The cottage was very beautiful, and it was nice to have a place to ourselves near the end of our trip. We were unable to meet with the hosts while we were there, but everything was ready for us. There was a helpful handbook and a website for our reference. They were filled with instructions for the house, tips for getting groceries, places to eat, and things to do near the cottage. We recommend looking up the website before you leave for your trip, especially if you like to plan things out.