We enjoyed our stay at this lovely house! It was just right four our family of four plus a grandparent. The location is excellent with views of the lake front the house. The path down to the lake is well maintained, and the dock was beautiful. Kayaks and canoe were a big plus - we loved exploring the lake and the rivers! The house had everything we needed for our week stay. It was an easy drive to Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. We would recommend staying here and enjoying everything this part of Michigan has to offer.
Everything went very smoothly with check-in and check out, and we really enjoyed our stay! Being right on the lake was wonderful and we were able to use the kayaks and canoes. While the cottage doesnât have AC, once you open the windows and turn on some fans it was completely fine! I would definitely choose to come here again.
The rental was exactly what was described in their description. We live on a lake, but Benway is a world away from what we experience at home. The lake is peaceful and beautiful with very little traffic. We loved our time so much that we booked a week next year before we even left.
The first issue we had was the bunk bed safety. My 7 year old climbed to the top upon arrival and the railing was not attached and he went right over landing on his head. Thankfully he wasn't injured. If you plan to swim here off shore it's weedy and mucky. The refrigerator and coffee pot were pretty gross too. To add a very cloudy hot tub
2nd year staying here. WE LOVE IT!!!! The walkway to the lake is my favorite. My husband loves the fishing. The house is just like it reads. The kitchen has all you need. Its our favorite place.
We had an amazing weekend at this property! This has been our favorite VRBO rental ever booked! Extremely clean, cozy, and the hot tub was a big bonus! We plan to book many stays in future! Absolutely an amazing weekend getaway!
My 90yr old Auntie wanted a lakeside cottage vacation. Amazingly beautiful and serene, our stay proved a totally complete destination. Clean, stylish, and filled with SO many amenities, we ALL enjoyed it. Host provided ALL the necessities required for a stress proof stay.
Great location..Awesome owners...house is sooo cute...very clean! Pics dont do it justice...id love to come in the summer! Beaur8ful and very convenient location to go many places!
Loved it! It's perfect place for winter or summer. Everything was easy, from check-in to check-out. Hosts are amazing and we would stay again and again. Cheers
We had a very nice stay in this clean, cozy house. It is in a great location to go to Charlevoix, East Jordan, many restaurants, ski resorts, wineries, breweries, and the quaint town of Central Lake.
My partner and I stayed here for a weekend in between Christmas and New Years and it was lovely! The cottage is very close by the Charlevoix and other towns. We had a ton of fun exploring during the day and then coming back in the evenings to relax by the fireplace and in the hot tub.
The house is clean, well maintained, adorable, and has everything you need for a nice getaway. You can tell the owners take pride in their home. Communication was quick and friendly. Instructions for checking in and opening the house were clear and easy to follow.
I can't wait to come back in the summer and use the kayaks and enjoy the lake.
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the amenities of the property! The hot tub was wonderful. The private dock was lovely to have some morning coffee and evening fire. We had enough space for 5 adults to spend time together, and also have some of our own space. The location is central to a lot lovely town, hiking, wineries, and petoskey stone hunting spots :)
We enjoyed our stay in the "up-north" cabin. It's in a great spot to access Bellaire, Boyne City, Traverse City, and Suttons Bay (if you're willing to drive!).
Highlights: Eric, the host, was very responsive, and the communication was great the whole time. The location on the lake and access to canoe and kayaks is so nice. The hot tub and fire place are great for settling in and getting cozy. And those quilts were so nice!
Things to know: It's very rustic inside. The space itself is modestly outfitted, and most of the things in the cabin have not been updated (e.g., the pots, pans, other kitchen items, towels, bedding, etc.), so keep that in mind. We wished things were a bit newer throughout, particularly the towels and cookware.
We had a great weekend at the cottage, and I'm sure you will too!
I had a great stay at Eric's place. The location was wonderful for fall colors and the house was clean. I really enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub. There is a wonderful seating area at the lake to spend time as well.
This property is a real gem located away from the city noise and crowds with direct access to the lake and kayaks and a canoe provided by the host. Accommodations were lovely, cozy and cottage-like. The hot tub on the porch was our luxurious refuge after a busy day of exploring Charlevoix and Traverse City. Our host Eric was very responsive and thoughtful. We really enjoyed our time there and we look forward to coming back next year.
All the good reviews about this rental are true. It was just what we expected and worked out well. The hot tub was especially nice and communication with the owners was easy and very helpful.