Posed questions about the lodge and got quick answers. Place was as shown, so did not meet host personally. Everyone in the group of 8 guys, on an outing to fish Montauk, said it was great. Big kitchen area made it easy for meal prep, large island for dining / cards. Plenty of lounging area. Only there for a couple of nights but it worked out quite well. The front deck is big, great to kick off wading boots, drape waders over the railing and stow fly rods out of harms way.