Lake Michigan Gem < Half Miles to Private Beach!

Reviews

• Okay with lots of issues

  3/5

  There were lots of small issues that I wish I had known about before renting (which if I had it to do over again I would pick a different cabin).

  Some of the issues we had:

  We only used the 3 upstairs bedrooms. I would not want to stay in the basement, it is uncomfortably damp, buggy, and has evidence of mice in many places (not to mention a dead mouse on a glue trap when we arrived).

  The water in the house smells strongly of sulfur. There is good filtered drinking water on tap at the kitchen sink.

  There is a combination locking door knob on the basement door that isn't set up, and a note on the door saying not to close it. My boys didn't see the note and closed the door. We couldn't get downstairs. There was a key in the door that didn't work. I texted the owner, but after several hours I got frustrated and jimmied the door.

  The DVD player on the living room TV is broke and there is no other way to watch something on it

  The lock on the back sliding door is broken so you lock it with a hunk of wood

  The vent fan in the primary bathroom is broken

  Many of the lights, switches, and outlets are finicky. You have to wiggle, reflip, or adjust them to get them to work.

  The gas fireplace is turned off for the season

  The owner writes in the house's binder that if you have issues you should contact her and not leave a bad review, and also texted me the same thing. I would do that if there were only a few issues, but this place just seemed like issue after issue.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner:
  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your stay with us. We would like to address each of the issues you raised:
  -The basement is equipped with a whole-house dehumidifier and A/C, which typically keeps the space comfortable. We will be checking both systems to ensure they’re functioning properly.
  -We strive to maintain a pest-free environment. While we haven’t had issues in the past, we will be taking extra measures to address your concerns about mice.
  -The home uses well water, which can sometimes have a sulfur smell. We have a full-house water softening system, and there is filtered drinking water available at the kitchen sink for guests.
  -The basement door lock issue has been addressed, and the lock will be fully functional for future guests to avoid any confusion.
  -We will inspect the DVD player in the living room to resolve the issue, and will also remove it from our amenity list to avoid future misunderstandings.
  -The sliding door lock is currently secured with a wooden stick, which has been a reliable solution. However, we will explore other options for a more permanent fix.
  -The gas fireplace is turned off during the warmer months to conserve energy, but it will be available during the cooler seasons.
  -We’ll have our handyman take a look at the light switch going to the basement and any other switches that may need attention.
  
  We appreciate your feedback so we can continue to improve.

• Family Vacation 2024

  5/5

  Home is just as described and pictured. Lake Michigan a short walk away..you are truly with nature at this place, wild turkey and deer are abundant. Neighbors were friendly and didn’t bother us at all. New grill for you to use and the kitchen is equipped well. Make sure to bring some firewood for some great family conversations around the fire at night!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• great house for a large family

  5/5

  Good location, very nice home, had everything we needed.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great location for a family vac

  5/5

  The house was clean. The kitchen had everything I needed, and I cooked everyday.

  The basement was very comfortable, games for everyone. The walk to the beach was fun, the narrow road was just like going for a walk in the woods. The private beach was great and worth the 100 steps. The home looks just like the photos. Had a great time.

• Family Vacation

  5/5

  The house was very nice. The set up worked perfectly for us, as we had older kids with us and they took over the basement area. The private beach is absolutely beautiful, but you do have to walk down, and back up, about 75 steps to get there. We had people with us that couldn’t do the steps, so we ventured up to Mears State park several days. The location is less than 15 minutes from Pentwater one direction and Silver Lake the other direction. I would definitely stay again, especially if we had a large group again.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo