This is a very nicely furnished home in a quiet location. We enjoyed the quiet, the deer right off the porch, and the lovely furniture. But the owners are right in saying in response to other reviews that this place is not for everyone.
Two downsides:
1) We had read the earlier review about the many little signs about taking good care of the woodwork, etc., but it was still surprising how much the house feels like a cross between a showroom and a vacation rental. The little note asking us to use a (provided) cheap washcloth to remove facial products etc. so as not to stain the provided washcloths etc. seemed a little much (the washcloths were grey colored fabric anyway). Similarly, having to worry about keeping a bathroom vanity counter dry because the wood is not waterproofed is a bit odd, especially when the chosen sink fixtures are elegant but splash a lot. We didn't use the grill because the cleanup required would have made it not worth it.
2) We were very glad that the cottage allows dogs, and were happy to pay the additional fees. It was therefore very disappointing to show up to a long list of rules about having dogs in the house, especially since these were not communicated in advance. We paid extra to be allowed to bring pets and were disappointed that the pets were supposed to be invisible. Dogs were not allowed upstairs; were not allowed on the furniture; were not allowed in the beds; were not allowed to be left alone. We would not have rented the place if we had known this in advance, because our dogs are not trained to stay off the furniture etc. A lot of people, like us, come to Ashland to see plays at OSF -- to discover that dogs are not to be left in the house alone creates a problem! And the suggestion to board them by the hour is helpful but not helpful because the recommended kennel is 30 minutes away, north of Ashland (and we don't like to board our dogs, especially at a strange place). So if you wanted to go to dinner or a show, suddenly it would be a major excursion. The policies are justified in the documents in the house by saying that they also rent to people who don't have pets and don't want dog hairs etc. Fair enough, but then what is the pet fee for if not cleaning? Owners can set their own rules but they should be made clear in advance, either on the posting or when a renter inquires about bringing a dog.