The cottage was very clean on the inside. The water was the river, somehow, I thought it was the ocean. Not really right across from the deck but could see it when sitting on the deck. Very busy road, so lots of traffic when sitting on the front deck. However, we were able to ignore the noise but not all people could do that. The outside shower that was featured was dirty and did not work. The showers in the house were wonderful. The outside deck, and patio in the backyard had not been swept or cleaned. That was disappointing. I think maybe the owners need to check on their cleaners. When paying that price inside and outside should be spotless.Location was wonderful, very convenient to many different beaches. Went to three beaches, first one was 5 minutes away and cost 10.00 to park, 2nd beach was in Little Compton RI, 25.00 to park, very nice beach very soft sand, 25 minutes away and 3rd beach was in Westford MA, 35 minutes away, free parking and lovely beach but very rocky. Need to wear water shoes. The area was beautiful, with many different trees, farm land and stone walls. Rhode Island is a beautiful state.