Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Escape!

Guest: Christopher (USA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

Rentals can be gamble, but the Muldoon's place was as advertised, surpassing expectations on all fronts. Perfectly situated on the lake close to local activities and restaurants but secluded from other homes/properties. Tranquil views of and access to the beach with all the necessary campfire and grilling amenities. Functionally the place has everything you need for a long weekend escape or a week long vacation and all the basics (washer/dryer, easily managed central heating/cooling, etc.) make the place a no brainer. No reason to leave the home with it's outdoor recreation for adults and kids, outdoor dining room, all-room/outdoor sound system with iPod functionality, Wi-Fi, pool table and board games. But with world-class golfing a few miles away, not to mention great trails and parks a stone's throw from the place, there are plenty of reasons to get out and about. As for the rental process, it was easy and professional to work with Cindy. Available via email at anytime before, during and after our stay. The information provided about activities, restaurants, and our stay at the house was clear and exact. It's apparent that the owners take real pride in ensuring their guest's have a good time. Instructions for how to use the house and the condition in which to leave it were easy to follow and not burdensome at all. Many a reason to return!

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

Remarkable!!!

Guest: we've already booked for next year (Stoughton, WI)
Date of Stay: 06/17/09 Review Submitted: 07/28/09

We spent 4 nights at this home with 3 generations, 8 adults and 8 children, 12 and under. Easily accommodated all of us. Enjoyed by all. Beautiful home, beach and view! Immaculate. Fully stocked and then some. We were able to do some boating/tubing. Enjoyed the beach, biking, hiking, campfires, badmitten and more. We're coming back again!!! Would recommend to everyone.

Owner response:We have been so fortunate to have had such wonderful renters since we opened our doors in 2003. Since we can't be at the property ourselves, it's nice to know other families and groups are enjoying it. Most people really do treat the house and property with such respect and it is greatly appreciated. The house was built and equipped with our own huge family in mind, which makes it an easy fit for families and groups needing extra space, especially with the use of the 2nd house. Most of our renters throughout the year are repeat renters now. Thanks for all of the great comments! The Muldoons.

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

Awesome!

Guest: Want to go again (Milwaukee, WI, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/05/09 Review Submitted: 06/16/09

This home is BEAUTIFUL and fully equipped. You don't need to bring anything except food and a willingness to relax and gave a good time! The property is beautiful and the home was immaculate upon check in. Cindy is a very concerned and accomodating owner! Would rent it again in a heartbeat!!

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

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/23/08

We had a great time on this fine beachfront property the week of 8/10/8-8/17/8. We brought food, family and a few boats. Everything else we needed was there. The weather was great. Everyone felt very comfortable. We couldn't have asked for a better place. We used both houses, lots of room and great spaces to hang out. Outstanding!!!

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Always fantastic

Guest: HeddaJo (Milwaukee, WI)
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/26/08

My girlfriends and I have rented this house the past four winters and it is amazing! The house is beautiful and has everything you could possibly need. We've always been in the winter...but I would love to stay in the summer sometime since it's right on the lake and has a beautiful deck/yard to enjoy. The house is clean, beds are comfortable, and it's just perfect for a getaway. The owners are very friendly and easy to work with. I would (and have!) recommend this house to anyone!

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

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Guest: Sabrina_HAC104105 (Chicago Heights, IL)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/28/07

My husband and I along with 2 other couples shared a valentines weekend there. We had the best time there, the house was very clean and everything was accesible for you to use. We had such a wonderful time we are booking the place again this February and bringing another couple, because they are tired of hearing us rave about how much we enjoyed the home.

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Guest: Angie Rodenkirch (Slinger/Hartford, WI)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/18/07

What a wonderful time we had!! We just got back from a week-long fmaily vacation at this WONDERFUL house. I cannot believe how relaxed we all are. So much to say...we loved cooking in the nicely-stocked kitchen. Every utensil and kitchen gadget was supplied. The beach was awesome, and we found sea glass, beautiful rocks, fossils and drift wood. I think each of the 12 of us took a rest in the hammock, and many hours were spent looking out over the lake and listening to the peaceful waves. The expandable "game table" in the great room was just perfect for our nightly card games for the grownups. The 5 boys, (age 14, 13, 12, 10 and 9) loved sleeping in what we called the "boy's dormitory" downstairs. We loved having 4 bathrooms! It made showers quick and easy for 12 people. We took the bikes out for a spin to Point Beach State Forest, and that was a BLAST!! We also did s'mores, swam in the lake (a little chilly for the grownups, but the kids loved it!), played "ghost in the graveyard" at night and explored the cool little town of Two Rivers. This is a gorgeous house, built with all the finest materials. We were so pleased with the quality and felt surrounded by luxury! We plan to be back in 2009 for our next family reunion!!!

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Guest: Therese_HAC42050 (Park Ridge, Il)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/30/07

Dear Cindy and Michael We were recently blessed to have stayed at your beautiful home. We had an awesome time!! The kids have never slept so well,after a day on the beach,playing volleyball,basketball,riding bikes and night time bon fires no one wanted to leave. Your home far exceeded our expectations.We needed nothing you provided it all for us. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. Look forward to next year :):) Therese

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Guest: Harding Group (Chicagoland)
Date of Stay: 11/01/05 Review Submitted: 11/07/05

Dear Owners: I am glad to see so many positive remarks in the guest book as this place is great for tranquility. We rented the cabin in October '03 and really enjoyed ourselves. It's amazing to see stars rise above the lake at night sitting next to a campfire. I've only seen four shooting stars in my life and two of them were in one night at your cabin. Congats on your accomplishments! We are planning another group trip. ALthough, we have never gone to the same place twice, we a seriously considering coming back very soon.

Owner response:Thanks for your comments! (They meant October '05.)

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Guest: Carl Harms (Grafton, Wi.)
Date of Stay: 02/01/04 Review Submitted: 02/19/04

We have five couples who on a yearly basis go on a winter get-a-way in Wisconsin. We have been doing this for the last 28 years. This rental by Cindy M. is rated in the top three. Our stay with our friends was a weekend to remember and even they stated what a beautiful home to accomodate all ten of us. Cindy was most informative and helpful in letting us visit this location ahead of time. Thanks again Cindy for a great stay. Carl and the gang!

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Guest: Bob & Jeannie Landers (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 12/01/03 Review Submitted: 12/26/03

What a great home, complete with everything and them some. We spent a few days over Christmas 2003 which will leave lasting memories for our family. The only thing greater than the house was the hospitality of the owner. They had the house decked out with many holiday touches and they even left the fixings for a snowman (shame mother nature wasn't as gracious). We look forward to coming back again.

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Guest: Susan Kaplan (Roselle, IL)
Date of Stay: 10/01/03 Review Submitted: 10/28/03

Four very exhausted ladies had a wonderful and relaxing time at this lovely home. The photos don't do it justice!!! We sat on the beach around a fire, roasted marshmallows and watched the moonlight shining on the lake. This house has everything and then some.

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Guest: Damian & Linda Brunt (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 10/01/03 Review Submitted: 10/13/03

My Husband and I spent the weekend at this Lake Michigan Home, and thought it was great. We had a full moon coming up over the water on Friday night and it was incredible! I will recommend this house to all of my friends. We will be back to stay again. Damian and Linda Brunt

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Guest: Marianne Paulick (Burlington, WI)
Date of Stay: 08/01/03 Review Submitted: 08/05/03

A group of 10 of my friends and family rented this BEAUTIFUL home the weekend of March 7th - 9th. We simply loved the view of snow falling on Lake Michigan and the feeling of just relaxing, reading, playing board games, cooking, drinking wine and enjoying each other's company. This was truly a relaxing get-away. We are going back next month!

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