Mary Emmerling's Beach Cottages: At Home by the Sea Hardcover – April 15, 2008

I received a very generous amazon gift card for Christmas and went to work inventorying my sizable décor library before deciding on buying this and two other beach cottage décor books. This is the very best of the three.I had read the reviews, had borrowed some of Mary Emmerling's other books from the library and loved them, and decided to take a leap of faith, in spite of several very disappointing reviews here. I am so glad I did. I am very much a fan of the New England, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Long Island styles, and this book did not disappoint in the least. It is well written, providing beautiful pictures, and is a smaller sized coffee table book which makes it easier to read in bed. Love this book.

I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to experience ocean life in a book. It reads easily, with delightful visuals at the turn of every page... a lot of variety in subject matter. High quality hard cover at a VERY reasonable price ... For anyone who enjoys the sea, the cries of seagulls, sand between your toes, this book is a must.

A good book with a variety of approaches to beach living.

If you loved Mary Emmerlings first cottage book you will probably be disappointed with this new book. It lacks the charming, evolved over time look that the homes in her previous books have had. There are a few that have that comfy beach cottage put up your feet on the coffee table feel to them but most are cold ,austere and seem to have been plopped down yesterday. This may be in part to some of the huge dollar locations that these houses reside in, the owners just called someone and said put what is currently popular in my home. One house has every single pillow in the place with that annoying yet seemingly popular "knife chop" down the center which just screams" DON'T SIT ON ME" you'll mess me up and the same photos of Rachel Ashwell's house have been in print many, many times before. I will keep this book because I love Mary's previous books and I too live in a house a short walk from the Atlantic ocean but sadly it wasn't what I was hoping for. I did give it three stars because I enjoyed reading the text.

The book was a wish for some time that my daughter had, she finally got her wish.

I didn't intend to buy this book,but found myself constantly renewing it from my local library. I'm in love with the photographs. If you are into simplicity and 'beachy' serenity, this may be the book for you. The stories are also entertaining, especially if you were a fan of and miss Cottage Living magazine.

If I could give this book 0 stars I would!First book I have ever had!Terrible beach cabin pictures, small and nothing interesting to use for decorating ideas.

This is a must have for anyone who yearns to, or does, live on the shore or coast. A great variety of seaside homes are shown for inspiration and sheer enjoyment. Fans of Mary Emmerling won't be disappointed. The text does justice to the photos. Shipping was instant! Copy is pristine. I would definitely use this dealer again.