This beautiful guest cottage is so well-appointed and thoughtfully arranged, from the luggage rack to the feather couch pillows, to the extra blankets in the antique wardrobe, to the matching towel sets that included both hand towels and wash cloths. The upstairs bedroom has ample AC, electrical outlets, and lighting, all of which we’ve found to be rare in converted cottage/carriage house spaces; we were so pleasantly surprised. The kitchen is shockingly well done in a small space, including a stove, real oven, real refrigerator, double sink, disposal, and vent hood, which we’ve also found rare in these types of accommodations — truly a full sized kitchen shrunk down in an astute and considerate way. Unlike some other homes, the kitchen cabinets and drawers weren’t a clutter of cast-offs and left-behinds, but instead carefully selected glassware and utensils for everything from morning coffee, to cocktails, to wine, to iced tea. Even the under sink space was clean and methodically arranged, with rolled wash rags and dedicated trays for cleaning supplies. The entire space has tons of natural light, and is incredibly quiet, with beautiful garden greenery that is meticulously maintained and obviously treasured. Our hosts took such care to make sure we felt welcomed, including a bottle of wine chilling in the fridge. And the location can’t be beat; not only is the tree-lined street full of shade and beautiful homes, but it’s truly walking distance from great restaurants, bakeries, shopping, and an extensive and well-maintained paved trail for walking, running, and biking that goes through the entire neighborhood and beyond. What a relief to park once, then be able to walk everywhere we wanted. (Also, the dog watching is top notch!) We can’t express the value of this cottage enough; the attention to detail and the care taken were nothing short of outstanding.