My adult daughters, cousin, and I rented this cottage for a ladies weekend away. i highly recommend both the cottage and the property owners! The house was clean, comfortable, well maintained, and well stocked. The owners were responsive and concerned about us having a relaxing and enjoyable time while we were there. The cottage is right around the corner from the Blue Gate Restaurant and the Subway/Gas station, so everything we needed was within walking distance, except for when we wanted to travel further down the road to explore. We are a board game family, and there was plenty of room to relax and enjoy some games in the evenings. The new covered deck on the back was a pleasant place to sit and relax. If you have issues with stairs, be aware that 2 of the bedrooms are upstairs, and the stairs are slightly steep and narrow. Both bathrooms are on the main floor. Window air conditioning units were in each upstairs bedroom, so we were able to stay comfortable on a very hot weekend. Overall, I highly recommend this cottage for your next stay in Shipshewana!