Mariette's place is perfect for a short stay and she's done amazingly well organising the space to be comfortable and very functional! My wife appreciated the decor and commented that the flowers were a nice touch!
There is a very friendly dog on the premises. She mostly keeps to the other side of the property but will greet you if she sees you. Don't worry if you're afraid of Dogs, Mariette will keep her away completely if requested, I'm sure. There's also a cute little tortoise hanging around.
The house is in quite a bustling neighbourhood close to main roads so getting around is easy. The street itself is quiet and you can't hear the traffic at all from the cottage (you might faintly hear the occasional train but they seem to only run during the day time and its not overwhelming so they won't bother you).