Waterfront Saginaw Bay Retreat w/ Boat Dock!

Reviews

• Wonderful family vacation

  4/5

  Great house that was accommodating for our whole family. Loved being able to fish right off the deck in the back yard. Was pleasantly surprised by the amount of extras in the garage. Chairs and lounges were a nice surprise. Only notable concerns were a couple of the drawers in the kitchen needed fixed and the fishing deck could use a structural tune-up. Was a bit concerning with only 2 people on it.

  Other than that it was a great vacation rental!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Vacationers Beware...

  2/5

  Vacationers beware… Found out through the community that this property is currently on the market for sale and maybe that’s the reason why the property is poorly maintained.

  The pictures on the VRBO website are not an accurate depiction of the current state of the property. There are numerous safety concerns regarding the deck that surrounds the house. No handrails to go up and down the stairs along with dry rotted rope around the perimeter of the deck held together with duct tape which half the ropes were lying on the ground. This is a dire concern for children and senior safety.

  Because the grass had not been cut we could not thoroughly enjoy the fire pit and it was not pet friendly.

  The grill was absolutely filthy and unusable not to mention the used utensils that were left from the previous vacationers. Also, no outdoor dining seating. It was disappointing to not be able to utilize the outside to its full potential.

  The inside of the house overall was clean and tidy. The complimentary toiletries were appreciated. Our whole party was able to fit comfortably. There are a couple minor concerns that can easily be addressed. The remotes to the lights are broken and the blinds in the bathrooms were somewhat see through and had to drape a towel over the window for added privacy. Not to mention no blinds at all in the upstairs bedroom.

  This is not the first time I have used VRBO and have had great vacations up until this one.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Melissa, thank you for your feedback. We are dedicated to providing an excellent experience for our guests, and we appreciate your comments. The homeowner has reviewed your concerns and provided the following response:
  -We regret to hear that you were dissatisfied with your stay, and we genuinely appreciate your feedback. We're eager to address your concerns and implement improvements based on your suggestions.
  -We have repaired and replaced the ropes, and we have instructed the property manager to ensure they are better maintained. We have also removed all duct tape to enhance the visual appeal.
  -The deck border is designed with rope rather than handrails to maintain the character of the house, which many guests appreciate. For accessibility, we offer a wheelchair-friendly walkway with a handrail for safe access to the house and deck.
  -If you can specify which photos you feel do not accurately depict the house, we will review and address them. Many guests find that the live views of the water and sunsets exceed what the photos capture.
  -Based on your feedback, we have instructed our lawn maintenance team to increase the frequency of grass cutting. We text all guests upon arrival and would have arranged for immediate lawn service if we had been informed of any issues. We encourage future guests to notify us of any concerns promptly so we can address them quickly.
  -We do not advertise outdoor dining as the shape of the deck and limited seating space make it impractical to maintain a dining set. While we also appreciate this feature and its appeal, it is not feasible due to space constraints and the wind conditions near the water.
  -We appreciate your feedback regarding the grill. We have thoroughly cleaned it, ordered replacement grates, and instructed our cleaner to maintain its cleanliness.
  -We were unaware of the broken remote upstairs but have now replaced it. All other remotes in the home are functioning correctly.
  -The blinds in the bathroom do cover visibility into the home. However, for added privacy, we have installed window curtains in both the downstairs bathroom and the upstairs bedroom.
  We value your feedback and encourage future guests to reach out to us with any reasonable concerns so we can address them promptly. Thank you once again for your valuable input.

• Great weekend getaway

  4/5

  We had a blast going to this cottage waterfront for our combined Bachelor/Bachelorette party. The hosts were accommodating with limited toiletries and blow-up kayaks and paddle board for us to use on the water. We were close enough to the bay to enjoy the open water, and even ventured to Frankenmuth nearby. The amount of beds was very nice for our group as well.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the Owner: "Thanks for your comments. Let us know what we can do in the future to earn your 5-star review!"

• Great place

  5/5

  Great place to stay. Was super nice

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great

  5/5

  It was great beautiful view and great for kayaking loved it.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo