Our group of ten adults, one toddler, and four dogs had a fantastic time at this wonderful house. While there was enough space inside for everyone on the day we experienced some rain storms, the real draw is outside. We spent many hours on the large two story deck, talking, relaxing, and reading with mountain breezes keeping everything from getting too hot. We also really enjoyed the lake. Members of our party fished right from the dock (though nobody caught The Big One) and we made use of the pedal boat and kayaks. The community in which the house is located has several nice amenities including playgrounds, pools, a sandy beach, and sport courts. While I didn't personally take advantage of these, members of our group did and enjoyed it.
The owners Michael and Jill were very helpful to us before and during our stay. They were available whenever we had questions and resolved a few minor problems for us quickly.
A couple of things that other travelers may want to be aware of:
- There is limited fridge/freezer space which can be challenging with large groups. We made it work with several large coolers on the porch filled with ice but if you have a large group, you might want to plan on a mid-week grocery run.
- The beds were not the most comfortable with several of the mattresses being uneven. We lived with it and it was fine.
Despite these two flaws, I give this property five stars for the service we received and the price that we paid. We spent HOURS combing the internet for waterfront houses with 6+ bedrooms that allow dogs AND fit our budget and this was one of few that came up. What a deal!
Thank you for such a great experience!