This lovely lakeside home was the perfect spot to come together as a family for the Fourth of July holiday week. There were nine of us staying and the five bedrooms accommodated everyone quite nicely. The kitchen was large and well stocked with all the necessary items to prepare meals for our group. The living room and dining room were spacious and looked out to the lake - and, for us, the lake truly was the main attraction. We spent most of our time outdoors boating, playing lawn games, grilling and enjoying the beautiful sunset views. We walked into the quaint little town of Excelsior where there are shops and restaurants (2+ miles) which is great exercise. You could choose to drive there in 5 minutes or boat there in 10-15 minutes. The home is about 35 minutes from the Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. We enjoyed our stay and would love to return.