It's a great car ride to Stephen's place, however once you turn into the last two streets you do lose cellphone signal so be sure to send any type of messages ahead of time (at least for AT&T & TMoblie carriers). The cottage is next to the main house and is lovelier and cozier than in the pictures. It was a very nice surprise to see all the detailed creativity that went into making the cottage. The cottage is equipped with the basics like soap, tp, towels, and drinking water but if you forgot to pack something like toothpaste, floss, other personal essentials (e.g. facial cleansers) or want any snacks you'd have to drive down about 2 miles into town for the convenience store. There are also many little shops and restaurants on the way to his place to stop by beforehand for last minute purchases if one is arriving late or doesn't want to drive out after checking in. Stephen greeted us upon arriving and provided wifi access, he was a very nice and welcoming host. I was instantly enchanted by the uniqueness of the cottage and appreciated Stephen sharing the stories behind his art and creations. The front of the cottage has large windows with sheer curtains to let a lot of natural light in. It also has a back door into the back yard for a charming morning walk. It definitely is an attractive place for those looking for a naturalistic retreat. We cannot emphasize enough how amazed we were with the details of the cottage, it was like entering into a cottage from a fairy tale where everything was made with a purpose. Unfortunately, we were only there for one night, but it was a great experience. Additionally, Stephen provided coffee in the morning and was highly knowledgable in local places to visit or eat, even down by the PHC and Zuma beach. Overall, impressed.