Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Week with extended family

Guest: Sandy (Bettendorf, IA)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

We fished right from the dock and caught good size Northern and large mouth bass--good eating and several smaller fish --the catch and release type. We had fun with the kayaks, letting the wind blow us 'home' several times. Our favorite room was the porch where we spent most of our indoor time listening to the waves, playing games or reading.

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Super Late Summer Vacation 2010

Guest: Danny (Downers Grove, Il.)
Date of Stay: 08/27/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

A great old lake home right on the shoeline of a very nice chain of lakes. Good fishing within sight of the house... even in late August. We caught very nice crappie, perch, northern, and large mouth bass every day. The house and property have spectacular views and are beautifully maintained. Highly recommended.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

What a Great Week!

Guest: . (WI)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/22/10

If you are looking for a spacious house, private beach, clear clean water, and excellent fishing you are in luck! When our family (ages 3, 7, and 12) weren't outdoors ejoying the beach and water we found ourselves drawn to the huge lake front room with a panoramic view of the lake. Kathy and Mike were great hosts and made us feel right at home. We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing get away. The Noll's

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Great Reunion House

Guest: Cor (Shelton, CT)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10 Review Submitted: 07/08/10

Our family rented Breezy Acres for an early summer reunion and it was a hit from the kids right up to my ninety two year old uncle. There were at least three separate areas for small groups to convene, a great place to stage food just inside the back door and a very user friendly kitchen. And almost everywhere you sat the views of the lake were breathtaking. We swam and boated and barbecued and were very sorry when our week was up. The cleanliness and quiet of the house teamed with Kathy's attention to detail (a gift basket, volunteering to take our group photo, the loan of her kayaks and canoes) made this a place we want to rent again next year.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Gehrig - Fox - Marshall families
Date of Stay: 01/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

June 10 - 17, 2009 "Our families enjoyed swimming, canoeing, eagle-spotting, the player piano, hammock naps, gazebo lunches, and hospitality! We came to make history at a family wedding down the lake, and enjoyed the history ready-made at Breezy Acres!" The Gehrig, Fox, and Marshall families - Madison, Wisconsin

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Guest: Nekurak's-Pritchard's-Sookram's
Date of Stay: 01/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

End of August 2009 What a great location - perfect for a few families to gather and enjoy. The house was full of all the charm and character one could hope for. The kids played in the sand, fished off the docks, and it was great to have our boat right there out front! The call of the loons, the washing of the waves, the lovely peace and quiet were just what we all needed. A relaxed vacation, a generous thoughtful hostess, and a wonderful location. The perfect way to end the summer! Thanks, Kathy" The Nekurak's (Virginia USA), The Pritchard's (Calgary, Canada), and the Sookram's (Manitoba, Canada)

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/27/09 Review Submitted: 06/27/09

My family had the best time staying at the Higgin's cabin. The sandy beach area was WONDERFUL for my 3 year old son and 7 month old daughter to swim in and my son also loved playing on the swing set! The gazebo was a great place to enjoy all our meals and we loved fishing, canoeing, having campfires, relaxing in the hammock, and just spending time in the beautiful home! Kathy had even given us a gift basket with things that were very age appropriate for my children and also some treats for the adults to enjoy! Everything was clean, comfortable, and just seemed perfect. We also enjoyed the maps and information of the area for resturants and other things to do nearby. We can't wait until next summer! The Rouse Family- Wisconsin

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Guest: Eric and Nancy Liljequist (Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 08/09/08 Review Submitted: 08/09/08

I very highly recommend Breezy Acres as a family getaway vacation spot. We spent a week there with our two grown children, their spouses, and 4 grandchildren. The house was comfortable and quiet, the neighbors not noticeable at all. The lake was extremely clean. Our grandchildren all fished, caught crayfish, swam, and played in the sand for hours on end;there are also a set of swings and a slide which they used a lot. They gazebo allowed for outside eating in comfort if there was rain, and we had several bonfires down by the lake. We also had some delightful canoeing ;my favorite place was there nearby wetland area, where we saw great blue herons, turtles, frogs,kingbirds, and bald eagles. One aspect we greatly enjoyed was the loons which seemed to be everywhere;once we had eight loons putting on a display of chasing, calling , and frolicking right in front of the pier.If you want a getaway where you can fish,swim,canoe,and just hang out with family and friends, I highly recommend Breezy Acres. Eric Liljequist

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Guest: The Parrish Family (Providence, Rhode Island)
Date of Stay: 08/27/07 Review Submitted: 08/27/07

Great house; Kathy has planned for every need. We flew in from Rhode Island and gathered with family. Great fishing; huge woodpeckers! and lots of wildlife. Wonderful place to relax and enjoy family!

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Guest: The Teska Family (LaCrosse, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 08/27/07 Review Submitted: 08/27/07

"Wow! What an awesome place! Everything was so nice. You thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. We loved the breezes off the water and the gorgeous view! We had a great time. You have a beautiful old home on a beautiful lake!!"

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Guest: The Ruh Family
Date of Stay: 08/27/07 Review Submitted: 08/26/07

08/11-18/07 -- the following is a direct quote from the Ruh family taken from our guest book: "We all had a wonderful stay at Breezy Acres. Each of us enjoying what we like to do when we can "get away" - fishing, swimming, reading, relaxing, hiking, biking, long walks -- more fishing . . . more relaxing. Nice place!! Thanks for making our stay great! We had fun and even caught a musky on Friday!"

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Guest: Rob Bullock (Wisconsin Dells, WI)
Date of Stay: 07/23/07 Review Submitted: 07/23/07

07-14-07 07-21-07 WOW! I was always afraid to rent a vacation home based only on pictures and a web site. Am I glad we "took the chance". Kathy and her family have taken great lengths to make sure this house is everything you could dream of........Every works properly, the house is clean, huge!, updated, and God took care of the rest, the most peaceful, beautiful view on a great chain of lakes. We had a group of 8, and had the best "Up North" vacation ever. Saw eagles, otters, turtles, geese, caught Bluegill, Crappie, Walleye, Northern, and small and largemouth bass! This place will be above your expectaions! Thank You, Kathy and Family!

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Guest: Mary Holland (-)
Date of Stay: 03/06/07 Review Submitted: 03/06/07

"We had a wonderful stay at the Higgins cottage. A lovely gift basket was waiting for us on the kitchen table! The porch was a wonderful place to sit/sleep -- great breezes through the windows. A wonderful view of the lake and we even saw a family of otters playing in the water one morning. Plenty of room for our group!

Owner response:Truly enjoyed having Mary and her family all the way from Dallas, Texas! Hope to see them again some time.

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