The check in process was very easy. Once we arrived to the cottage we were so excited. The pool was directly across from our cottage and the beach was 2 blocks away. My husband and kids were able to walk to get ice cream and also lunch from Killer Seafood, the shrimp po boy was massive but so so good. Going into the cottage it was very clean and modern, very charming. Bed slept great. Not many restaurants in the area, but shipwrecked was delicious for breakfast. The cottage is in a neighborhood of 13 cottages, I think but very quiet and relaxing. Since we rented pet friendly, the cottages not thing I would suggest is a fenced in area similar to some of the other cottages. There was a grill on the property that we used. The cottage had a couple board games my kids enjoyed. Overall experience, 100. Would definitely stay again!!