We had a wonderful weekend stay at the Buddha's Bungalow! The location was absolutely perfect to explore everything that New Smyrna Beach had to offer. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the beach, restaurants and the shopping on the avenue were all just a short walk around the corner, and while the bungalow was centrally located, it was also surprisingly quiet and peaceful at night.
The Bungalow itself was incredibly nice. The interior was clean and modern, and the decor was quite tastefully done. It had a peaceful, deliberately minimalist feel to it without being sterile. No clutter or overabundance of decoration, just enough to give it a comfortable amount of warmth and character.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed using the kitchen. The brand new appliances, the smooth sliding drawers and even the attention the owner placed on the well-balanced kitchen knives made cooking and meal preparation a delight.
The bathroom felt very modern, with an incredible shower system and a nice added touch with the soft-backlit mirror. There was also a foot wash in the front to help keep beach sand from being tracked inside, and the outside shower in the back was a great bonus for rinsing off after the beach without having to go in.
Outside the Bungalow, underneath a shaded roof, was a bar counter and seating area. We thought it was a nice touch when we first arrived, but we ended up actually spending most of our time there. It was the perfect spot for eating, indulging in a glass of wine and enjoying the ocean breeze.
Also, the owners of the Bungalow were great hosts! They were very responsive when we needed something or had questions, and they seemed to genuinely enjoy making our stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
We had such a relaxing weekend that we will likely try to book the Buddha’s Bungalow on a regular basis. It’s our new “home away” in New Smyrna Beach!