If I close my eyes, I can still hear the rushing river as it threads its way through the massive boulders creating that magical sound that stays with you for a lifetime. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION. This adorable retro house is SO close that our adult kids could WALK to the hiking trails just within the National Park. Also, you can walk to the nearby Lodge/ restaurant which is important because parking can be hard to find. But it is the outdoor space at this house that I love the most. Large deck overlooking the river and access to the beach below – put your feet right in that water or swim if you are so inclined. Every minute I was not on the hiking trail or looking at the trees – I was on that back deck soaking in nature. Overhead all sorts of birds flew by – the sound of the river, the smell of mountain air- PERFECT to relax. I spent a good part of the day in the hammock. The house is roomy – ALL the bedrooms are a good size. I love the retro look – they have a game room which is amazing for after dark, when you are tired from hiking all day. The manager was awesome, everything was smooth – easy and she gave us lots of very useful information. I highly recommend it for a fun stay at a great location.