The backyard is really great! It was perfect for entertaining my 8 year old. We had a comfortable stay although the house itself is a bit small. We did have some issues with the pool and a few items that were broken when we arrived from previous guests. There were also just some basic items missing in the kitchen, but nothing that made our stay difficult. The host and housekeeper were very friendly and responsive though. If you want to be outside and are not too worried about the inside etc, then this place is great.