I get extreme rental house anxiety - I have rented enough properties to know that pictures can sometimes be deceiving but I can honestly say that pictures could never do this place justice. If you think it's lovely in the pictures, just wait until you go there! It's a very special and unique place.
There is a wrap around deck that has a large gap to enter onto the dock and access the hot tub.
The garden is lovely with a nice little dining alcove and a sitting area where I enjoyed my morning tea each day. There is also a very nice propane gas grill to use.
The living/dining room is large and sunny with every window overlooking the bay. A really nice day bed and couch and a super comfy retro reclining chair that I spent my nights curled up on reading from the well curated collection of books. There is a nice television with roku built in.
The gas fireplace is persnickety for sure but be patient, follow the instructions and get it going because it is truly lovely on the chilly evenings.
There is a bedroom and full bath right off the living room - I slept downstairs and was lulled to sleep by the lapping tide underneath the house. The bathroom is beautifully retro with gorgeous tiling and the shower is equipped with high quality dispensers with body soap, shampoo and conditioner. The tile floor is heated which was absolute heaven on the chilly bay mornings!
The kitchen is small but very well equipped. The appliances are top of the line and there are enough cooking utensils, pots, pans, bowls, etc to make an amazing meal. Pantry has what almost all rental houses seem to have - a whole lot of different teas, maybe some salt, pepper, oil, random spices. The stove has a lovely little griddle in the middle - I highly suggest bringing stuff to make pancakes because I really wanted to but didn't have the ingredients. Coffee machine, french presses, coffee grinder and even one of those fancy milk frothers are available for use. Nice washer and dryer as well!
People mention the stairs to the second floor. . yes, they are narrow and steep but completely safe if you take them slowly and hold onto the rail.
I must comment on the window coverings. . .absolutely top of the line - there are so many windows in this house and it makes a difference!
There is a spirit of generosity to this house - the owners seem to really care about your experience and that is reflected in absolutely every detail.