It was a great place for a change-of-scenery getaway over the Thanksgiving holiday during the pandemic. The open layout made it easy to grab/prepare food in the kitchen while still hanging out with the family watching TV in the living room or oversee the crafts-making of the kids at the dining table. We brought all our own food but the kitchen had some basic spices and pantry staples if we had forgotten something. The house is right next to a decent sized road and train tracks, but at least the trains and their noises were infrequent. Overall, a fantastic house to spend a quiet holiday.