Smittys GA est une maison unique située sur une période de sept acres place partiellement boisé très privé, entouré de jardins fleuris, avec des éléments architecturaux inspirés néo-classiques rares dans la région.
Les principales caractéristiques de la maison 3 chambres (1K, 2Q), 2 chambres loft (1Q, 2T), 3 salles de bains, 2 salons spacieux avec 20 'plafonds, une salle d'exercice complète avec une télévision à écran plat, chaîne stéréo, appareil de musculation universel, Precor planeur elliptique et oui un ventilateur de plafond. La maison dispose également d'un dépistage dans, entièrement aménagé, chauffé (heureusement pas nécessaire, mais il si elle est) 3 décrochage garage avec une table tous les temps de ping-pong qui peuvent sans risque être pris à l'extérieur, table tournoi de baby-foot (uniquement en intérieur), chaîne stéréo et aussi éclairée, marquée, en plein air (entrée) de basket-ball 1/2 tribunal a également avec un son stéréo. Intérieur de la maison la salle à manger ouvre sur le salon officiel (un salon), qui court le long de la maison du Nord au Sud expositions. Au nord, le salon ouvre par des portes doubles sur une véranda spacieuse clos avec un «plafond 20. La véranda à son tour, ouvre par des portes doubles sur l'arrière des maisons de deux ponts spacieux. Le pont arrière donne sur une grande et active verger et potager organique qui bute contre le reste de la superficie des propriétés. Il ya environ 5 acres derrière la maison qui à son tour jouxtent le terrain Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. La propriété est entourée par un autre 28 acres de terres détenues dans le Land Conservancy Leelanau. De retour à la maison principale, le salon formel (extrémité Est de la maison) de la chambre ouvre au sud (devant la maison) par des portes doubles sur un 320sf séquoia avant terrasse ensoleillée. Cette plate-forme est dans l'image caractéristique de vignette et est entouré de jardins de fleurs afin de ne pas oublier d'utiliser la fonction de zoom sur celui-ci. La porte du milieu dans la photo est l'entrée, utilisé principalement sur le devant de la maison. Il entre dans un grand hall d'entrée et vestiaire construit pour séparer la maison en deux zones où, par exemple, les enfants pouvaient regarder un film d'action dans une salle de séjour et les parents pouvaient lire un livre dans l'autre ou vice versa. Le hall d'accueil conduit à la vestiaire et tous deux disposent également brésilienne tuiles en terre cuite comme une zone de plancher esthétiquement chaud, mais bien de protection et d'espace pour jeter les chaussures. Ici vous trouverez une promenade bien approvisionné dans l'office. Vous trouverez également plusieurs placards construits pour accueillir nos enfants (multiples). Grâce à la mudroom tournant vers la droite mène à la cuisine. À gauche au vestiaire amène à la deuxième salon qui intègre volontairement la plupart des éléments de conception de finition de salon un. La deuxième salle de séjour spacieuse a été construite pour se sentir plus décontracté et dispose haute noueux plafonds d'épinettes, deux ventilateurs de plafond, un grand mur de la fenêtre coulissante de huit pieds sur l'exposition du nord et un escalier en colimaçon à la 2e chambre en mezzanine ainsi pépère confortable Natuzzi de canapé en cuir, causeuse et fauteuil et un système surround Denon. Poursuivant l'ouest à travers le deuxième salon vous emmène à la troisième chambre avec un lit queen, puits de lumière pour les nuits étoilées spectaculaires et un doorwall coulissant sur le pont nord. Continuant sur vous passez à travers le «pass-through» qui est le plus proche de la porte de garage. Le «pass-through» a été conçu pour permettre un accès rapide entre la cour avant et la cour arrière. En conséquence, cette région dispose également d'brésilienne tuiles en terre cuite et un endroit pour 'enlevez vos chaussures. Continuant vers l'ouest, vous passerez devant la 3ème salle de bain et dans la salle d'exercice. Ici vous trouverez une machine universelle de poids, un planeur Precor, TV écran plat, un bar, un deuxième réfrigérateur, et l'entrée du garage qui a été décrit dès le début. Les finitions de la maison ont été choisis à la fois pour la durabilité et le confort avec des planchers en bois dur étant de 75%, 15% des carreaux de carrière et 10% tapis. Vous trouverez tapis que dans la suite de maître et les deux chambres de style loft. La maison dispose de plafonds noueux d'épinettes à la fois dans la salle de 2e chambre et la salle d'exercice. Comptoirs sont les carreaux de céramique dans la cuisine et de granit à la fois sur la barre cuisines petit comptoir et le bar dans la salle d'exercice. Ces appareils incluent un 2ème réfrigérateur juste à côté de la salle d'exercice et à chargement frontal laveuse et sécheuse juste à côté de la cuisine. La cuisine dispose d'un toboggan en 4 gamme de brûleurs Fridgidaire, sur la gamme micro-ondes, lave-vaisselle Kitchenaid, mixeur, cafetière Bunn et d'un broyeur, etc. Dessus du garage est une autre de 800 pieds carrés d'espace de vie qui peut être loué séparément avant et après la saison principale. Il est, ou sera bientôt, listé séparément comme «Little Smittys GA". Cette "maison de transport" appartement dispose en bois franc, une chambre avec un lit à plateau-coussin queen, 1 salle de bain avec une cabine de douche, appartement sized "empilé" unité de buanderie laveuse / sécheuse, une cuisine ouverte avec un Jenn-Air cuisinière électrique, Kitchenaid réfrigérateur, cuisine et salle à manger des ustensiles appropriés, puits de lumière, d'un ventilateur de plafond, TV écran plat et d'un bar salon et d'une salle à manger ouverte qui ensemble facilement accueillir 6 adultes confortablement. Actuellement, la maison de transport a également deux canapés-lits supplémentaires pour l'espace de couchage supplémentaire dont l'un peut être substitué par un deuxième lit queen pour un petit supplément.
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Glen Arbor
Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Glen Arbor, plus précisément en bord de lac. Envie de vous poser et d'admirer la beauté naturelle des lieux ? Les incontournables Lac Michigan et Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (aire protégée) vous attendent ! Participez aux balades à la découverte de la faune et aux séances d'observation des oiseaux proposés dans les environs afin d'admirer la faune majestueuse de la région.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (aire protégée) - 4 min en voiture - 3.3 km
Musée maritime et station des garde-côtes de Sleeping Bear Point - 11 min en voiture - 7.7 km
Front Street - 38 min en voiture - 50.3 km
Transport
Aéroport de Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) - 56 min en voiture
Restaurants
Cherry Republic - 4 min en voiture
Pegtown Station - 19 min en voiture
The Mill - 6 min en voiture
Art's Tavern - 4 min en voiture
The Foothills Cafe - 8 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Smittys GA "Right In The Middle Of It All" 6days available June 28 to July 4th! accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à Smittys GA "Right In The Middle Of It All" 6days available June 28 to July 4th!?
En date du 8 avr. 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement Smittys GA "Right In The Middle Of It All" 6days available June 28 to July 4th! le 25 mai 2026 commencent à 1 096 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.
Combien coûte le stationnement à Smittys GA "Right In The Middle Of It All" 6days available June 28 to July 4th!?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Smittys GA "Right In The Middle Of It All" 6days available June 28 to July 4th!?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Smittys GA "Right In The Middle Of It All" 6days available June 28 to July 4th!?
Le départ est à 10 h.
Où se situe Smittys GA "Right In The Middle Of It All" 6days available June 28 to July 4th!?
Glen Arbor - propriété de vacances de type familial se trouve au bord d’un lac, à moins de 5 km des sites suivants : Glen Lake, Lac Michigan et Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (aire protégée). Crystal River et Little Glen Lake se trouvent également à moins de 5 km.
Avis
10
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Awesome place!
The house had everything we needed and tons of space for fun activities. I would certainly recommend this for anyone looking for a cool house to stay in a great location!
Nicholas W.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Dave O.
17 août 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
2nd year in a row
We enjoyed our stay so much last year that we booked another week this year. Great place for extended family! Perfect accommodations.
Dave O.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Geralyn C.
22 juin 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great place for families!
Loved staying a week at Smitty's GA! Lots of room and amenities for all ages! Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, hot tub and exercise/play room! Secluded grounds are beautiful with flowers and woods! Location is easily accessed and close to everything!
Geralyn C.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Stacey S.
2 juin 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
amazing property!
We've been going to TC for years for the BayShore marathon and think we've finally found our little slice of heaven! So spacious and comfortable!
Stacey S.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jane D.
13 août 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
We had a great stay. The photos online match the actual house. We were a large group and enjoyed all the room to spread out. The sun porch invites you to relax while watching hummingbirds at nearby feeders. We ate most of our meals in and found the kitchen user friendly. James Smith, the host of this property was likewise friendly and relaxed. We had 6 young children with us, James’s demeanor set us at ease, the kids felt welcome and the parents relaxed I would recommend this home and it’s host
Jane D.
Séjour de 8 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Amanda N.
5 nov. 2019
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect for large families at an affordable price
Really enjoyed our stay with 11 people this past weekend. Everything was perfect with plenty of sleeping and space for all of us. James was super helpful before our stay and answered all of our questions. Will definitely be staying again!
Amanda N.
Séjour de 3 nuits en novembre 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Shay C.
27 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Amazing private space for family
We had a wonderful week long stay. Very comfortable for our large family. The owners have thought of everything to make things easy and memorable. Great communication with the host James.
Shay C.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
Tom D.
26 juill. 2013
Perfect location for family's
This was the most amazing house we have ever stayed at!! Big enough for us to host our whole family for dinner and entertaining. The owners are very honest and extremely helpfull! I come to glen lake every year and we will be back!!! Great, great place!!
Tom D.
VrboOwner a répondu le 29 mars 2020
Tom,
It was a pleasure meeting a young family such as yours. It brought back some memories. I could tell the girls were excited when they got in. And yes Denice and I remember those travel days well too. Through our conversations it sounded like you all had a blast which is exactly what we hoped for. You never did say how the ping-pong rematch with your cousin went.
Seriously though, I very much appreciated your patience as the first renter of the season. We both know SmittysGA was barley ready due to some unforeseen major last minute changes on our end. I hope we were dialed in pretty close.
We also thank your party for such a thorough clean up. It was like no one had been there for a week. We noticed.
Thanks,
The Smiths
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
James G.
11 sept. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Annual wine tour with friends and family
Beautiful setting! Private.
Plenty of room for 11 adults.
Overall one of the best places we stayed in the past 11 years.
Spent the evenings out by the fire pit.
This home has it all.
Thank you for sharing your home.
James G.
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 21 sept. 2024
Hello James,
With all the places to stay these days we are sincerely thankful you chose ours this time around. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay!
Tx, JS
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Deborah E.
28 juill. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great trip!
Beautiful spacious house! We are an extended family of 15 and there was plenty of room for everyone. Owner was very responsive to our needs. If we return to Glen Arbor, this house would be our first choice!
Deborah E.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Elizabeth F.
12 juill. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Annual Family/Friend Glen Arbor Trip
The house was a perfect fit for our large group. We liked having the ability to spread out and the house was extremely quiet which was a plus with a large group. The location was great, quick bike ride to town or a short walk. There were plenty of things to keep our teenagers/young adults entertained.
Elizabeth F.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Nancy R.
11 juill. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect Family Vacation
James was great to communicate with. Property was beautiful, unique, comfortable, expansive, and private with plenty of room for our 3 generational family with lots to do for everyone. It also was a perfect base for exploring all the area had to offer: hiking, biking, golfing, wine tasting, shopping, beaches, kayaking, and much more! It was a fantastic vacation experience!
Nancy R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jessica S.
2 nov. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great place in Glen Arbor
We stayed here with extended family for a long weekend in the fall of 2023. Beautiful place! Very good location, great communication with the owner & lots to do. Space is large and well appointed. Hot tub was a hit with all ages. Game room + fitness area was great for the kids. We had so much fun!
Highly recommend!
Jessica S.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Brian B.
5 juin 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful experience
Smitty's was perfect. Huge house with everything a big group needs. Kid friendly, I would say (we had a 2 and a 9 with us). Walking distance to downtown area (1 mile) and short drive to dunes, beaches, boat rentals, etc etc. Couldn't be happier.
Brian B.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mai 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 20 juin 2021
Thanks so much! We ate so glad you enjoyed your time in G.A. This has just been a pretty spectacular June weather-wise. We greatly appreciate your time and care taken cleaning up too.
Sincere thanks,
J.S
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Dave O.
2 sept. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
A great experience
Excellent decision to stay at Smitty’s GA. Three generations (total of 12 of us, ranging from age 70s to infant). Plenty of room. Kids loved the hot tub and game rooms. Everything previous reviewers have said is true; a great experience!
Dave O.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Cassie B.
15 juill. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great Family Getaway Spot
Absolutely loved this property! We had an extended family of twelve people aged 11-75 who comfortably slept, ate, and played together here for a week. Property is a mile away from Glen Arbor and we walked there more than once. We all enjoyed the hot tub, ping pong table, basketball goal and fire pit. The grounds are beautiful and we were able to use some of the vegetables in the garden and wild berries from the woods. Would definitely book here again!
Cassie B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Sara M.
29 mai 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect for extended families
Property is more sprawling than pictures portray.very quiet wooded area and 1 mile from Glen Arbor. Building is multiple sections, perfect for sleeping children from multiple families. Owner was very responsive. Kitchen is more than amply stocked. Lots to do: grill, hot tub, fire pit, walk in woods, biking to Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor town
Sara M.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Samina Y.
1 juin 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
5 days in glen arbor
We had a wonderful stay in this gorgeous house full of so many amenities. Excellent location for the 13 people in our party 16-58 y old. We enjoyed all the multiple spaces, including hot tub, four seasons room, basketball, work out area and fire pit. Everyone was able to have their privacy and there was no issue with bathrooms. The house was very well stocked.
This area has so much to do, we had bikes and kayaks, enjoyed beaches, boating on the lake and the small towns including traverse city. Will definitely return.
Samina Y.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jody A.
30 juill. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
The 50th wedding anniversary trip of our dreams.
We gathered our adult kids and grandkids (totaling 14) to join us for a week together. We hiked, kayaked, shopped, ate ice cream, and played pickleball. Inside the grandkids were thrilled with the game room and we loved that it was separate from the room we adults enjoyed. The screened in porch is where we spent most of our time. We cooked our meals in the spacious kitchen. The walk to Glen Arbor was easy. And we LOVED all the flowers on the property - gorgeous. The part of the house we loved the most is that it is so spread out! It gave everyone the space they needed, and yet, we were all together.
Jody A.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
26 juill. 2013
4th July First Timers to MI
My group loved the house and felt the photos did not do it justice. It is much larger than it appears in the pictures! One thing that we noticed was that there were no window treatments on the windows. While privacy wasn't really an issue being in the woods, we agreed that a little something would be nice. The pantry was a life saver! And saved us more than once during the week.
A "Things to do and see" binder with local restaurants, beaches, rental informatiion (bikes,boats etc)
would be nice. Overall we had an awesome stay, and the strawberries from the garden were fabulous!
VrboOwner a répondu le 29 mars 2020
Betsy,
It was a pleasure to meet your family (at check in) and your very nice friends ironically (at checkout). We do hope you all had fun and that you enjoyed the Glen Arbor area as well as the NW MI region. We have been blessed this year (our first renting in awhile) with great guests like your party also. It is so appreciated when a rental party such as yours takes the care to leave the place in great shape for the next group coming in. It makes our job so much easier.
Thank you for your feedback. It is the only way we know for sure what our guests want and expect. We have waivered for years on should we or shouldn't we with respect to blinds, curtains or shades. The privacy of the woods always won out especially now that the kids are older and on their own. We are listening though so I imagine we will be addressing additional window treatments at some level in the off season. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to post your suggestions.
Thank You,
The Smiths
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
kristi s.
11 juill. 2017
Beautiful Home in Amazing Surroundings
My whole family of 13 stayed at Smitty's for a week this summer and we had an amazing time. The house is even better than the pictures (both inside and out). The gardens are beautiful and perfectly maintained, and completely surround the house.
You can tell the owners love this huge house as well. There is a beautiful, new kitchen, several updated bathrooms, and the 2 lofts are unique and fun. We had some bad weather, but being "stuck" here was the best possible place to be. The kids had fun in the rec room and hot tub, while the adults loved hanging out on the enclosed porch gazing at the gardens.
Finally the house is sprawling and has several "living areas" for people to gather and hang out in. This was particularly nice as one group could play music and games in one area and not be heard by the rest of the people sleeping in the house.
kristi s.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2017
VrboOwner a répondu le 29 mars 2020
Thank you so much for your compliments. We can guarantee just about everything but the weather and you folks obviously new how deal with it. We were also very very impressed by how you cleaned up and left things. With young children it's not easy - we remember :)
Tx, JS
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Carol G.
5 juill. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Coast to Coast family
From Portland, OR to NYC and three other locations we gathered at "Right in the Middle of IT" for a wonderful seven days of talking, cooking, relaxing, exploring villages and wineries and other sites, hot tubing, and more. It is a beautiful home that met our needs. The house was immaculate, large and welcoming. There were plenty of places to hang out and it was so spacious we sometimes headed in the wrong direction to our intended place. The kitchen was huge and filled with every item that you could imagine needing--multiple cooking utensils, a Swedish waffle iron, 3 crockpots if it a cold day and soup sounds good. Two kitchen sinks in the spacious kitchen provided cleanup from all the abundance of farm fresh ingredients from strawberries to fish to steak to zucchini and much, much more. James responded quickly when we messaged him on two occasions. There is a great firepit for a perfect place to end the day at a wonderful VRBO! It was conveniently located so many locations and water opportunities were all around and easily accessed. The bedrooms and baths were convenient and well outfitted with towels and beach towels. The home was beautifully furnished but it was very comfortable and welcoming. We all agreed it was the perfect place for us!
Carol G.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 6 juill. 2025
Hello Carol,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We try hard and are very pleased and happy that folks who may not necessarily know the area get to find and explore Glen Arbor and Leelanau county in general.
Sincere thanks, JS
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Debbie D.
21 juin 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful home in Glen Arbor
This large home l all 14 of us well! This is our 9th year as a family coming up here and we love it! The house is 1.14 miles from Glen Arbor but an easy bike ride. We love the Cherry Republic and there is a park with pickle ball, tennis, basketball hoops and playground. The house has a well stocked pantry and spice cabinet. Our family cooks for the large group every night and there are plenty of pots, pans, 2 crock pots, an instapot and plates/silverware. The bathrooms have plenty of toilet paper, hand soap at the sinks and towels as well as a few beach towels. We enjoyed the large hot tub on the deck as well as the high end 5 burner grill for cook outs. James left us quarters for the hockey game in the weight room and the boys were able to work out a couple of times with the universal gym and free weights. Inside the garage there are 6 beach chairs to use as well as a ping pong table, air hockey table and fussball table. Our boys enjoyed the basketball hoop in the driveway and the owner also left a brand new basketball. Great house in a perfect location that accommodates our large group very well!
Debbie D.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2025
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
Susan D.
1 sept. 2013
Reclusive Spot Near Town
We found Smittys GA a very relaxing and accommodating place to stay. Though we were only a few minutes from Glen Arbor, Lake Michigan, & Big Glen Lake, we felt we were in a retreat deep in the woods. I originally wanted something on the water, but had absolutely no regrets with this rental. The property is as pictured in the photos, but the pictures cannot portray the openness of the rooms and the serenity of the place. There are three distinct 'living' spaces - five if you include the front and back decks. My husbands favorite spot was the back deck with its comfortable seating and view of the garden and woods. He wished he had another week to enjoy the peace. Everyone enjoyed conversing around the fire pit in the evening. There were places to gather and places to retreat. The game room and basketball court kept the younger members of our party busy. If you are looking for a private spot to gather with your family, but want to be close to everything, then this is the place for you.
Susan D.
VrboOwner a répondu le 29 mars 2020
Susan, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure meeting and talking with you and your family. Thanks even more for leaving the place in such great shape. We noticed. Hope to see you again sometime.
Sincerely J & D Smith
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Bradford B.
17 oct. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
An awesome stay and a great host!
8 friends and I stayed at Smittys GA “Right in The Middle of It All” and the home exceeded expectations. James (our host) was very communicative before, during and after the stay. Check-in was super simple and the home was exceptionally clean. The pictures do not give the home justice. The home is quite large, and rooms are pretty separated. We joked that we could live in the home and never see each other! The home had everything you need for a stay to include all kitchen items, linens and even cooking spices. Washer and dryers (2 sets) made those accidental stains go away (and provided dry cloths for the trip back). The game room (I guess you could say 2 game rooms) provided lots of entertainment and the large hot tub made the end of day relaxing easy. 2 living rooms and a large screened outside sitting room resulted in relaxing morning coffee and afternoon naps. James took care of us and addressed any/all issues (example was day 1 the hot tub was not coming up to temp fully. It was late when it was discovered so James had the technician out the next day to get it fixed). James even informed me he added “hot tub checks” to his pre-stay checklist. Glenn Arbor isn’t a heavy populated place, so you are rewarded with a quiet environment with short drives to local amenities. I’d definitely stay again!
Bradford B.
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 18 oct. 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words and for making a point to recognize our housekeepers efforts too. We do the absolute best we can to address anything that comes up. Thank you so much for your patience with the hot tub as well.
Sincere thanks,
JS
À propos de l’hôte
Hôte : James Smith
My wife and I are were both born in Detroit and grew up in the area with Denice graduating from Wayne State and myself from Ferris State . We met early in 1996, were married in may of 1997, sold our homes, left our jobs, got new jobs, combined two families, bought this home and moved up here to start one new life together in August of 1997. Thinking back it makes us tired just to tell the story
Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement
Go out on the deck at midnight on a clear summer night and look up - you will begin to understand.
Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique
I am allowed 2000 characters to explain why and its probably not enough. Maybe it was the tree frog stuck to the glass of our front door during a warm summer rain. Maybe it was the distant howling of coyotes deep in the woods late at night or then again maybe it was the cement trucks buried in the mud up to their fenders a hundred yards into a forest (our front yard) during construction. Or maybe it was just the countless other construction projects done for others or the days, weeks and years of us working out of town to make this all possible. In the end it simply comes down to the land, the magnificent water that abounds in the area, the unpredictable climate and what we have gone through to tame this land and build a home that provides us constant comfort in an unpredictable changing climate. We have slowly over 15 years time, carved our homestead out of what, after a storm has knocked out power for few days, sometimes seems like pure wilderness. This is such a beautiful place but when a late November windstorm roars in from the West, and the leafless trees are swaying 10 feet at the tops or a mid-winter snowstorm from the North drifts 3 feet of snow on the deck the day before the temperature plummets to zero, we are reminded that our presence at our quiet little place in the woods is up to the good graces of mother nature. And that's okay we prefer it that way.
Langue(s) :
Anglais
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