My family's been coming 2 SML for the last 3 years. When I saw this lakehouse pop up on VRBO, I knew that I wanted 2 stay there 4 Pirate's Day Wkend. When I sent the link 2 my adult kids, they were like "oh nice" BUT, when we got 2 the house, the excitement really kicked in. Everyone was chattering "Oh my gosh.. I love this...oh, look at that..this is so neat..look, a Keurig & an ice machine..oh, they thought of EVERYTHING etc..." The pictures on VRBO don't do the house justice. From the auto-shades, 2 the 2-sided windows, 2 the bar height table w/the built in fire pit, 2 the bidet, 2 the luxurious beds, 2 the kayaks, 2 the playroom packed w/books & toys for the kids, etc...The toys were new 2 the kids so they were in heaven! The cabinets were stocked w/dishes & amenities. From pots & pans 2 the Reynold's Wrap, they thought of everything! I wish we'd had the opportunity to take the kayaks out but, we just ran out of time. On Saturday it rained until 1:30 but, they had a cabinet full of games. We had a good time playing Charades until the rains let up.. I'm telling U, this place is not just a vacation house, it's a home! All that aside, the most important thing was the hospitality from our host, Dan! Dan helped in making my brothers 57th birthday a success & I can't thank him enough. I had to reach out 2 Dan during the trip & Dan responded promptly! I hope the Laslie lakehouse will be available next year b/c my family has already expressed their desire 2 come back HERE!