The house's location is perfectly lovely for friends and family. Many amenities with the house and the heating system proved to be more than adequate for us, being Floridians. YES, the lake view says it all. You can relax inside the house on one of the 3 floors of living space, or go out the back door to fish, go canoeing or enjoy a cocktail on the dock. Great fire pit with seating too. The owners are wonderfully helpful. We will be back!