The cottage is very sweet and friendly. We really liked the division of the curtains, to break up the studio space. The plants all around were beautiful!

Just a few things to keep in mind:

If you're traveling with a pet, note that the "fenced, private yard" only has 3 sides fenced. The front opens onto the driveway leading to the street, so for curious pets who like to explore, you'll still need to keep them on a leash, as the yard isn't enclosed.

For those interested in privacy, the blinds on the front windows are see-through at night. By day, they are opaque, but as soon as there is more light inside than outside, they become completely see-through. As this is a back cottage to a larger rental house and there will likely be other renters nearby during your stay (as well as the front windows opening onto the driveway/street), keep this in mind. We hung up some sheets, provided in the linen closet, as make-shift curtains.

Thank you to the other reviewers who mentioned the skylight above the bed. We took your advice and packed eye-masks, which were a perfect solution. Lots of light comes through this skylight by day, so it's great for reading by, cross-stitching, etc. But if you like to sleep in, pack an eye-mask.

Best of all, the location is wonderful. It's a really easy walk to catch the sunset at the beach or explore around for fun places to eat. Quiet neighborhood.