Couldn't Ask for a Better Place

Guest: M. Crass (Novi, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/21/08 Review Submitted: 06/29/08

I was with the group that rented from June 21st - 28th, 2008 and I can't say enough how much I loved the place. Everything was in working order, with some very new looking appliances, and all very clean. The view was terrific, and once I figured out the stone stairs down to the beach I spent about as much time as I could out there walking, sitting, reading. The beach was probably my favorite part of the whole trip. It was nice being a bit away from the main tourist areas, but close enough that it was only a 15-20min drive to get into town to catch the ferry over to the island. The location was a perfect balance really. I would, without a doubt, recommend the condo to friends or family looking for a great, affordable getaway spot in MI. I definitely hope to come back next year.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

St. Ignace rental was fantastic!

Guest: kevin v.
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

Our extended family really enjoyed our stay for the week, with the lovely views of the lake from upstairs and downstairs, and plenty of room for outdoor play with our kids. The grandparents appreciated having a place of their own downstairs. The house was very clean, and the kitchens were very well equipped. We appreciated having ceiling fans in the upper bedrooms, and box fans to use when we needed them. The beach out front was great fun for rock hunting, and we had a great time swimming at the larger Hiawatha beach just a mile down the road. We enjoyed the campfire as well. Thanks for providing us with everything we needed to appreciate this lovely part of Michigan.

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

awesome vacation on beutiful lake michigan

Guest: dad, mom and 3 girls (fowlerville mi usa)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/31/10

My family loved spending time at this place. Besides having lots of room to spread out in the duplex the view of Lake Michigan was awesome especially the sunset every night. We swam in the lake 5 out of the 7 days we were there. It was nice having the private beach all to ourselves. Also the owner was super nice and very easy to communicate and work with to accomadate us on such short notice. We are lookiing forward to coming back there next year.

Owner response:Glad you enjoyed it! I hope to hear from you again next year.

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

Awesome place

Guest: Irene 1964 (Midwest)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

With 5 children and 1 dog we were all set to have a good time in the beautiful Upper Peninsula. What we did not expect was to find Jason's place to be so welcoming, so easy to keep tidy, so roomy and so comfortable. The views of the moon setting on the lake and the gorgeous evenings were perfectly enjoyable from the front lawn. It helped that the neighbors were so friendly and the weather so wonderful. We found a back road to get to the Taquamenon Falls and to the Bear Ranch. The Mistery Spot was somewhat lame, in fact, we have something similar in South America but they don't attribute its 'misteries' to any phenomena of the local physics or anything like that. The Vesper Cruise (free-free-free, with a donation to the church) was very nice and was the perfect ending for our week-long vacation. Now Jason, if you could just get rid of the mosquitoes in the St Ignace area I would give it 10 stars!!! I guess next time we'll take extra "Off".

Owner response:I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to hear from you again next season!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, people with disabilities, families with teenagers.

Loved it!

Guest: Elisabeth (Canton, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/21/08 Review Submitted: 06/29/08

Thanks, we had a great time. The location is perfect as is the view. The drive into town is scenic and not too long. The house is comfortable and just the right size for our group. The new stove downstairs is great too. I would definately go back again. Thanks again.

Recommended for:Sightseeing.

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Guest: The Carpenter Family (Niles, MIchigan)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/09/07

07-Jul-2007 23:45 Subject We had a great vacation............ Hi Jason........... Just wanted to take a moment and tell you that we had an absolutely wonderful time and we enjoyed staying at your duplex very much! It was absolutely perfect for our family and we are so glad we found your site on the computer! Some of the things we appreciated most were, nice clean sheets and towels, the washing machine and dryer, the beautiful view of the lake and the comfy, relaxing atmosphere of your home! Thank you for renting to us......... Sincerely, The Carpenter's P.S. Your cleaning person did a fine job preparing the house for us too! Thought you'd like to know that! :)

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Guest: The McCarthy's (Holly, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/16/06

We had a great time the week we stayed at the Duplex. It is clean, roomy, has a great view. Enough beds so everyone had their own. The beach was nice and secluded. It was relaxing. A great get away from the hustle and bustle back home. We went fishing, swimming, hiking, canoeing, and sightseeing. It was great to come back to the duplex every day and relax with a DVD from the video store in St. Ignace. I especially liked having a washer and dryer so I could throw in a load in the morning and get it out in the evening. I didn't have go home with a car load of dirty clothes.

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Guest: The Hasso Family (Birch Run, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/07/06

Wow! What a great vacation. It was so nice to arrive at your property & marvel at the views of Lake Michigan, the condition of the home & most of all, appreciate the very clean & inviting interior. The girls loved having their own space upstairs, but not as much as the adults enjoyed having their own space downstairs. We were only ever 1.5 hours or less from any of our destinations which always made coming home for the sunsets a real treat. The beach & lake were private & warm too. Who could ask for anything more?!?! Thank you so much Jason. We will be back!

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Guest: Hilda Wisneski (Green Bay, WI)
Date of Stay: 07/01/06 Review Submitted: 07/27/06

Comment Text: We had a great time on our Michigan vacation (July 15-22, 2006) and was very pleased with the duplex and the large lot. It gave our kids an area to play without worrying about the highway. We loved the stretch of beach across from us and spent a lot of time playing in the waves and watching the gorgeous sunsets. It was wonderful to wake up to the view of the lake every morning. The location is nice as you're not too close to the city to be bothered by the traffic, yet near enough to get to all the sites within 20 minutes. It was nice to come back to the duplex everyday as you felt you were coming back to a home with all the conveniences. For all the Moms out there, the washer and dryer in the lower unit was a blessing! We would definitely come again. Thanks, Jason, for taking such good care of our needs and for answering our email questions so quickly and positively!

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Guest: John Trimble (Ypsilanti Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/01/05 Review Submitted: 08/29/05

Jason, just want to say thanks again for those lightning fast responses to any and all E-mail questions we sent. The duplex was wonderful and the view from the upstairs can only be described as spectacular. Once we found the stone "steps" getting down to the lake was no problem and that made for some spectacular sunsets and star gazing we even mannaged to see a beautiful double rainbow. It was far enough away from everything to be out of the crowds but close enough to still have everything right there. I'd love to rent again if the chance presents itself and to anyone thinking about it who's unsure I say go for it you'll have a wonderful time I know my group did.

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