Visually, this property was everything it was made out to be in its description. The house is beautiful and spacious. We were able to fit two full families comfortably by slitting the upstairs and downstairs, and the outdoor space was a welcome addition. Most of the creature comforts were available, including extra paper towels and toilet paper, and there was an abundance of dishes, silverware, pots, and pans.
The views were impeccable. There is a long - and I mean long - staircase to the lake. It's a workout, but definitely worth it. The dock is great. It's wood, so it's not too hot. It has seating, storage, and even a bottle opener. We spent a lot of time jumping off the dock and swimming around it. We also had two boats, but we didn't tie either up. The dock doesn't have a bumper, so it's not really equipped for that, but it didn't diminish the experience.
The road to the house is a bit rocky and narrow. I couldn't imagine driving a car up there because there are a lot of bumps in the road (we had trucks and SUVs). But it's a fairly simple drive in a private secluded neighborhood. We met some neighbors and everyone was nice. There were lots of deer around the property.
Now, the bad. When we were there - and I didn't see this from any other reviewer, so it might have been unique to us - the water had an awful sulfur smell (think rotten eggs). Every time we used water in the kitchen it would make the entire house smell, so we had to keep a candle lit to make it tolerable. It was tough taking showers because of the smell of the water, and the kids were affected because the hydrogen sulfide gas was omnipresent the minute we opened any faucet. We ended up bringing in gallon bottles of water to brush teeth, wash hands, and clean cups that had been rinsed in the stinky water (we also did not drink the water or use the ice). After using regular dishes for a while, we ultimately went to all disposable stuff so we wouldn't have to use the sink.
The biggest issue was that we were never made aware of the smell or a possibility of a smell by the owners. We brought it up to them and they assured us they had taken steps to mitigate it, but the smell really was overpowering and made no one want to go near the water (even if the water was filtered and safe).
Overall, our stay was a good one. We had a lot of fun and the proximity to the water was excellent. Everything was perfect except for the smell, and the smell ended up being a pretty big deal.