The place looks exactly as pictured. In fact, even cozier and cleaner. My hubby is a fanatical neat freak. He mentioned that his socks didn't get dirty from the floors. [me rolling my eyes because I did not care. However, he was correct.] Cuchara is general is super cutesy, cool and clean. The locals are wonderful and there are a few things to do. If you are looking for party central--this is not the vibe. It is quaint, picturesque, calming and just a great place to chile and relax. I am part hermit so I loved it! We came in from SUPER HOT DFW in July and ran to the AC. I quickly learned that isn't a "thing", AC, neither in Cuchara nor in surrounding areas. Hey, we didn't need it at all. We did turn on the fan for air circulation only. I am not sure we needed that. Just used to what we do in the metroplex. We stayed a week, and I didn't want to leave. I lead a fairly stressful life given my position; I also write. I got more work done on writing projects in that week than I did over two semesters. We will definitely be back next summer for a longer period of time. In fact, we are already trying to get back before summer! I learned to let go of stressful things and have really pumped the brakes! Oh yeah, we did see a black bear about three miles up the road on our way to Venita one late morning. He posed for a photo op. We stayed in the car, but I took a picture or two. The host was perfection. The place was perfection. Not a one issue AT ALL. Perfecto!