"We had a wonderful stay at Birchwood and really enjoyed our time in Bala! The house was exceptionally clean, spacious and very well stocked. The kitchen had everything we needed, and there was plenty of room for our family, including three full bathrooms upstairs and a half bath on the main floor. The beds were very comfortable, and there was an abundance of bath towels, linens, beach towels and shower toiletries.The location is fantastic—an easy walk into Bala for groceries, shops and restaurants while still offering a beautiful waterfront setting. The sandy, shallow walkout into the lake was especially enjoyable for young children.Communication with our host was excellent throughout our stay. He was extremely responsive to all our questions and went above and beyond when we mentioned that our daughter has celiac disease by providing brand-new cookware for us to use. This was incredibly thoughtful and very much appreciated. The property is clearly well cared for, and our host also made sure our firewood was replenished throughout our stay. A paddleboat was available for guests to use, although no additional watercraft or water toys were provided. We brought our own inflatables, so this was not an issue for us, but kayaks, canoes or additional paddleboards would be a wonderful addition to the property.Overall, Birchwood was a beautiful, comfortable and thoughtfully maintained place to spend our family vacation. We had a lovely stay and would happily recommend it."