Fire Island beach house
At 70, I have never written a blog before, but our recent stay at this incredible beach house warrants my entering the age of social media. The island has just the right feel, low key without pretension or airs. When you get off the ferry you just feel better. No cars, only bicycles, red wagons and your own two feet. Time truly slows down. The house is spectacular, Open, light and spacious. Floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors facing the ocean, well equipped kitchen, large dining area and sunken living room for a late night movie. There is an expansive deck off the 2nd floor from which you can throw a stone and hit the beach. The grill can accommodate a small army. The bedrooms are below, light filled and comfortable. Everything is new, modern, functional and easy to keep clean. There is even a ground level foot shower for sand just inside the gate, as well as bicycles and beach chairs. All you really need to bring is food and a bathing suit. The beach is endless and pristine. Only a few yards down a boardwalk from the house. It's the kind of place that you really don't want to leave. My daughter said it was " the best beach vacation ever" (and we have taken many) and my youngest son, an aspiring actor, said, "since returning to classes, whenever I need to relax, I think of being at the beach house". What more can I say? Oh, yes-- the outdoor shower, heaven
Stayed September, 2015