This is an excellent cabin for a quiet experience with nature. There was an eagle, several herons and loons on the lake. The fishing was excellent. If you are looking for a place to teach young kids to fish, this is a good location. Can't help but catch some fish. The swimming may not be so good. The shore is sand, but the depth is only 2 feet at the end of the dock. The weeds start at the end of the dock and the depth is only about 5 feet for a long way out. I call the cabin rustic not because it does not have all the amenities one might be looking for, but because it smelled musty. There was a strong musty smell coming from the lower level.