Our family of 9, ages 8-73, found our stay to be very comfortable and enjoyable. The open floor plan allowed everyone to be together and sleeping/bathroom facilities were more than adequate 😊 The large front porch opens on a quiet street, across from a "prairie " where the children enjoyed watching a doe and her two fawns. We all enjoyed the near vicinity of the pool and the art center, where we continued our tradition of painting rocks as souvenirs of our time together.
The golf cart is a great convenience for getting to the lakefront, shopping and program areas. It provided a quick trip down for those who wanted to attend the science/space talks, and convenience for those who enjoyed the bookstore, ice cream stands and miniature golf.
Lakeside is a great , safe place for a family vacation... a place where a lot of friendly people go, but is still amazingly quiet and peaceful where we stayed.
I highly recommend Melissa's "cottage" as a haven to relax in.... she is a wonderful host!