The large field made for perfect eclipse viewing and child rampaging, and the creek was a permanent source of adventure for the kids. The owners were very responsive (A/C was broken but they had someone out there immediately to fix it), and the house was quite comfortable. Beautiful view from the upper deck, and they appear to be adding a screened porch to the lower level. A very large, private property for your group. Just a great setting.

The house was clean and comfortable and fine for us, but it won't be perfect for everyone. It would be great for 2 couples and some kids, but might not be ideal for more, so know your group. On the first floor there are two bedrooms (1 w/ king, 1 w/ queen), one full bath, and a living room or den area, with a third bed located in the living room. There's a large privacy screen at the foot of the bed, but it's definitely not private. The side of the bed is open to the room and you have to walk right past it to get to the floor entrance. That floor has no internal connection to the rest of the house; you have to go out to the porch and up the outside steps (which are covered) to the second floor. I actually rather liked that feature--late-nighters can stay up while sleepyheads can turn in--but some may not.

The second floor contains a kitchen, living area, and full bath. The biggest drawback to us was the lack of any table for dining. There's a large island in the kitchen that you can sit around, but we needed that for counter space since that is otherwise limited. There is room for a table, though, so you could bring a folding one and chairs, and all you'd have to do is move one chair to make room.

But the negatives did not detract from the positives for our group of 4 adults and 2 kids. I'd certainly rent it again--it's a beautiful place--though with only two bedrooms I don't think I'd go with 8 adults.