We had such a wonderful stay at this property. It was full of charming surprises and delights to the senses. The setting is beautiful inside and out: very clean, bright, peaceful, relaxing—a place to truly unplug and restore your soul. The sunsets on the back deck (which offers plenty of seating) and sunrises on the front deck are incredible. The interior of the home is designed with a high-end mix of furniture and decor that is eclectic and inspiriting—wonderful art and a color palette full of watery blues and cheery sunshine. I’m a graphic designer who truly enjoys interior design, and it was a treat to stay here. It’s like living in an Anthropologie store! And our two young kids would come here just for the wet-room-bathroom experience with two shower heads—it’s unique, a cool concept and so luxurious, with plenty of white fluffy towels too! There’s an Alexa in the kitchen for ease of music and weather checks. It truly is a happy place as it is apply named.
The hosts were so helpful to curate their local favorite stops of all kinds in a guidebook they created which is waiting for your as soon as you walk in. Wendy is very easy to contact and quick to respond.
The location is close to so many fun outdoor activities, cute vintage/home shops, art galleries, unique restaurants and the charming downtowns of Three Oaks, New Buffalo, Union Pier, St. Joseph and Niles. We went to the Sawyer Dunes State Park, St. Joseph’s Silver Beach, Granor Farm for a tour and some of the most beautiful organic produce and culinary treats around, the Fernwood Botanical Gardens for a truly magical nature experience, and a u-pick Lavender Farm close by that has a shop full of lavender goodies. The restaurants we ate at had great food, locally sourced with wonderful service. The Journeyman Distillery not only has amazing food, but put-put out back which was great fun for our family. Oaks Eatery and Froelichs were also super (in Three Oaks). Luisa’s cafe and the attached Harbert Swedish Bakery is special, as is the Whistle Stop grocery (best lattes around)-a quick drive from the house on the Red Arrow Highway. The Stray Dog, Brewsters, and Beer Church in New Buffalo are fun, casual options for food that have outdoor seating. We met so many kind people in the town of Three Oaks and surrounding vicinity during our stay here. And it was so nice to be out and busy but come back to this tranquil oasis and recharge.
Thanks again, Wendy and Eric—we will be back for sure!