Dore's place was a great find! While the home itself could use a little TLC, you cannot beat the location. Located on a narrow alley, two turns are you on a main stretch of road where you access restaurants and most importantly, the coast! Stunning views are just a 5 minute walk away. We were able to walk a bit and take our dog to Pleasure Point for some off-leash time. As far as the digs:
The fenced in yard was extremely helpful to us as we traveled with two dogs, one of whom bolts and has zero recall. It was comforting to have this second barrier between him and escaping. Though it was raining our first day at Dore's, we made the most of it by watching some shows and getting settled in. Additionally, the shower was amazing as I traveled with my 72 year old grandmother. The bench gave her added security as well as the bottom of the shower area not being slippery but rather those smooth pebbles. Additionally, the home was stocked with tons of tea and board games, which was perfect considering Friday when we arrived the rain was pouring down!
The only downfall to me was the cleanliness of the home itself- there was visible dust and dirt along the window sills, blinds, and surface areas. If one was to take a finger along the surface, their finger would turn brown. I had to actually wipe down the sills in each room prior to us unloading and we arrived having to clean up the space. For an asthmatic, this made a bit of a difference whenever we were in the home but fortunately we did not spend as much time there.
In summary, I would absolutely stay again during the warmer months as the dust would not be such a concern and more time would be spent outside. Thank you again, Dore, for sharing your home with us.