We had a family gathering with 7 adults and 4 children. We enjoyed the space, both insider and outside, and the lake was shallow so perfect for the kids. The maple table was beautiful and large enough for everyone to eat together.
The checkin process was good. The door was unlocked. The cabin was hot, but once we figured out the air conditioning it was very pleasant. The bedrooms were very comfortable. The kitchen was very user friendly. Lots of bathrooms which is a plus. The lake was pretty green! We braved it and went swimming anyway. Lots of fun memories were made!!
Overall everything was great! The location is amazing, the view looking over the balcony is amazing as well and the kids had so much fun! Also, the host responded to everything we asked right away! We will definitely will rent this place again!
Beautiful house just like the pictures show. We loved all those windows and all the light. Lots of snow was expected and we were assured ahead of time we wouldnât be stuck his service was there right after the storm and even came back a second time!. Yes weâd rent again. Thanks Andrew.
The house is spotless and super easy to navigate. The communication is excellent, and I always get a quick response to my questions. Theyâre really accommodating, too, with early check-in and late checkout options. Thereâs even enough parking space for my boat, and I can even charge it there. If youâre looking for a cozy mini getaway, I highly recommend this place!
We went with a couple of family friends and all had kids between 5-10 years old. Has a nice big yard with plenty of room for the kids to play games and run around. Beds were comfortable and clean. It was really nice how the owner provided firewood. We brought our fishing boat that we were able to tie to the dock and had some great catches! And best of all, it was only an hour north of us making it an easy drive for the kids :) we would come back for sure.
Great sleeping arrangements. The 2 bunk bed rooms were perfect to separate the boys and girls. The lake was shallow so we didnât have to worry much about the children and life jackets. Went 100 feet out from shore and water was only 4 feet deep.
We had a good weekend but the house needs a serious cleaning. From the ovens to the dusty floors and blinds. The manager was great with responding to us about an issue we had. Very roomy and relaxing for our large family.
Great location for a large family gathering. While we went in the winter, we got the full winter wonderland experience with tubing and playing on the frozen lake. They have a wonderful deck with a grill that we did utilize. We missed out on the opportunity to use the inviting firepit but opted for the cozy fireplace inside. The house comes with everything you need to make yourself at home, and stores and groceries are less than a 10-minute drive. Definitely worth braving the cold for these Floridians.
It was a wonderful place for my siblings and family for our annual gathering. The place allowed us to spread out, have our own rooms and the grounds are spacious as well for outdoor games and fires. Overall the interior is nice but if. you look closer (kitchen cupboards, closets) they are in disarray. The pontoon was nice to have to get on the lake, but it is very slow and pretty beaten up.
Our stay was very nice, the property manager was very communicative and even contacted us after check in to make sure we were enjoying our stay. The property does need a little bit of work, a couple boards on the deck are a little treacherous and my dad actually cleaned off the air conditioner on the outside to ensure the AC was optimal. Something to note is the two bedrooms upstairs there is no AC or heating. We weren't expecting that and for July it got a bit warm up there. The trick is to open windows in the back and put the fans in the front windows. Overall my family had a great time! Thank you.
We grew up going Up North to our family cabin with a beach front. The cabin was sold a number of years ago because of parental age/health issues. We rented this cabin for our family (kids/grandkids) as well as my parents. We chose this cabin for the size, the beach front, the pontoon, and the fire pit. The pictures of the house were not current as it was not as crisp and clean as shown (many splinters) and we spent time cleaning the pontoon and beach area; however, the kitchen and living room were wonderful for our family. I would suggest organizing the closets and cupboards but that is just my opinion as I find that to be an important part of all of our VRBO stay.
Overall, we liked the house. We expressed some initial concerns to the owner about the cleanliness; but he mentioned that he would have a talk with the cleaners. It took us a bit to figure out how to operate the AC unit, as well, so the first night in the place was extremely warm and difficult to sleep. Once we got the air going, we were very happy! Some instructions on how to operate the AC remote would be great!! At any rate - lots of space for families to stay, kitchen is well appointed with everything you need to cook, superior location right on the water. Very quiet. We will definitely consider this house again for our annual summer trip.
Our family spent the weekend here fishing and just hanging out. The kids had a great time in the bunk rooms and the beach was perfect for playing in the water. Our dogs were thrilled with the lake too! Plenty of places to sleep, but not a lot of privacy for adult couples. My husband and I shared a room with his brother, awkward!
I wonder if the previous guests or the cleaners had trouble before we arrived as the door was left unlocked. We were a little disappointed with the floors, they were not cleaned up from the previous guests (sand & dirt on hard surface floors) and the organization in the kitchen took some time to get used to. We would suggest a cabinet/pantry area for food storage when we are there as everything we brought had to be kept in the counter or small table in the hall.
If you need a great outdoor space for family/friend gatherings, this place is perfect! Kids and dogs loved the yard. We had a fire in the pit, played lots of catch and football in the yard, fished, swam, etc. Great opportunity to have fun!
This turned out to be a perfect place to spend a mini vacation with my kids & grandkids. The house is comfortable with a perfect layout. An open concept kitchen with all the kitchen utensils & tools we needed were there and plenty of dishes & glasses & flatware. BBQ on deck. A big plus for us was that we were able to bring pets and the property is large enough that they could play outside without being distracted by roads and other animals, so they could enjoy being out of town too. Beds are comfortable. AC is really big a plus. Smart TV. The deck was great because it has two tables and is just nice and large. Adirondack chairs on the lawn with a really nice fire pit. Great view of the sunset and we happened to catch the full moon too. No bugs to speak of, but probable because it's so dry right now. Lots frogs croaking. We were all very happy staying there. Andrew (VRBO owner) was really helpful. I'm a novice and needed some hand holding.
We took a family vacation for 5 nights on May 2020 with our adult daughters, their husbands and two elementary aged grandkids plus two dogs! We decided a lake home vacation was safe with the current pandemic and the home was well cleaned and a welcome respite to leave the news behind. The location was conveniently only an hour from the twin cities. The lot is private and quiet and very large. The views from the house are stunning. The lower bedrooms are roomy with their own bathrooms. The upstairs two bedrooms are good for parents with kids, and they use a full bathroom on the main level. The kitchen was nicely set up with a full lake view, has a gas range, double ovens and full fridge. Itâs connected with the living area. The deck was well used and spacious enough to change seating to three separate areas with a gas grill there. We set up our own volleyball net, croquet and lawn games, and the yard was beautifully large and accessible by the lake. we used the fire ring for fires and used the pontoon one day. We brought our own motor boat as well. We loved our time there, felt very comfortable, and Andrew was so helpful and kind.
We booked this property for a family vacation, it was a good layout where everyone felt comfortable and had their own space. There was good notes, communication and check-in process was very easy. The only negative on this property was that it could seriously use some TLC (tender loving care). There were weeds grown up on the stairs, things were damaged from previous tenants and could use a seriously deep clean.
We stayed for 3 nights at the cabin in early December and it was beautiful. It was as the photos showed in the listing. There was plenty of room for our family. The rooms were all a really good size and the beds were very comfortable.
Very roomy. Good for family thanksgiving. Great outdoor space, nice for dogs and a dead end lane to walk with no traffic. Would come back in the summer, bet itâs great then.
The photos make the home look much more appealing than the outside actually is. The inside wasn't as large a the photos make it look. We slid the couch forward so we could all sit at the table because it was so close to the bar stools. A list of the included items would have been nice. Like bring your own paper towels. Not much counter space for anything. Beds and couch were comfortable. No bathroom upstairs. Steep to get into the house. Weird smell when we went in but it cleared up. Overall 4+ stars.
We were looking forward to a getaway with three generations of family. When we got to the house, we were shocked at the cabin and beach/dock.
We stayed at the cabin during the warmest week of the summer, which should not have been a problem. The air conditioning, however, was not large enough to cool the cabin. There were NO vents to push cool air upstairs. Additionally, there were no window coverings to keep the sun from heating the cabin.
There are many stairs in the house and leading to the house. The stairs leading into the cabin are steep and without a railing.
The dock seems to be pieced together by various wooden and metal pieces. It is uneven and was problematic for a member of my group with MS. This person tripped and fell more than once.
Other issues we had with the cabin: owner was non-responsive to questions, and cabin was NOT clean upon our arrival.
Located right on a huge lake. Property is spacious with wide open yard for family fun, plus woods, ponds and lots of wildlife. Faces west for blazing sunsets. Peaceful and quiet.