Gorgeous Monkey Island Lakefront Getaway with In-Ground Swim Spa!

I will start off with the good because family time is always a wonderful experience . The views from this home are wonderful as well as the grounds and the extra lrg hot tub. The layout of the house was difficult for us but might be great for others. The not so good… the house was not very clean when we arrived, dirty floors, bugs ( they were dead so that is good), moldy coffee grounds in coffee maker, lots of broken items, the dishwasher door actually fell off when we opened it ( it was duct tapped and we found some and had to re tape), pool table corners loose and apart , missing door handle, broken towel rack, ripped couch cushion, no air hockey supplies, broken ping pong paddles ( the manager TY was VERY kind in getting us new supplies for air hockey), at least one light bulb in bedrooms was burned out, batteries to the kitchen faucet were out so didn’t function (we were able to go buy some and get it working ). Over all we all felt the condition of the home was not worth the to stay there again. When it comes to the area beware a lot of places closed for the season, we did still find some things to do and made it fun for all.

The property is really pretty and has amazing views of the lake. It comfortably housed my family of six and had all the things we needed to have a fun weekend. The only downsides were that there was a pretty significant bug problem inside and out of the house. Outside, we counted a huge number of wasps and hornets. There were old nests under the outdoor seats, and active ones within the roof above the patio. There must have been five active wasp nests around the front and back entrances. There was were spider webs covering most of the front door when we arrived, plus webs all over the back patio. Pretty much all outdoor furniture was covered in insects. There were also no screens to the back doors, so each time opened the doors to the backyard, several insects got in. Inside the house, there were cob webs on many of the ceiling light fixtures and around the coffee table. Hopefully, there can be more frequent and thorough pest control, because it really is a lovely house. Lastly, more annoying than anything, but many of the soap dispensers had water mixed with the soap to possibly make the soap last longer. We could see clear lines where the soap and water separated, so we know weren't imagining anything.

Great place for a family getaway!

Great for a family

This property accommodated our large group of friends really nicely. It was well spread out and we had lots of room to be comfortable. All the games were awesome for the kids, pool table air hockey, etc. The fire pit was really nice and the host allowed us to set off fireworks which was perfect. It sounds like the area just experienced some record rain which is of course outside all control however the shoreline was covered with huge branches and full trees which made accessing the lake from the property near impossible. The host didn't mention this to us beforehand which was a disappointment to us. When we arrived and set up to grill we found the propane tank empty. We were reimbursed for the cost to fill it and the host was quick to respond. The sheets on the pull out couch upstairs were not clean so had to wash them. Probably because of the rain the the bugs were very intense which made using the patio not overly enjoyable so having the screened in patio was a better option for us. The beds were mostly comfortable with the exception of the bunk rooms. My kids did two nights in there and then opted for the floor afterwards. The kitchen had what was needed to cook which was nice. Having two refrigerators for a large group was great.This property is close to a boat launch so it wasn't too cumbersome but we decided that overall for our next lake vacation that we'll opt for a place with a boat dock for ease of shore access, swimming and boating.

If you’re on the fence—book it. Just do it.This place was perfect for our big family getaway! Incredibly spacious (finally, no one fighting over elbow room ), with comfy sleep setups for all. Even though it rained most of the time, we didn’t skip a beat—thanks to the generous covered deck and the coziest sunroom that became everyone’s favorite hangout.Inside? A total win. Pool table, air hockey, basketball—yes please! We laughed, played, and actually relaxed. The thoughtful s’mores treats waiting for us upon arrival were such a sweet touch—literally.Every detail was spot-on. Clean, roomy, fun, and fully family-approved. Can’t recommend this place enough!

Great stay, fantastic lake view

The house was beautiful, clean, and perfect for our large family with plenty of beds, bathrooms, and dining spots for everyone. Communication with both the host and the property manager was prompt. We really enjoyed having the swim spa and the fire pit for the cool/rainy evenings we had during our stay. The only thing missing would be a dock, which we hope will be installed at some point as we’d love to come back! Thank you to our host for sharing your beautiful home with us!

Very responsive communication! So much room inside and out for multiple families. With a beautiful view of the lake and the inside of the home being so spacious and comfortable we were beyond happy with our stay all around! Disappointed there was not a dock/direct water entry area, but we had water shoes that helped.

Beautiful house! We had a great time there.

Absolutely beautiful home and so many extra amenities. Close to marina, close proximity to minor necessities on groceries. Highly recommend.