The house was as beautiful as the pictures and perfect for our family gathering. It's really well stocked with everything you need to cook a big meal to board games for the kids. There is plenty of space for people to gather and be private. The neighborhood is residential but ideally situated close to everything you need. Grocery stores, restaurants, shopping. Tanya and Stephanie have compiled a big notebook with maps and info on the house and recommendations on where to go and what to do. We used it and found it very helpful.