Lake Magic
Review Submitted: October 2, 2008
Date of Stay: September 2008
My husband and I have visited the Eastern Seaboard of U.S.A for 3 weeks from Scotland for the past 17 years. Our base is always Ogunquit, Maine and we use the area to explore the surrounding area. In 2007, we chanced on the "Waterfront Home with Kayaks". Intrigued we booked it. The information given at the time was excellent and covered everything, The enclosed pictures gave an image of the area. It did not live up to the reality of Indian Shores. Set in a lovely wooded private garden, surrounded by lawns. The cottage was so comfortable with every touch of a family home and not "just for rental guests". It was spotless, old broad board floors gleamed in the spacious lounge room, the bedrooms and bathrooms were small, but in total keeping with the charactor of the house. The kitchen had everything you would have in your own home and did not lack for anything. There is a perfect quiet room if you wish to read it has a good choice of books and board games.
The views from the windows looking to the Lake, were stunning, from dawn to dusk, a birdwatcher or artists paradise. Whether dining "al fresco" on the deck or inside at the dining room table it was a pleasure. And when it sizzled, a dip in the lake. The Lake House is so convenient to an excellent shopping area in nearby Wakefield, Belmonts in particular for food shopping. There is an excellent range of restaurants nearby. Spain in particular, we loved.
Naragansett Beach is a short 10 minutes drive,with a beautiful pristine beach, with plenty of nearby parking. Great surf if the wind is blowing. Beach chairs and coolers are on hand at the house, just pack up a picnic and enjoy the day.
The fast ferry to Martha's Vineyard is worth a trip.
Being so near to the main routes, makes sight seeing so easy, Mystic....wonderful, Westerly.....stunning. Newport we love, visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the mansions are awesome... how the other half lived. The Black Pearl Restaurant on Bannisters Wharf and the West Deck at Waites Wharf, we love. At beautiful historic Wickford check out Wickford Gourmet Foods,great for cheeses and pates. Try lunch there.
If you like outlet shopping Wrentham Village 45 minutes away just off the I 495 is worth a visit it the day is dull.
And if you ask did we do this in one week....this answer is no. We are planning our "to do and see and eat" list for next year. Providence is on the list for 2008, especially Al Forno, didn't manage it this year
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marks the location of the property in Narragansett area
