Melanie's place is exactly as pictured and is the perfect mix of old charm and modern updates. For example, we loved the original wood floors and antique accents but then appreciated the powerful furnace to keep us warm, excellent water pressure in the showers, and the cozy basement. We were there with 6 of us for a girls weekend and it was such a comfortable house to hang out in as a group - enough room for us to sit in the living room and around the kitchen table. We appreciated the little touches like makeup wipes in the bathrooms and a bottle of wine in the fridge. The house is so close to Seward Park for walks along the lake and the house has such a beautiful view of the lake that despite the rainy weekend, we felt like we were still enjoying the scenery through those big picture windows. I have plans to bring my family with me to Melanie's place next time as the basement would be a great place for kids to play with games, books, and a cute little tipi fort. Check in and communication were fantastic and uncomplicated. We can't wait to return. Thanks for hosting us!