The cottage is clean, tastefully decorated, and exactly as described and pictured. The location is a short walk to the beach. However, unless you plan on doing nothing but the beach, as the description states, a car is strongly recommended.
Barbara was responsive to messages prior to our arrival and during our stay. However, she was returning from being out of the country when we checked in and the young man that was there didn't know much about the rental. We were not notified that this would be the case nor were we ever provided check-in instructions. Even when Barbara retuned she made no effort to come by and see if we had any questions. She lives on the property, yet we never met her during our 5 night stay.
If we hadn't read in other people's reviews about the beach gear available and then searched for it, we would not have known it was there. Other self check-in places we have stayed at provide a binder with instructions about available amenities, local things to do, and recommended places to eat, etc. This place has nothing.
Lastly, prior to making our reservation back in May, I inquired to see if the cottage had A/C. Barbara responded that they planned to have A/C in the cottage by the time we arrived in September. No mention of any additional charge and no follow-up prior to us arriving that it was in fact available. We inquired about the A/C with the young man that was there when we arrived but he knew nothing about it. When I messaged Barbara the next day she said they had a portable unit they would bring over for $25/day. It was very hot and humid our entire stay. So I paid an additional $100 for 4 days of A/C that only cooled one room.
Again the cottage is very nice and the description now states that the A/C is extra but we were very disappointed with the lack of hospitality.