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Upscale Cottage Rental on Lake Mitchell in Cadillac [#260826] | View Property
Cadillac
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-7)
$890-$990/wk
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Traveler Reviews (13)
Very Cute House Right On The Lake
Guest: Wendy T.
(Ferndale, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 07/09/10
My husband and I reallly enjoyed this cute clean house. The house was very cozy and right on the water. We loved sitting in the sunroom which faces the lake. The only thing we did not like was the bathroom. It is way too small. My husband and I are not big people and found ourselfs very cramped for space in the bathroom and expecially in the shower. The owners were very nice people to deal with.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great time was had by all : )
Guest: nan and ed
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09
Review Submitted: 08/11/09
We really enjoyed our stay in this little cottage on Lake Mitchell. My husband and I rented this particular cottage because it was so close to the lake and the windows all across the front provided a really spectacular view. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was easy to navigate and had all the dishes, pots and pans, etc. we needed. Most of all, we enjoyed being out on the deck and just relaxing. My husband explored Big Cove and Little Cove out on the lake, and we hiked by Camp Torenta every day... The bright, sunny porch was a perfect place for playing cards and games, and the living room was ideal for watching TV at night. All the furniture was very comfortable. All in all, we would recommend this cottage very highly. All week, we found ourselves not wanting to leave ------
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Awesome Little Home
Guest: Saranac, MI
(Saranac, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09
Review Submitted: 08/08/09
We stayed here Mid-July and absoltely loved it. We took 4 boys with us 2-11 year olds and 2-15 year olds. We did lots of fishing which was great by the way. The boys tubed. The water is very clean and shallow by the dock and has a sandy bottom. I loved the cottage it was very clean, had lots of room and all the little amenities of home. We will definitely go back next year. The owners are also great people.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Very Happy Family
Guest: Saranac, MI
(Saranac, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09
Review Submitted: 07/28/09
We just stayed in this cottage for a week. It was great my 2 boys each had a friend then there was the 2 of us. It was excellent fishing, tubing, swimming, and the boys went clam dipping just for the fun of it and found probably 75 of them. The Schafers are excellent people and the cottage has everything you could ever want. There's lots of room and is very clean. I didn't want to leave. We will definitely be going back next year. We would recomment this place to everyone. Thanks Again Pat and Pat for allowing us into your home for a wonderful vacation. Happy Campers Saranac, MI
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
2nd year at Lake Mitchell
Guest: granny and papa
(big rapids,mi)
Date of Stay: 06/29/09
Review Submitted: 08/05/09
Wonderful and attentive owners. Very concerned for you comfort. The place is as advertised, a vacation home not just a cottage. The bathroom is quite small, but the rest of the place more than makes up for any inconvenience you may experience. The dining area overlooking the lake came in a close second to the reclining loveseat in front of the fireplace as our favorite spot. The bedrooms are comfortable and roomy. We had six adults and two children and had plenty of room. The lake is awesome with outstanding fishing and really good swimming just outside your door. My wife and I highly reccommend this location for a good time. You'll enjoy the lake and the surrounding area.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Quaint cottage
Guest: Yankee at heart
(Villa Rica, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/06/09
Review Submitted: 06/20/09
This was a peaceful, nice place to stay. The view from the deck across Lake Mitchell says it all. I can only imagine how beautiful it will be in the Fall with all the colors of the season. We hope to be able to stay here again sometime in the future. Thank you to the owners; Pat and Patti
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.
not upscale...just ok
Guest: the 4 cottagers
(Macomb Co., MI USA)
Date of Stay: 08/16/08
Review Submitted: 08/26/08
We have rented many vacation homes over the years and this is not upscale...nor did I consider it clean. Floors and bathroom look like they had not been cleaned in weeks. Dirty fridge with previous tenants leftover food in it. None of the bedding (pillows, mattress pads and comforters) had been freshly laundered in my opinion. Ancient microwave, frayed cord on the coffeemaker, broken toaster so had to use toaster oven and only 3 working burners on stove.Did not find the furniture comfortable at all for relaxing in the evening. Cable TV means you get basic cable (about 6 channels). The bunk beds were so rickety that my daughter slept on an aerobed that we brought with us (thank goodness). Lots of lawn chairs but only one chaise bed that was broken and couldn't be used. The bathroom is about the size of a closet with the toilet wedged into an opening so narrow that you were rubbing against the wall while you were on the commode. My husband who is 6'1" barely had enough room in the shower stall to crouch under the shower head to wash his hair and get his upper body washed. there is only one ceiling fan in the cottage and it is in the living room so bring fans for the bedrooms. The paddle boat has a leak in it and the row boat was full of green scummy water. We rented a pontoon boat for the week because all my 19 year old son wanted to do was fish all week. He didn't have a single bite never mind a catch. My husband did catch one. Really disappointing! If you plan on boating at all, please know that these two lakes (Mitchell and Cadillac) are very shallow and have lots of vegetation ...the kind that gets tangled around the propellers. We were constantly stopping and reversing the boat to free up the weeds caught on the propeller. The swimming is ok near the dock and very shallow so safe enough for kids but the bottom is kind of a gushy sand. Nice golf courses nearby so when the fishing was deemed a no-go at least there was something for the guys to do. Make sure to get the code for the wireless service or you won't be able to use your computer. Nice, friendly owners but again, not what I would call an upscale cottage.
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Awesome place
Guest: KimmyBopper
(Brighton, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/15/08
Review Submitted: 11/05/08
Great place to relax with family and friends. Water is shallow for the kids and fishing is great from the dock.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
great place
Guest: canyon man
(jackson,mi.)
Date of Stay: 08/09/08
Review Submitted: 08/18/08
had 5 adults and 2 grand kids for a week, brought my bass boat , great docking and fishing. the cottage is fantastic. we had a great time... we'll be back again .... kent and karen
Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great Getaway
Guest: NEW YORK ED
(Morrisonville, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/19/08
Review Submitted: 07/29/08
This is an excellent place for a getaway vacation. We were there mid-July, and the weather was GREAT. This home has everything you need. The water was great, and the cycling in the area is excellent. This is an excellent location for taking day trips to Lake Michigan. Tubing on the Platt River was excellent. The owners were GREAT!! We will be a return renter..... THANKS PAT AND PAT.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Lake Mitchell Vacation Home
Guest: granny and papa
(big rapids,mi)
Date of Stay: 06/10/08
Review Submitted: 07/01/08
Great landlords! Very helpful and just a great home (not a cottage). They make you feel right at home with plenty of extras. Board games, cards, video games, a great selection of books. Cable TV and wireless internet. Of course if the weather cooperates, you won't be needing any of the games etc. because it's so nice outside.The entire home is stocked with any supply you can need. Just a super location and area. Comfortably sleeps six with plenty of privacy. Gas fireplace makes a cozy spot for cool nights and the deck right on the lake is fantastic! The fishing (even off the dock) was awesome. We can't wait til next year!! If you don't have just a great vacation at this place, stop trying, cause if you can't find it here, you're not going to!
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great Get Away
Guest: Son's 21st
(Orange County, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/09/08
Review Submitted: 05/22/08
Rented cabin to see my sons for their 21st b.day and to send one off to boot camp. What a beautiful view! Great cabin and great people to rent from very nice and helpful...wanted to make our experience as enjoyable as possible! Cabin has lovely view through sunroom and due to the time of year (early May) know that it heats up quickly. Wireless internet was great! Rooms worked well for the four of us but more would have fit for sleeping. Very quiet and peaceful. Will be back again just wish we had more time. Thanks a ton Pat & Pat will be calling for next year although later in the season. Pat...Golf was great!!!!! Randy & Kim
Recommended for:Families with teenagers