There are some lovely things about this cottage. Cardiff Lake is beautiful and clear, and there is a wonderful walking trail nearby. Upon arrival, the toilet was not working. We contacted the host who responded right away but did not get the issue fixed during our 4 day/3 night visit. Clearly someone knew there was an issue as the water to the toilet was turned off. There is only one bathroom in the cottage, Also, the cottage was not very clean when we arrived and we had to wash the cutlery, plates and dishes before using them.Potential guests should also be aware that the cottage is very close to the highway. This wasn’t something we fully appreciated from the listing. You can hear the traffic quite clearly, including while sitting outside or down at the dock, so if you are looking for a quiet, secluded cottage experience, this is worth knowing.There is certainly potential here—the lake and surrounding area are lovely—but for us, the cleanliness, unresolved bathroom issue and highway noise significantly affected the experience. We are avid VRBO users and we will not return to this location. We did not use the hot tub.