The cottage was very clean, cute, and had some thoughtful touches that I appreciated, including coffee, tea, cookies, and a lovely lavender sachet. It was clear that care had been taken to make the space welcoming.There were, however, a few things that made my stay less comfortable than I had hoped. I did not find the furniture in either the living or kitchen areas particularly comfortable. The fold-out sofa in the porch/living area was especially difficult to sit on because of the hard edge of the sofa mechanismMy biggest disappointment was the beach access. From the listing, I had the impression that the cottage was practically on the beach. In reality, the beach is about a five-plus-minute walk away and requires going down two sets of very steep stairs. . carrying a kayak down them was out of the question.I had an uncomfortable interaction when I texted Tara because I couldn’t figure out how to turn on the heat. After a couple of texts, she said she would be right there at a very inconvenient time without first asking me. When I explained that I wasn’t familiar with the heating system, the response felt dismissive rather than helpful. It was an interaction that left me uncomfortable.There were certainly things I liked about the cottage, particularly its cleanliness, charm, and thoughtful extras. But between the uncomfortable furnishings, the beach access, and that interaction, the overall experience wasn’t quite what I wanted .