From the start, we had great communication with the property owner. who reached out proactively to see if we had any questions. Check in was a breeze but we heard from her again to make sure all was well. When we had a minor problem with the dishwasher, she responded immediately and then we also met the very helpful and friendly caretaker, who was a great source of local information. Between the two of them, we had fantastic info about the history of the property, local tips and great recommendations for activities. But we mostly stayed right on the gorgeous property, aside from a few hikes (and a quick swim in Carter Lake) and picking up food to cook in the amazing chef’s kitchen or to eat on the stunning back deck. The musical sound of the water was a constant backdrop and the water was crystal clear and cold. Creek hikes were a favorite activity as was fishing (we caught both trout and bass) and croquet. We had a fire in the wood fire pit (marshmallow skewers were provided) and floated in the pond, and everyone made rounds of the various hammocks. The beds, linens, towels and blankets were all top quality and the interior decor was gorgeous but also comfortable—just perfect in every way. We loved the ice maker, the coffee bar (fully stocked), the plentiful bar ware, the pizza oven and the grill. Friends visited us one Saturday and called the next day to see if they could come by again just for a few hours—they said it was more than worth the drive to spend a few more hours at this magical location!