I live in CA and have gone to Lake Tahoe my whole life, but I was looking for something like Tahoe sans all the people and development. This was it! Priest Lake is one of the most beautiful places in the US and this cabin provides unsurpassed views and access to the lake. From the large outdoor dining deck to the campfire area to the large dock extending onto the lake, there are plenty of places to be and relax. In fact, all of us adults were relaxed almost immediately despite having traveled all day with two 6 year olds and two 3 year olds. The kids jumped into the lake within minutes of arrival. The lake was the perfect temperature, yet clear and definitely clean.

The cabin is located at the perfect location at the lake--not too far a drive in, but almost in the middle of everything by boat. The cabin is not fancy but is quite cozy, and includes washer and dryer, 2 full bathrooms, and lots of beds and places to hang out. Each of the 4 adults on the trip took at least 1 nap on the green couch. The kitchen was totally stocked and I found myself surprised that I didn't mind cooking every single meal (except 1) for 8 people. It was just an easy place to be. There was a lot of fridge space so that it was no problem finding a spot for all the food we picked up at Costco on our way in. It was a really easy place to 'move into' and just be.

We played a lot of games, some of which are at the cabin. We went huckleberry hunting. We rented a pontoon boat and tubed around and went to the upper lake and to the resort right across the way. We seriously sat on the dock for HOURS every single day and everyone in our party was completely satisfied by that. We roasted marshmellows and hotdogs down at the campfire and then the kids jumped in the lake for an evening swim. The BBQ is brand new and made some delicious hamburgers. The dock chairs were AWESOME!!!!!! You haven't really lived until you've dangled your feet from a chair floating over a lake with a drink in hand, watching the sunset or just watching the nearly empty lake and mountain views or watching your kids splash around or your friend get thrown into the lake because she's not sitting in a chair attached to the dock :) FUN times!

One of my favorite parts of this trip was how it almost felt like camping, but we slept on beds and had showers. It was the perfect combination of comfort and enjoying the outdoors, especially with kids. Great vacation! Will definitely be back.