Luxury lakefront home w/ heated saltwater pool, cabana at top of beach stairs
Welcome to Living the Dream! This gorgeous 7 bdrm 7.5 bath home will take your breath away. From the moment you enter you are instantly greeted by vaulted ceilings and expansive living spaces.
The pristine open living room and kitchen invite you to soak in the light filled gathering space with cool and comfortable furnishings, top of the line appliances and a massive kitchen island with seating for 6, creating the perfect space for entertaining and family living alike.
Enjoy time hanging out in the den watching your favorite movie or playing shuffleboard!
As impressive as the indoor space is, the real fun begins when you step outside where every inch of space was thoughtfully designed for a combination of both entertainment and play. Just off of the kitchen is dining for 8 along with additional comfortable seating. With the flip of a switch screens come down on all sides creating a "bug free" dining experience. Just beyond that is a spectacular saltwater pool overlooking the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan. To enhance your dining experience we have provided both a gas grill as well as a Green Egg.
As you make your way from the deck down to the sandy beach, stop for a "cold one" at the cabana, where you'll feel like you're at an island bar.
Back inside you will enjoy the convenience of two main level master bedrooms, one with a king size bed and gorgeous views and one with a queen size bed along with a daybed. Both have large en suite bathrooms and double vanities. There is also an office/yoga/workout room with terrific lake views off of the lakefront master.
The second level is home to two more beautifully appointed guest rooms with large en suite bathrooms.
As you make your way to the lower level you are greeted with a large walkout family room complete with both a pool table and ping pong table. Just outside is additional seating, a fire table and outdoor shower. Additionally off of this space is a large mudroom with a bathroom, perfect for coming in off the beach.
Also on the lower level you will find 2 massive bunk rooms with en suite bathrooms. The first bunk room has two full over full bunk beds while the second has four twin over full bunk beds.
For those wanting a more private and quiet space, there is also a bonus suite above the garage.
Living the Dream is the perfect place to Stay and Play and create memories to last a lifetime!!
For an additional fee we are happy to hire a private chef or photographer to capture your family vacation!
Our stay at the beautiful home on Lake Michigan was outstanding! We are a family with four sons and their wonderful spouses and 10 grandchildren from ages 9 to 3 months. Everyone had immaculate and comfortable bedrooms with attached private bathrooms. The grandchildren loved the bunk, rooms, boys in one, girls in the other. The covered outside area overlooking the pool and the lake was another plus to this home. The layout works for a large family. The kitchen was large with seating at the counter, table or in comfortable chairs overlooking the covered deck that had an additional table. The walk to the beach was easy for all. They had a Maui mat for us to use in the lake that the kids loved and many chairs and toys. We hired someone to show us how to build a Sandcastle that was enjoyed by both adults and children. Gina was awesome and another asset to renting this home. We look forward to staying again next year!
We loved our stay and look forward to being back again.
Great communication throughout our stay and a clear willingness to offer a white glove experience and go above and beyond for us.
We were fortunate to rent the home for a second year; it was just as much fun as the first time. The property is perfect for large families, allowing everyone enough room to spend together or in their own spaces, indoor and out.
This house worked perfectly for our family of 10 adults and 3 children. The floor plan, with bedrooms and bathrooms on 3 different levels, plus a large bedroom over the garage, allowed for plenty of space for all ages. The kitchen is well equipped and the living space, both inside and out, is wonderful. The pool was clean and warm for us, great for cool October temperatures.
Beautiful house with a wonderful view of the lake and the beach! It was a perfect fit for our family of 14. The neighborhood is charming and we were able to walk into town every morning.
Hope to come again next year!!
We rented this home for our large family which consisted of 5 couples and nieces and nephews of various ages. The home is beautiful, large enough for everyone and ideally located on the beach side. Working with Gina from the rental management company could not have been better. She was extremely responsive and a joy to work with. We hope to repeat the experience again next summer.
Disappointing Experience Due to Neighbor and Property Management Issues
Our stay was overshadowed by constant issues w/ the neighbor across the street. We had family visiting, which led to more cars than usual, but since the house sleeps 16, we didnât anticipate this would be a problem. We were told by the property manager that we could only have 6 cars parked in front of the house, which seemed unreasonable given the property size & the number of guests it accommodates. We took immediate action to address the situation by renting a golf cart & shuttling our family from a nearby beach, doing our best to comply.
The property manager contacted us both days about the parking issue. We tried to resolve it quickly each time, but it was difficult to juggle explaining the situation to all family members.
At the end of our stay, we received an unexpected & upsetting message from the property manager accusing us of leaving the house in disarray, which was not true. We went above & beyond in our cleaning efforts, vacuuming, washing dishes, completing 2 loads of laundry, & ensuring all trash was properly disposed of. Despite this, we received an email from VRBO saying we would be charged an additional $250 for cleaning. While the neighbors on either side were pleasant, the neighbor across the street was hostile & seemed intent on creating issues.
To add to the frustration, we accidentally left behind 2 speakers & a charger, yet the property manager made no effort to reach out & return them. Overall, it was a frustrating experience.
Great views, clean property, well stocked, and the property manager was incredibly responsive to questions. Our family will definitely try to rent this property again.
The house is absolutely gorgeous!! We brought our children and grandchildren, and the space was perfect for us! The amenities that the Host provides are amazing! Gina took excellent care of us to make sure all of our needs were met. I highly recommend Gina and her team and look forward to working with her again!
Rented for a family gathering with our daughter's families. Couldn't have been happier. The property manager, Gina, met us upon check in and walked us through the property to help us get started. We rented a golf cart and Gina even picked it up for us. We had an issue with the AC in the upstairs but Gina had a service tech out later the same day I contacted her. The kids loved both the beach and the pool. Would definitely rent again.
My name is Gina O'Halloran and I am the owner of Lake Concierge, the property management company for Living the Dream. I spent more than a decade working as a concierge for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and I bring a certain level of experience to my rentals that I believe sets us apart from other rentals. Give us a chance to make your vacation unforgettable!