Our family of 5 adults, 2 large dogs and 2 cats had a fantastic time using Kiefer's house as our home base. The beds are comfortable, the bathroom is adequate (although the shower is tiny), and the kitchen is huge and well equipped with all the pots/pans, griddle, coffee makers etc you could possibly need. The location is very remote and it is important to follow Kiefer's written directions because most GPS apps will not find his house. Note that his directions assume you're coming from the town of Irons, so if you're coming from the west, you'll need to look carefully for the road signs. We spent 3 days kayaking (one on Tippy Dam Pond and 2 on the Pine River), had lots of lovely hikes on the North Country Trail leaving right from the house, spend a day in Manistee on the Beach and a day in Ludington, and a morning picking blueberries. There is no need to bring outdoor chairs as there are plenty around the fire ring.