A heated pool

Reviews of Family-Friendly Harbor Country Home: 3 Mi to Lake!


Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall Quality of the House Didn't Meet the Price We Paid
We appreciated the large size of the property and the location. Unfortunately, first impressions are extremely important. The entry into the home was through the garage. It didn't greet us with the atmosphere of the high price per night we paid. Let's just say it wasn't vacation-like...including the fact that the floor drain was backed up and there was a bit of standing dirty water. There was a screened gazebo that looked inviting until we noticed one of the screens covered with what looked like spider webs . The inside stair rail wasn't very sturdy and the spindles are far apart enough that a child could fall through. It was a little difficult to find wood for the firepit. There were some logs that must have been from trees on the property. Someone noticed poison ivy on the property. Burning logs that have had contact with poison ivy can be dangerous to anyone breathing the smoke. The POOL- walking into the pool room it looked like the picture - YAY! It was advertised as a heated pool - but the heater wasn't working. When we contacted someone, they were responsive and understanding. However, the bottom line is- it couldn't be repaired in time for any of us to swim . Not one of the six adults and one child swam in the pool because the pool temperature was too chilly. If the we could have used the pool, we could have overlooked most of the issues and would not have asked for a refund. The refund we requested was due simply for the fact that we rented the home for the indoor heated pool and we couldn't swim at the temperature we were promised. The refund we did receive did not reflect the fact that what we did get was simply a four bedroom house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy P., Canton, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Everything was great! The house was roomy for our group of 5 adults and 5 kids. Everything you'd need is there! Of course the pool was a big hit with the kids (no boring rainy days when you have an indoor pool!) and the hot tub was a hit with the adults. There's a ping pong table and plenty of pool toys and games. A big plus is the washer and dryer. No going to a laundromat. The beds were comfortable and linens were clean. We recommend it for more reasons too numerous to mention. It was the perfect vacation place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G., Oak Brook, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Watery Escape
Great location to access Warren Dunes and the St. Joe's river. Throw the pool in on top and the dolphin in each comes out
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A home away from home
Everyone loved this property, from the one year old to the 67 year old! The pool more than met our expectations as it was large, clean and loads of fun! The location was great as we were able to spend some time at the dunes and sometime in the pool. We would definitely consider going back and thought it would be a fun winter getaway as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation!
This was a perfect little getaway for our family. The kids loved the pool. The kitchen was well stocked, which we greatly appreciated since we ate in most of the trip. It's not an inexpensive rental, but worth the splurge if you can do it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect short getaway
Came from Chicago spring break for my kids they loved the pool - house was exactly what the listing showed! Will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
We had a great stay. The property manager, Tara, was very responsive. One non-emergent issue arose and a maintenance person arrived within an hour or two (very prompt and courteous) . Towels galore for the pool, pool toys, bubbly hot tub. The safety gate blocks the pool but not the hot tub. Lots of seating inside and in pool area. Comfy reclining chairs around the pool. We packed a portable speaker for music. We were not able to experience the outdoors amenities due to rain and snow. Plenty of areas for sleeping. The mattresses were so so and barely enough pillows if you have a larger group. Lots of showers for post-pool rinsing/showering. A great escape for a few days of indoor swimming and hot tubing during rain and snow and cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway house
We had a great time at this house. The pool is incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W., Crown Point, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get-away
The house was great and the pool was the perfect thing to make the week fun for all of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay! Pool is HUGE!
We had a relaxing and fun winter get away at this adorable MI home. The house is very clean and DOES NOT smell of pool or chlorine in the home. The beds were comfortable and the house was decorated really nicely. The bath towels were so nice and fluffy. Pool room is very convenient with just a slider door off the kitchen. The kids had a blast every day. There are also a lot of chairs, tables, etc in the pool area. Owner provided noodles and some pool toys. Ping pong table was a big hit. TV in family room is enormous and they have netflix! We expected the house to be a bit out of the way, but were pleasantly surprised to see how close we were to wineries and restaurants. Owner leaves the best welcome book I've ever seen at a VRBO with TONS of recommendations and helpful notes. It was snowing while we were there, so we did not use the outside. But, it looks like they have a cute fire pit area and grill... big yard. Owner lets you park in the garage, which was awesome for us with the snow and sleet! We would definitely come again and are considering coming next year again for another long weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Y D S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing find in lower MI
We enjoyed our stay here immensely. It's quite close to Chicago and offered an oasis of fun during the cold winter months. Management was very responsive when an issue came up during our stay and it was quickly resolved. We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

kate g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Chicago winters!
The house was perfect for a quick weekend. The owners were extremely easy to get in touch with if we had questions. The kids loved the pool and they even had pool toys and beach towels there as well. The only negative is that the pool area has commercial carpet all around it. Which is great for not slipping however it soaks up all the water from getting in and out of pool so therefore when we were there it was sopping wet all the way leading into the house. We had to make sure we had flip flops on and most of us did not bring them so they just wore gym shoes as you wouldn’t want to go barefoot. The ping pong table was also a hit with the adults and we loved the separate living areas so adults and kids can have their own space. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Great place for a family to staycation! So much for for the kids are adults!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home!
The pictures of the home do not do it justice! We felt like we were in our own private resort. The pool was amazing. The house was immaculate. And the cows across the street were so fun to watch. Kids and adults had a great stay and we can't wait to visit again. We are also addicted to the massage chair!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

suzy w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Fall Family Weekend
Really nice house with a great pool and a lot of privacy. Its on a nice piece of property . It's great for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
We LOVED this property! The pool and hot tub were a huge reason we booked here, and we were not disappointed. We did not venture down to the lake, because the fall weather was iffy, but it was great knowing we could still swim and enjoy ourselves without going anywhere! The one thing we noticed that could be improved is that there is not a lot of cookware (casserole dishes, pots, pans), and what we could find in that regard was on the smaller side. We made it work, but that was really our only criticism. We used the house for a staff training retreat and it was perfect. We would love to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ayana W.

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW! The pictures don't do this amazing place justice!
Wow is all I can say. The pictures really don't do this place justice. It was so easy to find this location as it is just off of I-94. Coming from Chicago this was only an hour drive. The place was very modern and clean. The beds were super comfortable and spacious. My daughter's loved having their own level upstairs just to themselves. The pool area was amazing. My family stayed in the pool the majority of our stay. We had a blast. My daughter plays volleyball and loved the volleyball net. The basketball court was nice as well. At night we were able to sit out on the patio and watch the stars. It was very serene and peaceful. There is so much to do at this house that we didn't even have time to venture out and explore. This was the perfect quick getaway to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of city life! We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Soumya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway
Well organized, clean property. The property management company was excellent and provided detailed instructions that really helped make our stay comfortable and we had a great time with friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing
There is something to enjoy for the whole family. Quiet atmosphere, beautiful view, amazing swimming pool and relaxing home. Thank you so much for everything.