My wife and I came up to the Lakes Region for a summer vacation. The house on Cawley Pond was comfortable, with air conditioning on the upper level (which was needed some days). The partly below grade lower level where the kitchen and main bathroom are located does not have air conditioning. However, this level stayed cool the whole time we were there. The screened in porch was delightful and the upper level room overlooking the lake was great for playing games. The bed was comfortable and the house had everything needed - washer/dryer, dishwasher, gas grill and fully stocked w kitchen utensils. The property is shaded and well kept. The pond was cool, refreshing and pristine - lots of fish, frogs, dragonflies, blooming water lilies and we saw the largest heron we had ever seen. There are two kayaks and a canoe. I would highly recommend paddling up the stream that flows into the north end of the lake. It almost feels like you are in the Everglades. The location was away from the busy towns in the area, but easy to go into Tilton for food shopping, etc. and an easy drive to Holderness, Meredith and Laconia. Also numerous day hikes within 25-40 minutes. Our favorites were Mount Kearsarge and Mount Percival/Mount Morgan. We had a wonderful time and would consider coming back!