This home and its owner are true gems! The view from the porch is SPECTACULAR and to have a Lake Michigan beach without a 200 stair walk down is so hard to find. We spent mornings on the porch with coffee, days at the private association beach, evenings grilling and watching sunsets, and nights watching movies together. It was a perfect vacation and one my kids dubbed the “best lake house ever!”
We stayed with my whole family including kids, dog and grandma. There was more than enough space for us. Everyone was super comfortable. The home layout is very nice because most of the bedrooms are together downstairs. This added extra peace of mind with small kids. The kitchen had all the necessities for a full week of home cooked meals. The outdoor shower was absolutely clutch.
For my running/biking friends, the area around the home is fabulous for you. I am very used to running down highway shoulders or farm roads in Michigan, but West Olive has miles of paved trails that made it very easy (it’s just shy of a mile from front door to first entry into the trail).
The county parks nearby are also great to explore. We hiked at Pine Bend (perfect size for a 2nd grader). Also briefly explored Olive Shores and Windsnest. Both cool, small parks. Windsnest has a playground.
Last but not least, Aubree’s hospitality and communication are second to none. She made sure everything was set and made it extremely easy for us leading up to and throughout the trip. A+ host.