Dock & Yard Games: Lakefront Michigan Getaway!

Family Vacation birthday celebration

A week up north with our adult children and their families was exactly what we needed. We have lived throughout the country and overseas, but yet northern Michigan is a place we always come home to!! It was great to watch the little ones experience all the upnorth fun of swimming in the lake - sitting around camp fires in the sand - Fishing off the dock - building Sandcastles at Lake Michigan- paddling kayaks at the property - taking a day trip to sleeping bear dunes and shopping in Ludington! Your home is beautiful and has everything anyone could need - thank you for sharing it with us! A home you definitely want to come back to!!

Gun Lake

Our first impression, as we pulled into the driveway, was a little lackluster. The front yard hadn’t been mowed, there was a garbage bag leaned up against the side of the garage, and a huge dog kennel was sitting outside the front door blocking the view to the front door. The garbage can itself sat out by the road, completely full when we arrived, and remained until the day before we left. We were limited to putting our garbage for 8 people in 2 black trash bags during our 5 night stay. The lake was fun and refreshing, but needs some attention. The mat to walk into the lake was completely covered with mud and debris. Most of the outside areas looked neglected, really. Being on vacation, we had to spend quite a bit of time cleaning the outdoor patio furniture, upstairs and down, scrubbed the grill and utensils before using it, and chopping wood just to use the fire pit. Once inside the property, we loved all the space and amenities. Cupboards were stocked like the owners had just left. We had a hard time finding room for the groceries we brought with us! Lastly, we were excited to have so many appliances to make coffee throughout the day, but it took a long time to brew a pot and had to start it 20-30 min. ahead of time. With eight of us, we drink multiple pots within a day. The bedrooms were comfortable and we really enjoyed birdwatching! If you’re looking for a place to accommodate a large group to hang out, fish, paddle boat, birdwatch, etc. in close proximity to Manistee and Ludington, this may be the place for you!

golf outing with friends

Great place to stay. we been doing this for 35 years and this place rates in the top 5 that we have stayed at. To start with it has 5 bedrooms ,3 bathrooms,2 kitchen with every thing u need. The kitchen panty is fully stocked. 2 decks that has more furniture then my house and just step away from the beach. There is plenty of room outside for all outdoor games. The host Kelly was great, help us with anything we needed. The only negative part of this place IS THAT WE HAD TO COME HOME.I rate this place a sold 10.

Gun Lake Stay

Our family was welcomed at the Gun Lake home this past August. We had a beautiful stay. The home was well stocked with everything you need. From the kitchen/bathroom supplies to the fun activities outside. Our Gun Lake stay was truly a home away from home for the week. The home is very clean. The lake is mucky and recommended water shoes for the property/water. Our kids loved fishing right off the dock. They caught lots of fish! We did spend days on Lake MI because it is roughly 25-30 minutes away and enjoyed Jodi's local suggestions for food/shopping.