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Lakeside Lodge- Dock, Hot Tub, Fire Pit+ 8 Kayaks

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Speedwell, TN
  • Sugar Hollow Marina
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Norris Lake
    ‪74 min drive‬
  • Norris Dam State Park
    ‪77 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakeside Lodge- Dock, Hot Tub, Fire Pit+ 8 Kayaks

Our modern rustic lakefront cabin sleeps 20+ with just 41 easy steps to the dock from the lower deck with covered slip and jet ski ports. Completely renovated and constantly updated with new attractions by the owners, you're invited to come enjoy our personal lake home at Norris Lake under 23-ft knotty pine cathedral ceilings - views of the Lake and mountains from 3 levels of full width decks!

High-end furnishings and cozy décor welcome you to this 6- bedroom Lodge in the no-wake cove of Flat Hollow Marina. Relax and play outside at the covered dock with picnic table, swim platform, 2 jet ski ports and a covered 21' deep slip, easily seen from the cabin on every deck, or gather around with campfire chairs provided to enjoy the fire pit, or the fire table at night with seating for 12 next to the hot tub ... or take out the 8 free kayaks and explore the cove!

Lakeside Lodge has 3.5 levels - beginning with the main floor great room, kitchen and master bedroom with king bed and adjoining bath. The upper landing Lodge room has a queen and two twin bunks, and shares a Jack and Jill bath with the Yellow room with queen sized bed. The Crows nest has a twin bed, while the LL Explorer Room has a full sized bottom bunk beneath a twin - sleeps 3, and the Nautical Room functions as a second master with queen bed and adjoining bath. A new queen sleeper sofa is arriving winter of 2021 in the family room to sleep 2 more, plus there are 3 roll-out beds with linens in the guest closets will sleep #18-22. All bedrooms have tasteful themed decor, comfy Serta mattresses, hotel-grade linens and ceiling fans. Extra down comforters for winter in each closet, along with a couple space heaters, and extra fans are available in the LL guest supply closet.

We're “all decked out" for your group or family: 30' wide decks including the upper Sun Deck with a large gas grill, 2 tables with seating for 12 or more under two large umbrellas with solar lights; a Middle, covered Deck with a large table that seats 6, a bench and a loveseat; plus the lower 30 x 17 Gathering Deck's 6 person hot tub with blue-tooth stereo, granite gas fire table and plenty of comfortable seating for12 or more!

All decks and stairs have downcast accent lighting that makes evening time cozy and safe, and deck boxes on each level have stored cushions for all seats. At the gravel landing near the lake, we have 8 kayaks available for our guests, cornhole boards and bags, and a fire pit with campfire chairs in outdoor storage. There's also a front porch deck with seating for three that stretches the width of the house, and has a stairway leading off to the middle and lower level decks, as well as the lake.

Inside, you'll find everything to make your stay feel like home - really, just like ours back in Cincy: a fully equipped kitchen with counter bar and 3 pull up stools; a rustic 9-ft wood and wrought iron dining table (seats 10). The 16' sectional in the Main Room with gas log fireplace (seasonally on fall - spring) and 54" Smart HD TV makes this a favorite gathering place. In the lower level rec / family room, you'll find overstuffed furniture, high top table ready for board or card games, an unlimited-play18-game arcade console, TV with DVD player, as well as a selection of books and movies.

Other amenities include a high capacity ice machine (50 gallons a day), 2 refrigerators, tankless hot water heater for endless hot water, dual zoned HVAC new in 2018, USB inputs in every bedroom for charging devices; a charging station (including Apple watch charger) in the Main Room; satellite/cable; unlimited high speed Wi-Fi, washer & dryer, Keurig machine, traditional coffee maker and filters, pantry, loads of parking, iron, ironing board, hair dryers, a first aid kit and even a a Guest First Aid Kit and Care Kit - in case you forgot to pack something important!

Saturday (3 pm) to Saturday (10 am) full week rentals all summer from Memorial Day Thru Labor Day. Split Firewood is available for delivery to the front door thru a local supplier or at the property with advance purchase arrangements (subject to availability and no TVA- posted ban on burning).

Bring your own boats and jet skis, or rent ours. We have a 21' Crownline open bow ski boat (seats 7), a 2020 25' Avalon tritoon with 150 Hp (seats 16), and a 2019 21’ Harris with 150 hp (seats 12) - available for rent in season, along with life jackets available (subject to checking sizes in advance) and lake toys, delivered to the marina, dock and/or jet ski ports upon your arrival, or meet us at a launch, depending on the property location. Restrictions on minimum days rented w/o a delivery fee do apply. Operating instructions, safety training manual, and check-in / check-out in person with the dock guy are mandatory - minimum age 26. Ask for more details, we're happy to provide or check out the flyer in one of the photos. First come, first reserved!

Book with us, and we'll also provide a suggested packing list, floorplans and sleeping arrangement diagrams, vacation guidebook to the cabin AND surrounding lake and area attractions, as well as Norris Lake maps and marina guide.

Don't Forget - With early reservations, you can book multiple homes for big families, events, reunions and friends - we manage five others with nearly 120 person additional sleeping capacity within 10 homes of this one in the Flat Hollow cove (see below).

Coming up on its seventh 5-star season, owned and managed by a Premier VRBO Partner with over a decade of creating quality memories and experiences, Lakeside Lodge needs just one more thing … your group!

Anything else we can do to help make your preparations and time with us as fully enjoyable and memorable as possible, just ask. We want you to "Live it! Love it! Lake it!" … at Lakeside Lodge for your next and best vacation ever.

PS - if we are booked for the dates you wanted, or need to accommodate more guests, please check out other managed lakefront properties;

6 lakefront crowd pleasers in Flat Hollow: Lakeside Lodge, Waters Edge, Witt's Cove Landing, Whatever Floats Your Boat , Lake It Easy, and Wakes and Wheels Retreat. We also offer Doc's Lake Escape - a 10 acre luxury cabin retreat with a slip at the marina, and Captain Brown’s Lake Escape with a game room, slip at the marina and 40 private acres plus hundreds more adjoining TVA acres.

See also Suits Us Fine in the Big Creek area and its sister lakefront - Suits Us Too - right next door; as well as A Shore Thing across from Mountain Lake Marina in the Hiwassee area, and lakefront Point Three Paradise with its adjoining 5000 TVA and park acres.

Check back, we'll be adding still more great lakefront homes for the season!

All four levels of our home and decks are fully accessible to guests, with the exception of two locked cleaners / owners storage closets and the storage crawl space under the house.

Tom Sturm is the licensed vacation rental manager, and also owns a local real estate firm. Tom and the team of cleaners, service folks, and vendors are always available to respond to any need or concern, just a phone call, text or email away.

Flat Hollow's full service Marina (small store, boat launch, restaurant and gas -in season) is a half mile up the cove leading out to main channel on Norris Lake.

Also a rope swing back in the cove (right side opposite from the house, hanging from a tree past the Overlook Bay boat slips), and wide open unlimited access to Norris Lake - the Marinas and restaurants, jumping bridges and jumping rocks, water sports, boating, swimming and relaxing.

Overlook Bay is the community directly across the cove, part of the Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Preserve - often our guests spot deer, turkey ... and members of the bald eagle family that makes its home there!

Your vehicles are the best way to get around on land - we have Parking for 5-6. To navigate the lake, boats and jet skis work best - although we do offer 8 kayaks for exploring the cove right down by the dock, or bring your own paddle boards or tubes to just enjoy floating around, and feel free to walk or hike, enjoying the natural beauty and low-traffic area near the lake!

We have a separate rental agreement that supersedes air B and B policy to sign upon acceptance, most notably including a no refund cancellation policy and minimum reservation age of 26. It is also required that guests purchase a $59 damage protection plan through CSA; additional information provided upon reservation.

We also have boat and jet ski watercraft available for rent by separate reservation agreements, available in season only and options at several other rentals we manage - first booked, first served - restrictions apply.
Additional List of Policies & Rules furnished with Rental Agreement - cancellation agreement supersedes Airbnb and only 1/2 cleaning fees and taxes are refundable once booked. It is also required that guests purchase a $59 damage protection plan from managing host or through CSA; additional information provided upon reservation.

Primary renter must be 26+ years old

Fire burning limited to fire pit only, and only when there is not a burn ban in effect.

hot tub use under adult supervision only

free kayaks for guests use - guests assume liability once unlocked for use

locked owners/cleaners storage areas off-limits to guests

Saturday to Saturday - Only Full Week Rentals (Memorial Day-Labor Day)

Off-season Rentals 1-3 Night Minimums Depending on Holidays/Availability

Rental Watercraft owned by property manager available - Flat Hollow Marina, other marinas around the lake and Oasis Watersports also have watercraft rental. Recommended: Arrange boat and or additional slip rental, trailer parking and boat launch (separate fees) in advance of your stay / same time as booking the house directly with Flat Hollow Marina.

If reserving our watercraft - boat and/or jet skis delivered right to dock (extra fee applies) or free at the marina
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Kincaid Historical Monument. You'll find features like a water park and a hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 21.5 mi (34.5 km) from Norris Lake and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Kincaid Historical Monument
This cabin offers its guests a water park and a hot tub. The family-friendly cabin also features barbecue grills, a garden, and local meal delivery service.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Speedwell cabin.

Property manager

Tom Sturm, owner and rental agent

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Boating on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Lakefront Cabin House
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Lakefront Cabin w/ Hot Tub Firepit Boat Jet Ski Rentals 3 Decks
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Lakeside Lodge- Dock, Hot Tub, Fire Pit+ 8 Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Goodbye Summer
Enjoyed a relaxing and peaceful few days before school started. Very nice home with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken C.

Misleading answer/disappointing stay
Our family time at Lakeside Lodge had several disappointing aspects. 1. We visited the property we reserved in early March as we wanted to check it out before our June rental. We saw numerous houseboats and texted Tom to ask about them. He replied that they would be gone by early April. They most definitely were not!! There was a huge blue houseboat directly across from our dock and there were at least 20-25 others between us and the marina. We felt very misled!! It looked like a trailer park on water and NOT attractive at all. We have stayed for the last 3 summers on Lake Lure and we will definitely be back there next year- NOT interested in another stay with so many houseboats!! 2. Our cabin had apparently been painted the day before we arrived as there was a "wet paint" sign on the porch post as we arrived. The deck chairs were all stacked up on the front porch and the middle deck on top of the hot tub which were difficult to get back down. There were 2 big outside trashcans in the lower den, along with an outside bench that took 2 of us to get back outside. Also, the painters must have smoked a LOT because there were dirty ash trays on the bottom deck and the table looked like it had not been washed in months. I took a picture of the nasty paper towels I used to clean them up but can't figure out how to add them here. The deck cushions didn't look like they had been wiped down in months. 3. Dock area had 5 big tree size logs floating around-very unattractive!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah S.

Great view
The place had a great view and sitting inside worked great for our group. We wish the kitchen was a little bigger. Also one of the downstairs room did not have the extra bed in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tree N., WCH OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside Lodge
We enjoyed this part of the lake, less traffic. The kayaks and hot tub were nice additional amenities. Tom was quick to respond to all our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alli D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house/ Lots to do!
We had a great renting experience. The property owner was always quick to answer any questions we had and I felt like there were so many things to do at the house. There was a great, clean hot tub, the gaming system downstairs, board games, and even some outside games like corn hole. We had a great time and couldn’t have asked for better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joan S., Defiance, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This was a very nice property for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property with Awesome Kayaks
This property worked excellently for a family reunion/vacation. The number of rooms and bathrooms were great and all in clean shape. The kitchen is well stocked which made cooking for a large group easier. We absolutely loved the kayaks! The lake is wonderful and so relaxing. Many of us enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck with peaceful views.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake and a wonderful stay!
The lake was so peaceful during the day and even a beautiful sight at night either by the fire or in the hot tub! Plenty of games for entertainment and easy location to find.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorene A., Fort Washington, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We enjoyed our stay at Lakeside Lodge. Having direct access to the lake was important to our family and we spent most of our time in and around the water. Since kayaks were included as part of the rental we did not have to bring our own which was a huge plus. They were in constant use as was the boat we rented. The kitchen was a bit small for cooking for a crowd but it was very well stocked with more than the basic tools of most rentals. Having two refrigerators is another plus but the best added feature is the ice maker. We did not have to purchase ice the entire week. The property office staff was very accommodating and and responded to all correspondences/requests in a very quick manor. They were a pleasure . Tom, thank you for welcoming our family and giving us a memorable family vacation. Dorene
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

nancy e.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved Lake Norris and enjoyed our stay at Lakeside Lodge
Lakeside Lodge was very easy to find, along with the recommended grocery stop. There were enough parking spaces right at the house for our 5 vehicles. Our family had 10 adults, and 7 children, including 3 teenagers. The 15 year old loved having his own space in the loft bedroom. We couldn’t have done this smoothly without the 2 refrigerators, ice machine, plenty of provided towels, washer/dryer, large grill and fully stocked kitchen (crockpots for chicken taco night!). The “boat captain” loved the covered boat slip and there is also parking for 2 jet skis. Everyone spent plenty of time at the dock, swimming, fishing and boarding the boat for tubing! There are 3 flights of steps from the water to the house, but are completely doable. I have double hip replacements and used the steps 4-5 times daily! We loved the fire table/hot tub deck with plenty of seating, and the 8 kayaks! We roasted our marshmallows for s’mores at the fire pit. Bonuses were the table top video game, cornhole area, picnic table on the dock, and a crawl space with extra “toys”.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L., Carmel, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront Dream
We found this to be a perfect spot for a family vacation. Tom was very helpful and responsive to all our needs and questions. The Lodge is a great , well-equipped, home on Norris Lake. We had a great experience at this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place and Great Owner
The cabin was in tip top shape for our stay. We had a group of 20 for a long weekend and we would definitely rent this cabin again. We also rented 2 boats from Tom, the owner who was extremely accommodating and responsive through the entire booking and during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laci D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience.
Absolutely amazing stay. The stairs may have won, as 4/7 of us fell down them but that’s nothing to do with anything lol. Beautiful view, plenty of room, and the kayaks were a great plus! We had so much fun. Definitely recommend stopping at the store on your way in so you don’t have to go through the crazy turns. Other than that everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew & Belinda W., Winder, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at the Lake
Our family of 17 had an awesome, comfortable stay! Everything was so beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the owner even stopped by to give us a poinsettia! THANK YOU! Just wished I could have gotten it home, but our car was too small and packed :( The house was very clean, very well stocked, had TONS of amenities, the owner was very responsive, and it had a winter cozy cabin feel! We would definitely stay there again! Our family truly enjoyed our Christmas vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Misty W., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic -Quiet Setting
The property was described accurately. The kids had a great time fishing off the dock and playing the video games. I loved the tranquility of the mornings on the deck with coffee. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Suzy Lou Review
Tom went above and beyond to make our stay a great one! The cabin was wonderful and we are hoping to make this trip a yearly one!

6/10 Okay

Mychael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Okay.
This trip was not the best experience. The host wasn’t nicest to me when I was booking because my account was under the age requirement I’m 24, okay, but my fiancé is 26 was going and ONLY wanted to talk to him “man to man.” He really was talking down to me it felt like but he was being nicer to my fiancé so I let it happen bc we already paid for the house. We get to the house and we had to do the check in check list. There were some things that weren’t on the list that were broken So my fiancé called to tell him and it’s like he knew they were broken but wanted us to call him it was odd. The WiFi didn’t work until our LAST night...were in the middle of the mountains so no one had a working device. He told me he sent a welcome email and I never got it. Couldn’t figure out the hot tub until the last night. My friend was walking down the outdoor stairs and it completely broke where he fell and hurt his hand and ankle. My other friend was walking in the dock, hit a soft spot in the wood and fell completely through! The house cleaning was suppose to take out the garage from previous guest and never came back to get it. One bedroom there were dirty used tissues under the bed... there were a lot of issues the entire trip. Oh and the host mentioned twice he was going to stop by while we were staying there(Friday-Monday when he and his family were the next people to stay at the house) like to check up on us in something. It felt very invasive and I’ve never experienced anything like it before. I felt like I was on edge the entire trip making it not so enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kajsa I., Tuxedo Park, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth it!
My family and I stayed in this house and it was perfect. It was amazing! Clean, plenty of room, activities for the kids, and super convenient. We loved the area, and while we didn’t venture into town or the local sights, the house was a great getaway. The owner was quick to respond to any questions and concerns that we had. We plan on another convention when we can. Thank you so much Tom for opening your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Brittney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
The home was great! Beautiful area, lovely property, all the accessories that we needed for cooking etc. plenty of space for our large group. Lots of stairs to work those leg muscles! Had a few issues which owner was super responsive about and ha does very efficiently. We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Family Lake House
Easy , helpful, reservation process
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun at Norris
Our family couldn’t have been happier with our stay. Communication with the homeowner was fast and helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here!

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with lots of great accessories
Kayaks, cornhole and a ton of other things were included which is a great bonus. House was excellent for our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark W B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very spacious and fun house with tons to do!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
What a wonderful stay. House was great. Endless amenities and very well stocked. Would love to come back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving at the Lake
The home was very clean and comfortable. We had 18 for Thanksgiving dinner and had plenty of place settings and silverware but no platters or serving pieces. Overall, the kitchen was well equipped and stocked. Our family enjoyed the home inside and outside, especially the kayaks. Tom was very communicative and responsive when we made reservations, planned our trip, and stayed at his house. The only downside was the steep gravel access.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019