Overall, this was a great place to stay! The views were spectacular, the house was comfortable, and Jon did a great job communicating every step of the way. The house was well-kept, and instructions were helpful and clear. It's a very private setting, with fire pits by the house as well as one by the beach, as well as wood for fires. Jon's communication was fantastic, and while there were some electrical issues they're getting addressed, he made sure we were aware of the issue and how to resolve it.
A few things that may be helpful to note for future guests:
1) the house is on a hill over looking the lake, which makes for incredible views. There is a little bit of a path with large rocks as step stones to get down to the beach. It's not an issue for children or adults, but if you have a disability or are elderly, it could be a little bit of a challenge to get up and down, especially if you're on the beach after dark.
2) The beach is gorgeous and the views are incredible. However, it is not great for swimming. It is very rocky, and it's anywhere from 6 inches deep to 3-4 feet deep for a long ways out. Even hundreds of yards out on the beach, it's very rocky, with some large rocks sticking above the water. Our young kids loved playing in the sand, but we went to other beaches to swim for extended periods of time (Iron Ore Bay, Little Sand Bay, and Donegal Bay are all fantastic for swimming) rather than swimming at the house. We also brought an inflatable stand-up paddle board, which we didn't use at the house for fear of getting popped on the rocks, as well as fear of falling off and hitting a rock. We did take it to other beaches that were sandy. The kayaks provided were great, as it's a beautiful place to kayak.
3) There are two large TV's at the house. One is in the basement in the room with a king size bed/weight room. The other is on the main floor in a room with two beds. There isn't a TV in any of the common areas. We didn't use the room on the main floor for sleeping, so we could use that room as a common area for watching TV during the day.
It was a great week, and we appreciated the house and hospitality. We definitely recommend staying here, and would definitely return in the future.
