I had several planning questions prior to booking, and Stephen's communication was exceptional - prompt with many details, and he encouraged more questions, so it made planning much easier. This cottage is exceptionally clean, and it exceeded our expectations. Pictures and description are accurate, and the location is amazing. Not only is the cottage perfectly placed on the lake, but it is a beautiful walking distance (or 5 min drive) from Lake Michigan beaches. It is close to many great fishing spots, too. I grew up in Michigan and am familiar with the area - this cottage is so perfectly located to tour some of the most beautiful areas of the state. Most drives are under an hour, and some are only 15 min. Several pet friendly restaurants in the area, and you are also able to cook comfortably at the cottage. We did not have our dog with us this time, but we are coming back with her, and I know she will love it! Plan to keep your dog on a leash, as the yard is not fenced in. The views are amazing, and we can't say enough wonderful things about how organized Stephen is - his activity book at the cottage was so helpful, and his personal follow-up calls and messages to make sure we had everything we needed made our stay great. We highly recommend this cottage! We really enjoyed our stay and have already booked this place for a return trip!