La Cabane is only 300 metres from the lake edge - so walkable in 5 minutes - and there is a handy Spar store at the end of the road where you can get your fresh croissants and/or chocolatines for breakfast. The property was very well presented, and Nathalie was very welcoming. It is compact as described (the clue is in the name, after all), but has everything you could require, including spacious outdoor decking where you can always find sun or, if it's too hot, shade - this is where we took all our meals. As a previous reviewer has noted, the only caveat to make is that the stairs may not be suitable for very young children or the elderly as they are quite steep.
Maubuisson itself is a beautiful place right on the southern edge of the largest fresh water lake in France and less than 5 miles from the Atlantic. The lake is great for kids (lots of shallow water for splashing about or learning to swim) and there are lots of water activities on offer - paddle boarding, wind surfing, canoeing, sailing etc. The sea is great for surfing (body boards or stand-up) and you can always find plenty of space on the beach, especially if you're prepared to walk beyond the most popular spots. The area is also good for cycling - there may be an absence of hills, but there is an impressive network of well-maintained bike trails through the pine forests - you can bike to the sea without having to go on any roads, for instance, so very family-friendly.
We are already missing our regular evening stroll into town along the lake front!
