The location of this home was perfect for what I needed. I was in town to clean a new home that one of my family members purchased. Lisa's home was cute. The check-in was easy, and communication with the host was quick and effective. The bed was comfy, and the water in the shower was plentiful and hot. There is an electric toaster oven in the kitchen which I used, along with the Kruig coffee maker. This house is an easy mile or so to Lake Nokomis, which I enjoyed running in the morning. There were a couple of things that could have been improved. I wanted to do some stretches on the rug that was in the living room, but it did not appear to be clean. I happened to have my portable vacuum cleaner with me, so I vacuumed the rug, and was surprised at all the dirt that it brought up. I emptied the canister three times. There was some animal hair on the dust ruffle on the bed (which I could not clean). One of the mornings was a little chilly, so I wanted to use the fireplace, but the heat had not been turned on. The air conditioner worked well, but you literally have to climb on the couch to turn it on. I gave the cottage 5 stars for location (for me), communication with the host, and value, but I did give it low scores for cleanliness. I'm sure that the guest after me will not complain, as I spent a lot of time making sure that things were clean. I understand that this home is pet-friendly, but perhaps a better vacuum cleaner would be a good idea. Just my two cents. I hope that others enjoy the space.