This is my third time renting this house, and my first time writing a review.
I have rented it once in the summer, and twice in the winter.
First was for a shared birthday week with my parents, kids, and siblings. We all agreed it was the best vacation week ever, due to the privacy and being surrounded by nature at a seriously spectacular home. We enjoyed walking the beach, splashing around, collecting some driftwood, and sitting just to watch the waves and the boats. The pictures do not do it justice.
Having rented this now twice in the “off season” .... It is officially my favorite time to be there. The snow and ever-changing scenery of the lake, no boats, no swimming, just walks around the sprawling property while encountering deer, bunnies, and seeing eagles on the trees on the other side of the channel. We brought our cross-country skis, snowshoes, made snow angels, and my teenager and her friend brought plastic sleds, we all felt like we were at a private ski resort.
Then fireplace and hot chocolate while grandma and grandpa entertained us on the grand piano, lol. We had room for everyone, without feeling on top of each other, which was my biggest concern.
I was doing remote work the entire time, so the strong Wi-Fi was greatly appreciated. My teenager was most happy with me having to call on the phone to find her, due to the size of the place.
The outdoor hot tub in winter watching the stars is a memory for the books.