We absolutely loved our stay at Shepard's Cottage! Jennifer and Matt could not have been better hosts. Jennifer responded to my questions within minutes. Anything we needed was provided immediately (FYI, the kitchen space is not huge, so any missing appliances or pots may be available, but not necessarily stored there). Any issues were not only dealt with quickly, they were anticipated. The wifi is super-fast, so that both of us could work and be on conference calls, and there are all kinds of streaming services available on both TVs. Be prepared to fall in love with the menagerie, including Nobu, the parrot, who is quite unpredictable!
The area is very quiet. There is no shopping within walking distance, but a short drive will bring you to 3 excellent supermarkets and a ton of other restaurants and shopping. The 118 Fwy is close by and traffic allowing, you can get pretty much anywhere interesting within an hour.
Consider it your home away from home!