The house is in a great location on Lake Minnetonka. We were looking to rent a house on a lake near Minneapolis while we were in town visiting family. Lake Minnetonka sounded too busy at first, but Jody's house was in a quiet part of the lake. You wouldn't know you were near a city much less on one of the busier lakes in the area. During the day we would see a few boaters and water skiers, and at night it was so quiet... we didn't hear any noise from the neighbors, the lake or street even while sitting outside by the lake at night.
The house has a good kitchen for it's size, but the deck and the living room downstairs were huge. Both spaces were ideal for entertaining. The table in the kitchen and deck seat 8 people each. There is a large gas grill on the deck. The yard is very nice and well-kept, just like the photos.
Jody has a few water toys, which she let us use including a kayak and paddle boards. We rented a boat separately and parked it on the dock. We swam in the lake but the beach side is rocky, it's better to jump in from the dock. There were also some board games in the living room. The tv downstairs is a good size for watching movies. We did not use regular tv channels, we just plugged in our laptop with the HDMI cable provided and watched Netflixs.
There is a full-size washer and dryer along with another fridge in the garage. It was already stocked with a few different types drinks for adults and kids.
Lake Minnetonka is a great lake to be on in the summer. It's a huge lake with lots of activities and close to bike trails and all Minneapolis has to offer. With the boat we rented we were able to enjoy the best of the lake and visit several of the restaurants and bars around it. There are several places to rent boats and jet skis, which Jody can give you the details. She was a great host and was always available to ask questions or to get ideas and recommendations.