The view is fabulous and the deck out back is very nice. Nicely decorated interior and very comfortable for two couples. Intimidating, very long uphill driveway to do the first time, especially at night but we went up and down it several times with a regular compact SUV with no problem. Four wheel drive is not needed. The grounds are quite tropical and beautiful but there it is not large enough to do much hiking. Google maps does not work for this house so you definitely want a map or written out and printed directions.