Perfect Vacation Home

We have found our perfect house for a get-away-from-it-all vacation. This was our second time there, and we enjoyed it every bit as much as the first time. A Touch of Heaven is a wonderful house, and a wonderful second home for Galen and Kathy Johnston, our gracious hosts. It was built for the owners and not as a rental unit, so the furniture and accessories, from utensils to dishes to the TV and beautiful granite countertops are high quality. Ceiling fans and air conditioning make the house pleasant in any weather.

The house is very private, but not remote.

Neighbours are out of sight or farther, and virtually no one uses the cute side street, (that is protected by greenery), on which it is located. It is built on a hillside, with views of magnificent sunrises, and a magnificent 180-degree view of the Atlantic Ocean, .

The decks surround the house, with both sunny and covered shady areas, so we could enjoy the outside whatever the weather conditions.

The outside shower is private and so invigorating, and it keeps the house free of sand.

Two beautiful and secluded beaches are a short walking distance from A Touch of Heaven. Both are very well suited for swimming and snorkelling. Clothing can be optional.

Governor’s Harbour is about a ten-minute drive, and offers shopping for food, clothing, and gifts. Banks are available in town. We are very picky about eating out, and we found a few good restaurants close by, some recommended by Galen. French Leave is an excellent high-end choice, Tippy’s is good, fun, and overlooks yet another beautiful beach.

For fresh produce and bread, try Island Farm, about a five-minute drive south from town, on the right side.

We have rented other houses and apartments in our travels, but none comes close to A Touch of Heaven. When we are there we feel like we are home.