This worked out great! We stayed with six of our kids , their spouses, and 18 grandkids! There was plenty of seating for meals, and beds for everyone. We enjoyed days at the nearby beach. Downstairs plenty of room for kids to play and room upstairs for boards d games for the adults. We had a wonderful time! Downside was a smaller yard for outside play and the nearness to a busy road. One suggestion would be to provide beach towels, as none of us thought to bring them from home for the beach.