Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great for a get-away

Guest: Lloyd & Gail (Kernersville, NC)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/06/12

This was a great place to go to get away from it all. We came to celebrate our 30th anniversary. It was very clean, comfortable and quiet, with all the comforts of home. I would recommend it and hope to visit again someday. Thanks Jerry and Sherry

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

awesome

Guest: RH (New River VA)
Date of Stay: 02/10/12 Review Submitted: 02/12/12

We stayed at the lodge for a little getaway for valentines weekend and thought it was amazing I would tell anyone to come there and would stay again

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Beautiful, relaxing get-away!

Guest: Amy (NoVA)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/23/11

What a great weekend retreat! We had a fantastic time in the beautiful, peaceful setting and home. The kids LOVED all the fun details around the lodge! Sherry was a pleasure to deal with, and a wealth of information. We strongly recommend, and we will definitely be back!!

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

Clean, comfortable..........

Guest: lcblue (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 11/06/11 Review Submitted: 11/27/11

The cabin itself was great. I truely do appreciate that it was very clean and well kept. The bed was very comfortable. I know that the description stated that it was a 5 minute walk to the lake but was hoping for at least a view, which you did get from the upstairs bedroom. The picture also leads you to believe that it is private, but there is actually a home in plain view not far from the cabin. I believe it is associated with the owners, (family maybe). All in all, a nice place to stay if you are not picky about privacy and lake access. p.s. loved the fire pit outside!

Owner response:All 3 of our properties are in sight of other houses. Most of the neighboring houses, however, are only occupied occasionally. We have reviewed the web site and tried to make sure it is clear as to the view provided: beautiful, open fields, huge yard, trees, gazebo and small fish pond. There is even an orchard and a road between the lodge and the little house mentioned here. The lodge is very private. Being set back from the water is a plus during the boating season as the bass fishermen start very early! Folks that know the lake request a quieter place so they can sleep later. A large number of our guests are return visitors so we are convinced what we provide is outstanding in every way! Read on to see what others have to say about us!!

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Even more adorable than we imagined!

Guest: Nancy (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 10/27/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

Lakewood Lodge is even more adorable than the pictures portray! It is very well-appointed, with attention to detail, and very clean. The owner was very helpful in making our arrangements and providing directions. We stayed here with another family, as we all live in Chicago and were visiting our daughters at Radford University--our daughters loved being able to get away from campus for the weekend and relax in the scenic beauty. We especially enjoyed the grill, the gazebo, the porch, the gas fireplace, and the firepit for s'mores. Also, there was lots of room outside to play and toss the football. It was nice to have internet access, as well...all of the modern conveniences, but charming and relaxing! Definitely beats staying in a hotel! It took us about 25-30 minutes to get to RU, but the scenic drive was fun and to us it wasn't too far at all to go back and forth a few times. It was too cold to boat, but hopefully on our next trip we will be able to enjoy the canoe or even rent a pontoon boat. We are very grateful that Jerry and Sherry shared their beautiful property with us, and we would definitely stay again and recommend it to friends.

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

Radford Parents Weekend

Guest: Judi and Ron (Manassas, VA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/18/11

Stayed here during parents weekend with another couple. Way better than staying in a hotel. The house is beautifully decorated and well equipped with everything you will need. Had the kids meet us on Friday night and cooked out on the grill. Getting up in the morning and looking out off the deck with our coffee was so relaxing. In the evening the fireplace took the chill off. Will return again!!

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

BLISS!!

Guest: Nancy (Linwood, NJ)
Date of Stay: 10/12/11 Review Submitted: 10/19/11

I can only describe this cabin as blissful. What a delight it was after 8 hours of traveling to arrive at this sparkling hideaway. We felt like we were tucked away in a little bit of heaven. The cabin is absolutely beautiful and decorated so tastefully. We oohed and aahed as we acquainted ourselves with our surroundings. Unfortunately, we had to leave early the next morning to continue our journey to TN and couldn't enjoy what we had to the fullest. We do hope that we will be able to come back again when we will be able to spend quality and quantity time properly enjoying this delightful property. If you are going to be in the Claytor Lake area, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy this home. :)

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Lakewood Lodge- lots of character in a peaceful setting

Guest: KClark (blacksburg)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

The Lakewoord Lodge is a great place for a retreat to be with friends, family or to even get some peaceful time along. The owners did a great job on the place with all the comforts of home and then some! The cabin has much eye appeal. We also enjoyed the late night camp fire and a peaceful stroll to the lake for fishing. About 35 mintues from Blacksburg, this location in Hiwassee also offers a good option from the typical hotel stay when in town for football games. We also found pantoon rentals at the main Claytor Lake Marina to be very reasonable. An all-over enjoyable experience.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Honeymoon

Guest: The honeymooners (Stuarts Draft, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

My husband I spent our honeymoon at Lakewood on 8/13-8/18/11. We found the cabin to be absolutely beautiful. Pictures do not do it justice. We will definitely be returning in the future. Sherry and Jerry were very considerate of our privacy but were readily helpful if needed. We could not have asked for a better honeymoon spot. Thanks again Sherry and Jerry.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Wonderful visit

Guest: Tasha Briwn (Radford, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11

We spent my daughters 13th bday here, and it was amazing. The cabin was gorgeous, it very clean, and the beds were so comfortable I didnt want to get up in the morning. Jerry and Sherry were so kind, they made you feel at home. They came and picked up all the kids and took them to the lake, helped with life jackets, they went above and beyond. I can't wait to go back and stay again. It was by far the best stay I've had.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Quiet and relaxing

Guest: Jon (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 07/19/11

We recently spent a long weekend at the Lakewood Lodge and we found it to be very quiet and relaxing. Our party consisted of four adults and two small children, which made for tight quarters in the cabin, but I would certainly recommend the cabin for two couples or one family of four or five. We had deer trapsing through the yard and woodchucks camped out in the adjacent field. The biggest downside were the bugs outside in the evening which rendered the porch unusable after dark. I'd recommend bringing your bugspray and some citronella candles.

Owner response:Since this reviewer stayed with us, we have added a queen sleeper sofa. In addition to the 2 other queen beds, we have a twin trundle for children and a high-end inflatable mattress. We have had families of 10 stay with us and even though I thought it would be too crowded and didn't recommend it, they were happy as could be! We also have 2 other properties in the same neighborhood that comfortably sleep 10 -12 if you need more room. As for the bugs, we have found that turning off the porch lights at night really helps. There is bug repellant for guests located in the bathroom. We usually provide citronella candles and I will definitely replace those as well.

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

Kevin, Kim & Family

Guest: Kevin & Kim (Toms Brook, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/28/11 Review Submitted: 07/01/11

The cabin was everything we expected and would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to get away for some relaxation. We rented a boat from Claytor Lake Watersports for the day and the personnel were courteous and helpful. The fishing was slow but we still enjoyed being on the water to enjoy the sights and sounds. Claytor Lake and surrounding areas are beautiful and is one of our favorite spots. Sherry and Jerry were wonderful and there to help anyway possible. It is great that they open their cabin and property for others to enjoy. We spent three nights and wish we could have spent more!!

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

A real "find"

Guest: Gid (Cary, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/13/11

From the first contact with the owner, through the arrival at the lodge, to the serene, restful and comfortable stay, our experience with Lakewood was fantastic. The owners are very respectful of your privacy, making the well appointed cabin feel even more like a home-away-from-home.

Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway.

Great Anniversary get-a-way

Guest: craig (riner va )
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 10/21/10

My husband and I so enjoyed this beautiful cabin for our 10 year anniversary! What an awesome quiet get-a-way not to mention romantic! We are so very grateful for the weekend at the cabin..and think about it often! Thanks Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn!!!!

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Truly like being at home - only better!

Guest: aliadvent (Christiansburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

What a beautiful property and unique cabin! We stayed for just one night but it was wonderfully relaxing and just far enough away from the "world" to feel like we were isolated. I would definitely recommend it and hope to visit myself again very soon!

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

Great place for graduation out-of-country guests

Guest: Diana (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/07/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the lodge. Lots of space for us to rest, cook meals and prepare for our daughter's graduation from Radford University. Would definately recommend to future grads familys to book early as this place is awesome. Thanks for providing such a serene place.

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Wonderful place for a romantic getaway

Guest: Alan H. (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 04/23/10 Review Submitted: 04/26/10

We had a wonderful experience at Lakewood Lodge. Sherry made us feel welcomed with fresh flowers and a card on the table when we arrived. The cabin is spacious, comfortable, well decorated and furnished with all the amenities you might want. It is definitely a luxury accommodation that I would recommend.

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Guest: Emily and Marcus (Richmond, VA)
Date of Stay: 04/23/10 Review Submitted: 04/23/10

There is no better place to get away for the weekend and just relax. The cabin and lake was so beautiful. We enjoyed the paddle boat even though we just went in circles for a while :) The cabin had everything you need, it makes you feel like you are at home and it smelled so good. Sherry and Jerry were so kind and made you feel very welcoming. They are also very familiar with the area so if you needed help finding something they knew exactly how to get there. This is something that we will do at least once a year!! Can't wait to visit again! Emily & Marcus :)

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Guest: Emily and Marcus
Date of Stay: 04/16/10 Review Submitted: 04/23/10

There is no better place to get away for the weekend and just relax. The cabin and lake was so beautiful. We enjoyed the paddle boat even though we just went in circles for a while :) The cabin had everything you need, it makes you feel like you are at home and it smelled so good. Sherry and Jerry were so kind and made you feel very welcoming. They are also very familiar with the area so if you needed help finding something they knew exactly how to get there. This is something that we will do at least once a year!! Can't wait to visit again!

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Lakewood Lodge, charming and beautiful.

Guest: Donna and Lisa (Owensboro, Ky.)
Date of Stay: 03/31/10 Review Submitted: 04/03/10

Sherry and Jerry, your cabin was breathtaking and just what we were looking for. We walked in and felt right away at home. We were there for my daughter's interview at Radford University and it was just what she needed to take some of the stress away. The cabin was so soothing and relaxing and we just enjoyed it so much. It is decorated beautifully and with all the extra touches that shows you care about your guests comfort. Loved feeding your fish at the gazebo pond, but we missed seeing your dog Jake. He didn't come by to visit. We will definitely be back in the future and will be telling our friends and family what a great place we found. Thank you.

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

Guest: Daan & Caroline Wouterse (The Netherlands)
Date of Stay: 03/07/10 Review Submitted: 03/06/10

Dear Sherry and Jerry, we had a wonderful 4 nights in your lodge! We visited our son, Rens, who stays in Radford for 10 months highschool. We had a warm reunion after 6 months, at a beautiful place to be: Lakewood Lodge in Claytor Lake Park! We certainly recommend this place to other people! Kindest regards, Daan, Caroline, Denise, Rens, Lars Wouterse from the Netherlands

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Guest: Ruth Ann Dumas (Lake Ridge, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/29/09 Review Submitted: 12/29/09

Christmas at the Lodge was amazing. The Dumas and Mitton family had a great time. It was fun to celebrate Christmas with our family who came from Pittsburgh! Thanks so much for making room for another tree, my niece was thrilled! Everything was just as shown on the website! We hope to be back again next year!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/16/09 Review Submitted: 11/16/09

Sherry & Jerry,We had a very enjoyable and peaceful stay at your place. It was so nice to get away and relax. I look forward to coming again someday. I will probably be reserving a weekend for my parents sometime soon. They will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary next October, and I can’t think of a better place for them to get away and celebrate and relax.

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Guest: CINDY HARRIS (ROANOKE, VA.)
Date of Stay: 10/27/09 Review Submitted: 10/27/09

We just spent an incredible week at Lakewood Lodge. It is truly a "little piece of Heaven". Anything and Everything you would ever need was at your fingertips. Sherry I can not thank you enough for allowing us the "priviledge" to stay in your "home away from home" retreat. We will definitely tell all of our friends and family about your "get-away". We have never felt so much at peace and restfull in all of our years of vacationing. Thanks again for making it so NICE for us and everyone who stays there. See you SOON!!!!!!

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Guest: Jamie30 (Salem, Va)
Date of Stay: 08/26/09 Review Submitted: 08/26/09

Jerry & Sherry, the Dudley family had such an amazing time at the Lodge. The pictures on this website do not do it the justice it deserves. The spirit of the Lodge is wonderful. Thank you for making us feel like we have been neighbors for years. My husband and I cannot wait until we get to come alone and leave the kids with Nana! Take care.

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Guest: Allen & Dreama (Galax VA)
Date of Stay: 08/23/09 Review Submitted: 08/23/09

Great place to spend time, the cabin is wondeful, and the lake is beautiful.

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Guest: Kimberly Woolwine (Blacksburg VA)
Date of Stay: 08/11/09 Review Submitted: 08/11/09

Oh Man! We had an awesome time at Lakewood Lodge with our family and friends. We were so thankful to have such wonderful people to open up there home to share their blessing with us. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. I would recommend this lodge to anyone looking for peace, quiet and a relaxing time. Our stay was more than delightful. We loved our little piece of heaven.

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Guest: Josh & Heather Graham (Blacksburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/22/09 Review Submitted: 06/22/09

Jerry & Sherry, Thanks for taking care of us for the weekend. The cabin is beautiful and peaceful.

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Guest: Jim & Dodie Lankford (Glen Allen, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/07/09 Review Submitted: 06/07/09

Sherry & Jerry, we had a great time at Lakewood Lodge. Everything was very peaceful and relaxing, exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely return.

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Guest: Jerry and Joy (Radford,Va)
Date of Stay: 05/22/09 Review Submitted: 05/22/09

Sherry and Jerry, We had such a great time at your "little hideaway". We were highly impressed. We will surely return as time allows.

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Guest: Mary, Mark, Brooks, (Baltimore, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 05/12/09 Review Submitted: 05/12/09

Lakewood Lodge was everything we expected and a great deal more. What a beautiful and peaceful place to get away. We thought we would stay in a cabin what we didn't know that Lakewood Lodge is the epitomy of what a cabin vacation should be. We were extremely pampered without invasiveness. This is the way to vacation! Thank you Sherry and Jerry!

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Guest: Dave & Debbie Keener (Draper, VA)
Date of Stay: 04/29/09 Review Submitted: 04/29/09

What a beautiful place to "Get Away". We throughly enjoyed the comfort of this wonderful home and all the amenities that everyone will just have to see to believe. We were very please with everything.... especially Jake. He is the sweetest dog EVER! We will be recommending your hiding spot to everyone. Many Thanks!!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/24/09 Review Submitted: 04/24/09

As I'm sure you hear all the time, we had just the absolute best vacation at Lakewood. We are pretty sure we want to plan on coming again around the same time next year. Our daughter still gets misty-eyed when she realizes we're back home, LOL... she will periodically tell me, "I (sniff sniff) miss (sniff sniff) the cabin!!" Anyway, thank you once again for making us feel so welcome and so relaxed. It was exactly what we needed!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/15/09 Review Submitted: 04/15/09

We had a great weekend, I found the information received and the actual cabin were 100% accurate. Thank you for allowing us to use your fishing gear. The wireless internet access was a most have for the teenagers. And been pet friendly allow us to have the whole family together, we really appreciate that!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/07/09 Review Submitted: 04/07/09

Jerry and Sherry, Thank you for everything. We had a wonderful, relaxing time and we can't wait to come back.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/19/08 Review Submitted: 12/19/08

Dear Sherry and Jerry, Found the cabin a great getaway less than an hour from my home. At the start of winter and the start of the busy holiday season, it was the perfect place to refresh, renew. I plan to be back during the active season to enjoy the river and trail. Thanks so much for your comfortable, hospitable, warm and solid little house. Luci

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/27/08 Review Submitted: 08/27/08

What a wonderful retreat, definately a home away from home. We enjoyed fishing from the docks, fresh vegetables from the garden and just relaxing on the porch. The Cabin definately seems like it was a labor of love and it shows in every detail, from the structure to the decoration! Jake was an asset, the children loved playing with him and he is such a lovable dog, I think we all really miss him! Jerry and Sherry are wonderful people who make sure your stay is what it should be. They make you feel like you've been neighbors for years and you just feel welcome. We will be back, hopefully sooner than later. I don't think I could say enough great things about our stay but my daugter sums it up by saying simply "Wonderfulness"! The Griffith Family Lake Worth, FL P.S. You should try the honey, delicious!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/30/08 Review Submitted: 07/30/08

We had a short family reunion tied to Beamer's Ladies Football Camp. The lake house was excellent for this. Kitchen very well equipped everything in the house was clean and in good working order. We did not get to use the water facilities as much as we would have liked due to time but the dock was excellent. All cell phones worked from the cabin an extra nice feature. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to stay by the lake with a large family. Also the Dish network was available, another nice feature seldom found.

Owner response:This comment refers to "Lakeshore Cabin", a larger property that we also manage. It is located on the water, just down the road from the lodge.

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Guest: Bob Wisniewski (Newark DE)
Date of Stay: 07/27/08 Review Submitted: 07/27/08

This place is amazing!!!The cabin was built with much love and it shows. Every part of this property is first class and just as clean as can be. It’s far enough away that you can just sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty that Virginia has to offer or if you want you can jump in the car and find lots of thing to do. The owners couldn't be nicer! They make sure ever part of your stay is up to your expectations but are never intrusive. From dropping off fresh veggies from their garden to mailing back an item I had left behind they made sure we were happy with our stay from the moment we arrived. Look no further.This is the place to stay!!!

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Guest: Mike & Kimberly Jones (Falls Mills, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/30/08 Review Submitted: 06/30/08

My husband found your lodge as a surprise for our 10th wedding anniversary. It was a wonderful retreat from everyday busy-ness. A beautiful lodge with lots of amenities. We will tell others about this place. I also love the support for Thistle Farms products and the women of Magdalene.

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Guest: Rivenbark Family
Date of Stay: 05/11/08 Review Submitted: 05/10/08

Thanks for a WONDERFUL stay! You made everything just perfect. Thanks also for the delicious HOMEGROWN salad. You are amazing! Thanks for helping to make our son's graduation so memorable! VT _ GO HOKIES!!!

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Guest: C and D
Date of Stay: 04/27/08 Review Submitted: 04/26/08

We can't thank you enough for the wonderful weekend! The cabin is beautiful inside and out and we had an awesome time!

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Guest: J.D.
Date of Stay: 04/06/08 Review Submitted: 04/05/08

Thanks to the Vaughn's for the beautiful accommodations where I proposed to the "love of my life". We will be back for our honeymoon!!

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Guest: C.
Date of Stay: 03/30/08 Review Submitted: 03/29/08

We really enjoyed our "mini-vacation" while the kids were out of school. We'd love to come back sometime! (Maybe without the kids?)

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Guest: Fawcett Family
Date of Stay: 03/27/08 Review Submitted: 03/26/08

We cannot thank you enough for sharing your wonderful cabin with us! The whole family enjoyed fishing and lounging on the dock. It was great for our dogs to meet and play with all the neighborhood dogs. We all loved roasting marshmallows by the fire. The decorating in the cabin is phenomenal! It seemed like every day, we'd find something new to look at or take pictures of. We all spent a lot of time reading, swinging or rocking in the porch chairs. Everything was spectacular and provided us with the perfect place to catch up on some family time. We hope to come back someday!

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Guest: D.
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/29/08

I had a great time here! I wish I could stay longer. But I'll be back to see you guys and go fishing next time!

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Guest: UMD Grad students
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/29/08

A wonderful, quiet place to retreat to during Spring Break! We enjoyed evenings with friends and days of reading books.

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Guest: R.W.
Date of Stay: 02/26/08 Review Submitted: 02/25/08

Thank you so much for pampering me at your lovely cabin! As I look around, I see the love and craftmanship that has built this beautiful place, and I continue to be amazed at the talent your entire family has! I pray that God will continue to bless your sweet family!

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Guest: McCarty
Date of Stay: 02/24/08 Review Submitted: 02/23/08

Thanks for providing us a wonderful place to spend my birthday! We had a great time and look forward to returning. Thank you for all the extra things you did!

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Guest: Day Family
Date of Stay: 02/18/08 Review Submitted: 02/17/08

Wow! Words cannot begin to describe what a special place you have built here! Everywhere you look, you can feel the love and time that went into making "Lakewood Lodge" what it is. We had an incredible weekend. We felt so at home and the "cabin" was full of laughter and love from the moment we arrived. It was wonderful to have this family time together with no phones, computers, or committments. We had great family meals together and enjoyed the games, movies and books. Our daughter loved the front proch to do her painting. The worst part of Lakewood is that you eventually have to pack up and leave! We have vowed to never stay in a hotel again while visiting RU! We look forward to seeing different seasons here during our future visits! Thanks again for everything. Your hospitality was First Class!

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