It was cute and just like in the pictures. We arrived on an unusually hot day, but the cottage was very hot inside and did not cool down until late in the evening with the fans running, so if you are heat sensitive maybe don't go in the summer. The toilet was a compost toilet, which I won't go into details about, but it was definitely a new experience, so be prepared for that. The location is great, close to everything you would want to do in Portland. Great for a weekend stay!