This property is an amazing place to stay if you are looking for peace and privacy. Check in was easy, the host was there when we arrived to let us in. The pond is giant, with fish, turtles, frogs and even a little water snake. 2-story rear deck is large and partially covered. My husband made a batch of sugar water and we enjoyed sitting there watching the hummingbirds come eat. At night we sat by the fire, watched the stars and meteor shower. We slow cooked all day a 25lb turkey over the campfire. Enjoying the sunshine, while our dogs ran around the property living their best lives. The kitchen and house was well stocked for anything we forgot to bring. --- The house has WIFI and you will need it. There is a landline phone that we actually used a few times! There are only 2 & 1/2 bathrooms. Both full bathrooms are either upstairs or on the basement level, so steps are required to access them. It's listed as dog friendly, however, the dogs are only allowed on the main floor (we didn't learn that till we arrived the day of.) The neighbor has a giant white shepherd who stopped by for a visit, fortunately he was super friendly with us and our dogs. The small cottage outside was perfect for the kids - we put a window AC unit and they were happy in there. The basement bedrooms were cool to sleep in, but the main floor and upstairs were a little warm in August. Bring your own drinking water - the house is well water and has high iron levels.