We were in the heart of nature with tree frogs, Katydids, Imperial moths, and other winged creatures who clung to the glass patio doors at night for perfect viewing from inside! We were fascinated! A Barred Owl swept down to the welcome mat for the purpose of capturing a fat and juicy cicada! The neighborly 4-H girls came to the cottage with two llamas and invited us to walk with them to give the llamas a dip in the creek - comical! The llamas were adorable and well-behaved when we helped farmer Doug transfer (walk) them to another location due to the impending heat index. We fished off the pier/dock, catching/releasing several catfish and others. While fishing, we would see occasional sea nettles (jellyfish) so we knew to swim in the afternoons. The warm water is shallow and smooth-bottomed, and ok to splash around in. Low tide presents a beach! Doug has a shed filled with fishing poles, kayaks, beach chairs, tubes, and more, for your use. We were invited to pick any produce we would find. The house was very climate-controlled comfortable with its two-zone air conditioners and ceiling fans in the living room and dining room. The king bed and linens were cozy. The library has a trundle bed, perfect for lounging and perusing some very old books handed down by his family! The kitchen boasts a pantry filled with spices, food wraps, and other typical items you might need to make meals. The sink base cabinet is stocked with household cleaning products you might need to use during your stay. The washer and dryer area has shelves upon which you will find laundry detergent, extra paper towel rolls, bath tissue, etc. Suggestion: if you consume an item, please replace it for the next family. We did :) Picturesque in natural simplicity, yet only minutes from grocery stores, McDonald's, Family Dollar, Dunkin, Queenstown Outlets, thrift and consignment shops, etc., this was our home-away-from-home for a glorious week! We enjoyed being a part of Doug's homestead and would visit again!
