In the weeks leading up to our vacation, we were on the search for a cozy and quiet sanctuary. We…read morefound the Guesthouse on Terrace through AirBnB. This Guesthouse opened in 2015 and offers two suites with plenty of modern amenities. We were lucky enough to book a stay in the larger suite (Suite A). This room includes the following, a king sized bed, kitchenette complete with dishware and cutlery, microwave, mini fridge, cable TV, climate control settings, and Wi-Fi capability to connect you to Netflix with some effort. Unfortunately, the only place for trash was a small waste bin underneath the sink, definitely not adequate for a couple of out of towners bringing home doggie bags every night. The owners of the Guesthouse did an excellent job making the space feel homey. Being so close to Winona Lake, the tasteful décor and nautical details were in tune with the theme of a lake side retreat. The back porch offers beautiful views of the town where one could read a book and relax or just gaze out and appreciate nature at its finest. A short 8 minute walk from the Guesthouse offers stunning views of Winona Lake in addition to nearby shops and restaurants. The town provides pedestrian and bike paths. If walking is your thing, Suite A has a walking stick near the door. If biking is more your style, Trailhouse Village Bicycles rents cruisers during the warmer months. During our time there, spring had not yet taken hold, but for those lucky summer visitors, it's an excellent opportunity to explore the town. Our arrival was, however, in late March and sadly only a handful of businesses were open. Trailhouse Village Bicycles had no bicycles to rent at the time, The Mucky Duck was closed so we couldn't pick up a souvenir, even the place that provided the hand soap in our suite (which had a remarkable scent) was closed. In short, the room and vistas were beautiful but it was the town itself, which let us down. We thought we were buying a package that included a beautiful room (which we got) complete with a souvenir shop and soap (which we didn't get). Winona Lake has a great opportunity to be a year round tourist attraction and due to its centralized location, the Guesthouse will be an ideal spot to stay.

Charlene was incredibly hospitable, the rooms were beautiful and VERY clean, and the location is…read moreperfect. We've been fortunate to do a fair bit of traveling around the world and this experience was top-shelf all the way around. We rented "A" and "B" units and wish we'd been able to stay longer -- the units far exceeded online photos, and the value is outstanding. We will always check here first when visiting the area, and highly recommend that you should too!

A wonderful little spot in the middle of nowhere - long weekend with my sisters, everything is…read morewithin walking distance - the cottage is just perfect cute, cute cute!!!! We came in October, I think this would be a fantastic location for a summer vacation get away - warm & friendly community on the lake!!!

A perfect girls, couple or family getaway on the lake in Saugatuck. As the guestbook was testament…read moreto, it is a shopping, cocktail and foodie haven! The Butterfly Cottage itself is a cozy and comfortable spot with everything you need to relax and enjoy the ambiance of Saugatuck. The only thing that was lacking was a working fireplace and it would have been HEAVEN! We parked the car and walked most nearly everywhere.

Tony really gave us a great welcome, when we arrived just 2 hours later after leaving Chicago for…read moreMichigan. Really easy to find thanks to the big sign out the front and the photos on their website matching the location perfectly. We stayed 5 days and spent most of that on the private beach, swimming and paddling around the lake on the paddle boat. The weather wasn't great for one of the days so we stayed inside and watched the thunderstorms over the lake (really romantic!), the rest of the time we grilled outside, enjoyed the Dowagiac offerings of a classic drive-in, farmer's markets, and a decent supermarket not far away in town. We really fell in love with this area and we'll be going back to stay at CJ's landing for sure - the quiet space and big lawn was perfect for relaxing and reading and next time we'll bring some fishing gear to enjoy the abundance of fish under the dock in the evenings.

I was happy to find out that Marriott has branches off into glamping. This was an accidental find…read morewhen I was looking for a fun girl's trip. It ended up being a glamping weekend for the family. Cabins are dog friendly. $50 charge for dogs but they are spoiled! There is a $70 destination fee which includes firewood, fire starters, snacks, waters, and s'mores. As a Marriott elite, I get the option of points or a food and beverage amenity. I usually go with the amenity when I'm not traveling by myself. Wow. Marriott out did themselves. Look how great the amenity box was. It included so many treats! This was our second time glamping, the first time with our own shower, toilet, and kitchen. Not too shabby! We really enjoyed cooking dinner and the complimentary pour over coffee. The windows were great! So big! Felt like we were in the woods. The space was very private too. Loved that there was no WiFi. There was a radio and books. We brought games but really loved that we got to talk with no interruptions. Would be fun to come back with a group of friends too.

Our first time staying at a Postcard cabin and it was great! Such cute, quaint little cabins…read more Everything you would need for a little home away from home. Great way to slow things down and disconnect. Plenty of space in the cabin for two people. There are 41 total cabins but they are spread out and tucked into the woods so still feel very private. They include firewood, fire starters, s'mores stuff, coffee, and tea as part of the destination fee of $70. There were plenty of cooking supplies, clean towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and even a little first aid kit. We enjoyed going for a morning walk around the trail loop and watching the sunset at the lake across the street. It was very quiet and peaceful. Check in was simple and went smooth. Overall highly impressed and will be visiting other post card cabin destinations.

We spent the long July 4th weekend visiting Chicago, and stayed in #3. The space worked very well…read morefor two couples. The unit was very clean and very quiet. The beds were comfortable and the linens nice. The kitchen and bath were tastefully done with granite and nice fixtures. All was in working order. The location was perfect. A short walk to the Brown Line, easy on street parking, lots of fun places to eat nearby. West Roscoe had an upscale family neighborhood vibe. We ate at the Turkish place and the Vietnamese place - both very good. A note to anyone who books #3. Make sure that you are comfortable with 2 flights of steep stairs. Make sure you know how to reboot a WIFI. And, ask about the A/C which must be on some sort of preprogrammed setting. We happened to be there when it was quite hot, so we had to often set the A/C to manual to cool off. This condo was a great home base for our 4 day weekend. It's always fun to be able to come "home" after a long day of sightseeing and relax and enjoy each others company in a comfortable space.

Five of us came to town for 5 days for our son's wedding, and stayed in one of the guesthouses…read more The location was convenient to all of our activities. The guesthouse was our "base of operations". The place was immaculate and had everything we seemed to need in the well appointed kitchen. I even put the backyard grill to good use one night. The beds were comfortable, bathrooms had plenty of hot water, parking was convenient, and lots of interesting restaurants within walking distance. The neighborhood was full of happy children, and we enjoyed a game of Frisbee in a nearby park. We go well acquainted with the #50 bus to get us anywhere in the city.The neighborhood was full of happy children, and we enjoyed a game of Frisbee in a nearby park. We go well acquainted with the #50 bus to get us anywhere in the city. Our "wired" set took full advantage of the fast wi-fi connection. I had wanted to stay in a hotel, but my wife thought this would be more "homey" and see was right, it was a great decision. The only downside to us was that the toaster seemed to be hard-wired to the smoke alarm, but once we figured out to turn the exhaust fan one before we did any cooking all was well.

I loved staying here with my husband. It was private and we got a room with a beautiful view of…read morethe new DePaul music building. We used the guest house as a staycation in our own city, and it felt like we were in a whole new city. Amazing service and beautiful home!

A great place for a weekend stay in the city. Clean, comfy and convenient…read more The owner is nice and accommodating and it's more like you're staying at a good friends house than some big dirty hotel. You get a section of the house all to yourself. Includes a living room, bathroom and bedroom. I stayed here with my mom when she came to visit. The bed was SO comfortable. Theres also a fridge with free water bottles and snacks in the room. Free wifi. My only complaint about this was the bedroom and bathroom locks are old and don't actually lock. You have a section of the house to yourself but I'd still like a bathroom door that locks since its in the hallway. I'd stay here again. Close to the L train, shops and food. And is clean and comfy!

I said I had to have a sweet treat while on our day trip before we headed back home so we passed…read morethis place earlier and came back. Such a cute little place. I had a minute to look at the menu while my bf already saw the raspberry lemon non dairy so I had my mind set on something orange creamsicle but wasn't sure if I'd get the shake or the cone so I opted for the shake since we were walking. Omg the flavor and everything about it took me back to my childhood memories of summers by the public pool and the simpler times. It was very satisfying! I did try the raspberry lemon and it was quite delicious as well, but I'm definitely an orange creamsicle gal. The young ladies were very sweet and helpful I love their kindness and I especially appreciate the young lady who rang us up and her patience since I was undecided at first. Thank you for a great experience and tasty treat!

Such a cute place. I've been to the original Chicago location & this one has the same fun vibe…read more Great slices of ice cream perfectly perched on a cone. Friendly service from the staff. Great addition to New Buffalo.

We've been booking with Bluefish Vacation Rentals since 2020, and I honestly can't say enough good…read morethings. They are always so responsive with any issues or questions, truly incredible customer service. You can tell it's a family-owned business, and the couple who runs it clearly works so hard to ensure every guest has a great experience. We recently took a Spring break trip to the west coast and booked through a different management company, which only made us appreciate Bluefish even more. Bluefish goes above and beyond in ways that other companies just don't. It's because of Bluefish that we fell in love with Union Pier, MI--and now that we own a property there, we of course have chosen them to manage it! Getting to work with Bluefish from both sides (as a guest and now as a homeowner) has only deepened our respect and appreciation for how they operate. Their concierge services are also such a bonus, arriving to a fully stocked fridge is a total game changer for families. It takes so much stress out of the travel day and sets the tone for a truly relaxing vacation. Highly, highly recommend!

We celebrated my mother's 80th birthday at Pine Grove Estates on Dunham Path in Stevensville, MI…read moreand it was an amazing weekend with the family! The grounds are plush and colorful and the view overlooking Lake Michigan is mesmerizing from inside of the house or relaxing in the comfortable Adirondack chairs outside. The furnishings in the home are lovely, inviting and allowed our group of 24 people to comfortably relax throughout the house, guest house, and the estate grounds. The kitchen was nicely equipped with everything we possibly needed, including a perfect supply of spices. The long grand dining table was ideal along with additional seating for everyone to comfortably enjoy the numerous and exceptional meals we prepared. The only thing missing was the luxury of a hired private chef! We will definitely be returning for an extended weekend adventure in the future. There's no reason to fly or drive anywhere else and leave SW Michigan when you have everything you could ask for here: soft beaches, steep sand dunes, sunsets, wineries, and wonderful restaurants, such as Grand Mere & Tosi's just a few miles away.