Vacation Rentals by Owner

Outstanding Stay at Slice of Life

Guest: MD (Dundee, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

We were fortunate enough to be able to enjoy a 'Slice of Life' for just a few days this summer. And, it was awesome! Highly recommend it - and we are very selective as to where we stay! There were 17 adults and 3 children ranging in age from 2 -77 - and everyone had a great time thanks to all the available toys -- from the Sea-Doo, pontoon, tubing, kayaks, horseshoes, beach, ping pong table and more -- so much to do with so little time! The home was beautiful with an awesome view and all the amenities. The owners were a pleasure to rent from and we can't wait to return!

Owner response:Thank's very much for your great comment, we enjoyed meeting you and hope to see you soon. Have a great rest of the summer. Murray & Hope

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

Fun weekend with friends!

Guest: Kim (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/12/11 Review Submitted: 06/23/11

A big group of friends and I stayed at the Slice of Life house over a long weekend and had a great time! The house is beautiful and all of the toys were a lot of fun. Murray, the owner, was great to work with. I would recommend staying here to anyone who is interested in a relaxing lake vacation.

Owner response:Thanks for your comments murray

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway.

WONDERFUL VACATION HOME!

Guest: Jim and Di (Sterling Heights, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/22/10 Review Submitted: 09/25/10

Our family stayed at the Slice of Life in summer, 2010. This being the first time we have ever rented a vacation home, we felt we hit the JACKPOT on the first try. The house was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed for our vacation. We cooked meals in most nights and everything we needed to do so was provided. We absolutely LOVED the firepit and the beach setting. All of the water toys.... Ski Doo's, kayaks, canoes, and toys for the kids were wonderful. We did not go to the big beaches on Lake Michigan, cause nothing could have been better than what we had. Murray and Hope were great and always available and willing to accomodate our needs. We are already booked for next summer!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Slice of Life - The GOOD Life!!

Guest: r&rp (Grandville, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/08/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

From our first contact with Murray, the owner, to our last good-byes, Slice of Life - Master House was an excellent vacation choice! Murray is professional in regards to the business of securing lodging for a vaction. Once on the property and a guest in his home, he has follow-through being eager to meet the smallest need. He impressed us with his desire to know AND REMEMBER each of our names from the first day - and there we're 11 of us! The home was clean and equipped with ANYTHIING you could possibly need during your stay. We cooked all of our meals there and found nothing lacking. The temperatures were near 90 with humidity during our stay and the air conditioning kept us cool when we were in the house. Outdoors, we enjoyed all the on-the-water toys available - tubes, knee boards, kayaks, bass boat, fishing poles, etc., etc., etc.! There were toys to entertain all ages - our 5 kids, age 3 (twins), 8, 11, and 14. We had sunshine, but if there's rain, there's a ping pong and pool table, many games, wii, exercise equipment, etc., etc., etc.! We did share the beach with a family staying in another of Murray's houses immediately behind us...a very nice family from Ohio! :>) Thank you, Murray and staff, for making our family vacation enjoyable and a fond memory!...yup, we'd go back!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Great house and nice location

Guest: J. V. (Chicago, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

The Slice of Life house was a wonderful place for our extended family to vacation. The house was large and well-equipped. .Everything was neat and clean. The basement was fully loaded with pool, ping pong, exercise equipment and air hockey. The weather was so nice that we didn't even get to take advantage of all of the indoor toys. The beach was large, clean and well-maintained. The firepit was great, and the kayaks were a big hit. Lots of extras included, bikes, games, rafts, fishing poles, firewood, etc. We stayed during Coast Guard week, and even though Grand Haven was very busy, we were secluded and were not affected by the crowds.

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

Great Family Time

Guest: john and family (eureka, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

Our family of 16 (8 adults, 8 children ages 1 to 11) had a wonderful vacation at the "slice of life" vacation home. The weather was close to perfect during our stay with the high temps in the 70's and the lows in the lower 60's. We spent a lot of time using the SeaDoo along with the wake board, knee board, tubes, etc. The beach was fantastic for the kids and the owners supplied an abundance of beach toys and chairs. The older kids (and adults) enjoyed the kayaks. Having the 8-person spa was also a hit with most of us. In addition to the water activities, 5 or 6 bicycles were provided for our use as well as a multitude of other outdoor games. There was not enough time to enjoy all of the amenities. Because of the great weather, we could hardly take advantage of all the activities available within the house; pool table, ping pong, foosball, air hockey, basketball, fitness and exercise equipment. One activity we used extensively was the wii games and fitness. Murray (the owner) wanted to provide a tremendous vacation - and he did!

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

Great house and great vacation!

Guest: Beth (Illinois)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 07/07/10

12 members of our extended family stayed here for a week at the end of June. Ages ranged from 80 to 2 and we all had a GREAT time. The house was gorgeous and spotless. The private beach and various watercraft and toys were enjoyed by all. Murray, the owner, was easily accessible for questions. Downtown Grand Haven and the State Park Beach, as well as Meijer and Walmart (for groceries) were less than 10 minutes away. We normally don't return to the same place for vacation, but we all agreed that we'd love to come back and stay here. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!

Owner response:Thank you very much for your great review and I am glad you had a great vacation.

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/13/10 Review Submitted: 03/13/10

We had the pleasure of staying at this house in September 2009. We have two kids age 8 and 11 and were debating between a house on Lake Michigan or an inland lake. We chose this house and were very happy with our decision. We were only 10 minuntes from downtown Grand Haven and the beaches of Lake Michigan, but we realy enjoyed all the water activites we had at this house - jet ski, fishing boat, kayaks, padel boat, beach fire pit - we used it all every day. Being an inland lake, the water was much warmer than Lake Michigan and the kids could really enjoy it. We love Lake Michigan and the beaches, but the the water was a bit cold to spend much time in the water at this time of year. This house is the owners primary residence, so it had everything. We felt very comfortable here. Had a lot of yard games for the kids. We brought our bikes and had access to some great bike trails just minutes from the house.The house had everything we needed.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/27/09 Review Submitted: 12/26/09

This really is a Slice of Life! We stayed there last summer with our young daughter and it was wonderful. Murray, the owner, stays on the grounds so he is always there if you need anything...day or night. I am VERY picky when it comes to things being clean and the house was great. Murray also made sure that the area in and around the house were safe for our child and had plenty of fun toys around or both adults and children. We are looking forward to going back this summer!

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Guest: vrbororg264482
Date of Stay: 12/16/09 Review Submitted: 03/26/10

It certainly is a "Slice of Life." My husband and one year old baby stayed there this summer while I was pregnant with number two :). Murray, the owner, could not have been more accomodating. When we needed something he was quick to find a solution and since he stays near the house, he's easy to find. The house is new and he keeps it very clean. I am very picky with cleanliness, especially with kids around. Our weather was perfect so he made sure that outdoor "toys" were ready. He also allowed us to bring a baby pool for our daughter to enjoy that was a bit closer to the house. We also had friends over that were staying in the area, so it was nice for larger group too!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/16/09 Review Submitted: 12/16/09

It certainly is a "Slice of Life." My husband and one year old baby stayed there this summer while I was pregnant with number two :). Murray, the owner, could not have been more accomodating. When we needed something he was quick to find a solution and since he stays near the house, he's easy to find. The house is new and he keeps it very clean. I am very picky with cleanliness, especially with kids around. Our weather was perfect so he made sure that outdoor "toys" were ready. He also allowed us to bring a baby pool for our daughter to enjoy that was a bit closer to the house. We also had friends over that were staying in the area, so it was nice for larger group too!

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Roger/Eileen family (Iowa)

Guest: Roger/Eileen (Pella, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 07/22/09 Review Submitted: 08/29/10

We wanted something special to celebrate our 50th Anniversary so our son got online and found Slice of Life and special it was! We were a family of 17 people ages ranging from 10 years old to 70 years old. Our family loved the Sea Do, Kayaks, Paddle boat, fishing boat, canoe and all the accessories. The fire pit was a big hit as well as the hot tub. The massage chair, ping pong, pool table, air hockey, exercise equipment were all high lights. We also loved the shed full of outdoor "toys". including the bicycles. Murray and Hope were available anytime we had questions or problems including finding a movie we wanted to watch. The house was awesome with plenty of room for all of us. The master bedroom was wonderful with a breath taking view. We did our own cooking and supplies were adequate. We enjoyed spending time together as a family and didn't need to go out for meals. We didn't have time to do all the many things that was available. Everything was there from plenty of life jackets to sand toys which the kids loved. We appreciated the privacy of the beach as well as close to the gas station/convenience store and Walmart. We have reserved it again for next year adding a day. Time went by very soon! Enjoyed by all! Thank you to Murray and Hope! You truly made our 50th Anniversary special! toys, which the kids loved. We appreciated the privacy of the beach as well as close to Walmart and gas station/convenience store. We have reserved it for next year again adding a day. Time went by very soon! Enjoyed by all! Thank you to Murray and Hope! You truly help make our 50th Anniversary a special memory!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Guest: vrbo
Date of Stay: 07/15/09 Review Submitted: 03/26/10

Guest: VRBORORG264482 (-) Date of Stay: December 16, 2009 Review Submitted: December 16, 2009 It certainly is a "Slice of Life." My husband and one year old baby stayed there this summer while I was pregnant with number two :). Murray, the owner, could not have been more accomodating. When we needed something he was quick to find a solution and since he stays near the house, he's easy to find. The house is new and he keeps it very clean. I am very picky with cleanliness, especially with kids around. Our weather was perfect so he made sure that outdoor "toys" were ready. He also allowed us to bring a baby pool for our daughter to enjoy that was a bit closer to the house. We also had friends over that were staying in the area, so it was nice for larger group too!

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