I stayed for 2 nights with my family of SEVEN, including 5 kids ages 7-17. I was worried the cottage would be too small but it really wasn't! It was well-appointed and very clean. We did use the couch, which was long enough for our 6'4" son. I do wish there was an extra blanket and pillow for the couch but it was ok. The AC was much needed, the coffee shop next door was awesome, there is a grocery store about a block away, and the walk to the beach was short. It was also very quiet at night. We didn't use the backyard but it was very large. A 10 out of 10!