It's rare to find a vacation home that exceeds expectations, but everything about this place is even more spectacular than the photos can capture. Pine air, the sound of the lake lapping below your windows, the soft wind in the trees. You will never want to leave. The house itself is the epitome of rustic charm, with log beams and exquisite wooden floors, but the kitchen and bathrooms are modern and elegant, and the water pressure in those showers will melt ever tired muscle in your body. A pathway leads you down to a fantastic fire pit, perfect for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows (which we did), and the water in the lake in September still feels like bathwater. Private, quiet, serene, beyond beautiful in every way. Even the bed linens and pillows are top notch. I was there with a group of three, but it could easily accommodate families without ever feeling crowded. There's something for everyone inside and out -- swimming, boating, hiking, grilling, book-reading, TV watching, board-game playing. There's simply no better vacation spot on earth. We were thrilled and wanted to never leave. You will, too.