The pros of this property were that the house was huge and it can fit large groups and it was a very short walk to the beach which was convenient. Washington street mall, and the grocery store was a 10 min walk, there was mini golf at the end of the block and a few good restaurants all in walking distance. However, there were many cons. The house is very old and needs lots of renovations which should be done to make stays more enjoyable. There are overgrown greenery along the house which doesn’t look presentable. The locks on the doors are either impossible to turn the key or they don’t lock completely which is a safety issue. While walking through the house there were numerous cracks on the ceiling and walls where the paint/Sheetrock were almost falling off. Walls were stained as well as carpets and sofas. Owner provides toilet paper but you need to bring everything else like shampoo, towels, sheets, etc. The house could be gorgeous but it needs many renovations and with the amount of money paid for this house it definitely wasn’t worth it considering not much was supplied and the safety concerns and things that were lacking in quality. I could write much more but the site states that I wrote too much and it won’t allow anymore. We’ve stayed in many rentals so we have a lot to compare this house to and unfortunately it was lacking in many areas.

A year ago 7/31/2023, I inquired about bed configurations in the various bedrooms. Host summarized: Hi, here is the bed and bathroom configuration First Floor: • Junior Suite: Queen bed with a bathroom (and crib if needed.) Large dining room. Two living areas. Bathroom and shower. Second Floor: • 2 Rooms; each with one queen bed both sharing one bathroom outside) • Large. Bedroom Suite with 2beds: queen bed and double bed with bathroom •large bedroom Suite with 3 beds: 1 queen bed and 2 single beds • Main suite: 1 king bed and bathroom Third Floor: • Junior Suite: Queen bed with bathroom • Large bedroom with two single beds and bathroom outside • Large bedroom Suite with one queen bed and one single bed With final instructions on 8/1/24, suddenly there was one queen bedroom suite, one king suite and all other queen beds were now doubles requiring queen sized sheets. Three married couples ended up sleeping separately in double and twin beds as doubles are TOO small for the average adult. Beach location is wonderful. House is well stocked with beach accessories, cooking supplies, etc. The bed issue was very IRKSOME!!

This house is perfectly located close to the beach, promenade, and Washington Mall. Acme is a 5 min walk. This lovely old home is well appointed for a large family like ours. The kitchen is newly redone and large and well laid out for cooking lots of food. The host (Deena Cote) is very responsive to messages and requests, and took good care of us. When the washer was broken she paid for a wash and fold service at a local laundromat. She has a local handyman who can help with some problems pretty quickly, and called right away for service when the TVs weren’t working. One of us was partially disabled, and the first floor worked well for us with minimal assistance needed for that person.

Great location and a nice roomy house for a large group. We like to eat outside, particularly for lunch, since everyone is damp and sandy. This was not easy here. Outdoor hose and shower not we'll located and shower not private. We also like to eat in and cook, and the kitchen was good for this. Could not fit everyone in dining room and was carpeted.

Great house, great location, and helpful / responsive home owners.

The house was wonderful. It was perfect for our family of 16. Great location.

This was the absolutely perfect place for the gathering of our large family. So many bedrooms, so many bathrooms and so many showers. Great living room/dining area and kitchen. We appreciated the one first level bedroom and private bath due to mobility issues. Built in 1875, perfect in 2022. Bob and Rose

This house has everything you need for a beach vacation. It is close to the beach (about a block). The house has a nice kitchen and a lovely front porch. The bedrooms were as described and comfortable for our group. The downstairs bedroom suite is good for anyone with mobility issues. Overall we had a wonderful stay and will return next year!