Vacation Rentals by Owner

Beautiful home!

Guest: Jessica D.
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

My family has been coming to Michigan with my brother's family for the last 8 years and this house was the best so far. The pictures online don't really give the rooms justice. There are 10 of us in all, 4 adults and 6 kids and this was the best set up for us. The kids had the upstairs bedrooms. There was a "boys" room and a "girls" room and then the adults had the bedrooms on the two lower levels. This was the first place that we stayed at that you felt like unpacking your suitcase. All the closets are decked out with plenty of storage for everyone's clean and dirty clothes. The screened in porch was wonderful for being able to enjoy listening to the lake at night without having to worry about mosquitoes. We were lucky enough to experience a huge thunderstorm one night in the porch and it was so cool. The beach was beautiful and I liked that there were already chairs down there. We will be staying at the Bent Pine again! Beautiful!

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

Excellent Vacation Home

Guest: John (Oswego, IL. )
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

From the moment that we walked into this home, we knew that our group had picked the right place. All of the pictures accurately represent the grounds and the home. However, they all come up short in showing you how really nice this place is. It has enough well furnished space for everyone to get together as a group and to have their own privacy also. It has all of the amenities that you need to focus on the vacation and relax. There is not one thing that was not in excellent condition or did not work properly. We have been coming to this area for vacations for 34 years. There is nota nicer place that we have bben able to find. We recommend it to anyone. The owners have been very helpful and considerate throughout the entire rental process and during our vacation time there.

Owner response:John, We enjoy it so much that guests have wonderful times at our place, and appreciate the care we take with it. Thank you for the feedback! Don and Sue

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

Great Get-Away

Guest: lindskar (Granger, IN)
Date of Stay: 11/21/10 Review Submitted: 12/24/10

This rental was fantastic. We stayed over the Thanksgiving week. The first day was so warm, we enjoyed the screened in porch and mountain biking. The following days were spent by the fireplace and walks on the beach (bundled up). The kitchen was well equipped. We cooked a festive Thanksgiving dinner and had all the pots/pans that we needed. There was plenty of room to "work" in the kitchen and a large table that sat 8 of us. We are planning on coming back in the summer!

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

Beautiful Lake Michigan Get-Away!

Guest: Cathy & Chuck (Grand Ledge, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/16/10

We spent a wonderful week here with our extended family in July. The house is fantastic: immaculate, beautifully decorated and very comfortable for our group of 11. The kitchen is open and very well equipped, and the deck and screened porch are great for relaxing. The setting is lovely: a natural, wooded area on the lake. Access to Lake Michigan is a very sturdy stairway to the beach, and the views are stunning. We hope to visit again soon!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Perfect

Guest: Tango (White Lake, MI West side of state)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/01/10

Perfect does not even begin to describe this home and our vacation in this home. The pictures of this home does not do it justice, it is much more spacious and beautiful. We cooked all our meals at the house as we just never wanted to leave to go anywhere else. There was plenty of room for our large group to move around. The screened room was perfect, for early morning coffee (thank you for having a coffee grinder) and evening board games. Our six grand daughters loved the outdoor shower as well as the adults. The property was breath taking, the woods and the beach. The weather and the water were wonderful. Don and Sue were very accommodating. We definitely will return. Thank you again, Brian and Lori

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

GREAT HOME FOR BUSINESS WORKSHOP AND RETREAT

Guest: bobbi (Grand Rapids, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/12/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/10

Aura Skincare and Cosmetics decided in 2009 to do something special for our hard working group of makeup artist. So, instead of our usual workshops and training at Design 1 Spa Salon, we took more time and had an extraordinary experience at this beautiful home. We had meetings and fellowship around the campfires, a very large screened in porch was perfect for workshops, the fully equipped dream kitchen was perfect for preparing grand meals. Very clean and very spacious. We are planning our second annual retreat for 2010. Thank you. Thank you. Beyond perfection.

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

Wonderful Labor Week-end on Lake MI

Guest: grandmak (Northville, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/23/09

We took our children and grandchildren (4, 1, 9 mos.) for a family outing. We had everything we needed to relax and enjoy the Lake and the accommodations. Everyone was very comfortable. Loved being near the cornfields. Take the dune rides, 15-20 min. away. There is a firepit for the evenings, samores each night. Screened in porch was very comfortable. Susan and Don were a pleasure to work with. Enjoy!

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

10 year anniversary

Guest: Barric Vacations (Farmington Hills, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/01/09 Review Submitted: 08/21/09

We have been vacationing with the same family for 10 years and this home was the cleanest we have seen in 10 years. Plenty of space for 12 people and while the walk down to the beach still has those famous Lake Michigan steps, the stairway was safe and well kept. We will be back next year if we are able to work it out. Thank you

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

Fantastic Property!

Guest: Kasaba (Livonia)
Date of Stay: 08/01/09 Review Submitted: 08/20/09

This home has it all! Super clean and well-maintained. Plenty of beds and baths for your large family or guests. Beautiful Lake Michigan views from the main living spaces, and pituresque path/steps to the beach make this a wonderful vacation home.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Large Family Vacation

Guest: Illini Dad (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09 Review Submitted: 09/30/09

Great home that provides plenty of space for a large family. Having three floors with bedrooms, bathrooms on each floor really helps with the traffic flow for bedtime and showers in the morning. Nice private setting allows you to enjoy the beach without the crowds and parking. It doesn't get much better than enjoying a beer and roasting marshmallows around the fire pits on the beach as the sun goes down. An ample supply of firewood is provided. Cell phone reception is poor, but then again vacations are a time to put the cell phones and computer away. Last, but not least, the couple that owns the house are very nice and helpful. Would definitely consider coming back.

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

Fantastic Find! Lake MI and Much More!

Guest: Sarah,Leah,Mark,Becky (Sterlong Heights, MI, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/09

AWESOME! What a fantastic cottage on Lake Michigan... Details, details and more details. Fresh, clean, functional and cozy! The cottage/home was fabulous... all the amenities you can think of including a full service kitchen ready for whatever you need. A deck and a great screened in porch with views of the lake and the largest trees we've seen in a long time! Meander through the path, over the bridge and to the beach which is outstanding; sandy and ready for long walks, sun and fun! The owners were great to work with and definitely know the rental business. Stress free vacation at it's best!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

lake michigan gem cottage

Guest: raeni (ada, michigan)
Date of Stay: 03/06/09 Review Submitted: 03/13/09

I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a beautiful spot on Lake Michigan. A view of Lake Michigan can be seen from almost every room and the cottage is very comfortable, tastefully decorated and very well maintained and clean. There is a path to the wooden bridge and stairs with soft lighting at night. On a short walk there are a few other cottages along the beach. On a longer walk you will find larger cliffs with only occasional cottages. The property owners were very service oriented and easy to work with.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Highly recommend...

Guest: RWB (Grand Rapids, MI)
Date of Stay: 10/03/08 Review Submitted: 10/14/08

Beautiful home. Very comfortable and very quiet. Amazing views of the lake right from the living/dining room. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in a place to relax.

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