This cottage was perfect, beautiful, and simple. I love small spaces... it was the perfect size to feel snug and cozy but we still had enough room for both of us to exercise or dance together in the living room. Unlike many tiny houses the stairs were nice and sturdy. I’m a highly sensitive person and the airport noise was just a background vibration sound and did not bother me at all, and I never woke up to it. The house is tucked back in the yard so that the thing I noticed the most was bird song, the large tree beside the house, the morning light coming in the blinds (perfect for me), and the occasional neighbor walking a dog. The neighborhood was quiet and safe and full of beautiful architecture. It is also great for walking or running through. Beautiful shoreline and a sweet little park is within walking distance, with more parks within driving distance. We enjoyed cooking (in the extremely well-stocked kitchen!) and eating dinner by candlelight and found the minimalist design to create the perfect ambience for peace and restoration. Potentially most importantly, the bed and comforters were not only beautiful but also very comfortable, so we both slept very well. The shower’s water pressure was a bit low but the water stayed hot for a long time and there was a nice detachable handle so it made it doable in terms of washing shampoo out of long hair—nothing that really bothered me, just took a little extra time. To us, this place was perfect for romance, lighthearted goofing, cooking, and peace. We both loved this place so much that we both agreed we would love to live in a cottage like it, both size and decor-wise, full-time. This would definitely be comfortable and peaceful for longer trips. We would definitely stay again!!
A note to sensory-sensitives/highly sensitive people: this place is, in my opinion, very HSP friendly... it is quiet and has a peaceful feel. The decor is soft and minimal. The walls are very white (not a personal sensitivity trigger for me but I know it is for some) and the lights downstairs are very bright if all turned on at once, but we fixed that by using candlelight and only having background lights on (the light above the kitchen sink is a warmer light). The lamps upstairs are softer, warmer light. All the fabric items had a nice and really appealing texture that made me feel very relaxed and cozy, and I liked the feeling of the rug and the wood on my feet. The airplane noises were not too loud or too close for me personally, and came pretty infrequently (we were there during the week). The bedroom was dark and quiet at night; it was far back from the quiet neighborhood street and did not have a lot of street lights. The oven was not digital (gas) and so didn’t have a weird electric feel to it. The electronics were not overbearing at all. Overall I would say this place is very relaxing and enjoyable for those with high sensitivities.