My fiancé and I could not have drawn up a better vacation than the one we experienced at Sandy Shores. We stayed in the Gulf cottage which has an incredible view of the gulf, and is the closest option to the water. Genuinely almost everything you need is included, so we didn’t have to worry about bringing all of our beach belongings down. Myrtle is even better than the reviews we read (all positive, of course) due to her willingness to help, and love for her cottages. She definitely takes pride, and it shows with how clean and immaculate the place was. This was by far the easiest vacation we have experienced, and it truly hurt to leave. We will stay here every vacation in the future if possible, and are beyond thankful for the opportunity Myrtle presented us. Additional cliff notes for those like me that want to know everything that is included: You can expect comfortable beach chairs, along with lounging chairs to lay down on for the beach. There are multiple toys (boogie boards, paddle ball, noodles, etc), umbrellas, beach towels, towel clips, you name it. She has a trash service, laundry room, smart tv, Alexa, and so on. If you’re looking for a calm, comforting family vacation, I would find time to book one of Myrtle’s cottages as you won’t find a better alternative in the area (especially since Trip Advisor votes Sandy Shores #1 in specialty lodging for 9 years in a row).