The property has some charm, but is in poor repair. It's a bit of an antique and it is obvious that the rental is just to keep it afloat for the descendants who for whatever reason cannot part with their history. It is not very well updated, and although there are beds for a crowd, the bathrooms, common spaces and such do not lend themselves to a group over 6-8. If you are tall, wear a helmet or don't come. You will bump your head often. If you are over 200 lbs, you won't fit into any of the shower spaces but one. Don't bring young kids as the house is not child-safe. The pool was open uncovered mid-winter, waiting for an errant child to step through; the alcohol cupboard is on ground level and unlocked, and the fireplace is massive and open. The kitchen is small for a house entertaining up to 18 guests, and the storage space for groceries is pitifully limited to small drawers, and the limited countertops. The pantry is not much help in that area other than holding spare older appliances like the blender. Lighting in the house is also a problem. At night, it is dim most everywhere in the common spaces especially. No game-room for teens and only a small TV with poor sight-lines. For what you are asked to pay, the value in short, is not there. On the other hand, the area is quiet, the land spacious and holds adventure for certain ages. Oh, and did I mention that the house is drafty? One bedroom had the window AC still in place which provided nice cooling drafts in mid-winter. One zone never did really heat up aside from what came through the floor, but by keeping the fireplace going, it was tolerable. With the washer on one level and the dryer on another, it was difficult to manage the laundry. In sum, if you want quirky and are very tolerant, you can have an acceptable gathering here. But you can probably do much better for your money.