This is a lovely space with a breathtaking view, and Mike goes out of his way to make you feel welcome. The grounds are a beautifully landscaped, terraced garden with easy stone steps to the dock on the beautiful clear lake. In the afternoon, the lake comes alive with activity (sea planes, paddle boards, kayaks, sea bikes, water skiing and other aquatic activities).
I hope that a couple of specific details not mentioned in the description might assist other potential guests. The second (shared) bathroom featured in the property is for "everyone's use during daylight hours" according to the sign visible from inside the bathroom. This means that Mike's guests have access to your rented space during the day. While there is a second sign on the interior door asking his guests to respect the renters' privacy, there is no locking mechanism on the renters' side to keep his guests from coming into the space. Since we were gone during the day, it did not really interfere with our enjoyment of the space, it just felt a little creepy. Including taxes and fees, we paid more than $1000 per night, and this undisclosed arrangement of sharing rented space with complete strangers felt more like discounted rental than an upscale vacation rental. Two Teslas with charging stations occupy 2 spots in the driveway, and there is a AirStream camper that occupies additional space, so parking is tight. This did not present an issue for us since we were in one car, but since the living space sleeps 8, it would be best to contact Mike if you are bringing more than one car. With regard to the air conditioning -- the thermostat is located in the owners' space and Mike has to make any adjustments. While it was warm while we were there, Mike quickly adjusted the temperature for us so we were comfortable. The temperatures are generally pleasant and I imagine that opening windows would generally cool the space. During our stay, we were unable to open 1 of the 2 windows due to a large piece of furniture blocking its path.
Privacy is a huge factor for my family when selecting a vacation property -- 16 security cameras and upstairs noise (mild but still present) did not make it feel very private. While I really think this is a beautiful property and Mike is super accommodating, this was not a great match for us -- especially given the cost. We were only there 2 nights, so perhaps a longer stay using more amenities might have given the nightly rate more value.