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FAMILY/REUNION/BUSINESS RETREAT Open May - November 2025 A few weeks still open!

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Country setting minutes from everything!!!
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Plenty of parking! Playsets for the kids. Basketball, Cornhole,
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 304000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • South Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6 Lower level kids space

+2
5 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

FAMILY/REUNION/BUSINESS RETREAT Open May - November 2025 A few weeks still open!



We just discounted all of May! $750.00 per night

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR 2025 & 2026
June - August bookings are Friday-Friday

BEST FAMILY REUNION DESTINATION

Check out our reviews! We have a lot of repeat renters, which we think says a lot for our rental retreat!


ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT IN JULY !!!!! JULY 4-11, 2025 ... Won't last long!!!

During June , July and August we ONLY rent Friday to Friday! However, during May, September, October, & November you can rent anytime with a 2-night minimum
Taking reservations for 2025 & 2026
We have amazing reviews!
Gather your family members and come to beautiful Lake Michigan for an unforgettable reunion in South Haven.

We’re very close to Gingerman Racetrack and our new beautiful wedding venue, Black River Barn

Children love our playground and numerous game tables and all our bikes, tricycles, and scooters

Our home sleeps and accommodates a lot of people! We feel we offer the best of both worlds! We’re so close to the beach and yet we’re in the country! We have enough coolers with ice packs for as many people that stay. Beach towels, numerous beach blankets/sheets, beach chairs. Beach toys.

Please check out our AMAZING REVIEWS!

Our well appointed 4000 sq.ft. home has the Sun, Fun, Space and Location to offer you Paradise!!

This super clean and modern home has it all...space for everyone, huge concrete driveway far off the road. Great for kids! A beautiful view. Comfortable furniture, 8 separate bedrooms, 4 full baths!!
The Main Level of our home has 3 guest bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms AND the beautiful and spacious master bedroom is its own suite with huge walk-in shower and 2 separate sinks. In 2024 we’ve added a twin size bed in the very big walk-in closet. And a desk for anyone who needs privacy for at home work.
In the sunroom, which has all blackout curtains, is a sofa bed with new queen size mattress.

In 2024, we’ve added another bedroom overlooking the ravine and fire pit, with a queen size bed.
The open concept of the main living area allows the kitchen to be the heart of the home and an easy gathering spot for all.

The kitchen has an Instant pot, air fryer, tabletop s’mores maker, salad spinner, 2 waffle makers, pizza stone, 3 crock pots, electric roasting pan, blender and so much more! And it’s all labeled so you don’t have to spend time looking all over for what you need! 2 full size refrigerators, an above stove microwave, and a 4 burner gas stove and oven. Dishwasher and we supply the detergent! Coffee pots, we supply the filters, 1 Kuerig coffee pot, bring k-cups, 2 toasters. 3 electric griddles. Plenty of coffee mugs and drinking glasses and plastic ware for children. Lots of mixing bowls and pots and pans. If there’s something you need, call me, I may have it in my kitchen for you to use!

Large granite counter tops and lots of cabinets give you room for all your goodies. There's bar top seating for 6 and a large dining table with seating for 16.
When it’s time to relax, stretch out on the comfy sectional. Watch a movie or stream on the large 60” flat screen television with Midwest Fiber Optic as our cable provider.

A dvd player. Bring your favorite dvd's.

WI-FI IS AVAILABLE.

Additional hang-out area includes large sunroom open to the main living room, it has huge windows overlooking the secluded back yard and cozy furniture which includes 2 couches, 2 love seats, 2 chairs, a secluded large ottoman for a smaller person to nap on, lamps for reading and end tables to place your drinks,and a large round table with four chairs for puzzles and games.
Bring your own games

We have 2 pack n' plays, 2 highchairs, 2 booster seats and a potty chair and a portable tub for an infant.

There’s a separate laundry room and we supply detergent, dryer sheets and Shout. Ironing board and iron. Broom and dustpan and a Miele canister vacuum.

You don’t have to wash any sheets because they are done professionally for us. We just ask that most of the towels are washed and dried before leaving.

The lower level: Full bath with stand up shower, vanity and toilet. Two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and one with a queen bed! An attached Billiards room with a professional size table. This is also used as a bedroom, has sliding glass doors overlooking the fire pit. It has two twin beds. An adjoining extra large room with a 60” flat screen television has sliding glass doors for use as an exit also. This huge room has 5 full beds. And a twin bed.

In 2024 we’ve put in a queen size bed in a room outside the 2 bedrooms in lower level. This area used to be a kitchen but is no longer used as such. It has doors that closes it off from other areas.

Two air hockey games, smaller ping pong table and a foosball table are located on a cement slab outside the sliding glass doors. Outside the main level door is a deck with comfortable furniture and a table and chairs. We’ve put up curtains to help keep the sun from beating down on you in the evening. We have two large 8' picnic tables with table covers. Two gas grills (we supply the propane tanks)a charcoal grill and a Blackstone griddle! And our custom built slate stone fire pit, complete with sturdy log benches and chairs with cushions for those with bad backs! We supply your firewood and premium marshmallow sticks! Don’t forget the marshmallows! You can’t have a camp fire without those!
Huge concrete driveway far from the road is a great place for kids to ride bikes, scooters and skateboards, all provided. And the driveway parks lots of cars. There is also a basketball hoop set up for playing on the cement drive. We have balls for all sports requiring them at our place. The grassy yard has three swing sets, merry-go-round and tetherball and room to play just about any yard game you can think of!

Volleyball net stays set-up all season.

We have a collapsible badminton set, horseshoes and 2 sets of corn hole with tossing bags.
In 2023 we’ve added a tent that stays set up with luxury cots for 6. Anyone that would love to see what it’s like to go camping can give it a try here! Only room inside for sleeping.
We have a beautiful ravine that is now cleaned up, thanks Jim, and is awesome for walking in and there’s a picnic table to use and a few chairs. Sometimes our little creek has water flowing through it. We think you’ll love this added space.
We also offer two really big lily pads to take to the beach, if someone in your group has a truck or a van! Google: beach lily pads, they’re awesome!

Property manager

Lynette Thornton

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Because we respect our neighbors privacy, we ask that all loud voices and or events cease by 10:00 PM and may resume after 10:00 AM.
No large groups consisting of 23 years of age or younger persons will be approved to rent without at least 5-8 persons being 25 years older or more.
There is NO CHARGING of electric vehicles allowed.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in a rural area. Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • North Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • South Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 13 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FAMILY/REUNION/BUSINESS RETREAT Open May - November 2025 A few weeks still open! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at FAMILY/REUNION/BUSINESS RETREAT Open May - November 2025 A few weeks still open!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Where is FAMILY/REUNION/BUSINESS RETREAT Open May - November 2025 A few weeks still open! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of The Fun Park, Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts. Kal Haven Trail and Warner Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fraternity brother weekend

My group’s 4th time at Lynette’s property and we enjoyed it as usual. She constantly makes improvements and it has everything we need for our long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hussain A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and well maintained

Peaceful quiet place. Very clean and well maintained. Plenty of towels and bedding. Host was very responsive, we had a couple of questions and he responded promptly. Very quiet and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay Close to Lake Mighigan

Lynnette’s property if filled with every thing you could ever imagine needing for a wonderful vacation. Beach chairs, towels, firewood, and anything you would ever need in the kitchen! Thanks for sharing your home with us. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat

The house was homey and spacious. Plenty of cozy places indoors and outdoors. Minutes from the beach! Amazingly kind and helpful hosts!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Weekend Getaway

Great overall experience. We had a group of 12 guys for a weekend getaway. Large kitchen, multiple grills, and everything you need to cook for a large group. Large common area with plenty of seating. Plenty of space to sleep. Tons of yard activities and fireplace. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marion

This place meets all of our needs. Lots of parking, lots of beds, yard space for games, and multiple tables for eating, puzzles and games. It was a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fraternity brother golf weekend

Our third year staying at Lynette’s property and everything was great. Location, amount of beds and bathrooms, other amenities, etc. fit the needs of our eleven person (seniors) group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

steve c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2024

Great house, plenty of space and supplies/equipment. Drive to town and beaches easy. We had 13 people. Stormy during a few nights which may have impacted wi-fi and some electric outlets. Thank you Lynette!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and Great

A great large space that accommodated my large group of friends perfectly. Lynette was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house for a group

We had a great weekend celebrating a deployment homecoming and graduations! We had 16 people and the house had plenty of room for everyone to comfortably sleep and hang out. Jim and Lynette have stocked the house with everything you may need and have clearly labeled everything. They are also very communicative! The house is in a great location with activities for everyone within 10 miles. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savilla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Generations of ❤️

We spent a week with our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren here at Lynette’s Landing. It was glorious! We enjoyed all the amenities of the property, including the fire pit, basketball court, volleyball, bicycles toys, and the extremely large kitchen… able to feed our big family. We also enjoyed being able to go off adventures to the lake and in South Haven. It was a wonderful experience. Jim and Lynette were wonderful hosts. They responded quickly to any question or need we had. We really appreciated their thoughtfulness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

Great Place and Location

Our group of 17 adults and 4 kids stayed very comfortably in this rental. It was clean and well stocked with almost everything we needed. Our host was very accommodating and we were impressed that she stopped in to introduce herself and to make sure that we were enjoying our stay. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you!1
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Oriented

This is a great place for a large group/family getaway. Our group was 15 including two infants. There was plenty of space and lots of extras included such as games, bikes, beach chairs and more. Communication with the owners was also great and they were very responsive to our requests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in South Haven...not too far from the beach!

Our group had a great stay at Jim and Lynette's place in the woods. It is very close to the Kal Haven Trail, Sherman's ice cream, and Three Blondes Brewing...all of which we enjoyed several times during our stay. While the drive to the beach might be a bit longer by 2-3 minutes, the quiet, wooded house, packed with games, toys, and seating for plenty made it well worth it. Jim and Lynette are both attentive and kind hosts, responding quickly to questions about hot water and getting a replacement remote for the second TV. Our crew likes to cook and we could hardly miss with a well stocked kitchen, plenty of room to all work at the same time, and multiple grills! Thanks for a great stay! Looking forward to the next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amenities Galore

This property has just about every amenity required. The property is listed as sleeping 30 and the owners have made sure to provide enough of everything to accommodate 30. The property, and its location, is perfect to be close to vineyards, South Haven, and the highway but also private. The owner's communication was also excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful

We loved our visit to Michigan. Our house was amazing. Lynette and Jim are the best. The house had absolutely everything. Lynette was available immediately every time we had a question. If we ever make it back to Michigan, we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home for extended family vacation

This home was perfect for our extended family vacation. We had plenty of space for all 5 nuclear families (10 adults and 7 kids ranging from age 1-14) The older kids loved sleeping in the open basement area. The large kitchen was easy to navigate with all the drawers and cabinets labeled. We enjoyed the peaceful location, and the kids played a ton in the large yard and expansive driveway. If we ever get a large group together in South Haven again, this will be the house we book!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial getaway 2023

As a first timer using Vrbo on a vacation plan, our experienced was excellent, very organized placed, very clean, anything you need was accesible although we brought with us all what we need. A place where kids will enjoy with all the amenities. Surely, we’ll come back some other time. Lastly, the owner was so nice, so accommodating..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krishna G., Troy, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great host

The location can't be beat. It's closer to downtown. The house had all the amenities that we needed (plus more). The play area for kids is more than a park, they were well entertained. Lynette was an awesome host. She made sure that we had everything we needed and she was always a text away. Definitely recommend for big groups.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Connections between generations

Lots of group activities both inside and outside. Weather was perfect. Loved the changes from the year before. Plenty of room for sleeping and activities. Plan to back next year. Loved the proximity to Aldis and Meijers for daily grocery trips. It was fantastic!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikki Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multi-Generation Family Vacation

Jim and Lynette's property is very well stocked from everything you would need!! She has thought of everything you would need in the kitchen, plenty of towels and toilet paper for the bathrooms and plenty of beach towels, coolers and chairs for trips to the beach!! They have 3 play sets for kids and bike, scooters toys you name it she has it!! Great place to stay for a family vacation!! We would love to stay and Jim and Lynette's place again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Location with Lots of Space

Great property; lots of space, lots of little extras. Would recommend for families with lots of children as well. The yard was large and isolated, with a swing set and volleyball net. Kitchen had a lot of space and everything we needed for cooking / food preparation. Property owner was extremely prompt with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating Mom's birthday

This home was amazing! It was so well stocked with anything we could have needed and very clean. There was plenty of space for us all to sit together or to spread out. We loved sitting out by the fire, playing pool and air hockey, and visiting downtown South Haven. This home gave us a chance to get our whole family together to celebrate my MIL's 80th birthday! We were all so happy to find a home large enough for all of us! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All about the family

We had such a wonderful time staying at Lynette and Jim's place! The house was perfect for our family trip! This was our Christmas gift to our kids and grandchildren and they said it was the best gift ever! So much room inside and out and TONS to do! Everything we needed to have our family olympics! So grateful for the laughs and memories at this beautiful place ♥️ Lynette is a sweetheart and made sure we had everything we could possibly need. Note: Clementines and Sherman's are a must when visiting South Haven!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place to Stay!!

We had a awesome time staying at this property for our Family Reunion!! The Owner has done an excellent job at having everything you could possibly need... There were enough beds for everyone and very comfortable beds. We loved the pool table, air hockey and ping pong table. The owner was GREAT!! She answered all of my questions, and gave us so many great recomendations of local pkaces to visit. I have stayed at alot of vacation rentals and this was a awesome property for families to use for vacation. It was a perfect location for privacy and close to stores and beaches. Thank you for making our family reunion a special one..
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lynette Thornton

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Lynette was born and raised in South Haven, graduated from LC Mohr High in 1974. I grew up on the property that our house is built on. My husband, Jim, is from Jackson, Michigan and in 1974 we were married and he joined me in South Haven and we raised our two children in South Haven on Center Street and just after our children graduated my husband built our retirement home, that is now a rental. We lived in the house for about three years and then a job opportunity took us about seven miles south of South Haven where we managed a beautiful gated community on Lake Michigan, called Palisades’s Park.
For the 14 years we were away from our house, it sat empty for a few years, our daughter and her husband stayed in it a couple years until they moved to California, my husband’s mother stayed a couple years until she needed more care, and then we decided rather than let it sit empty that we would rent it out during the summer season! We love sharing our beautiful little town!
Our home is just minutes from downtown South Haven and the beaches. This area has always been an ideal location, but when they brought city water and sewer our way, we jumped at the chance to build. My twin sister lives in the house she and I grew up in, which is right in front of our rental divided by a fence.
Our home gives you the best of both worlds in South Haven. You get to enjoy the beaches and all of the shopping you want and at the same time relax away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and enjoy the music of the birds in the morning and evening. Be quiet and you may see our families of deer or the families of wild turkeys. You can walk through the ravine now because Jim just cleared it so our guests can walk in it! Also a ten minute bike ride to the beautiful KalHaven bike trail. Bring bicycles if you can OR rent them in town!

Why they chose this property

You’re a little bit in the country and a few minutes to the beach. We call that “THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!
Young children and adults have tons of things to do and we supply everything! Except food!
Come stay at our place and really RELAX! UNLESS you’re a partier and then you’ll want to stay closer to the beach, because our house is NOT a party house! It’s definitely a “family reunion” house! Because family is what it’s all about.
Our house is about 3-4 miles from the famous Gingerman Raceway and about 3/4 mile to the new banquet hall, Black River Barn. We’re also super close to the new family fun spot, Arvesta!

What makes this property unique

Family is everything!
Getting the whole family, up to 30 persons, to vacation in the same home! BONUS! Nice playground for children. Volleyball court set up in yard. Fire pit, we supply the firewood! So close to everything except the noise of traffic! It’s peaceful here. Very relaxing.

Languages:

English