Guest Reviews

Labor Day Weekend 2023

We had a wonderful stay with Kim over Labor Day weekend. This listing absolutely excels in details- unlike many places where we show up only to find the salt ran out. Expect to find a FULLY stocked kitchen, kayaks, life vests in multiple sizes, full s’more kits, the list goes on. Kim was very responsive with local recommendations and while we had zero issues, I’m sure she’d be very attentive.

The property itself is right on the lake as pictured. The lake was very peaceful – a couple jet skis throughout the day and light boat traffic. You will have a neighbor on one side who seems to be a full time resident and very quiet and respectful. There were no loud parties on the entire lake during a holiday weekend. There is a quaint, small town of Hastings nearby. Several restaurants and plenty of grocery options.

Will book again, thank you for the wonderful stay.

A Lake Life Gem – Impeccable Host And Everything You Need

We were so fortunate to discover this wonderful gem of a rental for our family vacation in August. We knew Kim was amazing when she sent us an email in advance of our trip to ensure every one of our family members had something to look forward to.

The house is beautifully decorated and inviting. From the coffee bar (what a treat!) to the game closet, to a fully stocked kitchen, this rental has everything you need. And her personal touches made you feel so special. The lake was quiet and peaceful, wonderful for swimming and even great fishing right off the dock. Downtown Hastings is delightful and the trip to Grand Rapids is within easy driving distance.

I almost don’t want everyone to know how great this place is! 🙂

Home Away From Home

The whole experience was amazing from the great location, beautiful house, and the special touches Kim added for us and our children. We utilized all the amenities from the swim dock, kayaks, volleyball, swing, and hammock to the fire pit for s’mores and nightly bonfires. Also, the game room with air hockey and so many fun things for the kids to do.

We cannot wait to come back next year!

Great Week At Middle Lake Vacations

Our family had a wonderful time here. The house is beautiful, and Kim goes the extra mile to make sure everything you could possibly need is taken care of. Air conditioning is a rare find in lake cottages, though we didn’t need it as much since we had perfect weather at the end of June.

The Best Family Getaway

Everything was perfect and so thoughtful – the space was so beautiful and welcoming. Each detail and necessity were considered and provided – from USB outlets to bathrobes to S’mores kit! We stayed in a lot of places and this one had our every needed predicted and covered.

The rec room was awesome for the teenagers. Bikes and kayaks are even ready to go! I loved the full set up in the kitchen and the coffee bar – where you could Keurig, auto-drip, or French press your coffee!

We loved it so much; we made another booking for Fall!

Wonderful Experience

This wasn’t just another lake house getaway, this was a complete experience. The property pictures tell the story, anything and everything you’d want to do with your friends and/or family is available for you. The house is immaculate, and the owner’s attention to detail is second to none.

It was a wonderful, memorable experience that we’ll never forget, and one which we’d love to experience again!

Awesome Time!!

This property had EVERYTHING that one would need to ensure a wonderful time for all. My 20-year-old son enjoyed the Kayaks and my husband, and I had fun on the paddleboat. In addition, Kim had everything that one might forget and require a run out for. That was a wonderful touch! We enjoyed fires in the firepit and loved the outdoor dining area. On our one rainy day, we all had fun in the rec room with ping pong- air hockey and video games.

Kim was great to communicate with and made everything so easy. Thanks so much for a wonderful week! (Highly recommend 🙂

Tranquil Lake Vacation

What an awesome place to stay! Kim is a superb host! We’ve never had a host go so above and beyond! Not only does she provide a list of things to do and restaurants in the area, but she also took us on a boat ride around the lake and a farm tour of her family’s dairy farm. She even came up with a bike for my granddaughter to ride!

The house is beautifully decorated, and beds were very comfortable. She provided a large heavy duty air mattress for my granddaughter. Lots of games and puzzles, trains and toys for the little one. The garage houses a “man’s cave” or teen getaway with gaming system, ping pong and air hockey. Kitchen is wonderfully stocked with spices, cleaning materials, wine glasses.

Drinking coffee by the lake (which was graciously provided) in the mornings and wine in the evenings allowed to envision our retirement! Kayaks were fun and easy to use, many sizes of life jackets.

Great location for day trips to Grand Rapids, Saugatuck and Holland. We felt safe in this house and even felt like we were treated like family!

Perfect family getaway!

Amazing! Kim is a terrific host who takes pride in her rental home and her guests. She had everything you could think of include coffee/k-cups, toys for children, rafts, kayaks, paddle boat, gas grill, etc.! The home, furnishings and accommodations were beautiful and comfortable…we felt right at home!

We enjoyed swimming in the water right outside of her home and the family dairy farm tour that Kim gave us. The downtown is cute and has some nice dining options, but we spent most of our time grilling and swimming at the house.

This was by far the nicest house that we have rented on a lake, and we will definitely be back again next year. 5 stars all the way!!

Great Getaway!!

We had the most perfect week at Middle Lake Vacations! The house itself is spotless, beautifully decorated, and stocked with the most thoughtful amenities! The view is breathtaking!

We enjoyed playing in the sand and water, fishing, grilling, campfires, smores, outdoor games, the game room and so much more! Hastings is a great town to explore as well! We got to visit their County 4-H fair, delicious lunch at Walldorff, fun shopping at the general store, and the most unforgettable visit to the dairy farm.

Kim is the most accommodating and thoughtful host you could ask for and she truly made this trip the BEST! We have returned relaxed and recharged and can’t wait to go back!

Absolutely Beautiful!

Thank you Kim & Mike for being the most hospitable hosts any guest could ask for. Our family had the best time! The house is absolutely beautiful. Beautiful backyard and lake.

We enjoyed playing air hockey in the game room, badminton, lounging around on the hammock, roasting marshmallows by the lake, exploring Hastings and even taking a drive out to Lake Michigan for beaches and sand dunes.

Kim is very attentive to anything you need to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The house is stocked with so many amenities

Best of the best for property and host!!

I have rented VRBO all over the world and Kimberly’s property and customer service was by far the absolute best!!

There is nothing you could possibly need; she covers all basis and then some. The house is gorgeous, and she was more than accommodating for our child’s needs, we did not bring a thing from home for her! She had toys, books, pack n play, sandbox, and a child life vest. It was a huge relief not to have to worry about these things for our little one.

This is a perfect get away for you and your family/friends. Rain or shine this home is perfect outside and in for your family to enjoy the lake and its beautiful views. I travel to MI often to visit my family, and this will be my home away from home!

A Wonderful Property, Where A Gorgeous Aesthetic & Small-Town Hospitality truly go hand in hand

Everything from the start of finding & booking the property, all the way through checkout was hands down the best experience I’ve ever had using both Vrbo & Airbnb. Kim is the sweetest, most communicative & accommodating Hostess I’ve experienced in all my travels. I told her the reason for my parents and I’s stay (we were celebrating) and she went above & beyond to make sure that we had the most special time while we were visiting. Not to mention the entire picturesque nature of the property: both the inside (main house & game room) & the outdoor portion (stunning waterfront property with the works) looks like something you’d find in a ‘better homes & gardens’ magazine.

The beautiful lake it’s on is small & intimate, definitely gives you that very warm “this is right where I want to be” feeling when you’re out there watching the sun set or rise the next morning. The views aren’t limited to standing outside either as there are plenty of windows in the home that seem strategically placed to catch the best views possible, like the living room or master bedroom for example.

The amenities provided were all as advertised, free guest WiFi, outdoor patio with outdoor furniture & patio lights, firepit (complete with the cutest s’mores station located in the full open plan kitchen). I’ll be honest our family wasn’t even expecting the game room as we booked a couple months ago, so when we found it we were so thrilled! I’m talking a huge tv just like in the living room, ping pong/air hockey table (my favorite!) & there was also a table full of fishing rods because from what I heard from Kim and saw from the many fishing boats, the fishing there is also excellent! The game room also has the coolest fireplace I’ve ever seen/used in my life.

If you’re one of those people like me who love to go and explore new places, especially small historical towns, Hastings (only a 7 min drive out from the property) does not disappoint in the least! We got to check out a couple different restaurants & all kinds of cute, small shops. I very much enjoyed the Walldorff (their craft beer is stellar & you can buy it by the half gal to go as well along with other merch) but my favorite restaurant we went to was Bunker’s Smokehouse & Grille. Right next to bunkers Is the General store which was a real quaint unique spot that sells all kinds of art & gifts from Local Artist.

Overall, this place and this hostess is Top Tier. 15/10 would recommend & will be returning!

Thank You Kim!!