The cabin was the perfectly laid back family vacation we were seeking, with sledding, skiing, and bonfire marshmallow roasting all close by and plenty of room for us to spread out. It was an easy 35 minute drive to Snoqualmie Pass to ski. Morning coffee by the wood fire and reading books while the kids watched cartoons turned into sledding down the hill by the lake before 9 am. The included sleds were great to have since we only brought a couple of our own, it was a big help! We could sled for an hour and then walk just 1 minute back to the cabin for breakfast, or if someone forgot their left mitten or wanted to grab a beer, or needed a warm up. With 4 kids under 8 years old and 2 dogs the proximity was a huge convenience so we could go back out whenever! We also went on lazy walks around the lake shore and threw rocks into the iced over sections. We drove into CleElum for a beer at DruBru (also very family friendly) before returning for marshmallow roasting and a big family dinner.
The kitchen was well appointed for a big group with double sets of dishes and lots of utensils (the only thing we didn't find was a whisk.) There was even two eclectic griddles which was hugely convenient for pancakes and bacon for a group of 8 in the morning. The dining table easily sits 10 plus there's a lot of extra seating in the dining area with upholstered benches and the 3 stools at the kitchen island. No condiments are left in the fridge from previous guests so BYO mustard and hot sauce but there is salt, pepper, hot coca, marshmallows, and peppermints, and coffee and creamer provided which is really nice. We also appreciated the disposable plates, cups, and even the junk drawer with string and tape- it's the little things you don't think you'll need until the kids want to make a string and solo cup telephone to communicate between the awesome built in bunks. Having those things is what makes a house so much more convenient for our family than a hotel.
We played games at the big dining table each night, pulling from the cupboard of board games available. The kids toys in the playroom/bunk room also kept the little boys entertained for hours.
As parents, the huge mudroom with a side door entrance, with so many hooks for hanging dry clothes in between play sessions and keeping the house dry was one of those "oh thank God" things, and the dryer fits a ton.