The cottage is comfortable, cool (strong A/C) and private, well-suite for a couple. The Internet works well but TV channel availability is mediocre at best. Platform overlooking Lake Champlain is a big plus particularly for relaxing and reading a book or having a drink. Gas grille is easy to use, particularly useful given that the kitchen lacks a standard oven. The owner provides a double kayak that can be launched from the private beach, along with life jackets and paddles. (We didn't swim but others nearby took advantage of the cool water.) Nearby roads are not particularly suitable for cycling if you are planning on more than a few miles; the roads are hilly with frequent blind curves and there are usually no paved shoulders. It's 25-minute drive to Middlebury, a picturesque college and former mill town town with a handful of good restaurants, a well-stocked Hannaford super market and historic attractions.