Shingle-style Lake Michigan Cottage

This is a lovely home on beautiful Lake Michigan! The minute you walk in the front door you get the indoor, outdoor feel of the house. Large windows, skylights and good lighting make for a warm, inviting experience. My husband and I loved the three different environments surrounding the house: natural prairie in front and forest and beach front in back. Inside the house the kitchen opens to a comfortable seating area, the dining area and wonderful nature views. So you can be cooking and still easily connect with friends and the outdoors. The bedrooms are spacious and have open windows and/or doors so you can be lulled to sleep by the sound of waves. I highly recommend this home for anyone that wants a laid back, comfortable lake front vacation or retreat!

This beautiful retreat was just the getaway I needed! Time dissolved as I settled into the sun-streamed third floor bedroom. Lake Michigan waves were a soothing ambiance for restful sleep. Yoga in the living room and meditation on a private porch. Meals were easy to prepare in the spacious, abundantly equipped kitchen. I look forward to my next opportunity to escape to this lovely sanctuary. Next time with my group!

I've been around the world a few times and experienced several great "re-treats." This is one of my top picks stateside. We had a few days to escape the city and I was skeptical about what the Lake Michigan shore could deliver. We were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful wild flowers, the fantastic architecture, fire pit and beach front beauty. I had a "top 10" night of sleep in this slice of heaven at the beach listening to the waves serenade me.

The property could easily handle 10 for a fantastic family reunion or wellness retreat - two ideas I am contemplating as I come away from this secluded treasure north of Milwaukee.

I will happily take a weekend a year here for a wellness recharge.

It is with regret that we only gave this house 3 stars! The house has some nice features but it is in serious need of some TLC and a good handyman. To start the property is overgrown to the point that our vehicle was getting scratched from overhanging branches on the driveway. Parking is limited, and we made a point to ask about this ahead of time knowing we drive a Sprinter & pull a trailer, but Julianna assured me it would be ok, not the case! Sidewalks & path to the beach are the same. When we opened the front door the inside handle fell off and the back door next to the laundry doesn't lock. Electrical is a bit of a mess; scorched outlets in the master bathroom, missing ceiling fixture in den next to kitchen with exposed wires still hanging there, oven controls don't light up or show the temp., several burnt out light bulbs, most bothersome was in the master shower (so get your shower in before dark). Shower heads need to be upgraded, so corroded and filled with lime they don't work properly (3rd floor shower was only a mist & unusable). House has no A/C which shouldn't be a problem on the lake however with the overgrown vegetation very little breeze comes threw. They do have several fans but so many window screens have holes or rips you are limited to which ones can be left open at night! I would also suggest curtains on the south side of the house to help control the heat from the sun, because the 3rd floor bedroom gets very warm. Overall our 1st impression was disappointing especially the beach which looks nothing like the pictures! I understand they can't control the lake levels but they should update their photos and clear off the two broken wood chairs next to the fire pit. We booked this home based on the photos and spoke with Julianna several times nothing was said about the lack of beach until the Monday before our arrival! We enjoy walking the beach and that isn't possible with the limited access. At one time I'm sure this home was beautiful and if the above items don't bother you by all means book it, sadly we would not return!

We rented this home for a women's wellness and yoga retreat. Everyone loved it. The house is creatively designed to incorporate the beauty of the natural surroundings. The furnishings were tasteful and comfortable. The layout feels very spacious yet warm. Beautiful beach, great firepit area, quiet and peaceful. Overall the place has a great atmosphere! It was hard to leave! The owners were very helpful and accommodating as well.