Iron Springs Resort

We were lucky to get away as a family for a two-nighter at the coast right before Christmas. We landed at the Iron Springs Resort on a brisk Monday, the wind whisky and blowing above us, but nestled into the side of a hill in our charming little two-bedroom cabin overlooking the sand. It was one of our most beautiful beach views. 

While here, we had a dance party, played Scattegories, ate delicious Chicago-style pizzas sent to us as a Christmas gift from my mom, watched movies, and put together puzzles.  Of course we also hit the beach after breakfast, much to the delight of Molly, who was PUMPED to chase her tennis ball and explore. (She also plopped down in two different streams). 

                        

Check out this forest sprite on the trail to the sand! 

Here the girls pose with their pops under a bevy of sea-finds, strung together to creatively frame a picture. This section of coast features its own airport, landing strip on the sand. How crazy is that? 

Here's a shot of the resort from the beach. There are 28 units, most are cabins but there are also several condos on the highest bluff. This resort has been in existence for 50 years and was once owned by a granny who made chowder and cinnamon rolls and delivered them to guests in her Model T. The current owners bought it in 2010 from the original owner's daughters and have renovated all the cabins. 

Look at that light!

One of the coolest things about the resort is that all the cabins are dog-friendly. They do things like provide dog water and food bowls/mats and DOG TOWELS! (Which we lamented forgetting and I thought they might have). 

They also had black wash-cloths for make-up removal, hooks everywhere, and super comfy beds and sheets with a stellar view our our bedroom window. 

I love any chance to get away together, felt comfortable doing so with no contact with anyone. We did drive into Ocean Shores for take-out at Bennet's Fish Shack. It was delicious. What a blessing to explore a new area.