When we pulled into Deerfield Court, we were immediately taken by the setting – a cluster of nice cottages set in palms, palmettos and live oak trees overlooking a small inlet. Mermaid Cottage stood out for its distinctive design and its fire pit surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs. Upon entering the cottage, we realized that it was much bigger than we had expected from looking at the Vrbo photos. The spacious living room and dining room are complemented with 2 small seating areas just right for reading in the morning or afternoon sun. If the weather is fine, you might choose to sit on the small deck looking out on the inlet. It was nice to have so many choices. And the place was super clean!
The kitchen with its big dining island has all the modern appliances you need for a delightful vacation. Since it is open to the dining room, it’s easy to get the food from the stove to the table. And, speaking of the table, it was one of our favorite pieces of furniture. It appears to have been made from an old, very solid, thick wooden door. The table and the stools are high giving diners a fine view of the inlet and surrounding vegetation out the expansive windows.
We appreciated all the storage space in the dresser and walk-in closet in the master bedroom. The bed is comfortable, the room is quiet, and the whole setup is conducive to a good night’s sleep. The two upstairs bedrooms are fine for kids, or for family and friends who might be visiting. Our guests were very pleased with their accommodations.
One of the most impressive things about Mermaid Cottage is the feeling of privacy afforded by the vegetation surrounding the house. When you’re in the cottage, most of the windows face greenery and the inlet. My wife said it made her feel like she was in a tree house. Even when you’re sitting around the fire pit, you are sheltered by palmettos though you will get occasional greetings from friendly folks walking by on the road.
Of course, the Fripp Island setting of the Mermaid Cottage is just wonderful. The golf cart and the bicycles provided with the house make it easy and fun to explore your vacation home. The island is covered with walking/biking paths, and the beaches are marvelous. The large deer population on the island is fun to watch. I could go on, but I think my wife said it all when she told me that this was the first vacation home we had been to in the Beaufort area where she could easily spend a month or more.