Not for the mold sensitive...
The good: The cottage has everything that you will need for an extended stay. There were a few nice treats I discovered upon arrival. I thought the bed was very comfortable and the shower was nice! The photos don't do justice just how beautiful the backyard is. There's a garden, bamboo, and a few tall trees along the fence line that make the patio a wonderful place to kick back after a long day. The location is ideal.
The bad: My first day in the cottage I noticed that my nose was stuffy and throat was scratchy. I have seasonal allergies, so this for me was not uncommon, but I hadn't had any issues at the previous Austin home I had lived in. This went on for another day before I decided to look around for mold, which I've had issues with before. The ceilings all looked fine, so I looked into the HVAC unit's vent. Bingo. It was covered in mold. The unit was new (1-2 years old), so my conclusion is that the filter had not been regularly maintained, causing mold to build up in the vent, an all too common mistake. At this point, I attempted to resolve the issue with Frank. The unit could have been easily cleaned by a professional. Frank insisted on having the man who installed the unit clean it. The workman didn't know how to take the unit apart or clean it... What he ended up doing was stirring everything up, creating a situation that was so much worse. I would have been better off having never said anything. At this point, I couldn't stay in the unit any longer. I once again offered to have someone come by to professionally clean it (and even pay for it myself), but Frank refused. Instead of trying to make things right, I was pushed to leave early. I ended up finding a place that was less than ideal. I was refunded for the time I didn't stay and not charged a cancellation penalty.
Bottom line: The place could be a gem, but until the HVAC unit is properly cleaned, I can't recommend the cottage.