First off, our family isn't into winter sports so some of the charm of the cabin was lost on us, but that doesn't mean we didn't enjoy it very much. Our stay was after the ski season on Crystal and before the summer activities kicked in so it was very quite; we really enjoyed this. Our two boys (7 & 10) had a ball in the hot tub and also finding good sticks in the yard. Even though others said there was no river access, We found our way to the quite easily but we came prepared with boots. Saw many bald eagles and cool animal tracks near the river. I only wish that there was garage access from in the house to enjoy the ping pong and foosball tables (thin ping pong table could use a little attention). The west view out the large bay window sitting in the main living space was perfect, especially at sunset. Final note, the typewriter is finicky but our oldest loved using it... just pay attention to the ribbon and open the top to advance it and it works just fine.