The cottage is just as charming as described. It's clean and comfortable. Be aware that there is no air conditioning, but there are fans available. We used the deck often to eat, read, and relax. There is a griddle grill on the deck as well as a full-service kitchen. Bring all of your own ingredients if you plan to cook. There was a little salt, pepper, some sugar packets, and some coffee (but no filters) in the cupboards. We took the rowboat out a couple of times. The oars are very old and wobbly but we managed just fine. The lake was busy on Sunday but quiet the rest of our stay. I didn't swim because the bottom of the lake is mushy after you walk out a little bit and I don't like that feeling. The neighbors were extremely nice, and it was quiet at night except for the loons, which were a delight to hear. The owner was very responsive, especially when we lost power due a storm on Tuesday afternoon. He had some flashlights delivered to the cottage that evening. He was very understanding when we decided to leave one day early (Wednesday) since the power wasn't expected to be back on until that night and it's so inconvenient to have no water to flush the toilets. All in all, it's a pleasant place in a lovely location.