The cottage was very clean, the bed was comfortable. The little kitchen was nice with a good sized refrigerator and nicely equipped. The sofa was nice and the TV was good sized. The bathroom was very clean, small with a claw foot tub/shower. The owners were very nice and I believe that they are trying very hard to be good hosts, but the property needs some love. The yard was overgrown and needed grooming and attention. The BBQ worked very well but the fire table propane tank was empty and it took a while for the owner to bring another one. Renters park in front of a house then walk around to the back alley. You enter thru the alley. It is a very safe area but f I were traveling alone I would have been uncomfortable. The location was great amd in a lovely neighborhood. Very near downtown Lodi, we could walk to many stores and restaurants. I will call the rental a diamond in the rough. It needs some attention, new windows screens, maybe some plantings, and should be swept or cleaned before guests arrive. I wish the owners well but wanted to be truthful.