The lodge is beautiful and nicely laid out and accommodated our large extended family vacation very well. The hot tub was a great added bonus. We saw deer run through the yard. The river is a short distance and you can hear it from the windows. We were hoping to fish there, in fact, that is why we rented it but there was no way we could fish the river from that location. The weeds/grass were up to your waist and the river was not family friendly for fishing. While the pictures do not show it, the neighbors were surprisingly VERY close. We were under the impression it was more secluded. That said, we had an incredible visit. They had lots of games, puzzles etc to keep the kiddos busy and it was lovely that all the spices and condiments were provided so we didn't have to purchase those. And it was great that everyone had their own bed/room as there were 13 of us staying together. It was a little drive to get to places but not terrible. It's about a 30 minute drive to Big Sky. The owners were fantastic and very responsive. If you have a large family or event and do not mind having to drive for fishing or excursions then this place is great to stay.