This is a great home for a group of friends or family. We used the kitchen to prep meals, BBQ'd outside and then enjoyed dining in the covered patio. The updates fit in nicely with the original house. The yard has a great privacy fence (not needed as the neighborhood was very quiet) and the landscaping is very lush and green (I garden alot so I appreciated this touch). We were in town to raft and we had the day before and the day after to explore, relax and enjoy the area. The house was a welcoming place to return to for meals, showers, games and visiting.