Joe is a knowledgeable and attentive host. He was ready with answers to all our questions and provided us with everything we needed for our one week stay on his exceptional estate. The kitchen is very clean and well-equipped, with newer appliances including a great refrigerator and powerful induction stove. Above the sink is an attractive small plant conservatory set into the window. The bedrooms are very nicely decorated and the beds very comfortable. There are 2 master bedrooms, one on each end of the cottage, and one of them has a desk in it so it doubles as an office. The ionizer and fresh spring water throughout the cottage are amazingly restful as others have mentioned. Outside patios in both the back and the front of the cottage provide comfortable areas to unwind & relax. The front patio has a view over the main house, which is spectacular. A large tree shades the cottage, and in the spring can make it a little chilly first thing in the morning. The forced-air heating system,however, quickly brings up the internal temperature when needed. We had a delightful stay and would definitely return.