Our experience staying in Chuck and Helen's cottage was exactly what we were looking for. It was cozy and quiet with all of the amenities that we needed plus more. There was a book case overflowing with a variety of books and a hot tub for our personal use, both of which really helped make our stay a pleasurable one. Chuck was there to greet us upon arrival and was fantastic. He provided us with any information we needed throughout our stay. He offered a walking tour of the neighborhood (I had previously lived in OB so we did not need one) but the offer was appreciated nonetheless. There are beach chairs, towels, and an umbrella for your use if you are headed down to the beach which is only 4 blocks away. My boyfriend was thrilled with the location in comparison to the skate park and we both agreed this would be a great place to come back and visit in the winter due to the coziness of the cottage. The only warning I would give is that it was stuffy and warm in the cottage but it was in the middle of July so this is to be expected. Keep the fan on and the doors open while you are there and it becomes comfortable. Overall we were very happy with our stay and would recommend Chuck and Helen's cottage to anyone looking for a cozy place to stay in a great location.