I can't say enough about the hosts and the cottage and atmosphere. We were up in Chico for Alumni weekend and my boyfriends birthday (both Chico grads!). It was easy communication with the hosts. The little gems of snacks and kind offer to purchase simple items before our arrival was indeed enjoyable and such a courtesy! The dogs who we met were so friendly and adorable, it made our stay even more pleasant. The cottage was great - many linens, lotions, hair products, stocked condiments, kitchen tools, etc. was like we had lived there. TV service to watch sports and movies - fantastic. Location made travel to downtown Chico easy. Well lit backyard in the evening. BBQ area wasn't used, but looked great. We did use the hot tub after my BF played in the alumni lacrosse game (we are getting a little older!) and the pool was cleaned the day we arrived. Wonderful play to lay out and have some chips and relax. Cannot say enough about this home, the feels, and the hosts. Don't pass it up!