The carriage house sits just behind the main house, up a bit of a hill. The cottage is closer to the water level and is maybe 30 yds from the shore- the latter works better for somewhat mobility impaired. We could not have had a better time or stayed in a better location. It is not far to a selection of restaurants (Meredith is about 20 min and offers lakeside dining). There are also nearby stores, and the kitchen certainly allowed us to prepare straightforward meals(eg, grilling). Would advise shopping before arrival to ensure you have what you need, including paper products.