4 star hotels in Medebach

We had a fantastic stay at Sauerländet Hof during a long weekend incl. the spa-package with honey massage and lava shell massage for the ladies. The premises, level of personal service, quality of restaurant and breakfast, and location were exclusive. Thank you, Kerstin, Christoph and Familie Stöber, for having us and making it a very special, warm and cozy stay for us! It felt a bit like home 😊 We...

Best service experience I've had in my life and I've been to michelin star restaurants. The food and hotel are also very nice. Also good price to quality ratio. I can't think of a single negative thing.

Excellent hotel! Good walks in the neighborhood, clean and enjoyable sauna and steam bath. Super friendly staff

I am staying at Sauerländer Hof on a regular basis. The rooms are great, there is plenty of parking and it is a good start for a bike trip or a walk. The hosts are extremely friendly and always trying to make your stay perfect. When I am in the area, I always try to stay there. Also try the restaurant, very tasty.

5* service of the personnel and owners. Very accommodating and friendly restaurant. Our room was lovely but not all rooms are renovated. Only downside was the location at a busy road. Insulation of the rooms is good but when you cannot open a window without car noise day and night. Would definitely come here again for the fantastic service and lovely owners.

A wonderful hotel with fantastic hosts who couldn't do enough for us. The food was amazing and mostly homemade. I cannot rate this hotel highly enough. It was a shame we were only staying for 3 nights.

A very beautiful and serene atmosphere for all sort of hideouts and relaxation activities. Perfect for group and individual outings with large conference halls and restaurants to accommodate large numbers. It is worth every cent spent.....I will recommend anyday.

Few weeks ago we are staying at Sauerland Stern Hotel. We want to describe our experience just with one word : Fantastic ! We found this hotel just by random searching through the google map. We were looking for a hotel close to the ski piste. Sauerland Stern Hotel was at walking distance. During our stay there was a child playground, they called it : Kinder-Eldorado. This was perfect indoor playground...

although it is a big hotel, you feel very welcome, and it is a very nice location close to ski piste, and the hotel has nice accomodation like swimming pool, spa and kids room. Food is perfect!!

Old fashion furniture in the rooms , and could here every movement and noise in the rooms next to me. Location and views are amazzing

Arrived without a booking and was able to get a family room. First room they gave us was not made up. Second room they gave us was dirty gooey stuff on wardrobe, splashes up the walls and around the light switch .No coffee or tea. Housekeeping came and said, they had lots of parties. He said he would report it. Cleaned the marks stocked the coffee and left. For the price of the hotel, this is not...

I had the pleasure of staying at the **Sauerland Stern Hotel** during the **BGHW Sifa Fortbildung**, and it was a delightful experience. The hotel offers a rich buffet that caters to everyone's preferences, including vegan and vegetarian options. The spacious and beautifully designed rooms provided a comfortable stay. The attentive staff and the variety of amenities made my visit truly enjoyable....

If you want to go to Winterberg for skiing, this is a great place to stay. During our stay, I walked from the hotel to the Winterberg Skikarussel to meet up with my skier husband for lunch. The hotel included breakfast and dinner and both were very good. Dinner was particularly well- prepared and served. The hotel is also very dog friendly and we could bring our dog to dinner at a table set for us...

My husband and I had a simply perfect time at the Hotel Oversum. Embedded in nature, architecturally beautiful inside and out with spacious rooms, we loved it. The breakfasts had everything we wanted and the spa was the perfect place to relax. In addition, wonderfully attentive and friendly staff. I would absolutely recommend this hotel.

Really nice hotel with great rooms, services (people and equipment) and food. Location is practical, in the village, a little away from the ski slopes (but a free shuttle service is provided or access by car is very fast).

Very beautiful hotel, with spacious and comfortable rooms. My kids were very pleased by the little details reserved for them such as kids slippers and kids personal care kit with special shower gel, shampoo, body lotion and a wet cleaning paper just for them. The service was excellent and the location is great. We went to the spa and it was clean and curated. Really enjoyed the stay.

Great comfort, nice facilities and very close to the city center. Only a 5 min drive to the nearest skilift. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Great place to stay for skiing in the Sauerland. The Big Egg building is iconic, the views from the rooms are great, the huge jacuzzi is fantastic after skiing or hiking, and the indoor pool has a diving board and a slide. There is an outdoor pool also but it was winter when I was there. The breakfast buffet is great. Bar was nice and had good wine. Good restaurant options within walking distance...

The hotel is very beautiful and clean the serves is very nice they clean your room everyday. There also is a pool, sauna and a gym. So you don’t have to get bored.

This was an extremely amazing Stay ! Everything was fantastic, wished I'd had more days to stay.💗

The hotel is well positioned in the city center and close to the ski resort. Wellness area is good. To be improved the quality of the breakfast I would anyhow suggest the hotel to other friends. Parking available at the place.

Overall the hotel is good, with good facilitées. The issue is with the staff with an employee being rude, unpolite, showing agressivity and not respecting privacy. I felt in danger ! I had to raise the case to my lawyer.

We stayed for three nights! We had a great room, we enjoyed the breakfast and the location of the hotel was perfect. We also had dinner one night. The portions are big, but in my opinion the food here was not really special. Price/quality was fine. However the staff was really nice and helpful! We will definitely be back!

Great location to both downtown and the gondola.

We had a wonderful stay! Everybody was so friendly and kind. Fabulous Germany hospitality. Reception took perfect care of us at check in and helped us with anything we asked or needed, nothing was too much for them. My dietary needs were perfectly taken care of by the chef. The ladies in the restaurant were so kind and we were always welcomed with a smile and nice words. The food was delicious, lots...

Price quality very good 👍 , awesome breakfast neat rooms and excellent service, good to relax and close to the centrum.

A lovely hotel, with wonderful breakfast and excellent pool and spa, right in the middle of town. It suffers a little from old fashioned decor but you can just choose to see that as charming.

we chose the newer 2-room apartment in the photo, we were assigned an old but well-maintained one.Good location .The service and reception were nice. Alot of old people stayed in the hotel, which bothered us a bit. The bar was very small. The breakfast was good, average. We spent a long time choosing a hotel in Willingen, but this one disappointed us a little.

We selected the hotel because of location and our pleasant stay 2 years ago. The hotel has spacious parking. Our room had a spacious terrace with furniture, nice seating area and well equipped, practical bathroom. Breakfast is absolutely excellent and staff is efficient and friendly. We will be back.

Well received, nice room. Nice food and friendly service.

It was a comfortable room and place to stay.

Beautiful hotel. Pool, sauna facilities excellent. Breakfast was amazing with loads of vegan options including vegan cheese, ham and sausages. Due to time of year everything closed at 10pm

Good room with enough facilities, but the cleaning service is not good as 4 stars hotel. Also the pool area is not so clean and the pool has not really good filters as well. The breakfast is good and serves in a cozy place.

Perfectly clean. Excellent price. Good facility. Front desk staff wouldn’t help me call a taxi though.

Very quiet location, spacious room with modern bathroom, good breakfast, nice wellness area. 5 minutes walk to the center

Nice stay. Friendly staff who responded to all concerns immediately. Always happy to come back

During bike week stayed 3 nochtans with friends, friendly personal, good breakfast, and barlady Bärbel was walking like crazy with drinks but served absolute great, best of all! Walking wat to partyzone only 10 minutes and enough partyspots in Willingen

During bike week stayed 3 nochtans with friends, friendly personal, good breakfast, and barlady Bärbel was walking like crazy with drinks but served absolute great, best of all! Walking wat to partyzone only 10 minutes and enough partyspots in Willingen

Just 10 minutes outside of a ski area (Neuastenberg) - family friendly, super service and fabulous staff! Pool and sauna were lovely as was the breakfast buffet.

Dated hotel. Excellent breakfast, subpar dinner buffet. Large, cool pool with limited space around it. Beautiful wellness center. Time seems to have stood still here. Reasonably friendly staff. Excellent room for disabled guests, other rooms in need of renovation.

Food is simply awesome. We are the vegetarian guest and chef took extra care for us to cook specially for us. Buffet here was good and the Menu was awesome. staff is extremely friendly in the Restaurant especially with kids. Very proffessional and elegant. After Radisson, this is our next best hotel.

Food is simply awesome. We are the vegetarian guest and chef took extra care for us to cook specially for us. Buffet was good and the Menu was simply awesome. Staff is extremely friendly in the Restaurant. They care for you, talk to you, take feedbacks carefully. Very proffessional and elegant. After Radisson, this is our next best hotel. They made our holiday all the more special and memorable.

The sports hotel is very nice and conveniently located near the slopes. However, the number of parking spaces was somewhat limited when the hotel was fully booked. The hotel bar is very cozy and also has an air-conditioned smoking room. The spa area is spacious and well-equipped. The indoor pool connects to the outdoor pool and is comfortable even at -6°C. Booking additional spa treatments, such as...

Amazing place to stay for a weekend like also for longer. Very friendly staff. Fantastic food, great selection (buffet). Swimming pool with whole spa facility was super nice. I’m definitely considering to come back here in the future.

Very good food. Reception was very nice. Friendly staff. 1 point deduction because we had to get out of the sauna on the third evening at 8.40 p.m. because the lady wanted to call it a day. Even the boss comes by personally and asks about your well-being. All in all a good hotel. thanks

And really enjoyed our little break ... great food ... excellent breakfast ... attentive staff. Nice wellness area .... We'll be back👍🥰

Very good service, super friendly staff and the food (whether in the evening or in the morning) was simply brilliant. We would book there again at any time. Please keep it up. I would also give 10 points if that was possible.

Rooms were a bit older but clean! Staff was very nice! The food portions were a bit small after hiking. I was rebooked here from the Waldhaus am See, which was a big detour on the hike on the Rothaarsteig. Who does not hike a recommendation!

Stayed here for 7 nights on a biking holiday with three friends. Excellent central location to the town. Parking to the side of the hotel with a key card entry to the side door which gives you immediate access to the lift for carrying luggage to your room etc. Rooms are large, airy and spotless which are serviced everyday. On site swimming pool, sauna and steam room are spot on. Breakfast is good but...

The location is excellent (but be aware that parking space is limited), rooms are a little bit outdated, but OK. The service is really bad, especially the owners are very unfriendly when you have an extra wish (e.g., fried eggs for breakfast) or small complaints (e.g., toilet flush is not working correctly). I suggest to find another alternative if possible.

We visited only the restaurant in the Hotel Hessenhof because there was on the menu: wild dishes from the local Hunter. We have ordered several dishes with wild boar and deer This was prepared BBQ style and truly delicious 😋! We can highly recommend this restaurant The service was also great!!

Hotel room comes with free access to the indoor swimmingpool, turkish steambath, infrared sauna and regular swedish sauna. Very relaxing. Situated right in the center of Winterberg.

The room was spacious, nice breakfast, lovely pool.

All together it wasn't very bad. However the waitress was not very pleasant and simple refused to speak English, she also had no patients what so ever and made the whole experience Al lot less pleasant. The food tasted pretty good, presentation was ok, but not as good as it used to be. The old school German taste wasn't very much there. Not the classic German vinegar salad that we used to love here...

Overall great experience, especially with the food 😋✨

Very nice team members, warm welcome and supporting us for baby bed. Also predefined table for breakfast was nice experience.

That was good hotel, and the location is perfect. The sheet of bed was clean, but not new. All in all, it was not a brand new hotel. The water of pool was bloody cold, specially after a day of skiing I can not recommend to use it and sauna area is just for 1 or 2 persons. It is so small. Breakfast is not in order of 4 stars hotel.

Very friendly staff, and they have their private parking. No need to reserve. They are situated near a tunnel under the centre of Winterberg, so if you walk up the side of the tunnel you are right in the centre! And the hotel is really near the main road. Very convenient.

it just was e perfect hotel near by de center en close to the ski pistes. breakfast en diner was perfect it is a nice hotel. not to big and not to smal

Perfect place for a ski vacation, you have all the amenities needed for this and more. The hotel is close to the city center and to the ski slopes. The atmosphere is great, the staff is super nice, and the food is tasty. Would definitely come back here again.

Great for family winter vacation, cozy & clean hotel with tasty food and good service. Hotel has good kids areas for the whole family. Ski lifts are right in front of the hotel, perfect location for both skiing and visiting the town. Note: Downstairs kid play area has a weird marble stairs on the side, which seems to serve no purpose other than being a danger to small kids. That probably should be...

I cannot say enough positive things about this hotel! Maybe it’s more appropriate to say resort as it has; outdoor pool, spa, party hut, ski school, ski rental, restaurant, childrens club, game room, bar and many more facilities.. every detail of hospitality is well thought of with pleasant little surprises, concepts and entertainment. They went extra mile for families with children to make the vacation...

What a gem of a hotel! Our camping vacation got cut short due engine issues. We had read of Der Brander and decided to give it a go. The thought was relax together, walk in the woods together, for hubs gravel biking, for me the sauna, dinner together. We added the half pension package - breakfast and dinner - and it was all a much needed, no-worry vacation. Dinner could be chosen each morning, every...

We are the big fun’s of this place, this was our 5th visit and we will definitely will come back again. Located nicely, a lot of things to do as a family with kids, nice restaurant, caring staff. ❤️

An amazing experience that we will not soon forget! The hotel's location is perfect for a nice walk to attractions in Winterberg (Shopping area, Ski Lifts, Rodelbahn, Hiking Trails, etc.), and a short drive to surrounding towns with other attractions (swimming, mini-golf, boating, etc.). The sauna and wellness area is very relaxing. Soothing music in the background while you enjoy multi temperature...

The staff is very kind and the rooms are very clean and and with 8 beds you can accommodate many people. The one bad thing is the wifi as there is a poor signal throughout the entire hotel. Edit: I should've complained about the wifi so that was on me and it wasn't really bad outside of the room.

Very pleasant hotel. Clean and warm house with a nice kitchen. Nice sauna and swimming pool. Only the parking was troublesome, with a registration process for reservation.

Great room apartment and facilities (my kids love the swimming pool so much), nice, quiet, and clean apartment, close to Skilift and Rodelbahn. So far this is the best resort we visited for winter vacation, and personally I like the kitchen, which is fully equipped. It's valued with the money you paid. Love the scenery and beautiful snowy landscape. The receptionist are super friendly and kind, when...

We love this resort so much. We rent a family apartment. Personally, I like the kitchen which is equipped with everything I need for cooking. My children love the swimming pool, and they went there twice! It's located near the Skilift and Rodelbahn. So it's convenient and perfect for winter vacation. The scenery around the resort and view from the balcony is so beautiful. The receptionist is really...

The best of this hotel is its location - 5 min to the slopes and lifts. We waited for check in for 5 hours, room was not fully clean though… service and food were very average

It is a very nice hotel, clean & big rooms, brand new bathroom, excellent open buffet breakfast, big-enough indoor swimming pool. We truly enjoyed our stay and family time.

We will be back Great modern room with a impressive view of the vally. Nide to have a balcony. Room was great and clean, beds perfect. Only downside was the pool. It was dirty so we did not go in.

For us, two people with a dog, the hotel was a true oasis of relaxation over Christmas. It's wonderfully quiet up here, and many beautiful hikes are accessible directly from the hotel. The evening meal (a buffet) was truly delicious, and the fantastic breakfast buffet left nothing to be desired... and was available until 11:30 a.m.... fantastic!

We wanted to start 2025 with a stay at the mountain hotel we already knew from previous visits. So we arrived on the afternoon of January 1st. The weather was so-so, no snow, but that would change the next day. We had reserved our favorite room, No. 89 in the Rothaarblick house, quite early in the fall. The welcome at reception was very friendly. We stayed there for about five days and once again felt...

Berghotel Hoher Knochen During our stay at the charming Berghotel Hoher Knochen in Schmallenberg, we enjoyed peace, comfort, and breathtaking views. This charming hotel is ideally situated in a serene setting, perfect for unwinding. The Suite Our suite was exceptionally comfortable and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The decor exuded warmth and coziness, with ample space to truly...

The Berghotel Hoher Knochen enjoys a prominent location on the Hoher Knochen mountain, offering excellent hiking opportunities and magnificent views of the Hochsauerland region. However, the stairs leading to the hotel entrance are insufficiently cleared in snowy weather. The rooms and bathrooms are spacious, but some have windows that don't close. Furthermore, the soap dispensers in some bathrooms...

We stayed here for a full week's vacation in the first week of August. Rarely in the Sauerland region, the weather cooperated, and so it was mostly nice. We had booked in the spring and got our preferred room, Room 89. This room is located in the Rothaarblick building, is a suite with a balcony and a wonderful view towards Westfeld and Ohlenbach. Check-in wasn't as we're used to at other hotels. We...

Berghotel Hoher Knochen, nestled on a hilltop in Sauerland, offers a picturesque setting with sweeping panoramic views. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by a pleasant terrace at the entrance, perfect for enjoying the scenic surroundings. During my visit, it was apparent that the hotel was facing staff shortages, which affected the service. Nevertheless, the staff remained friendly and accommodating...

Fantastic if you like castles, and very nice if you are not a fan of castles.

The hotel Highly not recommended. They charges a very high rate but offers very basic services. The room is spacious and has a beautiful view, but the equipment is standard and modest. There is no water kettle, no variety of soaps and no shower accessories. Breakfast is poor and not meticulous. We waited 10 minutes for scrambled eggs because the staff didn't notice they were gone. When we asked for...

Very nice rooms, although perhaps not as castle-like as I'd imagined. Draw the curtains and you're just at a nice hotel like any other. Excellent breakfast buffet that set a decidedly unfair standard for any subsequent hotels i visit and a with a view that's hard to match. Not a lot to see in the castle itself. Friendly staff with adequate English skills.

A very well maintained castle, it houses a hotel and a restaurant. Once through the gateway, you enter the main square and from there the terrace, which offers a spectacular view. Parking is charged for the car, entrance to the castle is free.

Just spent a night at Hotel Schloss Waldeck, and it truly felt like stepping into a fairytale! Perched high above the stunning Edersee, this historic castle offers breathtaking views, elegant rooms, and a magical atmosphere. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the charm of the medieval architecture, the warm hospitality, and the serene surroundings. Waking up to a panoramic sunrise over...

I have just arrived but I am beyond excited! The room is nice and even has a fridge, which is rare in Europe, and a wonderful bathroom. The views are amazing and there was an advertisement in the elevator to schedule a free massage (so I did and will know more about that tomorrow)! Getting ready for dinner!

Everything about this hotel was excellent, from the wonderful swimming pool complex with a view to the castle, to the knowledgeable and friendly serving staff, breakfast to die for – so much choice and quality, wonderful evening meals, a fantastic location. One could tell it was a well-run hotel with trained staff. We enjoyed the first three days of our German holiday there, and wished we had booked...

We stayed 3 nights during May 2024 and had a spacious room (No 1) with views, the evening meals were excellent as was the breakfast buffet. Staff were knowledgeable and polite despite our sometimes imperfect German. We will be back for another stay on our next car-tour.

Location was perfect. Hotel facilities very good and excellent breakfast buffet.

It was great, we wore there for the lake, and we walked down from the hotel. lucky us, they have a chairlif near the road so you can easily be up there. On my birthday they give us free sect.

Luxury and comfort from 60''s in a 500-inhabitants village. Still - clean, nice breakfast, and if you like bicycle rides, exactly in the right place. They have a castle nearby, too :)

This was our third time staying at this hotel and we once again had a wonderful time. Many positive things have already been detailed in other reviews (great food, friendly staff, cleanliness, free mineral water, sufficient towels even in the spa area, birthday gifts, etc.). However, certain things creep in that seem inappropriate for a hotel of this upscale category. Our mattress was terribly hard...

Looking forward to stay in this hotel, so far all the booking process went very good! Very nice, following up on my family needs and requests. Excellent welcome from the staff. Good food for dinner.

Spacious room. Very good menus in nice buffet form. Much attention to the dog's stay. Fantastic pool

We would like to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary soon. Since the Hotel Rimberg has its own chapel and we don't want to have to travel far on this special day, we first asked about a nice daily schedule. We have already been given some good suggestions. In any case, we are already looking forward to our special wedding day.

A wonderful place of power where you can recharge. Very polite service. We felt completely at ease.

A really nice house that I really want to come back to. Quiet, neat, delicious food, attentive service. In addition, there is a beautiful wide view of the opposite ski slope. Depending on the season for hiking or for fun in the snow. Including a training slope for the little ones.

We spent four unforgettable days at Bergdorf Liebesgrün and can wholeheartedly recommend this unique hideaway. The combination of modern architecture, high-quality furnishings, and the absolutely tranquil, natural setting creates an atmosphere where you can truly unwind from the moment you arrive. Bergdorf Liebesgrün is the perfect place to relax, recharge, and clear your mind. We will definitely...

We had a wonderful three days in the mountain village of Liebesgrün, and it was no wonder this place was the perfect setting for my marriage proposal! The houses are beautiful and furnished to a high standard. The food is excellent, and the friendly service of this owner-operated village leaves nothing to be desired. Unfortunately, prices have increased significantly in recent years, and you have to...

Tolles freundliches hilfsbereites Personal. Ein sehr gutes Essen, wirklich zu empfehlen. Sehr schöne saubere Unterkunft. Ein Ort an dem man sich einfach wohlfühlen kann.

Die Berghütte, das Essen, der Service und die Lage.

It was our fourth stay at Liebesgrün and as always we had a wonderful time. The Nest is a comfortable cottage for two, fully equipped. Staff is very friendly and helpful. And above all: dinner is really good and tasteful!

You calm down directly when you arrive. Everybody is really friendly and you feel welcome from the first moment. The accodomations are really nice, comfortable and you feel private. You have nice access to the nature. All details are of high quality - sleeping room, wellness area, kitchen, breakfast, dinner. Very good restaurant - very friendly service. They're doing their utmost to cover all needs...

Very nice historical hotel. Friendly service, good traditional food.

Great hotel to stay with wonderful restaurant, sauna and the pool

Beautiful property and excellent service from Oliver. Everything was clean, comfortable, and welcoming — highly recommended!

Excellent Service and food. Traditional German boarding with exquisite downtown location.

The Hotel Störmann is always worth a visit. Whether you're a hotel guest or a spontaneous visitor, I recommend a leisurely breakfast in the morning or a lunchtime cake in the evening. You can also book celebrations and other events. If you're looking for a holiday in Schmallenberg, the Hotel Störmann is in good hands. Much has changed in the hotel and its culinary offerings since Störmann took...

Espresso or tonic. Good staff. Limited food options. But then largely limited options in town.

Amazing service, cozy place to stay

Located on nice and peacefull contryside. Quite clean rooms and otherwise clean hotel. Unfortunately there is no small grocery store in walking distance. There seems to be guite large golf course during summer, but I have not experience with it.

Friendly reception, upon arrival they upgraded room to superior. Room very spacious and nice but bathroom small. Friendly and professional staff. Good food, either day menu or a la carte. The friendly cook even managed to serve me wild game (Rehkeule and Hischbraten) outside the menu. And plenty good wines. What more do you want. Generously sized swimming pool and several sauna facilities (Turkish...

We immediately felt welcomed at reception and first overall impression was great. Car park right in front of the main door. Outside looks pretty and well maintained. One of our rooms was upgraded to balcony. And they are worth the extra charge. Ok interior is a bit dated, but everything was clean and in order. But same interior made the whole place instantly feel cosy, comfortable and homely. Food...

Great food, lots of stuff for the kids to do (the waterside is fantastic!), ked cars, riding! Playground. Nice sauna area. The rooms are comfortable and clean, great bar downstairs (the mens room has a “vomitorium”)- perfect for our large group (14 adults, 13 kids from 0-11 years). Staff was friendly and relaxed.

A nice place to drive to and see the sunset.

Huge compliments to whoever is managing this hotel because it was the first time I ever came across happy, smiling, helpful, friendly hotel staff who looked like they were actually having fun together as they worked which added to a lovely atmosphere for us guests. Our room was extremely clean and spacious overlooking the lake. The breakfast had the freshest of food and was constantly re-filled with...

Huge compliments to whoever is managing this hotel because it was the first time I ever came across happy, smiling, helpful, friendly hotel staff who looked like they were actually having fun together as they worked which added to a lovely atmosphere for us guests. Our room was extremely clean and spacious overlooking the lake. The breakfast had the freshest of food and was constantly re-filled with...

Very nice hotel with beautiful surroundings. Good breakfast. A bit remote from the city.

Good value for money Great place. Good breakfast. Only issue is lack of coffee / tee in the room

This exclusive resort hotel offers a unique view of the mountains and lakes, with a unique charm in late summer and early autumn. While dining options are high, you can rent bicycles to reach nearby towns. Ideal for a relaxing getaway or personal travel.

Diner overlooking the water, what else can you want! Lovely hotel in a perfect spot for outdoor activity, or just relaxing staring out over the water...