Although I was arriving after 8 p.m., and the hosts had a meeting that night, they facilitated my arrival via text messages that were very clear. Harriet and Jon are a delightful couple who went out of their way to make my stay pleasant. I'd go back in a New York minute!

The cottage is recessed from the street, and the gate to get into the driveway provides nice security. Because this is a separate living space from the hosts (who live adjacent), you essentially have the use of a small apartment when you rent from them, hence considerable privacy. The bed is comfortable, the amenities more than adequate. (Desk to set up a laptop or tablet with a charging station nearby--handy.) Although the cottage is in a suburban area, there are large conifers around the property--it's almost like living in the woods but a far cry from--you know--camping! Very quiet, though lots of others houses in the neighborhood.

If anything, it was a better rental than the description suggested! I wish I'd had more time to actually SPEND in the cottage, but alas, my trip involved a lot of appointments.