The place is a lovely small chalet, perfectly located a few steps from the lake, in the middle of a small forest.
Unfortunately, when we arrived, there was a penetrating musty smell all over the apartment. This was just not what we wanted for our holidays, so we decided not to move in at all. My first guess was that the smell was because the apartment had been empty all winter before us, but I can't say if it was a single event or permanent. Maybe cottages by the lake just smell like that and no one minds.
Christine was correct in the communication and settling the affair.