A big U shaped cabin with a private patio in the middle. I spent early mornings on ‘my’ patio with my caffeine and late afternoons or early evenings with a beer/glass of wine and a book, my dog at my feet. Loved that patio! Two full walls of windows let in so much light, just wonderful. There is a desk in the extra bedroom but I did some computer “work” at the dining table with the sunlight behind me. Plenty of light in the evenings too, I’ve stayed in a number of places with very little light but all the rooms have overhead lighting, lamps, or both.
It’s just me and my dog, but lots of places to sit and relax if a family group, with a futon in the extra bedroom/office, a small sofa/big chair in the living space and big chair in the bedroom.
A great big bedroom, very comfortable mattress! Smart TV is always appreciated so I can watch Netflix/hulu/prime as desired. Good WiFi.
For coffee drinkers there is fancy espresso machine (I don’t drink coffee and wouldn’t know how to operate! It looks very complex), a grinder for beans and regular drip coffee maker. Full kitchen so I could do some cooking, well stocked with pots/pans.
Little extras like boxes of tissues in every room is a nice touch, cleaning products in the kitchen and closet. I like the entry hall with another chair and hooks for purses, bags, leashes. There is a washer an dryer in the corner of the patio, which I didn’t even notice at first but appreciated using before I left after 8 nights.
The hosts were friendly and responsive. The grounds are beautiful, there is a small shared garden space with another cottage on the property, I frequently saw my ‘“neighbors” out working on their laptops so WiFi access must be good out there, too. Lots of parking. Terri mentioned roosters crowing in the morning and that there were earplugs available. But I didn’t hear a thing unless out walking my dog, it was very peaceful and quiet.
Would be five stars but…. I took a star off just for the bath. I almost feel like the original owners designed this great space and realized at the last minute, oh, no we forgot a bathroom. So they built it in the hall closet. Two feet wide (maybe 30 inches??), a long and thin room. Shower on one end, toilet at the other, sink in the middle. Separate faucets for shower, and the sink has an outdoor faucet with hose attachment, on/off only. 2x2 shower, with shower head facing out. I adjusted the water with curtain closed. There is only about a foot clearance between the sink and the door, and poor lighting. So, clearly I did NOT like the bathroom.
Regardless, I would definitely book again, everything else makes it a wonderful stay and I do recommend. Val Verde park is another perk, just down the street, free pool, movies and I attended a free concert Saturday evening.