We came for the second year and found everything to be more than satisfactory. The house is ideal for large family gatherings, there are at least two bedrooms on 3 different floors, the kitchen is well equipped, eg there are two toasters and two 12 cup coffee makers along with sufficient table and glassware for 15 or more with tables and chairs to accommodate. The access to the lake requires a bit of a walk downhill, but for those with children under 5 this can be ideal, not likely for a toddler to wander off and be unescorted by an adult, but easy enough for everyone else. There is an additional benefit of the large backyard as it can host soccer or volleyball games for large groups.In the summer the water is warm enough for swimming and the water under 4 ft deep up to 30 yards out.There were two kayaks available and we rented a sunfish sailboat for the week that could be kept onb the beach. Lake Owasco was very good for sailing and kayaking not a lot ofo motorobat traffic. All in all we would return for a third year if it fits into the extended family plans. The Lakeview is best from a deck a flight of stairs above the dock. The beach is fairly narrow, both in width and in distance between the shoreline and the steep hill ( thus the flight of stairs to the viewing deck).