We have been coming to Rye every year for about 18 years. We have stayed in 5 houses during that time, this is the first time in this house. What stands out is the way the deck is situated right next to the kitchen. French doors open onto a large square deck with plenty of chairs and an excellent grill. The kitchen is smaller but is well stocked with cooking utensils and dishes. There is also plenty of room for your own food.
We spent most of our week sitting outdoors cooking and spending time together. The yard is large and lovely with plenty of shade trees. Because the deck and kitchen flow so well and are so inviting, we only turned on the TV once all week. The living room is cozy and the couches face each other so it’s also easy to gather if you prefer. The downstairs master bedroom is huge and the bed is very comfortable. The only drawback is the walk to the bathroom through the living room in the middle of the night.
There is plenty of AC and the outdoor shower is also a plus.
We also enjoyed being down on the cable rd beach. There are outhouses, not optimal, but hey, ok. There is also common roots for breakfast, smoothies, and snacks. We were very happy to have that since we were used to being across from summer sessions.
This is a lovely house for a family in a quiet neighborhood and a short walk to the beach. In all the houses we have stayed at, we spent more time outside on this deck than any other house we have been in. As a result, we spent more quality time together. We are booking it again for next summer!