McGowan Cottage

"Nice older home, had to call maintenance at least 3 times for various things, however, overall no major problems. Beach access is a bit of a hike for most. Boat dock okay, wish was a covered dock, but again, safe getting in and out with 23 foot boat. Good time there!"

"Retro feel. Spacious. Clean. Full of amenities."

"Great location! Beach, inlet, bay, marsh, the loop, Resturants , sunsets from the deck . Be aware there is a some what busy road between the house and the dock. Hope they retire the American Flag on house and buy a new one
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"The cottage was well located overlooking our own pier on the intracoastal (beautiful sunsets and a great place to swim and we even saw dolphins!) and close to beach access on the other side. It was also the only affordable place we found with the sleeping capacity we needed (we were two families vacationing together, so two bedrooms for the couples plus two bedrooms with two twin beds each for the kids was perfect - so many places that said they slept 8 included some sleeping on pullouts in the living-room which we didn't want). That said, this cottage needs some updating and decluttering. There was so much "stuff" (measuring cups, random appliances, etc) in the kitchen cupboards that there was no place to put our groceries, the cabinet under the TV where one might expect to find board games was a mess, and so many collages on the walls of family photos that you really felt like you were staying in someone else's house, and kind of intruding a little. My family owns a beach rental in another part of the country and we make an effort to keep the personal photos in storage while the renters are there. Also, a basket full of someone else's hats (to wear?) was just weird. But of course none of this prevented us from enjoying our week."

Manager Response:
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback. We will discuss your furnishing suggestions with the owner. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay! Guest Services Manager SNS 7/24

"Mornings with Books, Coffee & Breakfast and then Snacks, Sunsets & Cocktails overlooking the intracoastal are a highlight. Little bit of a walk to the beach but well worth it. Cold water outdoor shower is good for the guy but not so much for the girls. Overall, nice size rooms and kitchen. Very comfortable. Only recommendation would be some cheap floor lamps from Target in the living room for night time. "

Manager Response:
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback. We will discuss your furnishing suggestion with the owner. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay! Guest Services Manager SNS 7/24

"So relaxing!!! Had everything we needed and more. Gorgeous sunsets!"

"We so enjoyed the McGowan Cottage and hope to return again soon! The private beach and pier on the sound are great for swimming, fishing and boating. Incredible sunset view from the porch. Ideal family friendly cottage and plenty of parking. "

"The location was great for us. The pier easily accommodated our boat. We enjoyed boating, fishing, paddleboarding, wakeboarding and excellent surf in the ocean.
The house was charming and very comfortable. We will definitely come back! "