We had a 20-year university reunion here with our core group of friends, spouses, and kids ranging from 3-9 years old. The house and property were perfect for our needs. The beach is absolutely incredible. Sandy, shallow, protected, and so safe for the kids (who practically lived in the water). There's also lots of grassy area for playing, running around, water fights, etc. The house is also absolutely incredible. The rooms are private, but the common indoor areas feel warm and welcoming as do the outdoor are. We are a group of quite introverted people who need time and space alone, and we managed to inhabit this place comfortably for a week.

The only small downside of the house is that the indoor kitchen is quite tight. This is fine when the weather is nice and much of the preparation and cooking can be moved outdoors, but it was more challenging on our one stormy day. We all love to cook and big, extravagant meals are the hallmark of our gatherings, so this may have affected our group more than it would others.

Honestly, we didn't leave the property much. A few folks went to the local wineries, but the house and grounds and lake were all so perfect that we didn't want to go anywhere. We just lounged around, ate, drank, read, swam, and played games. It was incredible.