The cottage is cozy and great for small dogs. However, it is quite rustic and, on the surface, looks worn. The on-line pictures were mostly accurate. There is now a mini-split unit above the TV that replaces the large gas space heater on the wall in the kitchen. There is no longer a wood-framed futon in the living room. There is now a leather recliner next to a small loveseat. The refrigerator is no longer a side-by-side, and there is no ice maker. Ice trays were in one of the drawers. The refrigerator was not set to a proper temperature when we arrived. The lid to the blender was nowhere to be found. The shades in the bedroom have been replaced with miniblinds that are in poor shape. Going to bed before dark or sleeping in is difficult in the summer given how little the blinds block daylight. The miniblinds over the sink are pretty much unworkable. The shower is uncomfortably small. The hose to the hand-held shower is days away from splitting open. There is no chest of drawers for clothes. The carpet in the second bedroom is worn. There is no vacuum cleaner. The instructions for the AV remotes are outdated as they refer to a remote that has been replaced. Although they state that there is cable TV, the subscription includes only about 6 channels – basically just the network channels. You can watch other programs using the Roku, assuming you know how to use the Roku as there are no instructions for guests. The Roku has a button for Hulu, but you cannot add the app as the Roku is password protected. So even if you have a Hulu subscription, you can’t access it on this Roku. The fence around the property is only about 2 feet high, so larger dogs can easily jump over it. There is no welcome book or anything to explain how things work other than the AV system and the mini split. On the positive side, the home is comfortable, even if a bit rustic. Everything worked, after figuring out the AV system. The WiFi worked great. The gas grill worked well. The minisplit kept us warm. If you walk your dogs in the neighborhood, be prepared for untethered dogs to walk/run out to “greet” your dogs. Our small dogs weren’t ever attacked, but they were stressed by this as was I. Having said the above, we enjoyed our stay. Our two small dogs loved the yard, and they really loved running off leash on the beach, which is an easy 4-minute walk away. This property is not for everyone, but it was a good choice for us – 2 adults and two small dogs.
