I was "team ocean" before I got married. But, shortly after saying "I DO", my husband moved me to the Midwest and I had to become "team lake". We were fortunate to rent the same house, the same week in July, steps from Crystal Lake in Michigan for the last 20 or so years.We made many family memories there. This year, my son asked if he and his friends could take our week at the lake. We had moved back to southeastern PA so traveling to MI was going to be a hassle. Here was my chance to see if I was still an ocean lover without losing our week at the lake for next year!
I started looking on the site and was getting pretty depressed. I didn't want a condo or a mega house...then I saw this simply adorable, in-town cottage only a few blocks from the beach! Could these pictures be real?! While there weren't many reviews ,all were 5 star! I went for it!
The pictures didn't lie! This cottage felt like home the minute we walked onto the front porch. Nancy, the owner, put a lot of thought into making this bungalow the perfect vacation rental. She even left beach chairs, boogie boards, and other accessories in a bin in the backyard in case we forgot our own! Every room had it's own comfortable, beach vibe. The kitchen was spacious and updated, equipped with all the necessities! The entire house felt clean, bright, and new!
I am so happy I took a chance and booked this cottage! My husband and I haven't had a truly relaxing vacation like this in a very long time....week at the lake included...in several years. I think we were surprised that we could enjoy a vacation at the beach, just the two of us, as much as we did. I'm sure staying here contributed greatly to the enjoyment factor. And, I am happy to report, I am still "team ocean"!
I hesitated to write this review as I wanted to keep this gem off the radar of other potential renters. But, Nancy and her cottage deserve the accolades. If I could give more stars, I would.
