Where do I begin. Let me start with the cottage. Every space of the cottage is well thought out. The bed is cozy, the kitchen is equipped with spices, cooking and bake ware, utensils, plates, bowls, mugs, etc. They even have a stocked cottage market (very fair prices) in the fridge and cabinet; soda, beer, little liquor nips, sweet and savory snack, soups and other snacks . They also have a Keurig machine, tea and coffee as well.
The bathroom cabinet is also well stocked if you forget anything. I loved the towels so much, that I looked at the tag and ordered them from Amazon the day I left. The cottage is impeccably clean and tidy. The bed is comfy after a long day out and about. If the weather doesn't allow for a full day of activities, t's a comforting place to just relax and destress. On the morning of my last day, Elsa made it's way through Rhode Island. I enjoyed a lazy morning with some coffee, the fireplace on (just for ambiance) and lounging under the covers with a magazine. The bed also has a reading light on both sides of the bed.
Corey and Jen leave a very thorough Cottage manual on the table. It's filled with cottage information, local restaurants, pharmacies (CVS, Wallgreens), shopping information, favorites places to visit, kayak and electric bike rentals...right on the premises. The cottage is located in a very quiet neighborhood, set back by the lake. I felt very safe.
The day I left, I had a wonderful breakfast up the street at The Kountry Kitchen. Delish! I also recommend Giuseppe's, also up the street as well. There meat and cheese antipasto board is plentiful and priced well. I had the Funghi (mushroom) Pizza; also very good. I brought an insulated bag with me. On the way home, I ordered two chicken parms to go. The chef even took my bag in the kitchen and packaged it for me. My son said it was the best chicken parm he's ever had. I also recommend Mai Thai. I ate there twice. They have a great lunch menu that last until 4 p.m. .
On my second visit to the cottage, I ended my stay with a wine tasting at Verde Vineyard. Just a seven minute drive away. Even though it was raining, I still went. Just a heads-up, you drive on a dirt road to the vineyard. Drive slow and it's fine. The wine tasting and the owner were wonderful. I stayed for an hour. This was not just tasting wine. This was a lesson of how to actually taste wine, smell the aroma, and appreciate wine. I left with four bottles. :-) On a nice day, you can bring your own food and sit outside and enjoy the wine from the vineyard.
I was sad to leave this wonderful "Tiny Cottage." My stay left me rejuvenated. It was just what I needed.
I'll be back.
Randy Colin