Great Family Getaway

Guest: Doug and Sue (Homer Glen, Il)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

Hello Tracy, We had a wonderful time this past week. We enjoyed some great walks, playing the arsenal of games we brought for the occasion, puzzles, good food, and of course memorable family time together! I have attached a picture of your home in the night time sky. You should add moon, planet and star gazing to your web site! My husband got a telescope for Christmas from our children. We were amazed as we viewed the moon's surface, deer in the woods or a hawk perched in a tree! Thank you again for sharing your wonderful home with us. The Sisterson family - Doug, Sue, Nathan, Sarah, Rachel (& Grant), family dogs - Connor, Gus, and Teagan

Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

Don't expect to get your deposit back!!!

Guest: Joseph G.
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 11/17/11

My wife and I and 2 other couples stayed here in October and things couldn’t have gone worse. To start everything off we got there on a Friday night after a 3 hour drive to find the gate to the house was locked. Keep in mind, you are on a narrow gravel road surrounded by forest in the pitch black and with spotty cell phone reception (straight out of a horror film) and still a half a mile away from the house. It took us 2 hours to get a hold of the owners and for them to call a neighbor to unlock the gate because “they just forgot .” There was no apology and no concern shown but we were going to make this weekend great no matter what. So, we finally get to the place and were planning on using the grill for our now late dinner, but the grill did not work. The grill was disgusting and so dirty that the gas wasn’t flowing to the burners. The property and house are big but don’t expect a comfortable bed or any toiletries that are not 10 years past their expiration and taken from the Motel 8. To make things worse, by the time we checked out we cleaned everything up after we left, did the dishes, threw away the garbage and the place looked cleaner than when we had arrived. To our surprise they didn't give us our deposit back. They said that furniture was “moved around” (not true) and that they found a trash can in the living room (also not true). When politely asking for more specifics they just came back with rude remarks. They had to be emailed multiple times to get any response. After all the things they did wrong they charged us extra money!?! I really don’t recommend staying here when there are better properties with nicer owners in the area.

Owner response:We are very sorry to have this review posted along with our many wonderful reviews. Unfortunately a group of young kids got through my screening process and had a party in our home. They left the home in very poor condition. We returned a portion of the deposit even though they did not deserve a penny. It took our cleaning crew double the amount of time to clean the home. Please note what they wrote in our guest book prior to their leaving the home: "We had a wonderful time at your home. The property is beautiful. The horses and wildlife helped make our stay so enjoyable. Thank you." We have been doing this for years and have been lucky up until this group. Now we feel we must list on our web page "families only" after having this group. It is too bad.

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Magnificent Vacation!!!

Guest: Lawrence (Bolingbrook, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 09/21/11

The pictures are not enough to do this vacation home justice. You really have to see this place! It is a nice and secluded area that brings you back in touch with nature. When we drove up to the property we had to pause just to admire the scenery. Very beautiful house that was perfect and so well kept. We saw a couple of deer on the property as we sat in the kitchen. Hummingbirds by the deck and woodpeckers in the trees too. The kids also loved seeing the horses in the morning and had fun fishing. It's also not that far from the Dells. Bill and Tracy are superb in communication. All questions are answered in a very timely manner. Too many good things to say about this place and the owners. You really won't be disappointed! Highly recommended!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Family Vacation

Guest: SK (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

We had the best time here. The house is wonderful, stocked, and very comfortable. The remote location was perfect, a place to really check out. The easy access to the Dells made it very enjoyable for the kids. This place was perfect for our diverse needs - peace and relaxation for the parents, Dells for the kids. I would highly recommend this property.

Owner response:Thank you very much for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Most Relaxing Vacation Ever!!!

Guest: Dena and Jason (Palatine, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/26/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

This vacation was truly "away from it all", and we were able to make memories that will last a lifetime. I have never heard the sound of a hummingbird's wings before, or saw so many stars in the night sky until I stayed at this home. My children loved the horses and the paddleboat. My husband and I enjoyed the silence and the beautiful views. It was a pleasure to stay in such a remote location, but still be able to get to the downtown Dells area in a short drive. The house was clean, well stocked, and felt like home. Bill and Tracy did a wonderful job communication, answering questions, and making us comfortable for our vacation. I highly recommend this property for anyone who wants to stay in a remote location but still be able to easily access other area attractions. Thank you Bill and Tracy for making this vacation so wonderful for us...we can't wait to come back again!

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

AMAZING EXPERIRNCE!!!!!

Guest: Dessy (Downers Grove,IL)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

We just spent New Years at Buglass Vacation Home and had a Great,Great time!!!The home is absolutly gorgeous!!!Huuuge panoramic windows,a real fire place!Fully equiped kitchen really!!!!Everything you need and more!We felt like visiting old friends!So cozy,clean,amazing surrounding!We saw some wild animals!The kids enjoyed tubing just right outside!We loved every little detail in the house!Not to mention how friendly and ready to answer all your questions Bill and Tracy are!we also enjoyed a day at Sundara Spa,which is like a 20 min. away from the house!We loved the house and thank you Bill and Tracy for letting us create such a great memories for years to come!!! Nick,Dessy,Nicole and friends

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

Most wonderful place in Wisconsin

Guest: Tofou (Bridgeton, MO)
Date of Stay: 09/07/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/10

This property was a wonderful, peaceful place to stay. The house had everything you needed. Th property was beautiful.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

What a wonderful vacation

Guest: Anna (Waukegan, IL)
Date of Stay: 08/19/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

We just returned from our stay, and it was a fantastic experience! The home is so lovely, so clean and so well maintained. The views are amazing, the horses so gentle and beautiful, and the overall feel of the home is just so comfortable. This home made our vacation absolutely wonderful and very memorable. We will be back for sure!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Breathtaking View!

Guest: Vic (Madison, WI area)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

We stayed at this house this week and we highly recommend it to anyone wanting to get away from it all! It is quiet and secluded, yet the house provides you with all the comforts of living in the city. The view from those picture windows is amazing. We cooked our own meals in the kitchen and found the living space very comfortable. Wisconsin Dells is only about 20 minutes away, so you can relax in serenity and then go have fun in tourist land all in one vacation!! Owners were extremely helpful and answered all e-mails in a timely fashion. The photos are great on the website, but you will be blown away by the real experience.....absolutely breathtaking.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

FABULOUS!!!!!

Guest: Barb & Rick (Brookfield, WI)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/26/10

Excellent property -- the entire setting is FABULOUS -- the home is beautiful, immaculate, and fully equipped - the view of the home and from the home is spectacular. The horses are wonderful - so beautiful and friendly - a very special added element to the entire experience -- lots of fish in the pond - and the night stars and sounds are heavenly -- so peaceful -- we were so appreciative that we could bring our dog as well. One of our best vacation experiences!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children.