Owner's Response: We're so sorry that this party had such an unfortunate encounter with the sugar-loving ants. Normally the simple preventative measures recommended to guests ahead of time, especially in hot weather, are adequate. We will emphasize these preventative measures in the future, given that many guests like to visit Voodoo Donuts and return with tasty treats. Servicing of the malfunctioning dryer could not be scheduled in time for these guests. The two alternatives we offered were sincerely meant. We would not have felt intruded upon if asked to provide either one. As on-site owner/hosts we welcome interactions with our guests, including requests for help. The garden in high summer can certainly have an overgrown look! As avid gardeners we continue to struggle with that balance between garden development and garden maintenance. More time and effort needs to be focused on the maintenance. Thank you for that feedback. Usually downtown is quickly reached from here, although times of high traffic can cause delays. We try to alert guests about potential traffic issues, such as bridges being up for ship passage, and larger-then-usual events going on downtown. As resident owners of Granny's Garden Cottage, we strive to provide our guests with a satisfying experience. Suggestions and comment from our guests are very helpful to us in improving what we offer and how to offer it.