We arrived at Duck Creek Waterfront Cottage at 330pm. The driveway leading to the house was a little nerve wrecking, thank goodness we didn't have to do it at night! But the location of the cottage gave it a very secluded feel, which was exactly what we wanted.

The check in as smooth as butter, exactly as Sarah and Kris had described. Once in, the cottage was like an icebox but warmed up really quickly, thanks to the lovely wood fire stove situated strategically in the centre of the cottage. Only thing is I don't like it when my feet get cold, which it did during our stay. Make sure to bring slippers if you're like me (-:

The bathroom is small but very comfortable. Hair dryer and some condiments were accessible to make our stay a comfortable one. Best part is, for some reason, the heat duct would warm up the bathroom so it's nice and toasty. If you don't like warm bathrooms, there's a great little window that opens to let in cool air.

We found the beds really comfortable. My husband and I and our little girl were in the bedroom with the king sized bed. Super comfortable, and the skylight was a wonderful plus.

Our friends took the bunk bed and twin bed room; they had a comfortable night's sleep too.

We found the kitchen to be a one-person kitchen, which suited us fine. It was great to have a open concept from the living room to the kitchen, as this meant that whoever was cooking could still socialize with the rest of the group. There was a small George Foreman BBQ that we used for part of our cooking; whoever was cooking could stay shelter from the elements as the deck was partially covered, and had comfortable outdoor seating to use.

A cozy armchair and a comfortable sofa made for some wonderful down time spent with our noses in books or iPads. Yes, the wifi was great! No issue with connection whatsoever.

The BEST part, though, is that you're literally steps away from the water. We were not able to make use of the kayak, which was thoughtfully accessible to us by Sarah and Kris. The 2016 Apple Festival kept us busy! But we do plan to return to the cottage during a slower weekend to fully appreciate being on the water.

Thank you to Sarah and Kris for sharing such a lovely abode with your guests! We loved every second, and can't wait to head back for more!