Ally was a gracious and welcoming host, providing little goodies such as fresh-baked cookies and chocolate, and access to staples that were on hand - we appreciated the well-stocked kitchen! The house was charming and stylishly-appointed, and the layout was perfect for my family: two toddlers and my husband, who stayed for one weekend. The neighborhood is great (I grew up there), and I especially loved the spacious backyard and being within walking distance of two great parks with playscapes. We didn't go to the lake this trip, but it is walking distance as well. We will definitely stay with Ally again! We couldn't have asked for a better experience!