We had a wonderful family stay here and really enjoyed the beautiful setting. The lake view is the star of the show, especially at sunset, and the nighttime view is just as impressive—the stars and Milky Way were incredible. The kids also loved the bunk beds and having a big space of their own downstairs.As with most vacation rentals, the house has a few quirks. Some of the closets and cupboards don’t close properly, and the bathroom fan makes a pretty crazy noise, but none of that took away from our overall experience. The house was generally well stocked, with plenty of plates and glassware, some basic/generic spices in the kitchen, and puzzles and games to keep everyone entertained.Those 200 steps down to the beach really are no joke, especially with young kids! They definitely make you appreciate every trip to the lake. That said, the beach and setting were worth the climb. Heads up for future guests, the lake bottom is very rocky. We ended up going to Petoskey State Park for one of our beach days to enjoy the typical Lake Michigan sandy bottom and avoid the stairs. For things to do nearby, we’d recommend Pond Hill Farm, Pirate's Cove (putt putt), The Highlands for a chairlift ride, Yummies for ice cream, and Tom’s Mom's for cookies. We packed a lot into our stay and loved having so many family-friendly options nearby.Overall, this was a great place for a relaxing summer getaway, and we left with lots of wonderful family memories.