Reviews for Grand Lake of the Cherokees Vacation Rental - VRBO 88268 - 4 BR OK House, Ellis House at Lake's Edge

"Wish we could have stayed longer..."

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"Wish we could have stayed longer..."

Guest Bill and Violet Y. family - Mustang, Oklahoma
Date of stay 04/21/13
Review Submitted 05/01/13

Your house is so very lovely. We felt right at home. We especially enjoyed the lake view and all the inspiring paintings. Your kitchen is very pleasant to cook a meal in. We wish we could have stayed longer. No sight of the fox, but we did spot the eagle and many lizards. (Also, the European influence really did remind us of traveling...if only this lake was the Mediterranean Sea!) Thanks for the hospitality!

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All I can say is "WOW"

Guest Brian Y.
Date of stay 02/15/13
Review Submitted 02/20/13

What a fantastic place to relax and enjoy time with our friends. The home has everything. We couldn't think of one thing we should have brought. The home is beautifully decorated with paintings by the owner Annette. The games and kitchen were big hits. The only negative thing I can think of is that we couldn't stay longer. Thanks Bob and Annette for a memorable weekend at the lake. God bless, Brian

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

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What a view!

Guest Grammy
Date of stay 11/02/12
Review Submitted 11/08/12

We had a family get together here for 5 adults and 4 children. Great views of the lake from every one of the bedrooms. Kitchen is fabulous - great appliances, lots of dishes, glasses for every need. The coffee bar is just great - two coffee makers so as soon as one got low, we put on another pot. The kids had so much fun using all the sports equipment - basketball, soccer, bocci ball, frisbee, and on and on. The board games got a lot of use also. Lovely linens. The view of the lake is just gorgeous. We had the fall foliage as well. We ate outside on the deck overlooking the deck. No problem seating nine. The screened in porch off the kitchen was the perfect place for conversations and sipping drinks. I anticipate a return.

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

Owner response: We love hearing that our guests have enjoyed the house as much as we do! Thank you for the wonderful comments. Fall is probably one of our most favorite times at the lake house with all the trees in full color and the sound of the wind in the trees at night. We will continue to strive to make the experience for our guests even better all the time so that the next time they visit there will be something new to discover, explore and enjoy.

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Great Vaca!

Guest Andrea
Date of stay 09/21/12
Review Submitted 10/02/12

Wonderful stay at the lake. The house is simply beautiful and view is perfect! We had a little mishap with a broken lamp shade and a two year old at the beginning of the trip, but it didn't ruin our stay. The house has everything you would need; good shampoos, conditioners, soap, paper products, condiments, etc., we just bought the food and cooked out. We highly recommend this property!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Owner response: It is always rewarding to hear of our guest's satisfaction with our home on Grand Lake. We do try to constantly add new things to make the experience fun and memorable. We spend each winter and spring "tweaking" the house so it gets better every year for our guests. We get a lot of new ideas from staying in VRBO properties all over the world - the best way to feel at home in a foreign country or a different city.

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Perfect House and Perfect Location

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Perfect House and Perfect Location

Guest The Steve D. family - Bakersfield, CA
Date of stay 08/30/12
Review Submitted 09/01/12

Perfect house and perfect location on the lake. What a view. ... It was good to get family together again under good circumstances. Coming out from California and getting my Oklahoma family together is priceless. I'm grateful for the use of your beautiful home. Helen takes care of all details. No stone unturned. Look forward to another stay one day.

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The home with its European feel

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The home with its European feel

Guest The A. family - Kansas City
Date of stay 08/10/12
Review Submitted 08/10/12

The A.. family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The home with its European feel was a welcome retreat from Kansas City. The lake was fun as was the fishing! Most of all the family time was precious and such a blessing!

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Another great stay - like we did 3 years ago!

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Another great stay - like we did 3 years ago!

Guest C. family-Scottsdale, AZ - P. family-Prescott, AZ
Date of stay 07/27/12
Review Submitted 07/31/12

Our family had another great stay- like we did 3 years ago! The lake was beautiful - we enjoyed renting a boat and skiing. Our crew wasnt very successful catching fish - too warm probably? The weather was warm-only one shower. Lots of dominoes, cooking and movie watching. Learned how to use a French press for espresso - delicious. Kids enjoyed all the additional games - basketball, ping pong, etc. Our Arizona family with OK roots loved our vacation! Thank you for the gift basket.

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Amazing Time!

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Amazing Time!

Guest Scott, Kristen and family - Jenks, OK
Date of stay 07/18/12
Review Submitted 07/19/12

We had a wonderful time during our stay. We spent time cooking, tubing, fishing and just having a great time. We enjoyed all the sunny days and swam quite a bit. We will now have even more great memories shared with our family. We all truly loved being here. It was an amazing time! Thanks!

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Absolutely the Most Beautiful Place

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Absolutely the Most Beautiful Place

Guest Reggie and Tracey J. and family-St. Charles, MO
Date of stay 07/13/12
Review Submitted 07/13/12

Thank you so much for letting us share your house. It is absolutely the most beautiful place. We had a great time with family and friends. We all loved the ping pong table and had a small tournament going. We swam and had a great time at the dock. We played guitars and sang on the back porch. We also made smores in the kitchen. My mom had a great time in the kitchen as she loves to cook. We hope we can come back again and are already talking about next year.

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Luxury lake living at it's finest

Guest bmeyer
Date of stay 06/29/12
Review Submitted 07/10/12

If you want the pleasure of staying in a beautiful home on a marvelous lot that is quiet yet close to the action then look no further. We have enjoyed Gand Lake for many years and we knew the Ellis home was it a great location, approx. half way between the damn and Shangri-La by water. The pictures on the listing are great and do represent the home well but nothing is like the real thing. I met Helen who walked me through the home and showed me where everything was and how to operate it, very nice woman. Annette and Bob have the home well stocked with everything you would ever need for cooking great meals in the gourmet kitchen or using the wonderful Weber gas grill. The outdoor living space is extremely well set up with multiple areas to relax and look at the main lake from all. Speaking of views, every room has a great view of the lake and there is a nice dock for swimming or fishing. From beach towels to games to HDTV's the Ellis home has you covered so don't hesitate, this is the place to be on Grand Lake. PS, the original artwork is also something that you won't want to miss, great work Annette.

Owner response: Bill, Thank you so much for your kind and generous words about our home on Grand Lake. It is hard to think of everything our guests might like but we do try to make the house even better with each passing year. Our house manager, Helen, does such a super job of meeting our guests, giving them a grand tour of the house and answering any questions they might have. She puts the finishing touches on the place before our guests arrive and solves any problems that might arise. In addition, we get a lot of satisfaction making the house a special vacation haven that hopefully will provide families and friends with great memories of Grand Lake. Hearing that our guests have had a wonderful time makes it all worth it for us! Thank you again for taking the time to post a review!

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"Everything was Perfect!"

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"Everything was Perfect!"

Guest Betty and Jack D. and family/ Oklahoma City, OK
Date of stay 06/14/12
Review Submitted 06/15/12

"Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us! Everything was perfect! The furnishings, the paintings, the wonderful spices and condiments! Then the play house in the garage!! You have done a wonderful job as hosts to your visitors. The fish weren't cooperating - our fishermen worked hard but didn't have much luck. But the porch made it up for most of us. I could spend the rest of my life out there. Thanks for the lovely gift basket. We enjoyed all the goodies in it. We hate to leave. Thank you for your lovely place - we loved it here!"

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"The View is Stunning!"

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"The View is Stunning!"

Guest The F. family/ Chicago, Dallas and Kansas City
Date of stay 06/08/12
Review Submitted 06/15/12

"Thank you for opening your home. We have had a wonderful time together as a family. The view is stunning and the the setting so very peaceful. We have enjoyed time on the lake too. We can't think of a more perfect place to spend vacation with family. We feel as if we are home. P.S. Helen was great to show us around!"

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"Absolutely Beautiful"

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"Absolutely Beautiful"

Guest Davanee & friends - Norman, OK
Date of stay 05/28/12
Review Submitted 05/29/12

"We want to thank you so much for opening up your gorgeous home to us. We had the loveliest time ever. The last 3 days have been full of laughs, love, sun, yummy food and the memories we have are priceless. All of us hope to visit again very soon. You have a very special place and we absolutely love it here!! Here's to a great summer! A million thanks to you and sweet Helen."

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"Wonderful Experience!"

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"Wonderful Experience!"

Guest Dara P. family, Oklahoma City
Date of stay 10/10/11
Review Submitted 05/21/12

"Spending the last few days at your lovely home has been a wonderful experience. We love your home and the wonderful view of the lake, the squirrels, the deer, and even a woodpecker. We marveled at the eagles soaring overhead. It was like a dream world. Helen greeted us when we arrived and gave us "the tour". She was wonderful. After that the stay was comfortable, relaxing and fulfilling. We all enjoyed your beautiful artwork and the superb amenities that you provided for us. We are looking forward to returning next year (or, hopefully, sooner) for another wonderful experience."

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The perfect home for our family!

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The perfect home for our family!

Guest Scott & June S. - Blackwell, Oklahoma
Date of stay 09/05/11
Review Submitted 09/09/11

"If we ever get the privilege of owning a lake home..this is it! Thank you for providing the perfect home for our family for this Labor Day weekend. The amenities are remarkable and the view ---breathtaking! We had an absolutely wonderful time and your home made our family time even sweeter."

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What a wonderful retreat!

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What a wonderful retreat!

Guest Erma & Susan/Tulsa, Oklahoma
Date of stay 08/17/11
Review Submitted 09/09/11

"Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. What a wonderful retreat. The view, the ease of the house & the kitchen is a dream. We love your paintings. You made it easy having all the amenities. We enjoyed the lake, we rented a boat and toured the area. We ate breakfast on the deck as we watched all the activity on the water. The hummingbirds and finches entertained us - how relaxing this home is. You truly have a spectacular place. Thank you!"

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Your home could not have been more perfect!

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Your home could not have been more perfect!

Guest Lee & Jetta K. family/ Oklahoma City
Date of stay 08/17/11
Review Submitted 09/09/11

"The kitchen was a joy to cook in, and I don't even like to cook! The Knights of the Round Table was fun to sit and we enjoyed using the animal napkin holders! Watching the hummingbirds & yellow finch was a delight enjoyed by all every day! The windows with the gorgeous lake view were such a peaceful welcome each morning we awakened in the fabulous master suite. The whole family enjoyed choosing their favorite artwork...what a beautiful personal touch it provided the gorgeous home!..It was a wonderful time with family & friends that were able to come from Oklahoma City for a few days. Thank you for providing such a wonderful place for others to enjoy and relax! A marvelous treat!"

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Guest B.B. group from Midland, Texas
Date of stay 07/29/11
Review Submitted 08/07/11

"I'm sure you hear this quite often, but this was fantastic and for me...a little slice of heaven. Our groups was "richly" blessed in many ways and we'll be talking about this for some time. Literally - everything we needed was a cabinet or a drawer away. Cannot imagine it being any better! Helen was fantastic too! She made the arrival personable & easy to walk into. Bottom line - just amazing!

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FANTASTIC GET-A-WAY

Guest Burke
Date of stay 07/29/11
Review Submitted 08/05/11

I just wanted to take the time to say how great our stay was. Of course we were looking forward to it being on the lake and all, as well as, the beautiful pics....but WOW, I never dreamed it would be so much more. Helen met me and gave me a great orientation and prepared me for the arrival of my group. Everything you could imagine that you would need was available. Bob and Annette...thank you both for truly thinking outside the box and making this trip more than a memory....it was a fantastic experience! Many blessings to you and Helen. Burke (Midland, TX)

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Our goal is to make the lake experience a one of a kind vacation for our guests. Your feedback makes it all worthwhile. From Helen (our wonderful house manager) to all the people behind the scenes making sure everything is in tip top shape for our guests vacation - we all strive to make it a very special place and vacation that will create great memories for everyone. Thank you so much for the kind words!

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Lovely home!

Guest Christine
Date of stay 07/15/11
Review Submitted 07/23/11

Pictures do not do this home justice! It looks beautiful online but even better in person. We have stayed at many rental homes in Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and Minnesota, and this was the best supplied and equipped home we have ever seen. The owners and caretaker Helen LOVE this home and it shows. The design and decor are first class through out. Such attention to detail from the coffee bar to providing beach towels, games/books/movies, basketball goal, as well as more househould/kitchen items than you'll ever need make this rental outstanding. The French flatware drawer is genius! I want one! Grand Lake is a beautiful, clean, quiet lake and we, from age 6-60, loved every minute. Thank you, Bob and Annette, for sharing your impeccable home with us.

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

Owner response: Thank you so much for the wonderful review on our lake house! We do love the house and it is always our goal to make it a little "oasis" for anyone who stays there including ourselves. We travel all over the world and whenever possible we try to rent an apartment or house through VRBO and bring back any special touches other owners have provided at their homes. Without our wonderful house manager, Helen, and all the other people involved in getting the house in tip top shape for our guests, we would not be able to rent out the house. It gives us great pleasure knowing that the special touches are appreciated and that our guests have had a special experience that builds great memories. Many thanks for the very kind words!

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Guest Matt F. & family
Date of stay 07/14/11
Review Submitted 07/16/11

"Wow! What a house! When we first arrived we couldn't believe how huge and how beautiful this place is. It's not easy fitting 3 generations into one house but we were able to - and comfortably!....We're already planning a trip next year!" - Frisco, Texas

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Guest Cayla and Marc B. from Tulsa, Oklahoma
Date of stay 06/24/11
Review Submitted 06/24/11

"We had such a wonderful stay at your home. This is our second stay here and we're already looking forward to next year. Your home is so welcoming and has everything needed for a relaxing vacation. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us!" P.S. Helen is amazing! (Note from owner: Helen is our House Manager who meets and greets all our guests and makes sure everything is in tip top shape)

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Guest Barbara and Walt and Family
Date of stay 06/17/11
Review Submitted 06/17/11

"When the whole family is together, the soul is in place." ..."Our second stay at your beautiful lake house was just as special as the first one two years ago. Thank you for providing such a special "get away" place. Once again, we had so much to celebrate, but being all together was the best celebration of all. We look forward to visiting again in the near future...it was a pleasure meeting both of you." - Tulsa, Oklahoma/Lawrence, Kansas

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Guest Janet and Dan W. from Oklahoma City
Date of stay 06/09/11
Review Submitted 06/16/11

"We had wonderful family vacation. Your home is beautiful & very comfortable. sitting out on the back patio with parents, children and grand children will be a memory that lasts forever. The view, the birds, the water and the peaceful sounds were all great. The large dinner table was also really nice......I would like to thank Ray for building the wheelchair ramp for my 16 year old grandson and my dad...The landscaping is also beautiful. We had a great time.

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Guest Doug and Kathy
Date of stay 03/17/11
Review Submitted 04/02/11

"We made a lot of great memories! The rain didn't dampen our adventures. We loved the patio, screened in porch, and ping pong table +! We appreciate you sharing your little slice of paradise!" Stillwater, OK

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Guest Katrina and Roger H. (Doha, Qatar)
Date of stay 12/25/10
Review Submitted 01/06/11

"As our third stay here at the lake house, it was great as usual. This visit was in the winter over Christmas. ...As an expat family who only travels into the country once a year, this has become our "home away from home". We have stayed at many VRBO homes but this is by far the best ever (even those in the most exotic places). Thank you for all the extras you have provided. We made quite a dent in the wood pile. But it was so nice having a fire every day. We watched the eagles, deer and other wonderful varieties of birds. We did not see the fox this trip though. The kids loved the ping pong, basketball and jumping in leaves. My two oldest boys (now at OSU) loved having the apartment to themselves as well. We hardly missed having "lake time". Thanks again we can't wait till our next stay.

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Guest Jim and Judy H.
Date of stay 11/28/10
Review Submitted 11/29/10

"Annette and Bob: Our family had a great time during our stay at the Ellis Lake House over Thanksgiving weekend 2010. All the kids, including our two 40+ year old sons, enjoyed ping-pong, football and basketball with the equipment you keep at the house. And, we enjoyed Turkey dinner. Helen Bates (owner speaking here...she is the house manager at Ellis house) catered an excellent Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, with turkey, ham and some side dishes. Of course, Judy supplied several family favorites like dressing and sweet potatoes. Helen served the dinner and then left us to eat. Also, Helen returned after dinner and cleaned up - washed and put away dishes and took out the trash. This allowed us - especially Judy - to eat and then relax and visit after dinner. I think Helen's catering job - and the clean-up - definitely made the weekend more enjoyable and I would recommend her to others. Catering a meal would make any occasion at the lake - or no occasion - more enjoyable."

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Guest Pamela and Mark T. (Oklahoma City, OK)
Date of stay 09/19/10
Review Submitted 09/23/10

"Fabulous house! How could we ask for better? We enjoyed four wonderful days in this beautiful setting. No doubt we will be back to enjoy it again. Thank you for the amenities provided here." and a later comment "Well we absolutely LOVE your house and thoroughly enjoyed staying there!!! You have done a beautiful job decorating with incredible attention to every detail, and we so appreciated it. My husband commented that even the five star hotels we have stayed in have not been as nice as your house. We used to have a house at Grand, and staying in your home made us realize just how much we miss the lake. ... Again, thank you so much for an amazing weekend. Your location on the lake and views of the lake are one of a kind! "

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Guest Cindy and Les N. and familly
Date of stay 08/06/10
Review Submitted 08/07/10

"We are starting to gather our belongings up and it reminds me of the many memories we have made here in your home. My brother whispered in my ear just before he left that this was the best vacation he'd ever had - PRICELESS! Our daughter and family...had a wonderful time boating and cooking and playing games...A wonderful retreat for us - thank you for sharing your beautiful home and the great Grand Lake!" Greeley, Colorado

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Guest Josh L. and Family
Date of stay 07/22/10
Review Submitted 07/23/10

"I just wanted to drop a note to say thank you for allowing us to rent your home. It is an exquisite property and one we have thoroughly enjoyed. Your taste and attention to detail has made all the difference. We have stayed in properties all over the country. Your home is by far the most enjoyable we have had the opportunity to visit. Again - thank you and congratulations on an incredible place." Edmond, Oklahoma

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Guest Cayla and Marc B. family (additional comments)
Date of stay 07/04/10
Review Submitted 07/12/10

"We had a wonderful time at your home. Helen did a great job with showing us how things work, she is very proud of your home and it shows. We have rented homes from coast to coast and yours was by far the warmest, and everything we needed you had available. The coffee bar was awesome and a big hit. We felt at home immediately with all the personal touches, including the awesome paintings. Thank you for sharing your home with my family."

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Guest Cayla and Marc B.
Date of stay 07/04/10
Review Submitted 07/10/10

"Many thanks for allowing our family to enjoy your beautiful home for a few days. A wonderful relaxing time for all of us."

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Guest Jim and Judy H. and family
Date of stay 06/04/10
Review Submitted 07/04/10

"Your home was the perfect spot for Jimmy and me to spend some time with our family..... We especially enjoyed all of your art. Your home makes a wonderful gallery. I'm a clean freak so I tried to treat it with lots of love and kindness. We had a lovely time." Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Guest Brad C. & family
Date of stay 12/31/09
Review Submitted 12/30/09

"Thank-you! Its a wonderful beautiful place! We are already looking forward to future trips here. "

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Guest Marilyn & Bill "M" family
Date of stay 09/13/09
Review Submitted 09/12/09

"Your home has been a beautiful wonderful paradise for us. We could not have asked for a more special place to host our families as we joined each other in our marriage. Everyone felt at home and honored that you would allow us the use of your very special place on Grand Lake. I have been coming to and lived on this lake since 9175 and watched as your home was built. Never dreamed I would actually have the opportunity to call it home for a very special weekend in my life. Thank you again and please thank Helen for us. She was warm and gracious on our arrival and introducing us to your home. We hope to return again if you will allow us!" Meridith and Bill "M" family Wildwood, Missouri

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Guest The Scott S. Family
Date of stay 08/30/09
Review Submitted 08/29/09

"What a wonderful time we had staying in your beautiful home. The amenities and hospitality you provided us were just perfect. You were able to provide us with a very memorable last lake weekend of the summer and we couldn't be more grateful. So much family fun was had here and we can't wait to come back." The Scott S. Family Edmond, OK

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Guest Another member of Scott S. group
Date of stay 08/30/09
Review Submitted 08/29/09

"This weekend was beautiful. The home and surroundings provided by you were simply amazing and provided memories for summers to come. The view from the house is wonderful and the house itself is magnificent."

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Guest Janet & Bill C. Family
Date of stay 08/23/09
Review Submitted 08/22/09

"Beautiful home, beautiful view and exquisite hospitality. Thank you so much for sharing with us, we loved every minute - even on the rainy days!" Janet and Bill C. Family Broken Arrow, OK

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Guest The "M" Family
Date of stay 08/11/09
Review Submitted 08/10/09

"We all agreed that this was one of a kind vacation, extremely relaxing and of all the most comfortable one. It was like being home away from home. At first I didn't know what to expect, because the pictures over the internet do not do justice to what we experienced. Your home is breath taking. The amenities are incredible and the view is to die for. We will definitely consider staying there again and for sure recommending your home to family and friends. Helen was darling to us and we appreciate her very much."

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Guest The "M" Family
Date of stay 08/11/09
Review Submitted 08/10/09

"We all agreed that this was one of a kind vacation, extremely relaxing and of all the most comfortable one. It was like being home away from home. At first I didn't know what to expect, because the pictures over the internet do not do justice to what we experienced. Your home is breath taking. The amenities are incredible and the view is to die for. We will definitely consider staying there again and for sure recommending your home to family and friends. Helen was darling to us and we appreciate her very much."

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Guest Bruce & Jennifer G. Family
Date of stay 08/07/09
Review Submitted 08/06/09

"Another wonderful family vacation has flown by. Many days of perfection spent skiing and tubing. The house was divine, especially the time spent on the screened porch. Thank you for providing a gorgeous setting again - hope to return in 2010." The Bruce and Jennifer G. Family Polo, MO

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Guest The David M. Family
Date of stay 07/30/09
Review Submitted 07/29/09

"Came to celebrate my 50th as a surprise from my family. All I can say is that I was reminded of what is really important "time" with family. Loved your place! Want my own. Until then hope to be back." The Vivianna and David M. Family Oklahoma City, OK

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Date of stay 07/16/09
Review Submitted 07/15/09

"I couldn't believe I would be staying in paradise in Oklahoma. It's gorgeous. It's such a peaceful, relaxing home, right on the lake, with a boat dock!" Lauren S. & family(age 13) California

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Date of stay 06/25/09
Review Submitted 06/24/09

"In the busy, fast paced lives that we all live, too often we forget to slow down and "smell the roses" but that is just what we did this week! Thank you for sharing your home with our family and friends this vacation week. We celebrated so many things-a milestone birthday, an anniversary, Father's Day, an engagement, a new baby on the way, the memory-making antics of grandchildren- but most of all we just celebrated life and all it's pleasures as we put our feet up and relaxed! We swam, fished, ate, played games, read, ate, went boating, chased lizards and ate some more. We took a picture of the fox looking in the window at us from the patio, got a picture of the 2 fawns drinking from the lake, and a group picture of our family all together - which is truly a rare sighting! Thanks so much for your generous spirit and hospitality ...we look forward to coming back again soon!" The "G" family. Tulsa & Kansas

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Guest Doug & Jill F.
Date of stay 05/28/09
Review Submitted 05/27/09

"We have had a very wonderful week! what a wonderful, relaxing and peaceful home. We enjoyed the porch and the view of the lake. Also the trees and bird watching! What a great family vacation! Thanks so much for opening your house to us!. The "F" family.

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Date of stay 09/14/08
Review Submitted 09/13/08

"What a joy it has been to stay in your lovely home. We appreciated every little detail. This was the perfect setting for our family vacation (with 4 generations represented). We played cards in the screened porch, enjoyed dinner on the porch by candlelight every night, board games around the round table, sunning on the ower patio, strolling the beautiful grounds, swimming in the cove, and sleeping on the wonderful sheets in the comfortable beds. Cooking in the gourmet kitchen was also a treat! Thanks for opening your wonderful home to us! We would love to come back soon! The "P's" & "H's" families

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Date of stay 08/14/08
Review Submitted 08/13/08

"...what makes this house different from others is knowing it's someone's private house that they have been generous enough to offer to our family...Thank you so much for the divine house and an unforgetable vacation on the water!" The "G" family

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Date of stay 08/01/08
Review Submitted 07/31/08

"Making the annual trek from Chicago is never a "fun" 10 hours, but arriving at such a beautiful retreat on the lake makes it worth it! The birds, wildlife (the raccoon family comes out very early) and home couldn't have been more charming. Thank you for opening your home and artwork up to our family. We hope to enjoy it again in the future. The B. Family/Chicago

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Guest David and Mary J.
Date of stay 07/22/08
Review Submitted 07/21/08

"When we went into the kitchen, we discovered everything we could possibly need...as if my Mother had been there to set it up". ..."The picturesque setting on a beautiful overlook of Grand Lake was a delightful place to relax and visit. We enjoyed the 3 decks, framed with the red geraniums and other beautiful landscaping while we visited and watched the children enjoy playing on the lawn". .. "Time passed quickly and we didn't have time to play all the games provided nor the ones we brought. In closing, your beautiful home, setting, hospitality, and graciousness all created a wonderful week for our family and great memories that will last a lifetime. We hope to return!"

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Guest Sue and David H.
Date of stay 06/28/08
Review Submitted 06/27/08

"Your home was everything we had hoped for…and more. What a beautiful setting for such a lovely home. Thank you for sharing it with us….our family will long cherish the memories we made during this vacation.

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Traveler Reviews (70)

"Wish we could have stayed longer..."

"Wish we could have stayed longer..."

All I can say is "WOW"

All I can say is "WOW"

What a view!

What a view!

Great Vaca!

Great Vaca!

Perfect House and Perfect Location

Perfect House and Perfect Location

The home with its European feel

The home with its European feel

Another great stay - like we did 3 years ago!

Another great stay - like we did 3 years ago!

Amazing Time!

Amazing Time!

Absolutely the Most Beautiful Place

Absolutely the Most Beautiful Place

Luxury lake living at it's finest

Luxury lake living at it's finest

"Everything was Perfect!"

"Everything was Perfect!"

"The View is Stunning!"

"The View is Stunning!"

"Absolutely Beautiful"

"Absolutely Beautiful"

"Wonderful Experience!"

"Wonderful Experience!"

The perfect home for our family!

The perfect home for our family!

What a wonderful retreat!

What a wonderful retreat!

Your home could not have been more perfect!

Your home could not have been more perfect!

FANTASTIC GET-A-WAY

FANTASTIC GET-A-WAY

Lovely home!

Lovely home!