Fisherman's Wife

The Southeast


Any closer to the water and this little old roadside cottage would be a boat. Encircled by lush lawns, it's a classic deep-south holiday shack with a wood heater, sunny deck and cute country kitchen – call it retro, with a contemporary twist. A little private jetty juts into Port Esperance. Minimum two-night stay; sleeps four.


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