My partner, son, and I just returned from a wonderful week at Bob's cottage. I was looking for a place that was a short drive from my brother's, sister's, and mother's homes so that we could spend the week visiting family while still driving my elderly mother back to her own home after dinner. Bob's cottage seemed to fit this bill perfectly, while also allowing us to swim, boat, and relax on a lake - perfect.
Bob was very pro-active in his communication, letting me know when and how we can let ourselves into his home, and any information to make ourselves comfortable while there. He even allowed us to use his canoe and paddle board which my son and visiting cousins really enjoyed. The house has easy lakefront access with a small private dock to launch a canoe or kayak, and a large floating mat that can easily accommodate 3-4 people laying in the sun (or wrestling for "king of the mat")
One of the best features of the house, for us, was the large deck overlooking the lake. Half of the deck is open-air with a table and umbrella - a great place to have dinner, or just relax. The other side of the deck is enclosed - also a great place for dinners and relaxing, and the place where my 88 year old mother spend most of her time while visiting us.
Finally, this cottage is part of a lake community and we met several of the neighbors on our walks - all of them, without exception, were friendly and welcoming. If we were to visit again, I'd like to spend a bit more time exploring the hiking trails that are within walking distance of the cottage. My brother and son did a bit more of that, and really enjoyed it.
All in all - this cottage was a comfortable retreat for us - complete with the good karma of a family summer home in a welcoming community.
Thank you, Bob, for sharing your home with us!