Sandy Beach Fully Accessible Lodge House - 47 Wooded Acres!

• Excellent house for our Annual Retreat!

  Excellent house for our Annual Retreat!

  • Guest Andrew
  • Date of stay 05/03/13
  • Review Submitted 05/10/13
  You will not regret this place. Our group is a unique group of 7 couples from across the country that all share in the same career and life focus. His was our 6th annual retreat and this 7 bed / 7.5 bath is the best house yet. We ate every meal as a group on the covered deck overlooking the beautiful setting and enjoying all the waterfowl and wildlife. The fire pit was an evening highlight. The kitchen was perfect for accommodating a group of our size. The beds were so comfortable and the amenities were the best we've found. The woods are excellent for hiking were we saw some deer, groundhogs, and many rabbits. We used the bikes to ride around the woods and into town (warning: that's a workout). The new dock area is great for fishing or getting your feet wet. The greatest feature for us however had to be the gathering room. With ping pong, pool table, the new massive HD projector and screen, the four sofas, and more, this was perfect for our scheduled sessions, group games and more. Thank you Ted and Brenda for being so accommodating and easy to work with. We will be back! Before we had always rented near Lake Michigan so we were concerned at first about the location. But it did not disappoint at all. And for the price you can't go wrong. Next time we will be sure to rent the boats also!

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

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• Perfect regional family getaway house!

  Perfect regional family getaway house!

  • Guest Rob
  • Date of stay 04/05/13
  • Review Submitted 04/13/13
  We had 14 adults gather from 6 different states for a family reunion. The number of bedrooms, beds, bathrooms, distinct gathering areas and the huge dining table were perfect for our needs. You will feel like you are in the middle of nowhere but be a few minutes to anything you need. The oldest folks in our group appreciated all of the special features throughout the house and the younger generation took advantage of the hiking trails and the separate game room and tv room. You can tell that the owners have gone out of their way to make this a perfect rental. Multiple times on Friday after arrival I heard "I wish they had ...." and we quickly found whatever it was someone needed. Pizza from Marcellos Friday night, chicken and ribs - and all the sides - from Vlasicak's Meat Market on Saturday and a Sunday brunch from Foodies meant no one had to cook (which made me a hero). The quality and quantity of food from Jeff Vlasicak's catered meal was outstanding. His meats must win awards they were so good. Dang those baked beans were tasty.... If you go to Dowagiac, Caruso's Candy is a must visit too. The one thing Ted needs is, ah, um, I can't think of anything. We do these reunions every few years and we really enjoy going to new places in different states but this time people were asking if we could go back to the Lodge House next time. It's just that good. Look at Ted's other website linked in VRBO for even more great photos and information. He has another large house up the street that is quite different in style but equally as impressive.

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

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• Perfect Family Retreat!

  Perfect Family Retreat!

  • Guest Karen
  • Date of stay 03/15/13
  • Review Submitted 03/26/13
  This is the second year in a row that my 4 siblings and I (and our families) rented this house for a winter family getaway weekend (in March). There were16 of us this year (ages 2-64) and we fit in all 7 bedrooms perfectly. And having the addition of the game room (and the 2 extra bedrooms/baths) this year really made it great. I believe they have Direct TV and we were able to watch the Big Ten tourney on the TV. We were also able to have our own tournament with the Ping Pong and Pool tables which was a lot of fun. The location is great for our needs - we have people coming from Madison WI, Chicago, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN and it sure beats having everyone come to one of our own homes. The kitchen is well equipped, there are 2 big refrigerators, and it's open to the family/dining area so it's really a great place to gather. We ordered pizzas one night from the local pizza place and they were very good and BIG - but they close at 8:30 so don't delay! Both years we ended our stay with lunch at a diner in town (think it's called Broadway Cafe?) and they have excellent diner food and great service (considering there were 11 of us that went). Thank you Ted and Brenda for offering such a top-notch vacation rental. My only regret is that we haven't gone during the summer where we would get to enjoy the outside for a change!!

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

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• Fabulous , Amazing, & Breathtaking, THE "PERFECT" GETAWAY!!!!!!!!!

  Fabulous , Amazing, & Breathtaking, THE "PERFECT" GETAWAY!!!!!!!!!

  • Guest Jamie & Amy
  • Date of stay 03/01/13
  • Review Submitted 03/06/13
  We stayed at the Lodge House this past weekend & took 21 of our family members to celebrate my birthday as well as my nieces & 2 of my nephews. I must say that from the start of sending an inquiry to the end of our stay, Brenda & Ted went above & beyond with phenomenol communication & were just truly the nicest people I've ever dealt with when renting a home! The house is breathtaking & highly recommended for large groups of people of any age looking to go on a getaway. From the number of bathrooms & bedrooms to the game room, to the ice fishing we did, The house is PERFECT! The property & inside of the home was extremely clean; I felt as if we were walking into a brand new house! All in all, our family made some great memories & had alot of laughs at the Lodge Home & hopefully we will be getting the opportunity to book it again for next year. Again, Brenda & Ted, you both are truly great hosts & I thank you both for sharing your vacation home with all of us!

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

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• Doesn't Get Any Better!

  Doesn't Get Any Better!

  • Guest Adam
  • Date of stay 02/15/13
  • Review Submitted 02/19/13
  We stayed at the Lodge House for our annual ice fishing trip to honor our brother, friend, and son who gave his life defending our country in Iraq. We could not have asked for a better place to celebrate his life, doing some of the things he loved. Ted and Brenda went above and beyond to accommodate our every need. The communication was excellent which allowed us to enter the weekend with no worries. We found the house adequately equipped to handle our large group. They had absolutely everything covered. This was actually our third trip to the lodge and on every visit we continue to be amazed at the beauty of the lodge and its location. Thank you, Ted and Brenda, for providing us with such a perfect place to create a lifetime of memories. We’ll be back!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Laurie's Family

  Laurie's Family

  • Guest Laurie43
  • Date of stay 01/31/13
  • Review Submitted 02/08/13
  One word: WOW. It makes you a little nervous when you rent a home for the first time. Will it live up to your expectations? Well, no worries here. The house was exactly as described and in some ways, even better. We had 15 adults and 10 children (ages 6yrs to 6 months). The one fringe that came up time and time again was the luxury of having a private bathroom with each bedroom. What a plus. And they weren't kidding about the never-ending supply of hot water! I loved the gas fireplace. No lugging wood and cleaning up the ashes. Upon arriving at the house, Don stopped in to see if we had any concerns. He was ready to help us out the entire weekend, but luckily we never encountered any problems with the house. We missed out on any ice fishing (darn unreliable Michigan weather!) but we did have an abundance of snow making snowmobiling and sledding our outdoor activities. The foyer was large enough to handle all our outdoor gear. Ted and Brenda were very easy to work with, quick at returning any emails with all my questions. All in all, a very fun winter weekend and I would highly recommend this house.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Lodge House-The Perfect Vacation Rental!

  Lodge House-The Perfect Vacation Rental!

  • Guest JSD
  • Date of stay 12/28/12
  • Review Submitted 01/07/13
  We have been gathering at holiday vacation rentals for 5 years now and this was the cleanest and most comfortable house by far. Some of the things that set this house apart for us were the large open areas as well as nice private suites for individual families, sledding hills for the kids, great bird watching, game room for tweens and a separate football watching room for the guys. We also love that you didn't have us bring our own bedding and we didn't have a long list of chores to do when we left. We had the best time!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Early Christmas for Extended Family

  Early Christmas for Extended Family

  • Guest Nana's Family
  • Date of stay 12/15/12
  • Review Submitted 01/03/13
  Thank you so much for letting us stay in your wonderful lake house! There were 16 people in our group, ranging in age from 9 to 80+, and it was perfect for all of us! It was very clean and spacious. Every bedroom had its own bathroom, which was perfect for our group. The game room was a real bonus, and was big enough for us to add a Christmas tree and have everybody comfortably inside it for the gift exchange. For the holiday dinner, and for game night, we were delighted to find that when we used the leaf, the table was big enough for all of us to sit around. Unfortunately the weather wasn't warm enough to enjoy the porch or the beach, but there was plenty to do without them. We've already booked our weekend for next December so that we can come back and do it all again!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• First Annual Family Christmas

  First Annual Family Christmas

  • Guest Nana and Papa's Group
  • Date of stay 12/14/12
  • Review Submitted 12/30/12
  Ted and Brenda are great to work with and thank you, for sharing your great place. The house is beautiful and would be great for any season. It is very peaceful. With our family size and ages, we also used additional two bedrooms. Great for all ages as it is handicapped assessable for two of the floors. Was great to all be togather and in a great place to relax, that we all put our cell phones and work computer in our bedrooms and not to touch for two days. Game room was great to bring everyone togather. With such a very competive group of people made for some long nights and lots of fun. Great dinning room table, as the first time we all could eat at one table.(16) Was a great first annual family Christmas, that we have already reserved for next year.

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

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• Christmas Celebration

  Christmas Celebration

  • Guest T & B
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 12/28/12
  Our extended family of 17 recently returned from our stay at the Lodge House. After reading the reviews of the property prior, we were not disappointed upon our arrival. The house is absolutely beautiful, spotless and had all the necessities as promised. Our family ranged in age from 13 to 60, and all had a wonderful time. There was plenty of room for all throughout our stay and we very much enjoyed the game room which was big enough for our late night gatherings. Thankfully we spent a wonderful holiday together and definitely would plan another visit to the Lodge House. Thank you Ted and Brenda for your attention to detail prior to our visit and always available for our questions.

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

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Nov-Apr:               $1,595/week (2.5-night min. @ $325/Night)
May, Sept & Oct:       $2,595/week (3-night min. @ $395/Night)
Mid-May thru Mid-Sept: $3,495/week (3-night min. @ $595/Night)
Mid-June thru mid-August:  $3,995/week (7-night min.)
Refundable Security Deposit:  $600 (To date 100% of deposits have been refunded!)
Cleaning Fee:          $170-$195  (Pet Fee $50 for 1-2; $70 for 3-4.)
Pontoon Boat + 4 Two-Person SeaEagle Kayaks +Fishing Boat:$595/week(includes fuel)
Holidays,ND W/Es- Pls ask. Attached Guest Qtrs adds 2BRs/2BAs: $595/wk-$125/nt.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.