves while we played games and did puzzles inside a cozy home. The rest of the week, the weather improved. Our dogs enjoyed long walks on a mostly empty beach every day, and we logged many happy miles. We spent a day in Mystic (only 30 minutes away) which has many fabulous restaurants, and visited the aquarium as well. We checked out the few local places that were open. The Breachway Grill, only moments away, had a great dinner menu. My kids enjoyed the food (and cornhole tournament) at The Thirsty Beaver as well. Elizabeth checked in with us regularly and was a very attentive and gracious host. The house was just as advertised. A bright space, very clean, with a well-stocked kitchen and plenty of towels and linens (even with a crew of teenagers with me). We'd happily come back to check out beach again in summer.