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Little Cottage

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(17) 46 low data composite score See reviews on Google
Beachfront & Island Homestay

17 Google reviews

Little Cottage
Service
Beachfront & Island Homestay
Reviews
17

What recent reviews say

Recent reviews paint a divided picture. Older guests praised clean rooms and value, but recent visitors report dirty, dusty spaces with stains, incomplete repairs, and odours. Host Nikki earned praise, though maintenance has slipped. Accessibility is poor: a high entrance and tight parking suit only those with full mobility.

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

Praised for
  • friendly host
  • good value
  • clean (when maintained)
Watch-outs
  • poor maintenance
  • dirty and smelly
  • overpriced
  • accessibility issues
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Best for: Travellers confident in checking room condition on arrival and able to climb stairs.
Think twice if: Cleanliness and maintenance are red flags in recent feedback; steep entrance and narrow parking suit only those without mobility aids.

Strengths

  • friendly host
  • historically good value

Worth knowing

  • Host Nikki mentioned by name in earlier reviews
  • High entrance with stairs
  • Limited parking (fits 2 cars)

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 56
Review volume 55
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 47
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-08-26