Review: Cottage #1 Stay, Mid April 2024
During our week-long stay in Cottage #1, booked directly through the owner's website, we experienced a mix of positives and areas for improvement.
Pros:
The cottage was clean upon arrival, with several upgraded features including tile floors, countertops, air conditioning unit...
Read MoreReview: Cottage #1 Stay, Mid April 2024
During our week-long stay in Cottage #1, booked directly through the owner's website, we experienced a mix of positives and areas for improvement.
Pros:
The cottage was clean upon arrival, with several upgraded features including tile floors, countertops, air conditioning unit and furnishings such as the sofa/futon and bed/mattress.
Essential amenities like cookware (2 pots & 1 skillet) were provided, and we appreciated the comfort of the bed.
Cons:
While some aspects were well-maintained and upgraded, there were noticeable signs of neglect, including dated ceiling lights, tub/shower insert and shower fixtures, and issues like peeling paint in the bathroom.
Window locks were broken, and window blinds were improperly installed (not trimmed and far too long) and damaged, affecting both functionality and aesthetics.
The kitchen table showed significant signs of wear. The curtains were a 'handyman' install and impractical and highly annoying to manipulate closed for moments of privacy from the neighbors outside the window.
Basic kitchen supplies were lacking, which was inconvenient for our stay. Several basic items that we would have used but we don't typically pack for vacation were not supplied, such as, scissors, cheese grater, food storage containers, chip clips and salt & pepper.
Comfort:
The bed provided excellent comfort, although the futon/sofa was less so, and there was nothing available, except the floor, for resting drinks while on the futon/sofa.
Beach chairs were available but in limited supply, requiring early acquisition.
Parking:
Ample (free) parking at all times of the day & evening during our stay. All parking, including property owned parking, is directly outside the property's gate. Free street parking is 1-2 minutes additional walk from the property's paid parking lot.
Summary:
Despite the fantastic location, the overall maintenance and furnishing of the cottage fell short of expectations. While individual issues were not significant enough to warrant immediate complaint and we didn't want to spend our vacation addressing these with the owner, their collective impact left us disappointed that the property has not been maintained and decorated to its full potential.
Appointment required 
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