Our home is about a two hour drive from Chicago yet it feels like you’re in another world . We sit on 4 acres of both wilderness but also manicured grounds . We love to cook in our kitchen but also go into the local beach towns that surround us to grab a glass of wine and dinner . Our screened in porch is our favorite place to eat dinner in the summer and also have coffee and listen to nature . Our area is full of wineries , beaches , hiking and biking trails and sweet towns to grab coffee or shop .
The Space
We have four bedrooms . 1 king sized bed, 2 queens and 2 singles . The kitchen is a chefs dream .. Gas fireplace . There is also a trampoline in the ba kyra’s for the kids ( and sometimes adults !)
Guest Access
The bedrooms are all upstairs in the second floor
Notes
We are a very relaxed and informal family .. If you visit here we hope you will feel that and make yourself at home .
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Beach
Water
Hiking
Cycling
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Dates of Availability
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Available
Neighbourhood
There is so much to do . We are just between Saugatuck and South Have both with magnificent beaches . Wineries , hiking , shopping , great food and antique stores . We have a State park beach just across the Street and three blocks up . We are located on Lakeshore Drive . Morning country walks are magnificent in our neighborhood.
Getting to my home
You can fly into Grand Rapids airport . We are a 1 hour drive . If you need a city fix you are welcome to our 1 bedroom
condo in Chicago as well . It is a two hour drive. We can talk about a car exchange if desired.
Nearest airport
Grand Rapids
Getting Around
You will need a car to get to shops and local towns . they are anywhere from 10 to 20 minute drives
Staying in Deborah and Steve’s beautiful country home was the perfect balance of relaxation and exploration. The home itself is so lovely and welcoming that it would have been easy to spend every day there amid the peaceful natural setting. However, the many nearby towns with shops, museums, and restaurants provided just the right enticement to explore. Afternoon walks at sunset on the shore of Lake Michigan quickly became our routine.
From the very first contact, Deborah was easy to communicate with, and she and Steve were exceptionally attentive hosts.
Their appreciation for beautiful surroundings is a natural extension of their generous spirits.
Doris thank you both for being wonderful guests and loving our home ! On return we found our home in immaculate condition and are so grateful ..We will look forward to visiting your lake home and also hopefully meeting you in person! Thank you for making our first exchange a lovely one..
Doris and John were our first guests through PLU and our experience was an absolute joy ..They were incredibly gracious and appreciative of every detail of our home . When we returned our home was in perfect condition along with gift of appreciation .We can only hope that all exchanges are as friendly and warm as this exchange was. Thank you Doris and John !
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