Wow, this property really exceeded my expectations. As we rounded the corner to drive down the wooded driveway for the first time, I couldn't believe how serene and secluded it was, with a perfect spot on ampersand Bay. With our five kids 6 years old and under, our group quickly eliminated the serenity and turned the mood to boisterous as we jumped in the lake. We rented a pontoon boat from Saranac lake marina and loved going out to the tiny islands and sand bars to swim around and take walks through the 'enchanted forest' as we called it, looking for island fairies. The house has an amazing kid friendly beach that is shallow and seaweed free and is outfitted with paddle boats and lots of fun inflatables to play with in the beach. The house itself is vast, with a surprise bedroom-sized closet off the downstairs bedroom, and lots of bathrooms. The kitchen is really well stocked, though if I could add one thing of would be a really large frying pan or wok to help cook big meals for the group. The home has rustic charm, kind of 1960's lodge ranch mixed with modern farmhouse accents. It is funky and has character. We loved our time there so much and hope to return many times.