We bought this cabin and renovated it in large part because we fell in love with view. We enjoy spending time on the deck, watching the birds--bald eagles, ospreys, great blue herons, pelicans, etc. My kids love to swim in the lake. My wife and I never miss an opportunity to kayak throughout the lake, especially around the island. Even on a busy holiday, there is maybe 10 boats on the lake; this made us feel comfortable taking our kids out in kayaks.