The house was clean and beautifully decorated. The back deck is fantastic, very spacious and partly covered, so we were able to enjoy the warm weather outside even if it was raining. The fire pit is a great spot to end the evening. A couple of drawbacks, in that the grass was very high upon our arrival, so we actually mowed so that we could use the grill and fire pit, plus some areas for yard games. On the third day out of four, someone else came to finish the mowing. The owner did say that the previous lawn person had left, and we understand that things happen, but we always look for rentals where we can enjoy being outside. The fenced in yard was great for our dog once mowed, and the rental is very welcoming for pets. It is difficult to imagine sleeping 8 people comfortably, but for 6 (using a trundle bed for one person), there is plenty of space. The owners are very responsive.