overall our experience with the cottage was fantastic. There are a couple things I should point out.There are a number of items that need to be addressed in the cottage. First there is a lack of deck furniture, which is a shame because one of this cottages best assets is it's gorgeous view of the sound. I believe a couple of the chairs are just completely broken, and just left there. All the restrooms are outfitted with outdated fittings and appointments, toilet paper holders falling off the walls, commodes that are very low to the ground and clog routinely. When we arrived there were strips of flypaper hanging around the doors on the main entertainment area, we learned why throughout the week as flying insects with swarm the room if the doors were left open for even minute periods of time. The pocket doors to the closet and the second bedroom upstairs fall completely off the frame and into the room. That same bedroom has a dish television receiver, but there is no power supply for the receiver. Of course, there is no television in the master bedroom, nor the third bedroom. We were able to make use of the television in the kids bedroom by taking the DVD player from the first floor to the kids bedroom so they could watch movies.
As a renter, it would be nice if the cottage was updated with modern amenities, at least newer furnishings. However, we knew what we were getting when we rented, so that was not a dissatisfier for us upon arrival. It would be nice if this cottage had deck furniture so that we could take advantage of the outdoor views. Also, functioning televisions in every bedroom would be nice. The internet performance was mediocre at best, and updated internet provider with improved performance would be fantastic. Other nice to have might include screening in a section of the second level deck, or the addition of a hot tub. A private pool would be ideal, but we enjoyed the experience of the community pool. As a suggestion, consider including the cost of the community pool in the price of the cottage.