I stayed at Cynthia's cottage for a rare weekend off work. It was incredibly relaxing to sit on the back porch while sipping coffee (bring your own ground beans) and staring out at the stream. The upstairs bed was comfortable and the house was very clean.

Bring your own staples if you plan to cook (olive oil, butter, spices). Cynthia has all the pots, pans and supplies one would need.

It's not as remote as the photos appear but you still feel immersed in nature.

The TV is tiny and the volume is unbelievably low. My laptop has a larger screen. I also had to move the TV closer to the couch to hear the movie. But honestly, who needs TV with a view like Cynthia's?