Unique Antebellum Estate, Private Lake Close Lake Mich Beaches

Excellent hosts

We had a wonderful stay with our daughter and grandchildren. This property is a perfect location for families. The hosts are friendly, welcoming and helpful with local recommendations.

We really enjoyed our time at this property! The property and location were beautiful - very quiet yet close to plenty of activities. Bill, our host, was very easy to communicate with / friendly and gave us tips on the best places to go that only locals would know. We especially enjoyed the huge pond and walking around the spacious location. Our only regret is not booking for a longer stay! We would love to come stay here again in the near future!

The view was breath taking. It had been about 3 years since we had a chance to get together with another couple and their kids. We had a wonderful stay. The children loved fishing and having all the open space to run around, while we adults enjoyed catching up. Bill was very helpful with great beaches to go to, restaurants, and antique shops to go to. We had everything we needed and the kids kept themselves busy enough, there was very limited screen time and we didn't even have to turn on the tv for them. The goats and chickens were very enjoyable to visit and see roaming around. Definitely a hidden gem to enjoy, while being very close to Lake Michigan beaches.

The Hunting Lodge is actually just the left side of the home shown in the picture. The property owner lives in the main portion of the attached house, which was a surprise for us. There was also a party hosted at the pavilion near the lake during our stay, so we went out to site see during that time. There is a second onsite VRBO in the detached barn. No one had reserved it while we were there, so it was nice not having to share the dock and trail around the pond (other than during the party). Beyond that, the property manager was great and pointed us to nearby beaches, restaurants, and fishing sites. The pond in the back was great; the kids enjoyed fishing and caught many small (9-12 inch) bass. Kids also loved feeding the goats and chickens that are on the property.

Great place to stay for six of us. Plenty to do in the area. The fishing was great. The kids loved the goats and chickens. Planning to repeat the trip.

Overall, had a great stay lots for the kids to do and surrounded by beautiful nature however we were not aware that the owners were staying on property during our stay or that there was another group across from us staying around the same time other then that it was great

Overall, fantastic stay. Would highly recommend. Owners were very accommodating. Property is great for both children and adults.

We had a great time during our stay! The lake was perfect for fishing. Kids loved the farm animals and the adults enjoyed the backyard covered patio overlooking the lake. The host was very accommodating. Property is a short drive to downtown St Joes with plenty to do for all ages. We really enjoyed Arvesta Farms Outdoor Waterpark in South Haven. Would definitely return!

This unique and beautiful property was just a short and easy drive to many different beaches/towns/areas, so we were able to explore a totally different spot each day we were here. Countless meals on the deck and time spent sitting by the lake made this the ideal place to spend quality time as a family, get away from our busy schedules and recharge our batteries. Highlights of the property include the gazebo on the lake, the goats and the half-mile, paved driveway that made for a secluded property but also a comfortable drive in and handy place to walk the dog.

The house was perfect for our family. The kitchen was well equipped. We appreciated all the safety gates on the stairs down the deck and to the basement area for our young children.

Very nice property. The goats were a big hit for the kids. Getting to fish right in the backyard was another huge plus for our family. Bill was a fantastic host, and extremely accommodating. My kids thoroughly enjoyed what the property had to offer including the Wi-Fi and nighttime movie watching in the living room. Key thing to note is the hunting lodge is joint connected to the house where other people may be at during your stay, and the detached barn may have people staying there as well. We would definitely stay there again.