This home proved to be a great location for the annual Fourth of July reunion for our large and growing family of eight adult and one teenaged children and a few significant others. We made good use of the large great room for meals and relaxing, and the screened-in porches, ample deck space, hot tub, fire circles, and basements offered refuges for those who needed a little alone time. The river was beautiful and a joy to wade or fish in, or to just idle next to while enjoying the trees, water, rocks, and nearby mountains. That said, the stairs to the river bank are long and steep—we counted nearly 120 steps. The cardiovascular workout was well worth it for my crew, who are all in pretty robust shape, but it may give others pause. The house was in striking distance of some scenic Appalachian trails; we sampled trails in the Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mostly we hung around this lovely property and reacquainted ourselves with each other. There were some minor issues with the hot tub and water pressure (the latter due to heavy well usage in the neighborhood over a holiday), but Lanie was an attentive, responsive, and personable host. We enjoyed our time and would stay here again if we ever take a family vacation in the area again.