The cottage is SO clean, modern, hip, stylish, accommodating, and completely new (finished in May 2020). It still smells like fresh paint! My boyfriend and I have been traveling for a little over two weeks now and this past week we spent at Carrie’s place. We really appreciated every attention to detail from the design of the home to the thorough information packet left for us that explained every high tech gadget in the place. Everything made us feel right at home after being away for some time. We were able to efficiently communicate with Carrie at all times. We had a few questions about the area before booking. We inquired about booking at around noon, and were all set and heading to the airport just a few short hours later! Carrie is very quick to respond to any and all questions and I can vouch that she is seriously a superstar who truly cares about her guests.
The whole cottage is out of a designer West Elm / Crate & Barrel catalogue. The sofa and fireplace is perfect for getting comfy and relaxing after a long day. The smart TV features cable, Netflix, YouTube, etc to keep entertained in the evenings. You’ll find a nice blanket in the basket under the TV. The king mattress upstairs is so comfy, I slept like an angel all week. The mattress is perfectly firm, and you’ll have a few choices of pillows. Carrie left fresh cut roses in the kitchen and loft, as well as a few refreshments in the fridge. There is a Nespresso machine, and a tea kettle in one of the cabinets. You’ll find fine teas in another cabinet to enjoy. Also there’s plenty of silverware, utensils, Tupperware, sandwich bags, foil, pots, pans, a baking sheet, full knife set, and cutting boards just to name a few items. Anything you need you will most likely find!
Under the stairs there is a woven basket with a few exercise items like dumbbells and a yoga mat! The washer and dryer was a huge bonus to quickly wash a few clothing items after our many hikes. In the bathroom you’ll find a large shower with plush white towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a gorgeous hanging neon pothos!
Breakfast/lunch: we frequented Pete’s Eggsnest (Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, drool!!) and Take 5 Urban Market (Grilled Chicken Italian and the BLATT were great but call ahead because they get busy!). The cottage is safe and conveniently located. I’m so thankful that Carrie and her family invested in this project and that they’ve made it available to the public. I don’t doubt that the cottage will be a successful hit. All the best Carrie!