The moment we pulled up to the drive way I knew it was going to be an amazing stay. From the cottage feel to the abundance of fun things to do (kayaking, fishing, grilling, outdoor / indoor games, and so much more!) there was no shortage of family memories to build. So much so this place would be good for a multitude of stays: from romantic getaways, family (infant and kid friendly) excursions, and even just a fun adventure with friends, the riverside retreat stay was a 10/5 in my book. AC in unit, dog friendly, cozy environment, SAUNA, tons of grilling places and options, large fire pit, swimmable river, and more. I highly recommend this stay to anyone wishing a âriverside retreat.â
What a relaxing setting. Listening to the water, watching the deer, the sounds and smells of the firepit/campfire...just what we needed. The screened porch area was especially nice for those of us who are not the "bug friendly" sort. The boys loved fishing, and of course the grilling area and FIRE PIT! Did I mention the fire?! All the rooms had enough space for our family to gather, play games and sleep well. If you enjoy shaded woods, clean water and space to relax, this fits the bill. It took us a day to figure out the sound of the mole repellents but once identified, we switched them off and enjoyed the outdoor sounds perfectly. (We switched them on again before leaving) The lighting is welcoming while outside without being too bright, the kitchen has ample space for "too many cooks" at a time (we made the mistake of bringing a large selection of cup maker type coffee-and it's a drip coffee maker whoops) Thankfully the weather was perfect also, which allowed us a bit of time to air out home upon arrival. Like most "water location homes" it doesn't take long to get a bit musty smelling. But the windows opened easily, the cross ventilation is great and quite soon it aired and was perfect. The bedding was comfortable and generous and you could not ask for a better view waking up (as master bedroom opens not only to the river, but has an entrance to the screened porch right from bedroom-along with a deck entrance) Our family really appreciated the time together. Thank-you!
We stayed here for four nights and location is what made our stay truly memorable. The huge backyard is good for playing football or disc throw. You can kayak down the river and get off right into the property. Plenty of space inside the house. Some of the areas started showing the age but it is not something I would worry much about.
Great property for our family camping trip. Those who wanted to sleep outside did and it was wonderful! Access to the river was amazing for fishing and taking a dip. The grills made some great food. Overall great place to stay!!
It was a comfortable stay. The house was nice. Amenities were a plus, our boys used the kayak's provided and fished. I would give it a five, but the only thing I would change is check and clean the outdoor pavilion after last guest. Food under the picnic table, beer can in smokeless pit and banana peel by the steps.
The property itself is really nice, however the house not so much. House does not have air, but does have a attic fan which works great, however 99% of the windows don't open and the ones that did let in a great deal of bugs.
There is an extremely foul order (like mildew), especially towards the back of the house. I believe they are aware of this since they had car air fresheners hanging throughout the house. I did bring febreeze but that only masked the scent for few moments.
The master bedroom the bedding was not clean, and I had to wash it. Also, the kitchen counters I used Clorox wipes, and they were filthy. The dishwasher is also not mounted under the counter & every time you open it the whole dishwasher comes out. The utility closet has multiple holes leading to the crawl space ideal way for bugs & critters to get in.
We have stayed at multiple Vrbos in northern Michigan and to date this one was the most disappointing home. We left on the third day of our 7-day vacations as we could not take the smell anymore.
We did notify the owner in hopes that they will correct these issues for future guests.