I had rented this home as a central place to get together with my adult kids and just spend some time together. More than enough room for us all and everyone loved the home, the amenities and the area. We look forward to doing this again maybe in the spring.

Was exactly what I expected.

There's some magic in the air at this home in Norfolk. It's a charming historical house, thoughtfully updated with cozy comforts. It sits atop a little hill, with a great lawn in front that that puts the house just far enough back from the street, so we had privacy and never really heard cars passing by. The moment you walk in, you feel at ease, welcomed by a super-cozy sectional sitting in front of the working fireplace. The TV is tucked-away in a corner, and we enjoyed some fun, family movie nights. The layout of the house is smart and spacious, built for both hanging all together in common spaces, and quiet, intimate time in the roomy bedrooms (all comfy beds, too). With six adults and three kids, we never felt on top of each other. The design of the house is wonderful, from the cheerful palette and vintage-looking kitchen appliances, to the lovely furniture, intriguing artwork (I still think about that gold print in the living room!) and library. The kitchen is well-stocked with all the tools we needed to cook family dinners. Toy cabinet was clutch, too, for our kiddos. The backyard was the kids' favorite for running around and we even spotted a family of deer passing through at dusk one night! And the house is so conveniently located — a short 10-15 min walk (or 5 min drive) to the cutest town center. We were there for Memorial Day, which the town went all out for with a parade, ceremony, roadrace, foodtruck, etc. The country store was a great perk for some last-minute movie snacks. We also grabbed coffee there in the mornings — do not miss those cinnamon donuts... insane. Loved walking around the town and exploring the surrounding streets and homes. We also took the most beautiful drives, weaving through the woods/farms/fields to see cute little towns around Western CT and up to Massachusetts — ate tons of farm-fresh food and scored a few antiques to bring home. Overall, such a great getaway and we look forward to coming back this winter. Can only imagine it's as magical as it was in May.