Helen and Ethan's place is a dream. I stayed for a month-long "sabbatical" to get some alone time after living with family for most of 2020, and worked from home (on Zoom, with two monitors, and many tabs open) the entire time. Peaceful and private (with strong wifi!), Helen and Ethan's space is clean, well-equipped, and beautifully thought through. The skylight and private patio were especially lovely, allowing light to come streaming through the cottage even on overcast days, and making watching the clouds between meetings a joy! I cooked most of my meals in the beautiful kitchen, but the spot is also very well-located around lots of delicious, local takeout spots. There is a park down the street with a lit & covered basketball court that made for a lovely outdoor recreation spot (even in the rain!), and the neighborhood itself is lovely as well.
Beyond the functionality of the space itself, Helen and Ethan were very hospitable hosts. I encountered lots of adventures during my month-long stay, and Helen went above and beyond to help me out, loaning me laptop chargers, recommending local dentists for emergency dental needs, delivering packages and takeout to my doorstep when delivery folks arrived, and at one point, helping me push my friend's car all the way around the block when we stuck in an unexpected snow storm! She even delivered me a hunk of freshly baked sourdough bread at one point... which was simply a cherry on top. It's worth noting as well that Helen took all the necessary COVID precautions as well, wearing masks and staying distanced whenever we interacted face-to-face.
Not a detail was overlooked during my stay here. I was very sad to leave, and plan to come back as soon as my schedule allows. 11/10 would recommend!!!