We enjoyed our stay in the backhouse. It is in a great location if you want a short drive to hiking, restaurants, swimming holes, and entertainment. You don't have to drive through busy downtown to get to places. You certainly get the privacy of your own little home, but there is not a view, the back house faces the main house and is next to 2 other back houses. If you want privacy and desire to be close to the above mentioned, it is a good fit. If you want to lounge around and enjoy the view and nature around you, I might choose a different location.