Détendez-vous à notre retraite Boisé sur la rive du Lac Vert

The house is spacious, however the kitchen is small for a large group. The master bedroom could use a toilet topper, as there is very limited space for items. Some of the aged furniture should be updated, and the living room furniture should be rearranged with the tv near the fireplace, for better viewing by more quests. The full size mattresses should be replaced. The fire pit and patio area are nice, however there was not a large enough level lawn area for yard games. The pier is nice and renting the boat lift is highly recommended. There is ample parking for 4 vehicles & 1 boat trailer, however the area to maneuver to get the trailer in the proper area was challenging. Guests were not pleased about the distance to haul everything from the parking area to the house. Hauling is across a grassy downward sloped area, cement & wood stairs. Having a paved area down to the house, for unloading at arrival & loading at departure would help tremedously. The owners are close by to assist with any needs that arise, and quickly resolved any issues.

I think the previous reviews did a thorough job covering almost everything and the home is very much as pictured.

My husband, 3 teen age+ sons, and mother-in-law stayed for 4 nights, Mon-Thursday in early June. It was an especially peaceful time being mid week. We too enjoyed the full view of the lake from all the back windows and appreciated how well Bob and his wife stocked the home beyond the essentials, including various sized pots, marshmallow roasting utensils, matches, kitchen, bath, and cleaning supplies, etc.!

The house had more than enough space for the 6 of us; but was still happy to have 2.5 BA. The yard is beautiful and has ample shade and sunshine.

Our activities included mostly watersports, i.e., wake boarding, wake surfing, tubing, and endless fishing for our oldest son, Ben. Ben fished from the end of the pier with an additional pole he borrowed from Bob. He was happier than a little boy on Xmas morning reeling in some of the biggest bass he’s ever caught. For the other activities, we rented a boat and equipment through Action Marina and were extremely pleased with them as well.

Most importantly, Bob and his wife were amazing hosts. They treated us like family greeting us upon arrival, were extremely responsive via text, and caring about all the little details, as they really wanted to ensure that we were happy. It poured the morning we left and I’m afraid we rushed out to catch our flight back to CA and I missed that hug. Next time!

The House...

Large, spacious, and clean. The kitchen is fully stocked for any of your cooking needs. There are plenty of towels and a washer and dryer to use. There are many tables and chairs to sit at and play games, do puzzles, or have a meal. We were especially happy that the home had an entire wall of windows looking out onto the lake. The property is well taken care of, both inside and out. Full wi-fi to post those sunset pics onto Facebook, and MULTIPLE bathrooms. *This has been an issue we constantly deal with and one bathroom with multiple full grown men is an absolute no-go for us. :) AC worked well, and the kids LOVED the sandpit and kayak. The dock goes far out, with about a 6' depth at the end. It included ladders as well so if you felt the need to jump in, no problem!

Area Surrounding...

The home itself sits on a private drive with a few other houses. The owner lives 2 houses down so is around often keeping your place cleaned up. There are restaurants within 10 minutes and plenty of pretty farms to look at. We were especially happy eating at Reilly's (good food, full menu, and plenty of outdoor seating with views of the lake) and the Little Corporal for breakfast (family run diner, but packs up so get there early and order the crab cake eggs benedict!) The lake is beautiful and large. We even rented a pontoon boat to go swimming and look at the gorgeous houses. Neighbors are very friendly and will probably offer you a cocktail if you smile at them.

Owner...

Bob is very sweet and lives just 2 houses down. He doesn't ask for them, but he likes hugs. He walks over often to check in on you and will continuously take care of the yard. He was very easy going and likes to chat. He knows lots of history about the house and the area surrounding it. He was very accomodating as well, offering a late check out for us. Further, he stayed in contact via text message to make sure we were satisfied with our trip.

Overall...

This house can't be missed. It's a genuinely great piece of property. Quiet, comfortable, spacious, and AMAZING views. We were very happy!

Just stayed here for 3 nights/4 days with my family consisting of 6 adults, 1 toddler, and 1 small dog. We had a wonderful time - The home is amazing - you can't beat the views from the picturesque windows that span the entire width of the home overlooking the lake. It really makes you feel you are on vacation when you have views from almost any angle like that.

The home is very spacious - the shared living area was very roomy with tons of comfortable seating - the way it's arranged feels like it's naturally divided into different areas like dining, enjoying the view, conversing, watching tv, etc. The dining table is huge with seating for 10 which was great. The 4 bedrooms offered more than enough sleeping space for us. The master is the most updated, spacious and nice with lake views and it's own bathroom. No issues fitting a pack n play. The other 3 bedrooms are more standard. The main bathroom is spacious and the upstairs half bath is adequate. The kitchen has most of what you would need to prepare and cook your own meals, and the appliances all worked fine.

Outside was very nice as well. Multiple seating areas to enjoy the view, including a fire pit area. The back has patio furniture and a charcoal grill. Note: both the back and front of the home might be a bit cumbersome if you have very young children or anyone with any difficulty managing uneven terrain. The ground slopes and only some railings to hold onto. The pier was great - the bench at the end could fit 3-4 people easily and the end of the pier was extra large so you felt pretty safe fishing off of it. If you plan on renting a boat, the rental company will request you use a boat lift (this home has one you can rent if it's available).

Lastly, the customer service was above and beyond. Bob was super friendly and courteous. He checked in on us numerous times to make sure everything was ok, and made sure we had everything we needed. He even came by to make sure we had flashlights the night a storm was rolling in in case the power went out. He gave us an interesting history lesson on the home as well. You can tell he and his family take pride in it and want the best experience for the people who stay there. He was very accessible just being a few houses down if you needed to get a hold of him for any reason. We also met the neighbor to the right of the home, again extremely nice and friendly.

I would recommend this home to family types who want a relaxing stay.