I'm not entirely sure how to tackle this review because the cottage itself was really nice and well stocked. That said, I wouldn't return or recommend it to a friend based on location.

Pros: The owners definitely did a great job at decorating the cottage. It's well stocked with nice linens and furniture. The place was very clean and as advertized. We didnt need to communicate with the owner but he seemed very welcoming from his emails. The patio was shared but we didn't bump into the other occupants. Street parking was available and we never had issues even on a busy weekend.

Cons. The bathroom lighting is very dark and could use improvement. The location is less than ideal. Why someone decided to build such a cute community along a highway and train tracks is beyond me. We could definitely hear the highway from the cottage and the train woke up our baby every night. That said, I imagine it's the same everywhere in Summerland, not strictly this cottage.

If you're looking for something in the area and know what to expect noise-wise, then I would recommend this cottage. Otherwise, you may be disappointed like we were. I still have 4 stars because the cottage itself was great!