We were warmly welcomed by Kristin when we arrived with our three tired toddlers in tow. She quickly introduced them to the "toy cupboard" , which perked them up right away. She had also left a basket of treats and some beverages in the fridge. The cottage is quaint with a lot of character. The pictures are accurate. The courtyard is spacious and gorgeous. That was the highlight for our family. The kids were able to play in the fenced area, and there was even sidewalk chalk available for them! We had great weather, so we were able to eat almost all of our meals outdoors in the courtyard. Without the outdoor space, the cottage would have seemed a bit cramped with three active young children, but everything worked out well for us. Kristin provided a pack 'n play as well as an air mattress so all of our kids had a place to sleep. We spent a lot of time at nearby Garfield Park. We loved the farmer's market as well as Kidspace, a nearby children's museum.