This home is multi-level and offers privacy for everyone in the group while still maintaining a feeling of being together. The landscaping is amazing and beautiful and if you prefer to leave the hustle and bustle of the City, this is the place to go. The lake is a block away and it is very close to some other beautiful parks and beaches. The pier of Excelsior is near by and offers a beach and place to swim. The little town is very picturesque and has lots of neat little shops and restaurants and the pier also offers lake cruises, some include lunches, and dinners, and a variety of other daily themes. The home is close to all of this and also not far from the City of Minneapolis if you need to go there. Jenna was a great host she made sure we had everything we needed and offered suggestions regarding the area. having 3.5 bathrooms was awesome! This beats a hotel anytime, we could not have been more pleased. If you want tranquility this is the place to be!