We loved this experience. There is ample room for kids to play and explore. For us, this was a New Years Eve Retreat. The winter wonderland was everything we could ask for.

The cabin had room for all of us. The 16 of us never felt crowded. Loved the huge dining table and all the couches. I would appreciate more large bowls for serving and for salads etc. and some cookware without Teflon for the kitchen. It was nice having children’s dishes though and I loved all the coffee mugs! The floors do leave much to be desired but didn’t cause any issues. There’s talk of an even larger family event with more blue canoe properties!

We had a great time staying at this cabin. The living room was spacious with plenty of seating for everyone to hang out comfortably, and the dining room easily fit our whole group for meals. Outside, we really enjoyed the picnic tables and fire pit area which gave us a nice spot to relax and unwind. The whole property had a quiet, charming feel and the kids loved exploring the creek and playing on the playground. It was close enough that the adults could keep an eye on them from the house without worrying about safety. The cabin was generally clean for a rustic spot and had a cozy, welcoming vibe.That said, the kitchen was definitely bare bones. There were hardly any pans or cooking utensils so we had to get creative with meal prep. The oven was left pretty dirty for us but worked fine other than being a bit smoky. We also had some issues with ants and there were only a couple of rolls of toilet paper stocked for our group of 12 which felt a little underprepared. The house itself is extremely unlevel and while that’s not a huge deal, it did make things tricky for a few folks in our group who were over 60 and not as steady on their feet. Still, we had a lovely stay and would recommend this for a large group especially with kids. By the way the “hole in the floor” in other reviews is a cellar access covered with a plywood door. Yeah I probably wouldn’t stand on it but it’s not as dramatic as they make it sound, it’s in the pantry not the middle of the kitchen.

Bed sizes were not as stated in VRBO. Floors were very uneven mainly in dining room. Needs updates everywhere. The house holds 15 people but there were only 12 towels and no hand towels or washcloths. We also had no extra toilet paper. We went out and purchased more TP, bath towels, hand towels, dish soap and paper towel. The owner did end up bringing some toilet paper also. There were many holes close to the firepit that we had to be careful not to step in and twist an ankle. Major ant problem in kitchen - we had to end up throwing food away because it became infested with ants. One of the TV remotes batteries were dead. On a positive note it’s a peaceful serene property and close to town and a pretty and quiet lake. The kids enjoyed fishing and caught several fish.