My wife and son and I enjoyed the cottage and it's location to everything. The place was clean and had the amenities needed to cook meals there instead of having to go out to eat. The back yard was a nice place to hang in and play outside. The king bed upstairs was very comfortable. For me the best part was a comfortable leather recliner in the livingroom which is good for a traveler with a bad back like myself, who sleeps better in a recliner. This is why I chose the cottage. Having a washer and dryer was a plus. It was about a 10 to 15 minute walk down the street to the beach. I recommend two places to eat. One is Diego's which you can walk to. It's a bit plain but the food is good.( and good margaritas)!!! Also I recommend the Skiff at the Marriot in Newport harbor. Nothing fancy, but the food is good and they have a small outdoor eating area overlooking the harbor. Very nice just before sunset.