We chose this rental because as a family of 4 with a dog we felt we needed the extra space that a hotel room cannot provide. We definitely made the right decision! When traveling with kids, it is so helpful to have space for them to play (inside and outside), washer and dryer for the clothes that get wet and dirty, and a kitchen to prepare breakfast or a quick meal. It was a short drive past scenic farm land to everything we wanted to do (St. Elmo playground, grocery store and restaurants, and Lookout Mtn 10-15 min away) (downtown Chatt 20-25 min). We enjoyed the hot tub, the fire pit and the movie room after sightseeing. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The owner provided several nice touches that were unexpected! They provided coffee maker, filters, coffee grounds and powder creamer. There was liquid hand soap, dish soap, bar soap, and clothes detergent! Bring your own toiletries. They had paper towels and 3 rolls of tp. Hot tub was on and ready to go - easy to operate. Fire wood was provided (bring a lighter and a fire starter!). Bring your own wine glasses. The bathroom could use an update, but it all worked fine. The owner was quick to respond to any questions I had. He was so understanding when I messed up the dates of our trip and he allowed us to add on an extra night with no problems. He was so nice about it! I would definitely recommend this place. It is not meant to be a luxury vacation home. It feels more like staying at a friend's house.