We were very surprised to learn upon arrival that this is a guest house in the backyard of a main house in a neighborhood. This was not made clear in the property description. Not only that, there was another house behind this cottage, so it was sandwiched between two large houses with zero privacy. When a couple books a 'perfect couples getaway' from their kids and civilization, they do not want to see the windows of a strangers house looking down on them!
There was great attention put into the 'modern farmhouse' aesthetic, and it shows in the choice of materials used, which are high-end and very nice. The kitchen was stocked for our cooking needs, although missing a pizza cutter. The biggest drawback of the space...there are limited places to just lounge around. If you want to sit around to read a book, it's either the sofa, the bed, or the rocking chairs on the deck.
There was also no place to unpack clothing - no dresser, closet or armoire - just a stand alone clothing rack with no hangers. I was also concerned about the lack of safety grip bars in the shower/bath area - it's a hazard for those with balance issues.
The best part of this place is the mattress! It provided the most comfortable and restful sleep I've every gotten at a rental property.
We are accustomed to rustic cabins and don't need 'fancy' when we want to escape. We would prefer to have actual privacy, solitude, and quiet when we take our annual trip - especially if we're spending this much $.