So many positives to John's airbnb! We loved the welcome snacks, which were a hit after we had a delayed flight & a 2 hour wait to get our car. The cottage is in a fantastic location and great for walks around the neighborhood or to explore around the river. We truly felt safe and like we were part of the community during our stay. We enjoyed the outdoor space & hot tub--although he is not lying when he says it takes a few hours to heat up, so plan ahead. We had almost everything we needed at our fingertips and were provided many recommendations from grocery stores to restaurants from John. Other great touches were being supplied with coffee, a VERY comfy bed (like seriously, what brand is this mattress??), and a great overall & comfortable home-like setup.
A few misses for us were that the backyard looked as if it hadn't been tended to in a bit, with a rotting fence staring at you when you're relaxing in the pool/hot tub and some overgrown areas in the yard. These were not huge issues but could be a quick fix to restore the backyard to it's original form of paradise. The yard was nothing that a quick landscape cleanup couldn't take care of. We had also hoped that the home would be equipped with items for us to borrow to take to the beach. Some things we were not able to locate & others were broken and in need of replacing.
Overall, we still had a wonderful time. We would 100% recommend his cottage and/or book again as it seems as if John is greatly invested in this property and takes pride in maintaining the cottage.