We had our first post-COVID family reunion at Sunnyside Tower. “JuJu” and “Bozo” were generous, enthusiastic hosts. We had sent a list of names of who would be staying in each room, and by the time we arrived they had put signs on each room and knew our names and something about us. Knowing we like board games, they used Scrabble letters to leave us a personalized crossword welcome message. They demonstrated that “the place was ours” by helping us move furniture in the living room to suit our needs.
The kitchen and pantry were well-stocked with spices, baking supplies, coffee, syrup, etc., and they made coffee and put out treats every day. Having three refrigerators was very helpful. To help us plan what to bring, they sent us a detailed list of appliances in the kitchen, folding tables available, and so forth. We appreciate that they support recycling and composting.
The wonderful old 1879 house is large and comfortable, and includes a lot of local history as explained by JuJu and documented on the walls. It includes a few rooms we never saw where (as required by Michigan law) JuJu and Bozo live. They are there most of the time, and a knock on their door brought them to help whenever we needed something. They appeared at appropriate times to make more coffee, wash and put away dishes, and tidy up.
We enjoyed our four days and three nights at Sunnyside Tower.