Pros: The outdoor space was amazing. There was endless deck space, plenty of seating areas, and lots to do. While there, the kids played ping pong many times, and our whole family enjoyed the cornhole and horseshoe area. The dock was expansive and we had plenty of room to spread out and fish, swim, and use our kayaks. There were two ladders to get into and out of the water. The covered areas allowed us to enjoy being outside even during light rain. The property is set on a quiet cove with quiet neighbors who take great care of their properties. It is all a no wake area, which made it safe for our children to swim and kayak without worry. Indoors, the kitchen had plenty of cookware as well as dishes. There was even a fun ice machine that made great ice for drinks. We were provided with more than enough towels. And, the check out procedure was easy to follow.
Cons: the listing did not make it clear that the lower level was completely separate from the rest of the house. In order to access that area, we had to go outside the door of the main level, down the stairs to the garage/road level, and down more steps to the lower level entry. Had our kids been younger, it would not have worked for us to be completely cut off from them at night. Additionally, the bathroom layout was odd. On the main level, there was a room with just a toilet. In order to wash our hands, we had to use the kitchen sink. On the lower level, there are two separate rooms with showers, but the toilet is in one room and the sink in the other. The showers themselves are rather small. The bathroom with the sink/vanity did not have any outlets.
Overall: the proximity to the lake and the expansive outdoor area make the awkwardness inside worth dealing with. We spent most of our time outdoors and truly enjoyed the beautiful area.