First: We loved being in a neighborhood on Eleuthera, instead of in a resort. The local residents are so friendly, as is the owner of the cottage. The entire process was super smooth. The owner (Cecil) lives next door. He has a booking manager who takes care of the reserved process, and she provides a lengthy intro about the area, and the house. It was truly worth reading in its entirety. The beach might as well have been our own, nobody there but me. We loved the small local grocery store, and eating at the Front Porch restaurant. I advise joing the Eleuthera Forum facebook page to help you get to know the island better too. The cottage is exactly as described, and the provided cooler was great for pur excursions. We froze bottles of water for ice, made sandwiches, and went exploring. The deck on the hill is perfect for morning sunrises and yoga.