We arrived and started fishing immediately! The beautiful lake is well stocked with rainbow trout and bass. We caught quite a few of both daily. You can find fishing worms at the small exxon station on Main St. in Highlands. There is a 2 person pontoon boat with an electric motor, and kayaks to use. There is no central air conditioning, but the weather in September is cool, 50's to 70's, so it wasn't missed. The house is well stocked with cooking utensils. We cooked our meals daily. The house has a gas grill, though you may have to clean it prior to using it. We used the portable gas grill we brought with us. There is a firepit. You can buy bundles of firewood for it, and the fireplace, at Bryson's grocery in Highlands. There are limited restaurants nearby in Highlands. Everything is pricey in Highlands, and the downtown area is very small. If you want to visit a town where you can walk downtown for a couple of hours and visit many interesting places of business in a beautiful, quaint setting, I suggest Brevard, which is about 35 miles or so from Highlands. Cashiers doesn't have much more to offer than Highlands, unless you are an avid hiker, golfer, or you want to drive the roads visiting waterfalls. The property itself is really as beautiful as the pictures, and we found ourselves just wanting to stay here, relax, fish, cook, and be off the grid for our 2 week vacation. It is a great place to reunite with family and just be together. Bob, the owner, is beyond wonderful, and so considerate.