This is an excellent lake experience. The condo is lovely with excellent amenities including a kitchen with everything you might need and lots of places to gather to eat and play games. The use of the golf cart is a serious plus. I would not want to have to haul all the beach gear up and down that walk on foot. The beach access is incredible. We never felt crowded or like we were struggling for privacy. Suggestions: bring a first aid kit and water shoes. Both teens ended up with pretty good cuts from things they encountered in the water. Water shoes would have been an excellent preventative and thankfully we had a first aid kit in the car.
The house had everything we could possibly need and then some. Canât beat the beach since the golf cart is included. Great place to stay. Already booked for next year.
Overall, it was a really good stay! We enjoyed how the beach was nearby. However, the path to the beach is not walkable, itâs a very steep hill downwards, and it was pretty scary at one point taking the kids down with the stroller so the golf cart is necessary. But the beach is amazing.! Very clean lake and clean beach! Inside the condo, Itâs very humid and sticky inside, And the tub had pink mold stains on it other than that, it was decently clean.
This is our second year staying at this property. Check in was super easy. Hosts had their instruction email to me on time and it was very clear and were responsive to emails. I took one star off cleanliness because there was an odd smell that i didnt remember from the year before and there were not enough garbage bags. The kitchen has every utensil you could possibly imagine as well as a crockpot that we were able to use for dinner. Plus they have things like spices for use. I did bring extra toilet paper and did end up using it so fyi on that. The golf cart is amazing for getting people and all the stuff to the beach. The beds are comfortable and the shower pressure is good. They have shampoo, conditioner and body wash avaialble. We were able to have a fire in the fire pit. I recommend bringing fire starters. And of course the star of the show is the beach. It is perfection! It has private access so there are very few people on the beach. The sand is soft, not rocky. The water was a little cold but we made it in anyway! The hosts have beach chairs and some beach toys. The checkout cleaning is resonable. We love this place.
We had the best time. The condo had everything we needed and then some! The golf cart was so nice and helpful to get around. The kitchen is fully stocked, beds were comfy, and the house was super clean! We canât wait to come back!
Everything was perfect - the use of the golf cart to get down (and up) to the beach was wonderful. The unbelievable part is that I left my water shoes and the owner found them and dropped them off at my house. You wonât find that anywhere else.
Before the trip started and throughout, the hosts are really great and responsive. The condo is exactly at shown in VRBO, probably even better. Exceptionally clean. Decorated with an eclectic beach house vibe. A lot of thought went into the aesthetic. A few feet walk to a stunning outlook spot and access path to beach. Pool is spotless and an easy walk from the condo, but if you donât feel like walking with your gear, jump on the golf cart. Massive wraparound patio with loads of seating. Best surprise? I imagined the condo building was one of many. No, itâs a standalone building off a gravel drive. Everything you need but it feels very much like youâve gone off the beaten path. Highly recommend.
We loved everything. It was listed as a villa on the beach, so I didnât know what to expect. The condo complex did have some units with patio or deck views of the water. Ours did not, but we loved how easy it was to see the lake or get down to our PRIVATE, BEAUTIFUL, soft-sanded beach. The deck and porch space was large and comfortable and thereâs a small yard for the kids to play or have a bonfire. The villa was clean and well-taken care of.
We did some sight-seeing things but my 4 and 5 year old couldnât ever wait to get back to our âholiday houseâ with a pool and the âoceanâ.
Easy check in, beautiful updates. Golf cart is a wonderful addition to this place! The outside area is so nice to enjoy time outside when back up at the condo. Beach is private and peaceful. Kiddos enjoyed picking up rocks and sea glass. This is our 2nd year staying and we will be back again next year!
This condo was small but really just perfect for us. They had everything we needed for cooking and grilling. The golf cart was great to get down to the beach. I did walk the hill for exercise. We met some neighbors who.were super nice. My teens took advantage of the wifi. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. I cant say enough about the private beach. TLake Michigan will forever be my happy place.
Donât sleep on the Great Lakes or this property. Quiet, clean, perfect for a family of 4. We had a great time at this vacation house and would recommend it highly!
Me and my family had a wonderful time at Julie and Russ beach house. The private beach was beautiful and the kids enjoyed the pool a lot. We hope to come back next year.
This beautiful beach condo is so wonderful, close to anything you need or want. Gorgeous private beach. Sunsets, swimming or just relaxing. We was there during the week of the 4th of July but still had no crowds and lots of peacefulness. A nice quiet area. Worked great for our disabled son. Definitely felt like a home away from home. Russ and Julie are great and truly want you to have a great vacation. Was sad to go home...We'll be back to this beautiful place.
This property was in a perfect location if you are looking for a private Get-Away feel. The beach was beautiful and easily accessible with the golf cart provided with the rental. The lake water was clear and fun to swim in, even with younger kids. The water was a bit chilly, but to be expected for this time of year. The only negative we experienced was that the pool was closed during our entire stay due to a maintenance issue. This was a huge disappointment to our kids, but we do realize it is not this property owners fault, but an HOA issue for not having notified the owners appropriately. We notified the owners and they responded immediately to us.
Otherwise, the condo was just as described. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and spices, the living room was comfortable, and the beds were very comfortable. It was a great bonus to be able to use the laundry while there as well. This location is only 10-15 minutes from larger towns so there is plenty to do if you want, but the private beach feel is unmatched. It is truly a gem and we would 100% stay here again.