We enjoyed the privacy and especially enjoyed the outdoor fireplace. We had some issues with the indoor gas fireplace but eventually figured it out. On the second night, we moved into the guest bedroom because there were no blinds in the master. When the sun arose, it was impossible to sleep any longer. The bathroom mirrors would be fine for shaving etc, if you are 4 feet tall. LOL The spa is large, and so is the cover. To lift the cover back onto the spa, you will need to be a weight-lifter or two fairly sturdy individuals. The pluses far outweighed the minuses.