WHO: Two married couples each with one young daughter (20 months and 30 months old) stayed during our reservation.
DURATION: We reserved the place for 4 days and 3 nights but sadly had to miss the first 24 hours of our reservation due to a family emergency. So we stayed for 3 days 2 nights. During which time the six of us couldn't have been happier.
WHY WE LOVED IT: First let me start off by stating what my wife finds most important: cleanliness. This cabin was spotless. Mattress pads, floors, bathroom, kitchen, etc. It was all much cleaner than most hotels we've stayed at. She couldn't have been more excited (and comfortable).
Now for what I find important: seclusion. Though there were times we could faintly hear nearby neighbors, we always felt secluded and private. We were able to enjoy the outdoors at the property while grilling, having a fire, laying in the hammock, or simply watching our little ones play in the sand right off of the porch. It was very peaceful and I couldn't have asked for a better layout of the property. Not once did we see another vehicle on that road (other than the cleaning crew as we were leaving).
THINGS WE DID DURING OUR STAY: Grilled food, hung out at the property, visited Lake Michigan, visited Silver Lake, and carried little ones up the dunes. Not much but it was perfect for us.
THINGS WE DIDN'T DO: Pretty much everything else. We will wait until the girls are a bit older before taking guided tours on the dunes. We don't own our own ORVs but this property would accommodate them very well. We didn't visit many local shops/restaurants. But really all of these things we didn't do are just more reasons to come back to this cabin again. And we sure hope to soon.
FUTURE TRIPS: For each of us, this was our first time renting a cabin and we are already talking about renting this one out for a weekend each year if we can. My wife even wants to relocate her upcoming girls family weekend reunion here.
FINAL WORDS: If you're reading reviews because you're considering renting a place for a while--rent this one. You won't regret it. Just please don't rent it when we want it ;)