Property was amazing if you are looking to have privacy and a variety of things to do on premise. We stayed for a week with our family which included grandpa, grandma, our children and their spouses, and our 13 grandchildren from ages 1-12. We rode horses, played basketball, shot pool, swam in the pool, caught bass at the stocked pond, and found all sorts of little creatures. Yes, it is a ranch and you may find a tarantula or two, a small fruit bat, or a walking stick bug (these were all outside). The chef and staff were amazing. Each day breakfast was different but included fresh cut fruit, an egg dish, meat of some sort, pancakes or waffles, cereal, etc. They were very accommodating to our some of our gluten free/dairy free little ones. We never ran out of food and have some hearty eaters. We had a couple maintenance issues that were resolved quite quickly. The manager was also prompt and responsive. She even met us upon check in and gave us a tour of the property. There were some cleanliness issues upon check in of which we believe the cleaning staff missed. These were addressed. The housekeeping staff came through one day during our stay and did a good job sweeping, refreshing towels, making beds, etc. Staff replenished toiletries and paper towels as needed. They probably would have come through more often if we had requested it. With all the kids and their messes, we did not ask. Old town was about 15 minutes away and provided enjoyable antique and coffee shops.