Courtney was delightful, and even from my brief introduction, was warm and genuine. Lovely girl.
The apartment was well outfitted and comfortable, I went home feeling more rested than I expected. The frogs and cricket sounds that filled the night were a happy surprise and brought memories of my childhood playing in the creek behind our house.
The quick drive from there to the Boardwalk and dinner made me feel like a local. Close enough to a beach to walk with a surfboard, but far enough not to fight terrible parking from tourists.