Epiphany was the best rental home I've stayed in. Ever.
View - The view from the front window was awe inspiring. Even better than the pictures conveyed. As the light changed throughout the day, so did the view. From the golden light at sunrise to the lighthouse and stars at night, it was amazing. So relaxing to sit and watch the water, swaying vegetation, wildlife, and lighthouse.
Location - The island is only 7 miles long. The house is centrally located. We rode bikes to each end of the island and over the bridge to Assateague to see the ponies. It was easy to store our bikes in the back screened in porch.
Layout and Decor - Enter through the side door into the perfectly updated and functional kitchen. There's a full bath off the kitchen and a small washer dryer unit. The main floor is set up with rooms flowing into each other. A great layout for togetherness with separation. Starting at the front is a closed in porch with large windows to capture the view. There are two small and comfortable couches, good lighting for evening, and boxes of toys for the kids to play in the hidey-hole corners of the room. Through the double glass doors is the main living room. Comfortable leather couch, side chair and stools. You could easily sit 12 people in the combined rooms and be very comfortable. There's a large coffee table for coffee, snacks, puzzles, cards, books, or just putting up your feet. Next is the dining room. Huge table that works well in the space with a combination of benches and chairs. Next is a bedroom. Small but so charming with a double daybed and TV. Last is the screened in porch. Full of seating with perfect function and comfort.
To get upstairs, there are two options. A small but sturdy circular staircase. Not ideal for large or immobile people, but we did just fine. There's also an outdoor staircase that we used to bring in the suitcases. There's a large master bedroom. Comfortable mattress and perfectly decorated. The side chair is great for reading or writing your next novel. Then there are TWO full baths. Not new, but spotless with plenty of hot water. Finally, there's a back bedroom with a full and twin bed. Great for the kids and grandkids.
It felt like staying at the home of an interior decorator friend.
Cleanliness - Off the charts amazing. I'm picky on cleanliness. Everything was spotless. I wish the cleaners lived near me. I'd love to have them clean my house. It was perfect. No dust, no smells, just clean.