The Mashpee house was perfect for our family getaway. The lake is right in the backyard, and we enjoyed swimming and watching the bird life. There are some nice walks in the woods in the Santuit Pond Preserve that you can walk to from the house, and it's about a 20 minute drive to the beach. The house had plenty of room for 6 adults, one baby, and one dog to comfortably stay--comfy living room, beautiful front yard, well-equipped kitchen, and spacious bedrooms (3 of which overlook the lake). Renee was a communicative and helpful host, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a Cape getaway, especially families.