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Cottage Homestay

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 7 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.7(7) 43 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Vacation Home / Holiday RentalFamily & Large Group HomestayBeachfront & Island HomestayHomestay

Google-verified7 Google reviews

Cottage Homestay
Services
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Family & Large Group Homestay, Beachfront & Island Homestay
Reviews
7

What recent reviews say

Five-star reviewers praise the owner's friendliness and outdoor activities like fishing and vegetable picking. One-star guests report dirty rooms, missing basics (towels, soap), animal droppings, and poor access. Review evidence splits sharply 43% five-star to 57% one/two-star, suggesting inconsistent upkeep or experience.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • friendly owner
  • outdoor activities (fishing, vegetable picking)
  • welcoming hospitality
Watch-outs
  • unclean conditions, animal droppings
  • missing basic supplies (towels, soap)
  • cramped location and difficult access
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Best for: Guests seeking a rustic farm experience with outdoor activities and a friendly host.
Think twice if: Consider elsewhere if you need reliable cleanliness, complete bathroom supplies, or easy vehicle access.

Strengths

  • Owner is warm and approachable
  • Farm activities (fishing, vegetable picking)
  • Rustic outdoor experience

Worth knowing

  • Owner praised for warmth and approachability
  • Activities include fishing and vegetable picking
  • Complaints of animal droppings in rooms
  • Missing towels and soap on arrival
  • Narrow, cramped access to property

What reviews say by service

Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
Divided: outdoor farm activities attract guests; poor cleanliness and missing basics deter them.
Family & Large Group Homestay
Animal droppings and lack of essentials are serious concerns for families.
Beachfront & Island Homestay
Cramped location and difficult access are problems.
Homestay
Owner warmth contrasts sharply with maintenance and hygiene failures.

How it compares

  • Rated 2.7 against a 4.56 average across the 616 vacation home / holiday rental businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 57% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 41
Review volume 39
Review recency 77
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 25
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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3
4
0
3
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4

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Last updated 2026-08-26