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From the moment you step off the ferry, you'll fall in love with Smith Island's rich history, car-free streets, and leisurely pace of life. This 'Castaway Cottage' vacation rental is the perfect place to enjoy it all, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a whimsical, Himalayan-salt-pink interior. Walk or bike to island must-sees, like the Smith Island Cultural Center and the secret beach at Martin National Wildlife Refuge, then sink your teeth into one of the famous cakes at Smith Island Bakery.
THINGS TO DO: Smith Island Cultural Center Museum (0.3 miles), Rhodes Point (2 miles), local boat tours & excursions
OUTDOOR REC: Levering Creek (on-site), Martin National Wildlife Refuge (453 feet), Shanks Gut (1 mile), kayaking, bicycling
LOCAL BITES: Smith Island Bakery (0.1 miles), Harbour Side Grocery (0.2 miles), Bayside Inn Restaurant (0.3 miles)
AIRPORT: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (146 miles)
great but high tide problems to limit activity
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
From the owner: "Catherine, I'm so sorry to hear that your trip to the island had the unfortunate timing to experience the myriad of unforeseen weather conditions from the tropical storm that flooded North Carolina, combined with the Supermoon, which caused extreme high and low tides; and which limited your ability to have fun. I hope you'll give the island another try and we would be grateful to have you back.
Can’t recommend this property and the island itself highly enough. Communication was handled well between property managers and owner. Very responsive and helpful. One note is to be prepared for an adventure. Showing up for the passenger ferry and parking logistics all were a bit stressful but ended up not being a problem. Bring small bills in cash to tip the guy who loads the boat in Crisfield. Otherwise it was nice that most places in the island now take card or venmo. Highly recommend getting crabs and shanty tour from Captain Kitching. He delivers at night right to the cottage. Had a great night with the wonderful owner at Jack and Pickles on the Fourth of July. She has great plans for the future of the cottage, so we will definitely be returning! Bugs weren’t too bad at all.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
We really enjoyed our stay @ Bizzy Bungalow. It was very clean and well-stocked. The pink bee decor and the matching kitchen cookware and utensils was adorable. We especially loved the beautiful wine glasses! The teenager girls favorite part was the provided golf cart; we enjoyed riding it to see the sunset every evening. 🙂 Host was very responsive.
Such a sweet house! The accents of pink everywhere were charming. While there were indications that the house is a work in progress (a couple of wall patches needed for example), it's obvious that the owners adore their home and it shows in many ways. Home was very well equipped. Nothing was overlooked. Plenty of towels & blankets, the kitchen had it all! While I'm sure the contents change depending on who has been there recently, there was more than enough basics like spices & condiments. I appreciate the dedication to a theme & the pink along with the bees everywhere were super fun. Even the cutlery is pink! There was plenty of fridge and cabinet space for our needs. The window AC units did a wonderful job keeping the rooms cool. The bedroom with the twin beds didn't have an AC unit but the two teens that stayed in there had zero complaints so it must have been comfortable. The bed in the primary bedroom was wonderful, very comfortable! While on Smith Island we enjoyed the museum, both restaurants, the bakery & don't miss Jack and Pickles! What a cute little arcade! Our teens loved their time there. A day pass was just $3 & you could play any of the games for as long as you wanted. There were snacks there to buy too. Just a tiny stroll from the arcade, the owners have created a tiny play village for little ones & they even have a vending machine so you can get corn to feed the ducks & chickens. One day we took a boat to Tylerton for lunch. This was a perfect 3 day getaway!
I loved our time at the Bungalow, it is perfectly appointed, pretty as a picture and very comfortable. I loved our time on the island and can’t wait to come back!
Thank you so much for staying with us!! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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