Captain Fran's : Cozy Northern Michigan Lakefront Retreat

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the cute lakefront setting and had a great stay. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back again! -Van, FVR

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad the cabin brought back some fond memories and that it was clean and suited your needs. We're happy you enjoyed the deck and awning, and we're sorry the weather didn't cooperate. We hope to welcome you back for another stay with better weather next time! -Van, FVR

Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful lakefront property. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay! -Van, FVR

Thank you for the review! We’re glad you enjoyed the lake and had a great stay. We hope to welcome you back! -Van, FVR

Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the cozy cottage feel, beautiful lake, and peaceful setting. We hope to host you again! -Van, FVR

Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the gorgeous location, spacious cabin, and comfortable beds. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the appliances and will pass it along to the appropriate team. We hope to welcome you back again! -Van, FVR

Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the property and found plenty to do during your stay. It means a lot to know you chose our location and had such a great experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! -Van, FVR

I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed with your stay at one of our Freshwater Vacation Rentals properties. You're absolutely right—Captain Fran's enjoys a wonderful location along Huffman Lake, just outside of Gaylord in Elmira. I'm especially sorry we fell short of your expectations when it came to cleanliness. While Captain Fran's is an older, rustic cabin, that should never mean compromising on our cleaning standards. There is simply no excuse for ceiling fans or an oven not being thoroughly cleaned. We expect better, too. We will be reviewing and improving our cleaning protocols to help ensure future guests receive the level of cleanliness they deserve. We're also working with the property owner to update the towels for the 2027 season, as Captain Fran's is a seasonal cottage. I completely understand that guests don't want to be disturbed while enjoying their vacation. However, I wish we had known about these concerns during your stay. Our guest services team is available 24/7, and we would have gladly sent someone to address the cleaning issues and bring you fresh towels. We're a small, family-run business, and one of us quite literally sleeps with the office cell phone beside us each night so we're available whenever our guests need us. We truly mean it when we say we're here to help! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I especially appreciate that you clearly identified where we fell short and how we can improve the experience for future guests. Your feedback gives us an opportunity to do better. Despite these disappointments, I sincerely hope you were still able to enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Huffman Lake and make some wonderful memories together. Sincerely, Cara Owner, Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the charming cottage and peaceful lake. We appreciate your note about the temperature and are happy to hear the shade and cooler nights helped. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay! -Van, FVR

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad your family enjoyed the stay and made the most of the rowboat, dock, and fishing. We’d love to welcome you back for another getaway! -Van, FVR

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear the kids had plenty to enjoy and that you got to experience such beautiful weather during your stay. You were wonderful guests, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime! -Van, FVR

We're happy you and your family had a great stay and enjoyed the space and fire pit. You were wonderful guests, and we'd love to host you again! -Van FVR

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful lake views, the comfort of the home, and the convenient location. We’re happy check-in and check-out went smoothly — we’d love to host you again anytime! -Van, FVR

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful lake views. You were wonderful guests, and we’d be happy to host you again anytime. -Van FVR

Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the place, the location, and had everything you needed for your weekend. You’ve been such great guests, and we’d be happy to host you again anytime! -Van, FVR

Chloe, we love hearing that you had a wonderful time on the water! The fact that you said you would stay again says it all. You were wonderful guests, and we hope that you do come back again. -Claire, FVR

We’re so happy you had a great time and enjoyed the house. . You’ve been fantastic guests , we’d love to host you again anytime! - Van FVR

Thank you for your feedback Rachael! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful, relaxing atmosphere and the calm lake setting. We appreciate your note on the beds and will look into options to improve comfort. and we’d love to welcome you back anytime! -Van FVR

Thank you for your review Art! We're so glad you and your friends enjoyed the cabin and found it clean and well-maintained. You were great guests, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future! -Van FVR

Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful lake views, cozy north woods feel, and your stay at the home. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team and are happy we could help make your stay a great one. We hope to welcome you back again! -Van, FVR

Adam, we would love to have you back again! We're happy to hear that the cottage worked out so well for you. Hopefully you made some fabulous family memories on your getaway. We appreciate what respectful guests you were. - Claire, FVR

Joseph, thank you for this wonderful review. It's so great when everyone finds something that they love at the property. We look forward to your return!

Terence, we’re delighted to hear that you found the property well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. We appreciate you as our guest, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay soon! -Van FVR

Dave, thanks for spending your guys annual fishing trip with us. Sorry that the fishing wasn't great, but we're glad that you had such a great time. We look forward for your return in 2025! -Claire, FVR