We had a wonderful time in Florence and Muscle Shoals. The property suits its name and is definitely a cottage. It is a place captured in time with very little updates. If you are a vintage sort of person, this place is for you! It comes with the weathering of time and the style of Grandma. The smell, although nostalgic, is prominent. The silverware might be original as well as all the books on the shelves and dishware in the cabinets. Communication with Troy and check-in was simple. There are plenty of towels, wash cloths, bedding and fans. Everything you need... The hill to the water is VERY steep. The neighbors have dogs who come into your yard and the squirrels visit every morning. The driveway is insanely steep and even for an SUV, not easily navigable. The door to the guest bedroom would stick and I couldn't get out without my husband pulling open the door for me. Water pressure was good, AC was cold, and everything was clean, just really old and worn. The bed in the guest room is a stack of mattresses and should probably be the next upgrade. Location was off the beaten path with easy access (15min and hills) to everything - so secluded and peaceful but in this case, it wasn't a place we wanted to write home about or invite people back to. It served its purpose for our family, but we'll probably invest a bit more in our accommodations for our next trip. Thank you, Troy for letting us stay.