Kathleen greeted us with a smile and a fresh pumpkin bread, each one could not be matched.The cottage seemed better then the pictures. We walked through three different gardens, which made it feel like you were in the country instead of the heart of NYC. We were visited by a curious raccoon peeping through the door wondering who the new tenaunts are. Outside chipmonks surried past your feet, and the hens Mimi, Gilda and Carmen takeing dirt baths in the garden.(Are we sure we are in the heart of NYC with busses and trains only 45 minutes to the heart of Manhatten minutes away) Kathleen has a vast knowledge of SI and NYC which makes it easy to plan a trip.Thinking about it maybe I should not write such a good review so I can keep this gem to my self. THANK YOU KATHLEEN FOR THIS WONDERFULL TRIP