Pros: Patrick, the owner and a man of great patience, is quick to respond to questions via email and text. I really appreciated how easy it was to communicate with him. To Patrick there are no stupid questions, so ask if you want to know. He will answer.

The house is roomy and well outfitted for a relaxing week. Everything needed for a comfortable stay was there. We brought in our own food -- there are two refrigerators and kitchens for storage and cooking.

I asked for linen service and paid the extra fee. It was well worth it to have the beds made as well as sheets and towels available. No need to pack in linens. And housekeeping took care of it all when we left as well.

Plenty of parking. Quiet location. Private but not completely removed from humanity.

Lovely setting! Having the house situated lakeside made for many relaxing moments. It was enjoyable to sit out there at any time of day. We saw many birds and beavers too! A large lilac tree in bloom was a delight as well.

We ate out for dinner several times during our stay and despite what may seem like a somewhat remote location, there are some very good restaurants within a few minutes drive. One day we even went to a nearby arcade and drove go-karts. Our primary aim in this vacation, though, was to relax and visit and the house was perfect for that.

Cons: I hate to even mention them since they are trivial but they are worth mentioning. There is internet but it is very slow. It was sufficient for checking email. Not so great for streaming video, downloads, or Skype. But then, that's not why we came out here anyway, so it certainly did not affect our vacation.

The house is a bit worn around the edges and would benefit from the attentions of a handyman. A broken shelf in the kitchen, loose tiles around the fireplace, a clogged gutter outside, nails working their way out of deck railings. Nothing major to detract from our enjoyment though.

Recommended!