My sister and I took my mom to Vermont for her 70th birthday. I chose this cottage because it was adorable and had a history. It was the perfect place for us to home base for a few days of general stores, covered bridges, Sugarbush Maple Syrup Farm, Dartmouth, King Arthur Four Company flagship store, and more. It was quiet and cozy. It does have a "very old house" smell to it - but it's a very old house. With 40F degree nights, the heater set to 65F worked great. Although we didn't have the chance to build a fire on the back patio, the supplies were available - as was everything else we needed! Thanks for a wonderful and memorable stay!!