Our family gathered from all over the world for a wedding in Troy. There were 10 of us and everyone was comfortable. 16 would be a stretch, but possible I suppose. It was perfect for casual family time, and easy enough to get into Troy as needed. Our only (minor) complaint was that the cabinets and closets are a mess, and it was difficult to find extra pillows, paper towels, etc... Also, it would be good to have some board games and outdoor games available (badminton, croquet), and also helpful to have a note for guests on what is expected - e.g. what owner would like for us to do before leaving. I had asked about pantry items, only to be told there were none, but in fact there were all kinds of basic items, like salt, pepper, sugar... Oh, and there is a coffee maker in the listing, but it barely works and there aren't any filters. I think that would be a basic upgrade for an otherwise really wonderful place. Full of charm and a setting that cannot be topped for its peaceful beauty.