Large, Beautiful and Convenient!

Guest: Tracy (Pewaukee, WI)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

We made our first family trip to Door County this summer and rented this home with another family. We were 4 adults and 6 children ages 3-10. This home worked out wonderfully! It was even more beautiful than the pictures and very spacious. We had plenty of room for all of us to spread out and all of the conveniences of home, and the huge screened porch and lovely yard were icing on the cake. The location was also fantastic. Within walking distance of a small grocery store, a couple of different restaurants (including one with a well-known fish boil), the beach and playground, and my favorite: a coffee shop! We also appreciated that this home has air conditioning - as it happened to be in the 90s the week we were there. We would rent this home again in a heartbeat!

Owner response:THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for staying with me and for leaving the house is such amazing shape. You are welcome back any time. Lyn

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

The best ever

Guest: Ellie Bellie (Crockett,Tx.)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

This house and all its amenities were above and beyound what we expected. My family had the best vacation in such a long time because it was so clean had room for everone and there was 12 of us and so close to reataurants food stores the beach and even some gift shopping. We are looking to returning again the owners were so nice and made everything so easy for us,can you tell we loved it.

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

A wonderful week in a wonderful home!

Guest: Amy (Medford OR)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Dear Lyn, Just a brief note to tell you how much our entire family ( at one point 13 of us!) LOVED your home. We were all able to have space as needed and wonderful places to gather together - the fabulous screened in back porch was where we found ourselves most of the time, and the crows nest provided for a memorable evening of music and shooting star gazing. For one of us this was their very first time to Door County, for antoher the first time back in over 30 years, and for the rest a returning to and a reclaiming of the familiar despite changes in other areas of our lives. Your home offered a restful solitude even during the busiest season of the County. Our only regret is that we ran out of dinner nights and did not get to taste some your delicious fresh caught salmon that you offered us. Hopefully next time!! With gratitude and appreciation, The extended Baumgart family

Owner response:You were a delight and I hope I will see you back again next year. I know this was a very difficult year for everyone in the group and I am happy that I could have been of some help in providing a comfortable place for your family. The hosue was left in wonderful shape and I really appreciate the effort on your part. I promise to have more salmon for you if you choose to return. Thank you again, Lyn

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Clean, Comfortable, Upscale Home

Guest: Dee (Central IL)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

Just got home from staying at this home. It was very nicely equipped and clean. There were 10 of us (ranging from 2 yrs to 70+ yrs) and we had plenty of space. The screened in deck is perfect for relaxing with a good book or eating a meal together. The walk to the beach was a little longer than expected, but my husband, son, and I enjoyed the walk. In fact there were a few neat walks we took from the house. There is an interesting bookstore right around the corner, a coffee shop right up the street, as well as a couple of resturants. This the perfect town if you don't want to be around the traffic and tourists. Lyn, thank you for having your home available for rental and also for the yummy salmon. We all enjoyed ourselves.

Owner response:Dear Dee and Family, Thank you again for choosing my home for your stay. You were great guests and left the house in terriffic shape. Although the Marina and park are a 1 minuter walk from the back door the public beach is about 1/2 mile walk. I am glad you mentioned the little bookstore as I often forget to do so when speaking with people. Enjoy the rest of the summer. Lyn

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

Guest: Linda and Paul1 (Miami, FL)
Date of Stay: 01/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/10

Dear Lyn, Christmas brought our family together again for the first time since our FABULOUS vacation in Door County and it reminded me that I had not taken the time to write a comment in your guestgook. In great part I use the term "fabulous" because of you and your gorgeous home. There was nothing we needed that you did not supply. As your add states, this was not an "investment property/bare bones" rental. Everything was "top drawer" according to my mom and dad. The kids adored the bunk room and I so appreciated the many children's books and toys...not to mention the crib and bumper guards. I would bet that the adults spent more time on the beautiful back porch than we did in the house...it is soooo comfortable!. My dad fell asleep in the big hammock almost every afternoon. We got to know a few of our neighbors while there and we had a chance to tour a couple of the other rental properties in your condo development. They were very nice but did not have the same charm as yours. Each was a little different but none of them had a screened-in porch and their yards were tiny and baren by comparison. We did spend a great deal of time outside as your garden is so beautiful and the kids loved the huge trees and all the bird feeders. The neighborhood is great... walking distance to everything. My daughter just reminded me to thank you for the many many books in your library and my husband is still talking about the fishing trip to anyone who will listen! Thank you again for the smoked salmon....we saved the last piece for New Year's Eve. I know 2010 will find us staying with you again. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! ps. to anyone reading this...Lyn's attention to detail was amazing to us. She even has an area rug to put on the screened-in porch so the little ones did not have to sit on the hard wood while playing games. Linda and Paul

Owner response:So great to hear from you!! I am so glad our paths crossed this summer. You and your family were dream guests and the house was left in such wonderful condition. Thank you for that!! Luckily, my lot is much larger than the others and was able to have a large porch added. It is my favorite room. I look forward to seeing you and your family again this summer! Lyn

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Guest: Kathy48 (Calgary, AB)
Date of Stay: 09/23/08 Review Submitted: 09/23/08

Thanks, Lynn, for a great place to stay at the tip of Door County. The house was beautiful and large enough for our big group. My mother-in-law said a friend was suprised to hear that all of her children and their families stayed together in one place...and enjoyed themselves!! We had a great time and could spread out a bit doing it. Thanks for the wonderful fresh caught salmon as well. Funny enough, people assume we caught it when they see the picture of my husband holding it. It tasted great grilled on the BBQ. Thanks again!

Owner response:You and your family were wonderful guests and I always love fishing or sharing salmon with new friends. Please come again. Lyn

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Guest: Debbie Freerksen (Oak Park, Il)
Date of Stay: 08/13/07 Review Submitted: 08/13/07

We just got back from your beautiful house 2 days ago and I am missing that wonderful screened in back porch. The house was perfect for our group of 6 adults and 4 kids. It was such a good place to come home to after a day of fun in Door County. When you stopped by, you treated us like old friends. I can't imagine a better "landlord" for the week. Thanks for everything including the delicious smoked salmon. I would highly recommend you and your house to anyone visiting Door County. Debbie Freerksen

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Guest: Joan MacKinnon (Homewood, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 09/17/06 Review Submitted: 09/17/06

My family had the most wonderful vacation in Door County and I have no doubt in my mind that this lovely home was one of the reasons. My grandson, 3 years old, talked about the "Vacation House" for weeks after. He insisted on eating every meal on the screened-in back porch. And we did so enjoy the hammock in the yard. The house itself was furnished beautifully and the kitchen had everything a person could need. We also loved the location. It was just far enough north so we did not have to contend with traffic and yet close enough to everything we wanted to do or see. You really have to experience a sunset at Gill's Rock to appreciate Door County and this house is just minutes away. We loved the solitude and cleanliness of Newport Beach and the golfers in the family were pleased that there always seemed to be a new course to try. It was a very memorable week spent in a very memorable home.

Owner response:DEAR MC KINNONS...THANK YOU AGAIN FOR CHOOSING OUR HOME FOR YOUR VACATION. IT WAS A JOY TO HAVE YOU THERE AND TO BE ABLE TO GO OUT FISHING TOGETHER. I HOPE WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR. LYN

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Guest: Rosier Family (Homer Glen, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 06/26/06 Review Submitted: 06/26/06

This was by far the most beautiful house we have ever stayed at. Very tastefully decorated. The owners provided everything that a renter could possibly need. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Adults and kids both had a great time and did not want to leave. The Pioneer Store is so adorable and has just about everything a regular grocery store would have, not to mention it is just a hop, skip and jump away. No need to go elsewhere. Thanks for making our vacation so comfortable and relaxing. Would recommend this house to everyone.

Owner response:Dear Rosier Family, Thank you so much for choosing our home for your family vacation this year. You were the first guests the home has hosted and you took such beautiful care of it....thank you so much for that too. I hope this is the first of many trips to Ellison Bay for you. Lyn

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