We spent a great long weekend at the Tippy Canoe, our family of four and another family of four. The space was perfect for a two 11 year old boys, two 13 year old girls, and 2 married couples. The floor to ceiling windows overlooking the open space in the back make this home unique, private, and gorgeous. Our kids were in and out of the hot tub and snow, and made their own sledding hills behind the house. The house is ideally situated, with the open space behind it, and just down the road (5 minutes, maybe?!) from Homewood Ski Resort. Our only complaints were that both mattresses in the upstairs bedrooms are springy and ready to be replaced. Also, we never found a cutting board in the kitchen and had to use a small decorative trivet instead, but that wasn't too big a deal. Overall, all eight of us loved it (the fireplace/reading nook is another highlight!) and all decided that we can't wait to rent this house again. :)