For starters, I did NOT want to stay at those seedy expensive ($169+!) motels by the boardwalk, & was looking for something different, yet close to the boardwalk (20 min). My BF loves nature, & I love animals...& we came across this perfect gem :)

We had no problem finding Cyndi & Sal's secluded property. We drove past 2 goats (one was preggers!) & a few horses. My BF & I didn't want to walk right up to their house (my texts weren't going thru), so we walked up close enough to their 2 dogs so that they'd bark to let their owners know we've arrived. Cyndi came out right away & immediately showed us our digs for the night.

We unloaded our stuff & decided to walk around & hang with their horses, goats, & dogs for a little bit. Our hosts said petting is encouraged!!

The day before, I've messaged Cyndi & Sal to see if they were game for some kabobs & grilled oysters for dinner. They brought out some food of their own too. We spent the night chatting, eating, & keeping warm around the firepit. Dessert: banana creme pie from Nation's before they headed to bed!

The cabin blew my mind. It was a lot bigger than in the pics! Very clean, simple, decorative. Everything was tastefully done. Love the big screen TV (sorry, I love my TV), & the bed in the main bedroom. THE BED, omygod, the bed was the most comfortable bed everrrr! I had a very good night's sleep!

Their wi-fi was not spotty at all. It worked the entire time we were there. I wasn't completely glued to my phone anyway, because I was having so much fun there.

Cyndi told us they've got fresh eggs in the fridge, so we definitely had them for breakfast the next AM. So good, so organic!

On our drive back home (just 1.5 hours away), we could not get over what an amazing time we had! Our hosts were beyond friendly & warm. We did not feel like we were intruding, & definitely felt welcome. Cyndi & Sal gave us our space & privacy.

Tips:
1. bring shoes for hiking...they live very close to a creek! I was not prepared :(
2. they have cable for the bedroom, but is in the process of getting channels in the living room. I just happen to be addicted to Netflix, so I had my Amazon Firestick with me to use in the living room :)
3. lots of photo ops with the animals :)
4. food is the ultimate ice breaker
5. Cyndi runs a horseback riding school right in her front yard/arena, so you may see some people come & go, but you'll barely notice them.

I love Cyndi & Sal so much! Our first & best Airbnb stay so far! Next time we come back, I want to stay 2 nights!!