8/10 Good
John N., Lansing, MI
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Long Lake Vacation Rental
PROS
The hosts were very attentive and checked with us multiple times during our stay to make sure everything was ok and to our satisfaction. The location of the cottage makes it easily accessible from mid-Michigan with very little travel time. The kitchen was well equipped with just about any small appliance you might need for preparing meals. There is a large deck facing the lake and provides a nice setting for relaxing. Our family enjoyed fishing directly from the dock. A water cooler with bottled water is provided and located next to the kitchen in the living room. This was most helpful with cooking, making coffee, and just getting a cold drink of water when needed. During the mid-week of our stay, there was very little boat traffic on the lake and the area was mostly quiet.
CONS
The cottage is older and could use some updating. The interior has a significant amount of darker wood paneling which makes having shades open and/or lights on a necessity. Some brighter wall colors in painted areas would help too. The yard is fairly flat and rain received during the week caused some ponding making traversing somewhat difficult. The mattress is the master bedroom was in need of replacement. The central air conditioning was an older unit and when needed (outside temps above 80+) had a difficult time cooling to 75 degrees or lower. Bathrooms could use additional towel racks. The pontoon boat also rented could use some attention and updating.
John N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024