Staying at Jeannie’s is like staying at a quirky aunt’s house—in both good and not-so-good ways. That said, for me, the good far outweighed the not-so-good. Sure, the laundry room is filled with all kinds of stuff and you have to lean over several items to turn on the dryer—but the washer and dryer both work well. What a bonus to have a washer and dryer! There are more pots and pans and kitchen utensils than you’ll ever need and the kitchen is a bit cluttered, but better to have more than less when you’ll be cooking at home a lot: Having sinks in three of the bedrooms is interesting, but they come in handy for brushing teeth and putting in your contacts when there are only two bathrooms and only one real shower. The boathouse needs a good straightening up, but there are two canoes and two kayaks and the dock has a nice shaded area in the morning. The lane the house is on is wonderful for a walk, and every neighbor I met was friendly and happy to answer questions. The screened in patio is also a lovely spot to do some work while you look at the lake, even if you’re sitting on two cushions on a chair that’s seen better days. The bedrooms have plenty of storage and the house has plenty of space—and is reasonably priced. If you’re a neat freak, this place may not be for you. But if you love Lake Dunmore and want a nice, quiet spot on the lake, go for it. I’d definitely stay at Jeannie’s again.