This cottage is in a great location and we loved the seclusion and being right on the water where we could see the big ships. The view from inside and out is amazing. That alone helped our rating. We enjoyed renting a boat and being able to park it at the dock during the day and keep it overnight at Hurricane Joe's Marina. With a little work and updates this cottage has great potential. However I don't feel it was worth the price this time.
Cons:
*Given wrong key code and it took 3 attempts to get a response.
*The cottage needs a deep clean. The carpets were stained as well as some of the bedding. Baseboards, corners, etc, walls need touch ups and attention.
*The deck furniture was cheap plastic and very dirty / dingy.
*The garbage / recycling instructions were confusing and we had difficulty finding the outside container (at a location not near the house) because it was not clearly labeled as instructed. The label was faded and illegible.
*The instructions to strip the sheets but not blankets is off-putting. First, the mattress cover and one of the pillows was stained and nobody wants to see that. Second, it sounds like the blankets are not washed between guests.
*Handwritten notes and instructions everywhere need to be updated.
*There are no closets or dressers for clothing. Guests really need a place to put their things.
*Some of the towels are faded and frayed and need to be replaced.
With a little bit of extra attention this cottage could be amazing. Give it a chance but be prepared for the above.