I've been coming to LBK for almost 40 years (Eek! That long?!?) and love the Village. It's one of my favorite places in the world, and as soon as I drive over the bridge, I can feel myself relaxing. Bikini Top keeps that peaceful feeling going!
The cottage is a tiny slice of perfection; the pictures don't nearly do it justice. It's laid out so well that I found myself not wanting to leave, because it met every need I had. Its kitchen is well-stocked, the bathroom and bedroom are comfortable and attractive, and the living space lends itself to hours of reading, painting, or simply watching TV. I visited in August, so it was a little too warm for me to fully enjoy the wonderful outdoor spaces, but during rainstorms, I loved sitting outside on the patio and listening to the thunder and watching the rain. The covered patio is not only beautiful, but it provided a great place to keep my bike and paddle board. I'm an inveterate overpacker, but I didn't need to be with Bikini Top - Josh has provided bikes, beach gear and everything you need to have a fabulous time! He also added an outdoor shower, which I used every single day - not only it is fun, but it kept me from tracking oodles of sand inside!
The cottage is PERFECT if you're a paddler. Simply open the gate, grab your paddle gear and trot down to the launch by the Mar Vista. You can either paddle around the top of the island to Beer Can Island, or south to the mangroves where all the sea birds perch, or across to the Sister Keys. Watch for dolphins - they kept me company, and a juvenile was very inquisitive and liked to play around my board! I also was able to see swimming crabs, a raptor catching fish, and schools of bait fish trying to outrun a pod of 6 hungry dolphins.
I can't wait to come back - after a snowy Colorado winter, a bit of summer sun and a tranquil couple of weeks is just what I need!