Relaxing, with a heavenly lake view deck and a breezy interior. Amy and Adam's place is adorable decorated, homey and welcoming, not to mention private and perfect for a weekend away from it all.
There's a lovely dock jutting out onto the water and the lapping waves make for a soothing background soundtrack to your stay! A note for parents with small kids: the water is lovely for swimming, but there's no beach/sandy area, so be careful with the rocky entry if you intend on letting little ones swim! The cottage itself is immaculate with all the amenities you might need - AC is available, but no necessary with the cool breeze off the lake.
We were lucky enough to be able to bring our pup Juno who loved the privacy of the cottage and enjoyed both a romp in the lake and walking along the winding gravel drive and the property. Apparently the neighboring houses have dogs as well, but we did not hear a peep or see them. If you do bring your pup, please be mindful and respect the property and the neighboring houses with no off-leash time, as there are plenty of fun critters to chase in the surrounding wooded area! There is a shower not a tub, so plan on towelling your water-logged pups very well outside prior to re-entry if they hit up the lake.
Some fun things we loved were: the antique and eclectic decor, the privacy and quiet at night, the lake deck with incredible sunset views, the breezy open windows with plenty of sun-dappled cuddle spots, and the mix of DVDs and board games!
Some things to note: While bug spray is provided, it's a lake-side property.Dress and act accordingly and know that your hosts cannot control the bug/creature population. With the privacy also comes the long winding gravel roads and limited local services - do not expect to find a nightclub nearby or come away without a slightly dustier car. The rooms themselves do not have open/shut doors, but instead use curtain panels. This was great for us, as the whole house has wonderful wave acoustics and night time breeze, but if you're staying with others just something to be aware of. While you are there, please be polite and respectful by conversing water and keeping your noise to a dull roar - sound carries crazy well across the water!
In short, it was an incredible stay and we can't wait to come back. Amy and Adam were the perfect hosts and the cottage on Lake Sylvia is absolutely magical - we can't recommend it enough!