Our host, Ann was very courteous and prompt in our communications. The house was very clean and pleasant. Being an older couple, it was too far for us to walk to the beach (about a mile) but it was a very quick ride. After Labor Day, the South County Beaches are free. We just live an hour or so away in Ct, so it was easy for us to bring our own sheets, pillows, towels and facecloths - but this would not be convenient for someone traveling a distance. It would be nice to have an option to bring your own or have the host supply them. There are a lot of beaches and restaurants in the area, so we did not run out of things to do. We would definitely stay in the Whitecap Cottage again!