Wow — what a wonderful experience staying at the Red House on Lake Buel. It exceeded every expectation. The house and the waterfront were exactly as described, and our short stay confirmed that we’ll be back for a much longer visit next summer.The great room truly is great — spacious yet cozy, with a sectional perfect for lounging and watching TV, and dining table seating that looks straight out through the sliding glass doors to the lake. Most of the time, though, we chose to eat on the screened porch, where the large table seats six comfortably (and can stretch to eight).The porch is a highlight: a completely bug free, spectacular view just five feet from the water’s edge. After dinner we’d settle into the four swivel chairs and watch evening settle over the lake. In the mornings, we enjoyed coffee while the sun came up — peaceful, quiet, perfect.During the day we spent our time between the shoreline and the private dock. The owner provides a canoe, rowboat, stand up paddleboard, and two kayaks, so exploring the lake was easy and fun. There’s even a 10-foot lily pad that became an instant favorite for floating and relaxing.We can’t wait to return next summer. We are going to bring the whole family.