This is a cute little vacation home -- love the spot, great little back yard to hang out in, and a nice setup. We had a lovely stay however there were two downsides to the house: 1) the bed is extremely uncomfortable. I've slept on murphy beds before, but this one really feels like you're sleeping on the slab of wood. My partner and I both had pains in our backs and shoulders from sleeping on this bed. 2) There were tiny ants in the kitchen. There clearly had been a trap laid on the floor, so the host must have been aware of this issue, but as soon as we arrived I began seeing them. Throughout our stay we were meticulous about not having food out and keeping everything clean, but they kept coming out. This was a major deterrent from cooking or spending time in the dining area.
I was disappointed with these two issues, because City Island is such a lovely getaway and I had read many good reviews about this home. It felt like perhaps it hadn't been used in a while, lacking upkeep... Diane was a very communicative host and the house is so nice otherwise.