Cedar Island is a small, rural community where the locals wave when passing. The property and the island were ideal for our outdoorsy family to recharge before resuming hectic post-quarantine schedules. Pictures are accurate but more lovely and spacious in person. Sunrises were lovely. The house was very clean, well equipped, organized and comfortable. The stackable washer and dryer were welcome. We cooked almost every meal and found the kitchen equipped for our needs. It also included items for crab boil, a fish fry, fruity drinks. We grilled and picked up a replacement propane tank at the Island Choice store. Verizon wireless signal was strong. Boys and hubby gamed and streamed video in the evenings and I had a daytime virtual work meeting. We enjoyed meals and game nights around the dining table. We fished and crabbed from the deck overlooking the water and wading from the small beach. The low chairs on the screen porch were comfortable. The spacious great room accommodated puppy's fetch and tug without worry. We have tall teens so supplemented the sofa and lounge chair with 2 of our camp chairs.
Our stay started with a large dramatic but somewhat controlled fire in the marshes of the wildlife reserve, then tropical storm Claudette brought high tides and a little wind and rain. The week ended with a late night emergency room visit (all are well). These will fade to family legends. Hosts and local property manager were helpful, friendly and responsive to my anxious late night calls. The property manager, Claudia, checked on us in person.
The house is situated to maximize privacy and views. It has beachy landscaping of mimosa trees, palms, a lovely hydrangea, sea grasses. There were a few late afternoon flyovers of military planes and helicopters, but it was not disturbing. We saw crabs, rays, fish, lizards, heron and pelicans, and rabbits. The yard is good size for fetch and tossing football. We did not use the kayaks due to small craft advisories, although it would likely have been safe in the shallows of the bay.
Our family enjoyed our stay at Cedar Sunrise. The space worked well for our family of 2 adults, 2 teens and midsized dog. We commented many times how the property would be ideal for the younger children in our extended family.
