Plenty of electrical outlets, beautiful view of the lake, just a short trip upstairs to the microwave oven and fridge,don't have many kiddies visiting, wall-to-wall light carpeting (off-white)--- could buy another floor vac for this level.
Yes, there is room for the dish of chocolate candies :-)
Dog hasn't been a problem: shih tzu is non-shedding and he would be happy to camp out on a comfy chair where he could look outside. Hehe