Vacation Rentals by Owner

Guest: from the cottage guestbook:
Date of Stay: 10/24/08 Review Submitted: 10/23/08

Dear Elizabeth, What a beautiful place you have! The view is absolutely gorgeous and the home was very clean. We really did enjoy our stay and out only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. You did an amazing job thinking of every detail. Your place is extremely cozy and is a place we want to visit again with our families. We enjoyed cooking, relaxing, and taking walks in the beautiful area. We cannot wait to visit again! Thank you again for everything!! Rita, Tanya & Candace

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Guest: from the cottage guestbook:
Date of Stay: 10/24/08 Review Submitted: 10/23/08

Dear Elizabeth, What a beautiful place you have! The view is absolutely gorgeous and the home was very clean. We really did enjoy our stay and out only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. You did an amazing job thinking of every detail. Your place is extremely cozy and is a place we want to visit again with our families. We enjoyed cooking, relaxing, and taking walks in the beautiful area. We cannot wait to visit again! Thank you again for everything!! Rita, Tanya & Candace

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Guest: from the cottage guestbook:
Date of Stay: 09/17/08 Review Submitted: 09/16/08

We had a perfect stay! The cottage is absolutely beautiful and had everything we needed! The weather even cooperated for September!! The lake is crystal clear and the stars are endless.! We have been coming to this lake for over 35 years and it beauty hasn't changed. This is the best and most beautiful cottage we've stayed in. You certainly thought of everything. It really was like a second honeymoon for us. Thank you for letting us "decompress" and get back to nature. You have been very gracious. Ed & Chris Bowmar LaPorte, Indiana

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Date of Stay: 09/13/08 Review Submitted: 09/12/08

Perfect weather & the perfect cabin! The peacefulness & seclusion were exactly what we were looking for, and needed! The dogs had a great time swimming. We actualy wore them out, which is hard to do with a Jack Russell Terrier. Many thanks for lettig us use your wonderful cabin. Scott & Kellie Mlynek (and Cooper & Jackie) Cincinnati, Ohio

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Guest: from the cottage guestbook:
Date of Stay: 06/21/08 Review Submitted: 06/20/08

We had a wonderful week with Michigan weather being on our side the whle time. The cottage has been a perfect get-away and everything we were hoping for. We also went hiking at Hartwick Pines State Park and canoeing down the Manistee River. Thanks again for the perfect get-away! Kerry & Joe McGraw

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Guest: Bill & Charlotte Perkins
Date of Stay: 05/24/08 Review Submitted: 05/23/08

From the cottage guestbook: Dear Elizabeth, The first word that comes to mind is, "Wow!" We had a wonderful, beautiful, relaxing week. We so enjoyed being in the cottage for the week. Part of the joy was the necessary amenities you provided -- spices in the kitchen, Kleenex, plastic bags, press wrap. Those small things have never been supplied in any house we've occupied before. Again - thank you!! Bill & Charlotte Perkins

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Guest: Les & Krista Thompson
Date of Stay: 09/28/07 Review Submitted: 09/27/07

(from our guestbook at the cottage:) Elizabeth & Andy, Thank you so much for a great anniversary weekend. The weather was cool but the dogs loved it. The view here is so beautiful. We needed a weekend getaway and that is exactly what we got! Thanks again!

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Guest: Kim & Earl Schur
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/31/07

(taken from our guestbook at the cottage:) Thank you for a wonderful weekend get-away! Although it was cool in Sept. for swimming, the dogs didn't mind a bit. The lake is just beautiful and the water so clear. We found a great litle place for breakfast in Kalkaska caled: "Trout Town Country Cafe". It has been a very nice break from the work week. We hope to come back again soon.

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Guest: Elaine Grehl & Tree Sturman
Date of Stay: 08/11/07 Review Submitted: 08/10/07

(taken from our handwritten cottage guestbook: ) Your cabin provided a great escape into the warm embraces of Mother Nature. We saw loons, mallards, heron, kingfisher, downy woodpeckers, chickadee, gull, crow, bald eagle, hummingbirds, black vultures, gold finches, sapsuckers and more. Your proximity to Traverse City afforded a lovely day trip. We could have easily spent another week exploring the area but, alas, had to return to the throws of the city. To those that follow us: we highly recommend a trip over to Hartwick Pines, just off north M93!

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Guest: Judy Grant and Barb Popelka
Date of Stay: 08/05/07 Review Submitted: 08/04/07

(...from our guestbook at the cottage:) We cannot think of anywhere else we'd like to be on these hot summer days (97 and 95 degrees!). Your summer home is beautiful and se well equipped. Bear Lake is beautiful. We had such a wonderful time! Thank you so much -- "the quilters from Ohio"

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Guest: The Doug Jackson Family
Date of Stay: 07/21/07 Review Submitted: 07/20/07

(from the guestbook at the cottage:) Dear Andy & Elizabeth, We so enjoyed our vacation at your lake house. We had beautiful weather, good times and great fun! Thanks for being so well equipped with all of the conveniences of home. Best wishes,

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Guest: The B-W Family
Date of Stay: 07/14/07 Review Submitted: 07/13/07

(from the guestbook at the cottage:) Dear O'Tooles, The lake is so beautiful and your accommodations were so great! We've been vacationing at this lake for 18 years and now that we live in Wisconsin we're still willing to return. I'm ad we found your place on-line. We have only one complaint - the weather wouldn't cooperate! Oh well, we had a few trips to traverse City to entertain us. It was a bit cool but being from Michigan originally, we know that this can happen even in July! Thanks again for sharing your comfortable cottage with us!

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Guest: The Kowalak Family
Date of Stay: 07/06/07 Review Submitted: 07/05/07

(excerpted from our guestbook): Never has a week gone so fast! With these accommodations and natural surroundings one has to ask oneself, "What more could i possibly want fo?" Well, the "big one" got away but we will go from here with the beautiful memories we have made. Thanks and many blessings to the O'Toole family.

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Guest: The Wheaton Family (Howell, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 09/16/06 Review Submitted: 09/16/06

What a great place to spend a few days of rest, relaxation, and quality family time. This cozy, clean, and comfortable home offered our family of six plenty of room to enjoy each other's company or to take quiet, restful naps without being disturbed. The snowmobile trailheads are very close by, which made it so easy to take turns using our two snowmobiles. You should have seen everyone laugh as Mom and Dad played a game of Twister with the kids (you know, flexibility wanes with age)!! Is it possible to bottle the wonderful memories that were created in this home during the long weekend that we stayed here? Thank you so much!!

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Date of Stay: 08/26/06 Review Submitted: 08/25/06

(handwritten note excerpted from cottage guestbook): Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for such a wonderful time. What a beautiful place. I think the hammock is my favorite part. Please call us if you ever want to sell the place and let me know which weeks you have open next summer! Thanks, Jennifer Bain

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Date of Stay: 08/19/06 Review Submitted: 08/18/06

(handwritten note excerpted from cottage guestbook): Dear Elizabeth & Andy, Thank goodness for us you had a last minute cancellation! What a great way to spend quiet getaway. The boys did not want to leave. This place is immaculate and has everything thing could possibly need. We just had a wonderful time. Thanks again. Krista, Brian & Greg

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 07/24/06 Review Submitted: 07/23/06

(excerpted from handwritten note in cottage guestbook) Dear Andy & Elizabeth, We just had a wonderful week. How lucky we were to find your cottage. It is so comfy and beautifully decorated. Also, so sparkling clean. I love all the artwork. The moose print in the dining room was my favorite. I envy the next guest. We could stay here another week or two! We certainly hope to come again! Tom & Sandy Rowland

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Guest: Mr. & Mrs. Bahri
Date of Stay: 07/10/06 Review Submitted: 07/09/06

(from a hand-written thank you card): Dear Elizabeth & Andy, Thank you so much for a warm and comfortable place to vacation. Anyone looking for a relaxing, enjoyable and quaint home away from home, this is the place. All of your special touches shine through! You both should open a bed and breakfast or a lodge someday. Thanks again for everyting. We loved our stay! Kellie & Jeff and the girls

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