Gardner's Neck in Swansea is a throwback to a gentler lifestyle.
Families spend their summers playing on the beach, boating or just walking the quiet streets.
Close to modern conveniences, but still tranquil and secluded, the Neck possesses a rich history. It also has locals who wouldn't trade their lifestyle for anything. Ask Margo Cottrell, who has lived here for almost 40 years, or Marilyn Marvel, who went away for a while, but felt the pull to come back home. Gardner's Neck was the earliest inhabited area of Swansea. It juts into Mt. Hope Bay and borders Cole River on the west and Lees River on the east.