My family and I stayed here for the weekend of my wedding. The kitchen had everything we could need to cook. It was great having a washer/dryer in the main house and the loft. We didn't use the backyard much, but there was a lot of space to roam. The loft was useful as an additional space for us to relax indoors. We booked for 14 people and when I was unsure if we would need to add additional over night guests, Mark was kind enough to let us notify him if we went over. It's always hard booking for a large group, but this fit our needs perfectly. I would recommend this for large families or a gathering of friends.