The cottage was exactly as presented - a clean, well stocked, and well maintained period cottage filled with wall murals and art. We didn't use the upstairs, but there is plenty of room up there for a larger group. The bedrooms were roomy and comfortable, the kitchen was useful and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was quiet, nice, and very friendly. But what was great was the location near Blair Boulevard, with the fantastic restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and breweries. Almost everything was within walking distance (1 to 3 blocks), and the Southbank river bike trail was just a few quiet street blocks away - an excellent urban trail that connects to the Northbank trail and out of town into Springfield and beyond.