This is one of those rare instances where the photos donât do the property justice. Keep in mind; the photos are beautiful. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, two kitchens, three large living spacesâŠand a loft.
The Lakefront Lodge is without question the best place I (or any member of my family) has ever stayed. Stunning. You first realized this as you pull into the driveway. The exterior is gorgeous with a view of the lake behind it.
You open the front door, and it doesnât take long to see the main floor has everything. It includes three bedrooms, three baths, a spacious living room, intimate loft, mudroom/utility room, kitchen and dining room. Clean, upgraded, and state of the art. This place is a show piece. The views of Lake Chautauqua are as good as it gets.
âŠAnd then there is the walkout basement.
âŠwhich includes two bedrooms with 3 beds and a daybed, two baths, a large extra kitchen, and two massive sitting areas. It out classes most rental properties on its own.
Overall, everything is new or recently updated. The kitchens have every amenity you could possibly think of. We had no problem preparing meals, and there were more than enough cooking utensils, plates etc. for all.
This property is full of all the âthe little thingsâ that make it a home. Games for the kids. Interesting coffee table books. State of the art TVâs. A fully stocked K Cup Maker and Espresso maker. The bathrooms are stocked with towels of every sizeâŠand plenty of them. Have you ever been someplace that you wish had more hangers? Not here.
I enjoyed walking down the long back yard to sit on the private dock for some quite time each morning. We didnât stay long enough to enjoy the powered gazebo, or the fire pit, but plan on doing so on the next trip.
All this said, it gets even better. You will not find a better host than Michelle Jungquist. She was so accommodating and helpful when it came to every question I had. She made me feel welcome and treated me as though sheâs known me for years. She made the experience even more special than I could have imagined. I am so grateful for her hospitality.
Well, I think it goes without saying that I am a huge fan of this enchanting home. It gave my wife and I a chance to spend some quality time with all three of our children and their significant others in a one-of-a-kind environment. I hope to make this a tradition for years to come.