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Cute lake front home on an all-sports lake
Commerce Charter Township, MI

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

abbyrobinson

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront Suburbia
Exceptionally gracious host with ultra fast communication. The house was quiet despite being on a busy road. Only challenge was the heating system - confirm with owner that it's been dealt with before renting in cold weather. The downstairs was very cold and the upstairs extremely hot. Perhaps it was just an adjustment we missed or one that they can make. We would happily consider staying in the property again. It's really nice having a wonderful host to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
We loved staying here. It was close to amenities, food, and brewery’s. It was great to sit on the back deck and watch the wildlife on the lake. We are looking to come back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you, Nick. I'm really glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again. You guys were great guests and took real good care of the place!

8/10 Good

Stacy G., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home
Overall it was a nice little place. Although the uncut lawn was surprising, it was resolved quickly by the owner, which was very nice. The decor and amenities was okay, but It would’ve been nice to have TVs in each bedroom. I appreciated that the owner was quick to respond to any inquiries. I do not recommend this location for Families with children, only because of the dangers of traffic… to no fault of the owner. I would definitely stay there again if the little things are addressed. I slept well and that says everything, because the home was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry T., Roselle, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy house with a nice view
Rooms were as advertised but house and yard need work. There was some visible damage inside the house and some of the windows didn’t have window treatments or didn’t have ones that blocked out the light- including the streetlights. Rooms were sparsely furnished with some areas just empty of furniture. Yard was not taken care of and the lake was solid Lilly pads and really only accessible by kayak. However, the view was very pretty with lots of wildlife. The house itself was clean and was fine to stay in. We were concerned about the street and access based on other reviews, but the driveway was plenty large to turn around in and not have to back out onto the street - this was not an issue at all. Owner communicated well- easy check in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Sarah J.

Worked for what we needed, with limitations
We had two families with young children for a long weekend stay, and while the home was serviceable, there were quite a few issues. The one positive was that communication with Mark was excellent which solved the biggest issue up front. When we arrived, the floors specifically were very dirty. We made the owner aware and they had a cleaning service come that evening which helped quite a bit. However, many items were broken during our visit (handle missing in kitchen, oven didn't work, curtain rods coming out of walls, paint peeling, just to name a few). It was also on a very loud road and the windows did not keep the sound out. If I had been visiting without children, it would have suited decently, but it was disappointing that we had to be worried about the children (5 yrs, 3 yrs, and 9 mos) getting hurt. We ended up just sleeping here and staying out of the house the rest of the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2023
Sarah, Thank you for you stay and appreciate the feedback. I went out or my way to accommodate your party, even though you had more people than the max number specified in the rental. I even paid for cleaning service twice; even though they send me pictures of the house in clean condition. You guys left the place in terrible condition and I had to fix many things. In any case, wish you all the best and please take better care of future vrbo rentals.

10/10 Excellent

Paramesh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute & clean home by lakeside!!
This home was clean as per the description and utensils are all new. We had enjoyed the stay at this place and definitely recommend it for anyone who is looking to spend time by lake side home. Deck is a plus for this place and peaceful to spend time at the Dawn or Dusk. You can spot Swans, Crain and lots of big fishes. Totally worth it at least for our trip. Mark responds promptly for any queries.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Commerce Twp VRBO - Very Nice
We had 5 adults for a 4-night stay while we were in the area for a family gathering. Very clean, roomy accommodations with convenient location. Great communication from the host and easy to work with. We didn’t spend much time other than sleeping and breakfast. If you’ve got youngsters that need to play outdoors this wouldn’t be a great choice as road is quite busy, but aside from that would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Thanks, Ted. It was a pleasure hosting you and your party. You were great guests and took good care of the place. I look forward to hosting you again soon.

8/10 Good

MICHEL M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Little Lake
The owner had excellent communication. Checked on us mid stay. The property is on a very busy road. Heavy traffic all day. Could almost tell the time of day by the traffic. Property needed a bit of work. Owner all ready aware. Very warm upstairs. The property was in a central location. We booked last minute due to a death in the family. The house was our end of the day refuge. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oct, 2022
It was just used as a place to sleep and shower for us, location was key. No internet password was found. Smoke alarms went off in middle of the night, we had to buy batteries to replace. Lack of full size towels for showering. Driveway was dangerous for pulling out, if weeds were cut it would be easier to see oncoming traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2022
Thank you, Jennifer. Internet password is on the back of the modem, as per the check in instructions. There are plenty of towels in the downstairs linen closet. The weeds are not on my property. They are the side of the road and are the responsibility of the township. I haven’t had any complaints regarding them before. Thanks for the comments and hope to host you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Tanille B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needed somewhere fast
I never write a review but My family and I came into town for a funeral a very sad time for us and we found this lovely home last minute and was really pleased with the home. Mark he responded to me very quickly and with the answers I needed, the house had a calmness to it that we really needed. If I had to say anything negative about the house is it’s on a really busy road and the grass needed to be cut, which both the could deal with. Thank you Mark for letting us stay at your home. *****
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to family
Had trouble getting access code.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Mark was great, communication was excellent with the homeowner. It was exactly what we needed for my daughter‘s wedding weekend at lazy Jay’s Ranch. The house is located on a very busy street however after about 15 minutes we didn’t even notice the traffic. The Lily Lake that it is on is attached to the larger lake by the canal which is perfect for kayaking. We had a swan family visit us every morning and saw a deer and several other wildlife while sitting on the deck having a coffee’s. We would definitely recommend this home as a great lakes getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Bay Pointe Golf Course /Wedding
Great place to stay if looking to be close to Bay Pointe…interior very clean! Manager was great and very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for the money
Others have commented on traffic noise - true. Nice view of lake. No yard to speak of (keep kids indoors). House recently refurbished - sleeping arrangements (3 full bedrooms and two full baths upstairs) were great. Some difficulties controlling house temperature (cold downstairs and hot upstairs - winter). Host was accommodating is supplying extra place-settings and chairs for dining area. One appliance found not to work (oven - though I imagine not many guests would want to use it). Overall, considering the size and cost compared to other houses in the area, I would consider staying there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for family
Our family of 6 stayed here. It was comfortable and we enjoyed our stay! The property manager was also very responsive. Recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house stay for a trip to the area
Host was very accomodating and house was clean and comfortable, nicely remodeled with lots of space. Central location to get to anything you need - including major highway access and all surrounding towns - yet still peaceful enough to enjoy being by the lakes. Only drawback is being right on a main road (which is much busier with traffic than it used to be when I lived in the area!) so it is a little difficult to get out of driveway. Overall would be happy to book again any time I am coming in to town for family events.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
On the lake!
The view to the lake is amazing. Truly just steps to the water. Plenty of room for a family. Mark was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Richard B., Stuttgart, Deutschland

Right off the main road
The house was ok. The location is terrible as it’s right off the main road and traffic is very loud. The windows are not double owned so you can hear everything. I couldn’t sleep without ear plugs. It can also be difficult to pull out of the driveway during heavy traffic as well. There is no furniture besides beds in any of the bedrooms besides the master bedroom where there is a dresser. We had people in all the bedrooms that had to live out of their suitcases. That’s not a deal breaker. There is also no recycling container so I had to bring my recyclables to family members houses. The kitchen had nice amenities with a great stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The full sized laundry machines were also nice. The view of the pond was nice. Check in and out were easy.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Value
We selected this 3-night rental instead of staying in a hotel. It was very close to our event, and worked well for our purposes. The only downside was the traffic, which was a bit noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2021
Thanks, Joe. Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was really kind
It was an amazing place to stay very clean and beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you, Sandeep. We enjoyed hosting you and your party. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Natalia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home
Our family of 6 stayed for a weekend during our visit to Detroit. Rooms were big enough to have 2 pack and plays for our kids. Nice neighborhood and close enough to the city to do all the tourist museums in Detroit and Dearborn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
We enjoyed hosting you and your family, Natalia. Thank you for being great guests and taking such good care of the house. Hope to host you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bird Sanctuary
We had six people. All over the age of 20. We were comfortable. Plenty of room. The owner was amazing to deal with. He went out of his way to accommodate our early check in. The house is very clean! Everything brand new. This house sits on a busy road, but the house is very quiet. We really enjoyed sitting out back. It is very peaceful. Sunrise is beautiful. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Thank you, Holly! We really enjoyed hosting you and your family. Appreciate the tips you gave me, since we’re new at this. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

John Paul & Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lily Pad Lake
Beautiful house set on a lily pad lake. House is updated and everything is brand new and very clean. I liked drinking coffee on the porch and watching the swan family and beaver swim by in the mornings. There was a full moon while we were there too, it sets right over the lake and you can see the reflection in the water. Communication with the host was great, and they were available if we needed anything. There is a nice grocery store just up the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Thank you, Tracy! We enjoyed hosting you and your family. You were such nice guests and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.