Tim was a fantastic host during our stay in the UP of Michigan. The property offered the 'north woods, off the beaten path' of the UP while still providing all of the creature comforts of a lakeside beach vacation.
We were greeted by Tim, who gave us some quick information about the home and neighborhood. He also provided a box of cookies from a local bakery - delicious!
The outside areas included a mudroom and a back porch, complete with rocking chairs and a charcoal grill with supplies. The yard had a grass section with a shed and a variety of outdoor games. Beyond the yard was the highlight of our stay - a private beach with a variety of seating options, a firepit, and a paddleboat. Each area of the back yard lit up with solar lights as the sun set. Absolutely beautiful. Our favorite day was spent BBQing and playing yard games until the sun set, followed by a bonfire on the beach with s'mores. Priceless.
Inside the newly updated home was a spectacular view of the lake from the living room and kitchen area. I spent each morning in the rocking chair with a cup of coffee, watching the waves roll in. The home was well stocked with paper goods and extra linens, beach towels, and a washer and dryer for laundry. Everything included in the listing and more!
Locally, we visited the DeYoung Family Zoo where we held a baby jackal, fed lettuce to a hippopotamus, and threw marshmallows to black bears, to name a few highlights.
Highly recommend this to host to everyone!