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We had a wonderful stay at Hidden Gem. The house was beautifully appointed and offered all the amenities we needed for a relaxing home base for our Lake Michigan vacation. The location is ideal for exploring local beaches, restaurants, and shops. Morning coffee on the front porch, smores by the fire, and napping on the back porch were regular parts of our trip. The house is situated right next to Red Arrow Highway, but we didn’t find the noise to be a problem. Also, the WiFi was a little spotty, but otherwise every other consideration was covered. Highly recommend.

We stayed here for the OSU vs. Notre Dame game and the place delivered. It is a close walk to the beach, restaurant, and small store. The place itself had everything needed for the beach and so much space for 6 adults.

This is our second summer in a row and the house is really wonderful. Even though it is right off red arrow, it is set back a good 50 yards with a curved driveway and a very large hedge, so you do not feel like you're "on the road." Very updated, well maintained space. Great screened in back porch and huge back yard. Easy walk to beach, restaurants, and downtown union pier (I recommend renting bikes from red arrow ride - you can rent them for the who stay and not need to worry about it).

The Only "issue" is the wifi/internet - at night, it is nearly impossible to watch anything on ROKU because the streaming is really slow. It's OK, it forced all of us to be off screens. But definitely bring some DVDs.

Home was lovely and comfortable for our family and young grandchildren. The porch was ideal! Thank you so much

Yes, this house is off of Red Arrow Highway and close to the train, but the house was so wonderful that it almost made me forget this! (you do hear traffic and trains but it's not a constant) Charming house with EVERYTHING you need, even beach chairs and an abundance of beach towels, umbrellas, a wagon, floats, and toys. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, pots, pans, grilling items, and almost anything you need. The main bedroom is comfortable with access to the screened-in porch and a private bathroom. The backyard is well kept and beautiful with a fire pit that unfortunately we didn't use but is very inviting. The location was close to the beach, but not for the faint-hearted, it is a bumpy walk with a wagon, and access to the beach is somewhat steep, but so great to be close enough to walk. The power went out one night due to a storm and the hallway bathroom and kitchen had nightlights/flashlights that go on without power very thoughtful and helpful! Everything is thought of for guests staying in this house, even a map showing how to get to the beach! Ron from WAYA was great and responded to our needs promptly! A new refrigerator was delivered the day we arrived and it had not been plugged in or the water line hooked up. Ron immediately sent someone over and brought bags of ice to help the cooling process go quicker! By the time we were done at dinner and returned everything was in working order!! House is clean, even the screened in porch area is well maintained with a table that we ate dinner at one night and couches where we enjoyed our morning coffee. We will return! This house is truly a hidden gem!

Hidden Gem was such a great find. The property is very clean, in great condition, and has all the amenities needed and expected for a beach getaway. It was very easy to feel at home. The porch and backyard are wonderful. Short walk to the beach and having the wagon and beach gear provided for us was amazing. Despite being right off the main road, you can't hear too much noise. In fact, walking to dining and stores is so convenient. Will definitely come back. Great for families who want an escape and get off the grid - wifi and streaming does not work well. Plan for other activities instead and enjoy!

Everything was beautifully decorated with high-end furnishings , art, and linens. The kitchen was stocked better than my kitchen at home. My only disappointment was the location. It was right next to a highway but I didn’t realize the amount of traffic noise there would be. They said it was a 3 block walk to the beach but did not say it was pretty inaccessible for older folks with bad knees. But all in all, it was a beautiful, comfortable home. (The beds were fabulous!) I would highly recommend it with the caveat that the noise was disappointing.

The house set-up was perfect for our family getaway (3 couples). Beautiful decor and very comfortable beds. Well-stocked kitchen made meal prep easy. Nice size dining table for meals and playing games. Comfy living room for just hanging out. Very weak internet so don't plan on streaming any TV...bring DVDs. Was a little difficult to find so Hidden Gem is the perfect name.

Loved the house and property, although noise from the highway and trains was less than ideal. (That is location specific and nothing against the house or amenities provided.). The layout and size of the house was ideal for 6 adults and one infant. Would rent that house again if it wasn't located so close to the highway and trains.

We loved the location! It was walkable to the beach with our 3 young kiddos. The kitchen was beautiful and well stocked. We loved the screened-in porch and beautiful yard. We would definitely recommend.

Great location! Walking distance to town and the beach. The house and backyard were lovely!