Reflection blog...
1/1/2012 - Happy New Year!!! Reflection
Cottage is all ready go to again! New Xbox is installed, one of the
new slim ones with built-in wi-fi for those of you with Live accounts or
Netflix subscriptions. Also found this cute Japanese tea pot to go with
the tea cups we've had. Pretty soon we'll have to rename the place
Reflection Coffee & Tea!
12/17/2011 - Happy Holidays to everyone! We got the new Xbox and it'll be installed on 12/27. And since it's the new style, it'll be wirelessly connected to the internet, which means on-line gaming and streaming media if you have those kinds of accounts.
11/23/2011 - Happy Thanksgiving! We took a few
days over the weekend to spend at SB. The weather was clear and cold the
first day, but we were busy working on the cottage, painting etc. Then
of course I broke the cardinal rule and didn't go to the beach when it
was sunny. Next two days were wet, wet, wet.
But, we had one of our best trips anyway! We played some serious
Monopoly games, some other board games, and for the first time went to
the Colours ceramics studio and spent four hours painting pieces. It was
so much fun, and it was great to see the kids engrossed in something
besides YouTube. And the pieces came out great! I think I want to do
that every time we go.
The pool was open but we never made it; next time.
Anyway, Reflection Cottage is all spiffed up and ready for you
again. Painted the white trim and the yellow walls, did maintenance on
the various things, and made sure everything was there. One Xbox was
dead again, so the replacement is on order. Good thing there are two in
the house.
Someone turned the Wii upside-down for some reason, and I was almost
ready to order a replacement, when I realized that flipping it over let
it work normally. Whew.
By popular request, we now have a waffle maker in the house! The
instructions say to use solid shortening to grease it before each use,
and not to use spray oil. So come prepared if you plan to use it!
Nothing worse than sticking waffles.
See you at the beach!
10/23/2011- Just got back from a short visit to
Reflection. Wow, the house was in fabulous shape (thanks
everyone!) and a lot has changed in Seabrook! Weather was mostly dry and
unseasonably warm. Started off with a trip through the forest trail to
the beach. I just love this view when you emerge from the trees:
When I got there, I had the beach to myself. Well, there
was this one guy running past, and a couple of seagulls, but I was OK
with sharing with them!
The new Colours studio building is up, a huge area south
of town has been cleared, and several new homes in the Madison Lane
neighborhood are coming up. One of the few remaining lots in the
original part of town now has a house on it, and the big news: The pool
is built and has water in it! Not sure when it'll open, but it looks
great from the outside:
See more pictures on our
facebook page.
Spent the day cleaning and shining things up, and making
sure everything was there and in new condition. The cottage is ready to
go for another season.
I will update the guest journal page with the latest entries, and I have
to say, reading about those special memories that get made in
Reflection really makes it worth the effort. This is exactly the
vision we had when we got in to the cottage in the first place, and
we're just so happy that it's really happening!
9/26/2011 - Hi all! Well, it's almost October
and we still haven't made it up to Reflection, but mostly because
it's been so busy. That's great that everyone has been enjoying the
place so much, but I want my turn to play too! ;-) I guess
we'll have to wait until fall again, but that's OK.
I've been hearing from guests that everything still seems to be in great
condition, so thanks to everyone and to the Cottage Rentals Housekeeping
staff!
5/30/2011 - Well, I thought it was spring two months ago...there's still snow falling in the hills! I'm sure spring/summer will come sooner or later! Things seem to be humming along just fine, with some exterior painting on order to spruce things up a bit. Hope to get out there in June to renew anything that needs cleaning or fixing.
3/21/2011 - It's spring! We managed to squeeze in a couple days to both work on the house and relax.
We had rain and drizzle and some sun. We did a lot of the usual refilling, refurbishing, cleaning, polishing, and repairing. Took our lunch and ate it in the little gazebo at the top of the stairs. Checked out the yurt going up along the oceanfront path; I hear that's where you'll be able to get a massage soon with a view and the sounds of the ocean. What a great idea!
But for the last couple hours we've all been quietly reflecting! Not sure why. I packed up all the maintenance boxes early for a change, and read the paper on the window seat...what a treat!
Had a nice warm fire in the stove this morning. Cooked great meals. Had lots of K-Cup servings. Chatted with some of our friends in the Seabrook team, which was so fun as usual. Checked out the new construction, and watched a bald eagle fly circles above town.
Just goes to prove that even a short trip can be so wonderful.
Tomorrow: Pack up, say goodbye to our friends here, and get some take-out Teriyaki before we head home!
Based on our journal, more and more people are staying at Reflection multiple times, and that is so great. It's like we're growing our own family, and hope hope they all feel like this is their place as much as we do. The calendar has been quite full even during winter, so I look forward to having many, many more people enjoy what this little gem has to offer.
12/28/2010 - Happy Holidays everyone! Spending
the week at Seabrook, and it's as fun and relaxing as ever. We were
planning to do a "real" vacation, but there is always something to clean
or maintain to make everything perfect. The wi-fi routers needed a
tune-up, and some steak knives went missing so we placed a quick order
to replace all of them. Other than that, the cottage looks great!
Pretty chilly on the beach today, but still nice. Watched a Seagull
feast on a crab; I had no idea how quick they can take a whole crab and
leave just the empty top shell. That was a happy bird!
The Cafe is undergoing a re-make, so it's closed until February, but the
Pantry is as great as ever. I hear the enclosed swimming pool facility
is definitely on the way now, after being put on hold for a while.
It's a clamming weekend, so the whole town is just about booked.
Updated the journal page on the site. You know, it really warms our
hearts to hear people say they enjoyed their stay and will be coming
back again. We feel like you are all part of our family, and
Reflection is home for everyone who seeks refuge here. This is
exactly the experience we hoped to create. Thank you all!
And here's a typical day at Seabrook!
Sunrise over the forest from the bedroom window:
Frosty morning at Crescent Park:
At the beach:
Sunset:
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Reflection is a cozy cottage situated in Seabrook's South Alder Park area. It is surrounded by quiet forests and away from the main highway, yet just a short walk from Crescent Park, the Cottage Rentals office, Front Street Cafe, Pam's Pantry, the new Colours ceramics studio, and the future indoor pool. The beach is just a short walk through town or down a quiet forest path just off the back porch. With two bedrooms, two baths, and room for six to sleep, Reflection is brimming with activities and amenities to make sure your every whim is satisfied, and don't take our word for it, check out our Guest Book. Browse the information here, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us. Additional information is also available in the Cottage Rentals listing. Then come join us in Seabrook for some Reflection!
Amenities:
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Fully equipped
kitchen with quality appliances and tools. OXO knife set and
gadgets, programmable coffee maker, pump-driven espresso maker,
conical burr coffee grinder, French press, tea pot, full cookware set, bakeware,
rice cooker, KitchenAid mixer, blender, slow cookers, spice rack, BBQ tools and
more. Plenty of place settings and serving bowls, two sets of kids
dishes, demitasse set, bar tools with assortment of shot glasses and
stemware.
New additions: Keurig K-cup brewer, waffle iron (*see note) and panini maker! (Try our panini recipe)
[Full Kitchen Inventory]
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40" Sony flat screen TV in living room with DVD home theater, 5.1 surround sound and iPod dock.
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New for 2010: Sony Blu-ray player
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LCD TV/DVD and iPod docking clock radios in each bedroom.
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Largest digital cable package available, including digital music channels and parental controls. HD channels also available in living room.
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Wii game console with two controllers and several games, including Guitar Hero III with wireless guitar and Wii Fit (three wireless controllers, two nunchucks).
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New! Two Xbox 360 consoles, one in each of the bedrooms, with wireless controllers and games. (11/23/2011: One Xbox currently being repaired)
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Advanced touch-screen remote so you can operate the entertainment center without needing five hands.
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High-speed wireless internet
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48-state unlimited calling phone service
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Two cruiser bicycles and beach chairs. Kids' bikes and additional adult bikes are available for anyone's use throughout Seabrook
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Pilates/Yoga mat with DVD instructions, 5 lb. weights, resistance cord set with exercise instructions, bocce ball set, Frisbee, basketball and a kite.
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DVD movies, music CDs, board games, card games, puzzles
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Comfy leather sleeper sofa and ultra-comfy leather rocking recliner chair.
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Luxurious beds with euro-top mattresses
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Lots of "reflective" artwork to enjoy
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Wood burning stove with wood supplied
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Covered patios front and rear, with Adirondack chairs, ottomans and bench
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No-fuss electric BBQ
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Washer, dryer, dishwasher
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Beautiful red oak floors
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Nine-foot bead-board ceilings in every room for a relaxing sense of space and openness
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Air exchange system provides fresh indoor air year-round without cold drafts
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Reflection is clean and allergy friendly; sorry, no pets.
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Household linens and towels, supplies, firewood, newspaper and welcome goodie bag included with your rental.
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Reflection is fun, comfortable, cozy, private. It is a few steps away from the common park with outdoor furniture, fireplace, BBQ and bocce ball court, and just a short walk or bike ride gets you to Central Park, the Front Street Cafe, Lil's Pantry, Colours Studio, or the beach!
We work very hard to make sure everything is thoroughly cleaned and in working order. Everything is arranged and labeled for ease of use. Hooks and storage everywhere to make it quick and easy to store your stuff.
A complete
guide
for the operation of everything in the house is provided, with simple instructions
for all of the electronics and appliances.
Just the information you
need; no guesswork, and no drawer stuffed with product manuals to sift
through!