I have been going to the Cape since I was a little girl. First with my family. Six of us in a tiny motel room a block away from Coast Guard Beach. It was a tight fit but we loved every second! My mother would schlep the twin stroller and lunch, my father his fishing gear. I remember eating sandy peaches but being at that beach all day was heaven! When I was older, my sister and our friends would rent a cottage. Many times we had little money for anything but we'd go to the beach all day, sit in P-Town and meet great people then have little beach parties. The 70's were the best! The Peace Corp, "hippies" and so much wonderful diversity. Then I got married. We came to the Cape for our honeymoon. He loved it as much as I did (or we'd be divorced by now!) All those years helped shape my life and although we stayed in some good places, something was missing. I dreamed of a magical cottage. Looking online I found Lis Sur Mer. I was immediately taken with the beauty. Magical, enchanting, tranquil, peaceful, breathtaking views, it looked perfect! I had been to the Cape every season but winter so I spoke to my husband. "Let's start a new tradition and go for Christmas and New Year!" We just came back. When we got there, the Beach Cottage was lit up, fire in the gas stove and classical music on the stereo. Warm, cozy and so perfect! Our Christmas tree was the tree outside. Our gift to each other, Lis Sur Mer. The inside has high ceilings and though there are all the modern conveniences, they seem hidden. Wonderful antiques and you are on a cliff looking out at the beautiful ocean! I used to spend every minute in P-Town. Now, I sit on the deck and memories flow back to me and I smile. I see my dad fishing with that pipe in his mouth, I see us playing on the beach and I see us partying in town. I read, I see my husband, we reconnect, and I know every nook and cranny of this wonderful home. I have a guardian angel who is kind in so many ways. He is a prince! It is a wooded area (with fragrant flowers in the spring and summer.) Very private but if you need something, you don't ever have to wait. This is my enchanted cottage. My sometimes boggled mind gets a perfect respite. This isn't just a cottage, t has a heart and a soul.…
We stayed there about a year ago; still dreaming of coming back. One day! We stayed in the Shack, which was small, but perfect for two. Had a romantic week, right on the bay, private, quiet, perfect place to recharge from NYC.
I found this wonderful place about 3 years ago. I have been coming to the Cape all my life. We decided to start a new tradition and come for Christmas. We stayed at The Stable the first time. It was so quiet and cozy. We fell in love! Then we decided to try the Beach Cottage. Now we come in May/June as well as Christmas! It is so perfect and we really get to relax and reconnect. When you come in, it is magical! It is a beautiful, roomy cottage with a breathtaking view of the bay and Provincetown. Antiques, high ceilings and both old and new comfortable pieces that just make you feel at home! It is well kept, Penny and Edward do a fabulous job! Annette is here anytime you need her. So is Edward. Peter is a good, kind man. (the owner) I can not say enough about Lis Sur Mer. Barb and Denn…
The Artist's Shack at Lis Sur Mer was the perfect place to celebrate our honeymoon. It was cozy and rustic but had all the amenities you need, including excellent wifi and a fully functioning kitchen. The outdoor shower was private and overlooked the bay through the brush. It was wonderful being surrounded by nature with visits from a variety of birds including cardinals and hummingbirds, chipmunks, squirrels, and while at the bay--seals! There was a house being built next door (through the woods a bit) so there was a little construction noise but nothing too bad and it looks like they were almost finished. I definitely recommend visiting the Artist's Shack for a lovely retreat. I hope to be back.
Though I have traveled to the Cape many times with my wife on weekends, and we usually stay in Truro, Provincetown, or Wellfleet, our search for a special, beautiful, private place we could take our 10 year old twin boys was more difficult. We didn't want to throw down $3,000-$4,000 a week, which is what Lis Sur Mer's Beach Cottage goes for in the summer. However, we realized that April school vacation was much more affordable, and we took the plunge. We are so glad. We arrived to find an amazing, romantic, comfortable cottage right on a private bay beach. However, the Beach Cottage feels completely private since none of the other cottages on the property are right next door to it; it has a large outdoor patio and shower, a gorgeous front deck with a view of the ocean, and private steps that lead to one of the most stunning beaches we have ever stayed on. The sunsets are insanely beautiful! When I looked at Lis Sur Mer's web site, I was a little worried about the cottage; the pictures looked "rustic" bordering on rough. But the place itself is actually the opposite. The beds are supremely comfortable, all plush linens and towels are provided, the kitchen is stocked with tools, and everything is of the highest quality (nice slip-covered furniture, cloth napkins for dining, comfortable blankets, sweet antique lights, all on timers, very dependable Wi-fi, a great TV with cable, a wonderful heating system including individual furnaces and two fireplaces, one gas, one real). Throughout the week, we kept marveling at all the sweet touches. Around every corner are lovely antiques and shabby chic decor (great rugs, soaps in oyster shells, exposed, partly painted beams throughout). All of it contributes to the charm and wonder of this place. It is like being transported to another world. If my wife and I were alone, we'd probably never leave the cottage and the beach! Because we were traveling with 10 year old twin boys, it was a much more active vacation (filled with dune tours, whale watches, nature hikes, swimming--nearby Beach Point Swim Club in Truro has an indoor pool and hot tub, playgrounds, flying kites, and beach games). Still, because of the appeal of the cottage and its location, we also got more deep rest on this vacation than ever before (sleeping late, snuggling in our seaside nest, gourmet dining within a few miles, reading a ton, watching movies, and drinking cocktails while taking in the sunset). Best of all, we let go of all of life's worries and cares for a week and bonded with each other...we want to go back to this paradise soon. All families need to find this kind of place. One day I walked into the living room to see one of my sons lying down on the kitchen bench reading as the sun set, while his brother quietly hummed while building a Lego set. They loved the vibe in this place! I almost didn't write the review, because I don't want too many people to discover it, but I also didn't want to be too selfish... it is truly a getaway you will remember!…
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