The setting far exceeded expectations, which is always a pleasant surprise when booking any property sight-unseen. The cottage is set on a 'cartway' between two ponds, with a lovely deck offering a commanding180 degree view of Long Pond, as well as two smaller decks on the west and south sides overlooking Black Pond. The owners kindly provide kayaks, one of which my husband portaged to neighboring Black Pond and proceeded to catch the biggest bass of his life. The location is very close to the Cape Cod Rail Trail and offers a swim dock on Long Pond as well. My sniggly issue (and I am exceedingly picky) is with having to make the beds upon arrival (we are a family of four, and after a long trip, the last thing I wanted to do was to make beds); when paying $500+ a night over a week's stay, self-serve polyester sheets, well-worn mismatched towels and dirty windows don't do the property justice. I realize the owners are renovating, and only hope their future upgrades include those small and relatively inexpensive touches that make a vacation feel luxe and commensurate with the price paid. This place is well-worth the TLC.