The river cabin was the perfect place for a peaceful getaway. The pictures don't do it justice. The furniture has been updated, there was a huge TV and entertainment system with streaming services, an updated bathroom, new carpet and flooring throughout most of the house. This was easily the most thoughtfully provisioned house I've ever stayed in. There were a lot of large, fluffy towels, spices and condiments, and all kinds of cooking equipment, e.g., crock pot, immersion blender, griddle, Kurig, coffee maker, microwave, etc. The bedding was very nice and there were lots of extra pillows and blankets, but the mattresses are very firm. There is a single air conditioner in the living room, but even with 103 temperatures during the day, the house stayed cool. The river is about 25 feet from the back door. The deck is awesome, and I can easily see spending the trip on the deck enjoying the perfect view. We didn't use the canoe, but it was nice to have it included. We traveled with people who were mobility challenged, and having a single story house with only three small stairs at the entry was a blessing. I agree with other reviewers that the large knife is the dullest thing I've ever encountered, and even the stick sharpener doesn't begin to help. If you're cutting watermelon or a pizza, bring your own knife. Tony, the host, was very nice and helpful. I highly recommend this rental.