Elizabeth's place is right on the ocean. You can hear the waves from anywhere in the house. In fact, the house is only about 30 or 40 yards from the surf. I had never stayed in a house right on the ocean, and it is an experience! The rhythmic waves relaxed me immediately. It's such a strong sensory experience that I told my wife, should I owned a place like this, I would never leave. The house has two bedrooms and a loft, as well as a spacious kitchen/dining room/living room area, and my favorite, the deck, complete with table chairs and umbrella. All of the beds were comfortable. Most importantly, it was very clean. There was a lot of writing I wanted to do, and I truly believe that the ocean enhanced my powers of concentration. Elizabeth, even though she was halfway around the world, was extremely attentive to my emails. Whenever I had a question, she was on it. Also, check out the on-line manual she wrote. It gives restaurant information along with describing the placement of things in the house. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. There is a signed, private beach right in front of the house, beach chairs, an umbrella. I swam in the ocean on Labor Day and it was bracing and invigorating. I took long walks on the beach past fisherman, bathers, and fires on the beach. (But you are not allowed to build a fire on Elizabeth's private beach.) This is one special house. Everyone in our party would love to return ASAP.