We so enjoyed our stay with Karen and Chris. The cottage is totally separate from their house but they are on hand to answer questions and to interact as much or as little as their guests desire. The cottage itself is adorable with comfortable furniture, beautiful windows, vintage-style bathroom and a kitchen equipped with high end appliances and cookware. Had I known I would have both a Kitchen Aid mixer and Cuisinart food processor at my disposal, we might have eaten in all weekend.
As it was, Karen provides a binder with the minimal (and sensible) house rules as well as information about neighborhood dining, so cooking in is only required if you can't drag yourself away from that kitchen. The cottage was clearly built and decorated with a lot of thought and care, and the property is maintained impeccably. I am a stickler for cleanliness and the property met all expectations. We did not use the grill, fire pit or hot tub but all are available for guests' use.
Karen and Chris welcomed us with freshly baked cookies and a bottle of wine and when Karen found out it was my husband's and my wedding anniversary, she presented us with a plate of delicious, freshly baked brownies. I can't say enough nice things about them and their property. Our son, who met us in Portland for the weekend and who is an Airbnb veteran, said he thought it was the nicest Airbnb property he has ever stayed in.