You can be confident that Shirleys place is as pictured in the posting. Compact layout feels comfortable and well thought out. We used the pull out bed and it was fine...moved some things a bit so there could be more wiggle room for this process. Yes, the deck is private and looks out over a wonderful ravine. A couple of Chairs were also placed in a sunny morning spot on the side deck overlooking the lovely garden space.
There are plenty appliance options for cooking in..especially important at this time. Groceries are about a 10 min drive away in Sidney.
Shirley and her partner were perfect hosts and even wanted to know what they could do to improve our stay. They were very kind to my sister and I..for instance, it was chilly during our stay and , as if by magic, a propane powered outdoor ‘fire pit’ appeared on the deck..with two lounge chairs so we could sit out at night (and watch the full moon!)