Great location just steps from Lake Michigan, with a really robust set of stairs (and sturdy handrail) to get to the beach. We are in our 60s and 70s and really value that. Overall, the cottage was comfortable, attractive, quiet, and had everything we needed. The price was great for two couples, and the cottage is roomy. A few small things would make it even more comfortable: there were no headboards on the beds, which makes it a challenge to read in bed or sit up to sleep, which my husband needs to do for acid reflux. Our mattress was hard and slightly lumpy, which a good mattress pad would solve. We were there in the off season (October), and a few more extra blankets would have been nice. The carpet on the stairs and second level was off white, and although clean, it had a few stains, and white carpet is problematic at a beach house (the host asked us not to wear shoes on the carpet, which we were happy to comply with). It would have been nice to have a small desk or table to sit and do work on a laptop. You can sit at the island but it only has hard metal backless stools, so not really practical or comfortable for working (one of us who should have been on vacation had to do some work while we were there; it happens!) These are the details that would propel this cottage from a nice place to stay (in a great location) to a stellar place. We would absolutely stay here again though. I want to commend our host for responding quickly, kindly, and efficiently to a small i