The cottage was excellent! That is if you like waking up to a front-row seat on the balcony overlooking dense woods and tall trees. Not to mention deer walking by. This is truly a cottage that will make you feel at home... well stocked, wonderfully decorated, peaceful, quiet (sits back off the road a ways), an amazing collection of books, and more. Best yet, it's only 10 minutes outside of Charlottesville (short commute to campus or downtown) and sits in an area filled with large estates and acreage. While the cottage is adjacent to the main residence, it feels a lot more private than you can imagine. Just be sure to follow directions and take the second driveway, not the first.