We needed a place to get away, and this cottage was perfect. Close to what we wanted to do, yet secluded for relaxing. I LOVE Shelburne Farms so it was a joy to drive around. All the guides are so friendly and helpful. As for the cottage, nothing was lacking at all, and we made quick work of the Vermont cheese Kate left for us! If you love to cook, this kitchen has everything. If you want good restaurants, Shelburne road has several. I wish I could live there!!Just one thing, if you have dogs, the stairs are uncarpeted. My two Corgis immediately fell down the open basement stairs. Neither was hurt and within a day they were running up and down as if they'd been doing it all their lives. The cottage even has baby/dog gates, one of which we put at the top of the basement stairs. If you're looking for a cottage with everything, in the middle of gorgeous property, with friendly, helpful owners, you've found it with this one.