This is the second time that I stayed with a group at this property, and we came back for the second time for very good reason. The property is expansive such that we can get pretty loud around the fire with raucous laughter without getting noise complaints from the neighbors (because, afterall, they're not that close), and you can conveniently get to grocery or other locations as needed without losing half the day like some other properties we've experienced.

We had 11 guys at the house and didn't feel like we were on top of each other, ever. The gym downstairs helped us keep with our fitness routines, and the 80 acres of the property provides nice routes/roads to hike with a good elevation component to it. The massive TV downstairs would have been great for watching football if only we weren't having too much fun doing other stuff.

There is a dog and a cat that seem to live at the property, and they are wonderful creatures. There are other dogs nearby and they sometimes visit. Also nice.

If you have a truck or Jeep, you can access the higher part of the property by car, through a gate or two, depending on how the cattle are being contained.

There is a pistol range which they allow you to use if you sign waivers -- but it hasn't really been maintained. There are some tires which you can use to pin some targets onto, but otherwise if you plan on using that range, you probably need to bring your own target holders, steel targets, or whatever you like to use.

The gas grill is big enough to grill 10 ribeye steaks and more than a dozen zucchinis at one time. The kitchen has a cast iron griddle that is great for doing breakfast. Someone before us washed the griddle with soap and water, scrubbing off the seasoning, so just be sure to season it before you use it.

Two years ago we encountered a lot of ladybugs. This year we were bug free. It'a a fact of nature. There is a vacuum on property if it's needed.

Sick of the people you chose to vacation with? There's a little corner to which you can escape. Want everyone together at one time? There are big rooms to get everyone together.

This place is one of the more expensive properties we've used, but we feel like we get our money's worth.