The cottage was cute, tidy, and clean. But I wouldn't recommend renting it during the winter. It was VERY cold and never warmed up with its two heaters and fireplaces, but the cold December didn't help. We had to close off half the house to stay warm which made for a cold bathroom visit! Our little girls loved Santa visiting them there and loved the children's books there for them. The sofa bed worked ok for little ones, but would have been too thin and uncomfortable for a youth or adult to sleep on.