Vacation Rentals by Owner

Winter 2012

Guest: Scot (Washington Township MI)
Date of Stay: 01/12/12 Review Submitted: 01/23/12

This rental property worked very well for our family in winter 2012. The house was well maintained and stocked with everything needed from garbage bags to kitchen supplies. The renters were very easy going and made our experiance great. I would recomend this home on Deer Lake for a group up to 12 people summer or winter.

Owner response:We have so many wonderful families renting the home and we always appreciate when they take time to write a review. A fresh blanket of snow covered the area when this family arrived making there ski/snowboard experience at Boyne Mountain (5 minutes away) even better. We certainly hope you join us again in the near future.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Everything you need!

Guest: Julie (Howell, MI)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

Great layout with enough room for all! Three generations of family had a wonderful stay ~ enough beds, baths and room to stretch. The owners have done a wonderful job to make sure it is stocked with everything. I have been to many rentals with unmade beds, not enough t.p./paper towels/garbage bags/cleaning supplies ~ but not here! It was great! It was also stocked with plenty of dishes/pots & pans and utensils. The garage was great to keep our skiis/snowboards in ~ plus had a 2nd refrigerator! That's great when you have a large family to feed over the holidays! Would rent again anytime of year!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Perfect Michigan Vacation

Guest: Karen (Livonia, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/29/10

We just returned from an awesome week at this rental and we've already booked for next year! Look no further...this rental is everything the website says - and a lot more! Worth every dollar. Pristine clean and comfortable. My kids loved the lower garage with all the sand, water and outside toys. Kids love the lake which is only a foot deep for several yards out. House offers all the great things Michigan offers...lake, sand, campfire, family time, swimming, boating (paddleboat), etc. Wi Fi worked great - no problems. Extra refrigerator in garage came in handy. Everything well organized and clearly labeled throughout house. It's a home away from home! Close to town (about 6 minutes) and easy access to all 'up north' areas including Mackinac.

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

Don't look any further!

Guest: Happy Lounger (Windsor, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/07/10

Completely as advertised. Very well maintained spacious home, located within a short distance to Boyne Mountain, Boyne City and others.. The lake out back is spectacular and if you're bringing children, they are in for a blast! The lake is very clean with a sandy shallow approach from the shore behind the house. Will definitely go again next year and as I said, don't look any further you can't go wrong.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.

Heaven on earth!

Guest: Nana Net (Janesville, WI)
Date of Stay: 05/13/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

A group of us stayed on Deer Lake over the Boyne Mushroom festival and the house more than accommodated our needs. The house is beautiful, well maintained, cleaned and has everything you need to ejoy your stay. The lake is crystal clear with a sandy bottom and shallow, great for swimming! The sunset from the dock is a must see, so peacful. Thanks to our hosts, would love to come back!

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

Spectacular view, spacious, user friendly.

Guest: ! ! (Richmon d, MI)
Date of Stay: 01/01/10 Review Submitted: 01/16/10

Great place to stay with large family, no one underfoot and close enough to parks, lodge, and other necessities. Owners are friendly and accomodating. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this rental.

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

Location,Location!!!

Guest: MAB1970 (Wauseon)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09 Review Submitted: 07/26/09

So close to many beautiful sites in Michigan. Home is right next to Boyne Mountain and just a short drive to Petosky, Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. You can walk to The Alpine Golf Course. Deer Lake is just beautiful and so is this immaculate home. Just bring your clothes, bikes and food because that is really all you need to bring. The house is equipped with everything else. My 11 year old and 7 year old boys can't wait to go back. Don't miss the ski lift rides in the evening

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fabulous!

Guest: Maricary (Rochester Hills, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 07/12/09

This house is outstanding! It had everything and more that was described and shown in the pictures. The beach and lake are perfect for children of all ages but especially young children. The lake is very shallow, sandy and clean. You have to go out very far before there is any danger of deep water. The house is very clean and well cared for and the owner is wonderful. This house is close to everything you may need - groceries, restaurants and/or activities. I would highly recommend this house to other families who are looking for a home away from home.

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

A great time had by all

Guest: Suzanne L. (Detroit, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/23/08 Review Submitted: 01/29/09

Spent a delightful week here last Aug.2008. The house is huge and supplied with everything you would need except food. It is close to so many wonderful cities and restaurants and the weekly farmers market is just up the road. We had two families and had plenty of space for both. The place was extremely clean and comfortable. We felt right at home. The only draw back was how far out we had to walk to get to water that was deep enough to swim. But the water is warm and very shallow and it is ideal for young children. The lake bottom is very sandy and clean. We loved the huge lawn, the fire pit and the peacefulness of the surroundings. The owner's daughter lives close and is available for any problems that arise. (We lost power the first day, but it was quickly restored.)

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Great family vacation house!

Guest: Great for families!!! (Chicago suburbs)
Date of Stay: 07/26/08 Review Submitted: 11/19/08

We stayed at this lovely home in July of 2008. We had a wonderful week and our young children (ages 2-3) had a blast. The home is very large and perfect for two families. Just a perfect house and yard and lake for a family vacation!! The lake is nice and small, and the view from the deck is wonderful, and the sunsets from the dock are so AMAZING!! I was recommend this house to anyone with small children because the size of the lake and the zero depth is just perfect for little ones!!! Good: House is very large and has two floors, 7 total beds House has large deck with great view of the lake Location is close to very cute lake towns HUGE yard with plenty of room to play and run Great lakefront with zero depth (perfect for little ones) There is a shared small play area with swing and sandbox There is a shared dock with a bench to view the amazing sunsets! House provides TONS of waters toys! You don't need to bring any! House provides TONS of life jackets for kids and adults (none for infants) House provides TONS of towels, you don't need to bring any House has two refrigerators (one is in the garage but is perfect for beverages) House is in a very quiet area, no noisy neighbors Not many boats on the water, which we think is a plus Very shallow for a long long way out, great for little kids. Concern: The dishes in the cabinet were filthy. I think the issue was a dishwasher that was not working. It ran, and sounded like it worked, but the dishes always came out dirtier than they went in (we pre-rinsed the dises before putting them into the dishwasher). The owners ask that renters run the dishwasher right before they leave, so I assume what happens is the cleaning folks come in and put all the dishes from the dishwasher into the cabinets without realizing they are dirty. So we had to hand wash our dishes all week, kind of a bummer. I would recommend washing any dishes already in the cabinets before using them (if the dishwasher has not been fixed). We did leave a note that the dishwasher was not working so it could have been fixed. If it has not been fixed, I would highly recommend washing any dishes right out of the cabinet before using them. They were just so so so so dirty.

Owner response:The cleaning staff relayed the message regarding the dishwasher and the dishwasher was working before the next guests arrived. My daughter and son-in-law live within 200 feet of this home and are available 24/7 for any problems. Their phone number is posted in the home and we encourage our guests to notify us immediately if there are any problems. We would have gladly sent out a repairman during their visit had we known it was not working.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

A wonderful multi family get away

Guest: silly billy (Windsor, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 07/19/08 Review Submitted: 02/17/09

We rented this cottage last July with 3 families. We had 6 adults and 6 childre under 3. The house was very spacious, clean and well equiped. The backyard was very large, we had a lot of fun running around and playing sports with the kids. The lake was amazing! It was crystal clear and warm not to mention it was a perfect depth for the kids. The cottage is close to many small cities which were great to visit. The owner's daughter is close by if we had any problems we could contact them if needed.(which we didn't need to). One downfall was that there wasn't much of a beach to play on. I would highly recommend renting this cottage. We are actually looking to rent a cottage this year and we are having a difficult time finding one as nice.

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.