Overall, we had a very pleasant family gathering at this cottage.
Inside, the cottage was very pleasant. Rustic and retro, it was very clean, with roomy common areas, and well stocked. The views of the lake, especially at sunset, are breathtaking. The private dock and covered dock portico area are great. The family loved the fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and lounging. Margie, the owner, was very nice and responsive to all our needs.
Outside, the cottage roof was fully covered with pine needles and leaves, with layers of dust and cobwebs around all the windows and screens. The grounds were also completely covered in brush and overgrowth with no outside sitting area by the cottage.
One suggestion would be a more accurate description of the slope and condition of the driveway from the parking area to the cottage, and also from the cottage to the lakeside dock. We arrived before and left after our younger family members, so for 75+ year olds like us, it was very difficult and almost impossible to unload, carry and reload heavy luggage, heavy bags of sheets for 6 beds, towels, and grocery bags to and from the car - even with the cart provided, which needed a thorough cleaning before use.
Both the highly sloped drive and dock path, with their jutting roots, rotting wood steps, exposed rocks, and plant overgrowth, made it very difficult for us older folks to navigate without tripping or stumbling, or to push a loaded cart.