Shamila's place was an amazing stay for my group of friends! Very clean and organized place which had everything you needed and more. Shamila obviously spent a lot of time preparing and making sure that our stay was comfortable and enjoyable as there were many great activities left for us to do together or individually (e.g. painting, board games and cards, hula hoops and games for children, relaxing on the many hammocks available). The highlight of our trip was having the option of many water sporting equipment (e.g. multiple paddle boards and paddle boat, canoes, kayak, etc) as there was enough for all of us to be on the water at the same time. Great fishing spot overall as we caught some small bass! Beautiful view of the outdoors, and the internet works great for those working days.
There was air conditioning in the master bedroom and top floor room/area, and a few fans for us to use, but during this heat wave it was very hot as there was no central air conditioning in the living room area. If you don't mind the warmth in the living room, especially with a bigger group, then all is well. The water is quite rocky and mosquitos are pretty aggressive but only during a certain time (just after sunset), so if you want to spend time out with the fire avoid going during this time and you'll be great. Shamila also did give us some tips before coming and mentioned the rockiness in the water and mosquitos so do listen to the tips she gives and bring some water shoes and bug repellent. There was a hot tub but unfortunately we could not get it to work/warm up (this could have just been us as users). Finally, the BBQ grill did work but took a little longer for our food to cook which was not a huge issue as it's summer and we had all day, but plan to start firing up the grill a little earlier.
Overall, Shamila's hospitality and service is top notch and did everything she could to make it feel like it was home for us the few days we were there. We did encounter a small blip while there being the first guests to stay, which is why 4.5 but these were communicated and handled fairly quickly and will not be an issue for future guests. I would 100% stay at this location again as it has been the most well prepared and thought through place we've stayed both inside and out. Shamila is very kind, understanding, and quick to respond which makes her an exceptional host!