3 family members in town for baby shower.
The gem of this lodging is the beautiful deck, just off the living room. Although we were 3-4 blocks from Aurora Blvd, which is also Highway 99 and the shopping mecca of the world, we ate breakfast and dinner in peace among a forest with deer and bunnies grazing nearby and no sounds of any traffic. The cottage radiated cleanliness and newness with 2 lovely bedrooms and an adequate clean bathroom. 10 minutes from our family. Close to shopping and transportation. Very safe and quiet.
The weather was very hot. Sitting on the deck the only escape. AC exists in the living room but could not cool off the cottage. We would have appreciated operating instructions if that would have helped. We borrowed fans. Slept with all windows open.
The living room and kitchen are adjacent, but the only places to sit and eat are a very small high table pushed into a corner of the living room or at the coffee table in front of the sofa. We ate on the deck early and late in the day, but if the weather had been cold, eating in the living room for more than 2-3 people would have been awkward. Kitchen equipment, supplies and dishes are very basic. The sofa is listed as a bed for 2, but is very hard, narrow and uncomfortable. We also borrowed a chair from our family to use in the living room.
Calling the location "Lakeview" is an exaggeration. A tiny corner of Haller Lake can be walked to but not seen from the cottage. Calling the stand up paddle board a kayak is inaccurate. We discovered there is public access to Haller Lake about 3-4 blocks away. Would be nice to know it is there and even better if you bring your own flotation device.
A general handbook of the area is suggested plus: summary of lodging rules including recycling, garbage and checkout; general instructions for AC, TV, appliances, Keurig, paddle board, etc.
Shelley was generous and helpful when contacted.