Magnolia House doesn’t disappoint. It’s a charming bungalow nestled in a secret garden, two hours from our home. After months of sheltering in place, our wanderlust was nearly unbearable and this was the perfect weekend getaway!
Sara is a gracious host. We were greeted with a thoughtful welcome package for us AND our dogs. Nice touch and made our stay feel extra special.
This pandemic, now and post, will permanently change travel. We came armed with masks, sanitizers and a little uncertainty of what to expect. The house was extremely clean, well maintained and the furniture was comfy & cozy.
If you love to cook, it’s a chefs dream (or at least it was mine for two nights!). Our menu: filet w/sautéed mushrooms, king crab legs and triple berry short cakes. There’s a market similar to Whole Foods around the corner.
If you love the beach, it’s a short trek to Margaritaville and the shops. Most everyone was wearing masks and the state park patrol made sure tourists abided the beach closures (11-5pm). You still have time for a morning walk in the sand or a sunset on the beach. In between, have some Rita’s and head back to the bungalow to read in the garden!
And speaking of the garden...if this weekend was a sundae, the hot tub was the cherry on top! The neighboring fountain, different birdsongs and chimes made relaxing in the hot tub a near religious experience! (The wine helped too!)
If you love road trips, head north or south on hwy 1 when leaving. The views from the road are the best on the planet!
Looking forward to a return trip soon!