Great location perfect for seeing the water at the end of the road we will be returning guests!! The cabin was very clean well decorated everything we needed if needed! Love the backyard! A
Stephanie thought of Everything! Personal touches everywhere! Pack your clothes and go, because she has thought of everything you could possibly need and itâs already there for you! Highly recommend this place!
This home had all of the necessities to house 5 adults and 3 kids ranging in age from 5-17. The bunk house was perfect for the kids! The location is great! The house was very clean as well! We really enjoyed our stay and if we need another getaway to that area, we will definitely stay here again! Also, the communication with the owners was so easy and prompt! Thank you!
we spent my 25th birthday up in michigan and had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful listing. upon arrival we were speechless by how perfect this property was! we could tell there was many little details placed on the property to make our stay even more enjoyable! the groups favorite part was the quack shack in which we spent all night watching movies and playing games in there! the property was a short 5 min walk from the lake which made it convenient for us. overall this has been the best listing weâve stayed at ever!
The Mallard Duck Retreat was comfortable (beds and all) thoughtful, (had tons of supplies and the process to check in was easy and simple) and very enjoyable. Our kids loved the extra cabin with bunk beds and a climbing ladder. What a great surprise. We enjoyed the outdoor area. I was thrilled to be offered treats in the freezer for the families arrival. Great stay for family or just a couple. Thank you!
Iâve been coming to the Prudenville and west branch for years. This was the best stay Iâve had in the area. The property had everything you could need for a get away. I recommend this stay to anyone to stay in the area. Will definitely be back!
What a delightful stay. The owners went above and beyond to ensure my stay was exceptional. We unfortunately only had a short stay. We would love to return and stay longer. The quack shack was so wonderful. It was like two places for the price of one!
This house was better than the pictures and the hosts were incredibly warm and thorough in every sense of the word. There were so many thoughtful little extras all through the home as well. They had device chargers, little snacks and treats were waiting for us, and the kids LOVED the bunk house. The water was beautiful of course and the location is a perfect hub for a myriad of things to do. The best part about our stay was how at home and welcoming it felt. Thank you Stephanie & Clinton for hosting us, we will definitely be back again!!!
This place was everything it promised and more! The host was very accommodating as well. The house had every thing we needed to feel right at home. Plenty of sleeping options to accommodate my group, everyone said their beds were comfy. Many nice touches that made our stay better than expected such as, chargers in the bedrooms, bikes and games. You really get the sense that the host has put a lot of thought into making this place great for guest.
This was the cleanest vacation rental I have ever stayed in. The kitchen was very well stocked. We enjoyed our stay so much, we skipped half of our event so that we could stay at the house longer. It was very cozy and welcoming. We will be back next year!!
Stayed at the Mallard Duck Retreat for 4 nights just to get away and relax. The place is adorable inside just like the pictures. So many little extra touches to the decor and amenities provided with the house.
The backyard and fire pit were great to use each night. Very large double lot at property. Had access to use the garage, too.
Steph was wonderful to work with. She was very responsive and accommodating!
If the weather wouldâve been nicer everything wouldâve been perfect for us.
We really loved the attention this detail of this cute cottage. Great place for a group of friends and/or family to rent and experience Northern Michigan.
Really loved the place and appreciated our host, Stephanie, checking in via e-mail to make sure we were enjoying our stay. Would definitely stay again!
The cabin was clean, comfortable and had all of the essentials! The bunkhouse is great for teens! Location was perfect. The hosts were wonderful and so helpful. We will definitely be back.
This was a great property for a family. The additional bunk house in the back was such a cool addition to the experience, the kids LOVED having that little place for themselves. We found a great local beach with a park and nice swimming area. The only thing I was kind of bummed about the location was the three restaurants we tried were all not good, so we just ended up grilling for the rest of the time and it was great!!
We enjoyed our stay. We used the condo as a central location for Traverse City, Mackinaw Island and Lake Charlevoix.
Stephanie is very helpful and responsive. 6 adults figured out the one bathroom schedule. Ceilings are low and it is Difficult for tall men (3 over 6â3â). Very small bedrooms and no bath fan or central ac.
Firewood, towels, bedding, and handy labels and backyard are great!
Please note, Houghton lake in general is quiet. There are many businesses closed.
My kids and I went to go 4 wheeling! This place was perfect for the kids! They had their own Loft so the adults had the house to themselves! Great time! Thanks again!