We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Magnolia House, and let me tell you, it’s absolutely stunning! It’s so spacious that you can find a place to hide from family drama or simply enjoy a good book without being interrupted—perfect for our crew! My partner and I brought his two adult children, my two adult children (along with their significant others), and our 4-year-old dog who loved the spacious outdoors. We played a lot of games, grilled like pros, used the fire pit to make smores, and spent some quality time together exploring the lake. We hiked Swallow Falls State Park, which is a gorgeous trail and waterfalls and rented a pontoon for the lake one afternoon. The Magnolia House has everything anyone could ever need—rumor has it they’re even adding a tiny screwdriver for families like ours who manage to have the batteries but not the means to get them into the game! We had beautiful weather and took the opportunity to hire local photographer Jessica Fike. She captured our family in the stunning backgrounds of the house and the lake, which was just perfect. And let me just say, we had an unexpected highlight: a night walk down to the lake where we stumbled upon the Northern Lights! We managed to catch some amazing photos, including one where the Big Dipper looks like it’s doing a little dance against the pink hues. The stars are also amazing at night. Overall, we had an amazing time and are definitely planning to come back. Magnolia House is a gem!