A very rustic, back-to-nature, stay.
As a woman travelling on my own, I was surprised to find the living area was open-air, with plastic drop down curtains, rather than walls and a large gap with plastic streamers at the top. The rain came in at times, but only a little. On my own, I felt a little exposed and vulnerable, not knowing the area and having open style curtained walls, I didn't feel as secure as I'd expected. The plastic drop-down curtains could zip down, but not across the base leaving a space where an intruder could enter. This left me nervous at night being on my own in an unfamiliar environment.
The main bedroom had glass panelled French doors, although lockable, had gaps underneath and within the join and I was conscious of insects and critters entering (mice/spiders/lizards). The wood and glass panelled doors are securable by a push down latch, which was less security than I am accustomed to. (Deadbolts) The insect net provided could encapsulate the bed when drawn, although a rip in the top leaves an entry point.
The cottage shares a wall/door with the owner/neighbour in the kitchen, although this wasn't a problem for me, it is something to be aware of.
It appeared locked from my side but I wasn't sure what entry access they had from their side, which I felt nervous about again, not knowing the area or people living there.
There was a small leak in the roof entering from the kitchen to the sitting area, which I put a bowl out to catch and a bath mat. Easily fixed.
There was a huge huntsman spider living under the sink and he popped out a few times for a scare and to wander over my toiletries. Just a surprise.
The windows in the bathroom are glass louvred and no insect screening so very easy access for spidy.
There was plenty of hot water.
The neighbours on the left are very close, so draw the curtain when showering. The shower is a step-in bath, with an overhead shower, and is surrounded by two shower curtains, and is narrow.
There is no air conditioning. The humidity was intense on one day. There are two fans, one of which works on the oscillate setting.
The road noise is audible, being on a main road.
There is a small verandah off the main bedroom which overlooked the small back yard. The rain did come in onto the chair and verandah when it got heavy. It was a comfortable space when dry.
There is a tin roof and with heavy rain, it became loud during the night, if you're unaccustomed to that.
The living area had 2 wing chair seats and a daybed/lounge with a coffee table, lamp and side table all in a vintage aesthetic.
The kitchen had a fridge, sink, kettle, table with 4 chairs, a large stove with many cooking utensils.
The umbrella came in handy as it rained for the three day stay, on and off.
There was tea, coffee, sugar and milk, which was an extra, much appreciated touch.
The main bedroom bed is described as double size, and firm, with multiple low loft pillows.
The second bedroom had a single bed described as firm and an insect net, desk, chair and lamp with some storage space. It could close off from the living room.
In the bathroom was an iron and board, and some laundry equipment. The toilet is not seperate from the shower area, which was not a problem for me as I was solo. Plenty of vintage towels and some insect spray, and a few toiletries.
The Wifi was free and reasonably stable, code on the fridge. This was very helpful as I had no service at times with Optus.
I was able to walk to the main street in 5 minutes.
I took lots of photos to add to this review, but I can't see an option to upload them.