One of our favorite things about the Salty Dog Cottage was the backyard, which overlooks the sound, and being less than two blocks away from both the beach and a wonderful view of the nightly sunsets. From the moment we arrived, the tin of dog treats and personalized water and food bowls showed how dog focused the property is. The Carolina Room was ideal for both reading and doing puzzles, and getting to go kayaking was an unexpected bonus that made our stay even more enjoyable. Our young adult daughter is a gluten free vegetarian so I was a little concerned about only having a toaster oven and not a conventional one, however, it worked perfectly for all six nights we cooked dinner. Wendy and Mark are great hosts and the cottage is as beautifully decorated as it appears in the photographs.