This was a wonderful cottage, very close to town and On The Veranda Restaurant, which I loved. I had the gas fireplace on every morning in the family room while I drank my coffee! Heaven! One night I built a fire in the fireplace on the screened-in porch!

The kitchen is exceptionally well stocked including some staples that everyone needs. The Master Bedroom is up a flight of small winding stairs, so be aware of that. Once you get up there, it's awesome....very spacious, with a large private bath, and a huge window that gives you a nice view of the lake. It also has its own window air conditioner. The rest of the house is on a thermostat downstairs. I had no trouble regulating the temperatures in the cottage, and I like to sleep in a cold room!!!

The large screened-in porch is a great place to just relax, but there is also a large table that easily seats 6, so eating out there can be really nice! There is a large gas grill, so you can grill steaks if you like.

The cottage is beautifully decorated. A lot of care has been taken to make sure the couches and chairs are comfortable to sit in. The large table in the family room easily seats 8. There are also bar stools with the counter in the kitchen so you can perch there if you just want to have a quick meal.

I think the only negative that I can think of is that the cottage is dark inside, as it sits down in the trees. It is well-lit inside, but still was a little dark for me even with all the drapes open. I am from Florida so I am used to lots of sun streaming in all my windows, so that was an adjustment for me. It is very cozy though, so I was fine.

The owners have left all kinds of helpful information for you about Highlands activities and restaurants. They are a joy to deal with, and will help you with anything you need.