Jim and Barbara's house was hands-down the best place to be secluded in the nature yet still be close to nearby hiking trails, lakes and the downtown restaurants, etc. There is an outside deck, which is netted, so you can be outside without having to worry about getting mosquito bites. I think we spent 70-80% of our time there when we come back home. You will find that Jim and Barbara have put a lot of thoughts and care into the house to magnify the quality of stay. I loved being in the hammock looking at the misty mountains in the morning reading and sipping my coffee, along with a patio with a grill and Jacuzzi downstairs. I would say staying in the house itself was quite a memorable experience. Highly recommended and we would love to go back!