There are two sides to this review:
On the positive side, the location of the rental is in a peaceful neighborhood, it is super handy for downtown access, and Josh/Kayla are quick to respond when needs arise.
On the negative side...
While the bedding was clean and the bathroom wiped down, the place was filthy inside (this is mentioned in other recent reviews so I am not sure why it is not fixed). Front door covered in grime, dirt on window sills/windows, surfaces covered in dust, and couch unvacuumed.
There were several things in disrepair...closet doors falling off tracks, ceiling tiles with water stains, clocks not working, and even the smoke detector was laying on a table.
There is an electric fireplace to help with heat, but the overall temperature is controlled by the owners so we needed to send a message to them when we were cold.
This "cottage" is a basement (which is mostly clear in the listing). However, please know the entry area is very unattractive and the place is dark inside. Also, you are able to hear the family above quite a bit, but it was mostly workable.
I am hopeful that after reading this and other recent reviews, the owners will be able to invest more time into this rental. Anytime a person/family stays there, it is a financial investment for them to do so. Some additional TLC could make a world of difference, in addition to removing the title of "Cottage" as it is misleading.