Where to begin? Michael’s aptly named Serene Cottage by the Bay provided the perfect respite for two sisters to honor ourselves “in the middle” of our respective solar returns. For one of us, it was her first airbnb stay while the other is a veteran. That said, our first sojourn to the Newport Jazz Festival will always be remembered as one of the brightest highlights of all our travels, together or separately, precisely because of our stay at Camp Wo Wo.

Michael was the consummate gracious and attentive host from our first contact, to his check-ins prior to arrival, through our reluctant departure. The images posted in the airbnb website are accurate, but do not do it justice. A photograph simply cannot convey all the warmth and charm of Michael’s home. His artistic eye for color matches his practical sense of design. The inviting porches and open main room and kitchen are exquisitely appointed to meet every aesthetic, social and culinary need. The music wafting through the cottage was as soothing as the gentle evening breezes that lulled us to sleep in the cozy Green Room. It was difficult to choose between bathing in the outdoor shower nestled among the bamboo or the beautifully crafted stone-lined shower. Michael’s suggestions for local dining and ferry travel to Newport met all expectations, but had we not planned to venture to the Jazz Fest we would have loved to linger much longer at the cottage with our host. For all this and more, we look forward to returning soon and . . . again and again.

Deepest gratitude,

Lynn and Pam