We wanted our family vacation to be right on a lake. This house was exactly what we wanted. The lake was a short walk down a hill, but we enjoyed being so close. Not much of sandy swim area by the shore for the kids, but we made due. The house was decorated with very cute "Lake" decor & supplied with all the essentials you would need in the kitchen. The showers are a little small for our "big" family, and the water pressure was very low, but we managed anyway. Loved the large deck , and ate most of our meals outside. Great fire-it area we enjoyed several nights, and took advantage of the hot tub! And enjoyed the Winery that was within walking distance.