My cottage home sits on a pond at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The rental room is a second-floor, light-filled 10 x 12 bedroom outfitted with double bed, desk, bookshelf, dresser, closet, and sitting nook at window. A second-floor full bathroom is shared with possible 2nd renter in another private bedroom.

Shared interior spaces include kitchen, dining room, and living room. Shared laundry room has separate refrigerato...