The owner was very nice, but definitely not intrusive. The apartment is over a garage that is not attached to their house, but set apart a bit. Apartment was very clean and well-appointed- just the right size for my husband and me, and we were able to store our kayaks by the owners'. It was lovely to have a property overlooking the lake. I'm of the opinion that when expectations are managed well, one is more likely to have a good experience. In the spirit of sharing- it's a beautiful property and well-maintained. It's not remote- it's set near a country road, so there are street lights and some light traffic- certainly nothing that disturbed us, but if you're looking for solitude, this place is not remote. Both sides of the lake are navigable, and quite pleasant for kayaking. More powerboats on the larger side of the lake. More pontoon boats on the smaller side (where the apartment is located). Restaurants are about 5-10 minutes away. We had a lovely stay.