My wife and I rented the cottage for a week in mid-May and were joined, partly, by my parents. It was a peaceful stay made idyllic by the wonderful setting. Mornings began with coffee/tea in the screened porch where we viewed White Ibises and Gulls foraging the backyard. Evenings found us in the family/living room relaxing with wine and a movie/game.
The cottage is expansive, tastefully appointed, and with ample appliances and amenities necessary for cooking. Bedrooms and baths on both floors allowed each couple to maintain their privacy. The separate thermostats/ACs on each floor was ingenious.
The island is lovely and encompasses various habitats; everyone we encountered was welcoming. Most places are a short walk/quick drive. For example, Island Foods Great Valu, Whiteraven's Nest Farmers Market, and Dollar General were all within 3 minutes of the cottage. We divided our days between the shore and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, with stops at numerous shops, points of interest, and a few restaurants. We saw ~3 dozen of the famous ponies, numerous other types of wildlife, and collected some interesting shells. Sunday brunch at Bill's was very hearty and the Island Creamery delicious!
The only drawback we encountered was cleanliness. Experience would indicate a cleaning company habit rather than a one-off instance of being short on time before a guest's arrival. Granted, we are fastidiously tidy, but I have no doubt we left the cottage cleaner than we found it. While arrival appearance indicated cleaning, we soon found ourselves clearing small crumbs from the fridge/freezer, wiping down the exterior of the washer and dryer (located in the garage) and cleaning both the fabric softener insert and lint trap, removing a large amount of dry oatmeal from the perimeter floor areas of the family room, as well as dust and cobwebs from under the TV stand, and wiping down the interiors of all garbage bins. Thorough, routine vacuuming would also likely reduce the amount of Camel Crickets and spiders we encountered and promptly dispatched.
None of the above, however, would prevent us from renting the cottage and returning again. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Debbie was a wonderful asset to our booking. She was friendly, prompt, and communicative, answering all of our questions and providing excellent local tips. We look forward to our return!