Perfect house for family gathering where enough spaces for get togethers or just want to be alone. Beautiful views of the lake. Kids really enjoyed the game room; wished we were there longer. Definitely recommend and will book again. Jay was great with communications and very accommodating.
Our extended family really enjoyed our time at Sanctuary on Hay Lake.
Lots of space, nice kitchen to work in, our oldest grandchild enjoyed glamping!
We really enjoyed the access to free use of the pontoon and kayaks everyday!!
Loved hearing the loon calls daily!
Appreciated the prompt answers to our questions by Jay!
The reason we chose this house/property was predominantly because of the size (how many people it could accommodate for sleeping). It did not disappoint! There were 7 adults and 7 children (ages 5 thru 14). We all comfortably slept, with room to spare. There was even a glamping tent set up in the yard, inside a screen porch...that was extra that didn't even use for sleeping.
We hosted a 50th wedding anniversary one day at this house; an extra 25-ish people showed up. Between the kitchen, living room and dining room...as well as the outside deck and gazebo with mosquito screen - there was plenty of room for all of us to mingle and visit.
The kitchen is equipped with pretty much every appliance, pot/pan, utensil that you might need to host a party or just for preparing family meals.
A HUGE bonus with this house is the included water toys (canoe, kayaks, floaties and pontoon). We spent most of our days on the pontoon either fishing or towing the kids around the lake on the tube. The kids absolutely loved it!
For the fishermen out there; we caught sun fish, blue gill and small northerns right off the dock. In addition we were able to catch a fairly nice sized bass out in the middle of the lake. With just a small hook and a worm, we kept the kids entertained for hours dropping the line in and reeling in sun fish/blue gills.
The owner (Jay) is very communicative...he is quick to respond to any and all questions/comments/inquiries that we had.
Tremendous property!!!
We went as a group of 5 adult couples and this worked out perfect! Communication and check in was very clear and easy. The screened in porch and bonfire pits were really nice. The cabin had a beautiful view, and we really appreciated the pontoon being included! Itâs a nice lake. A little weedy by the dock, so some of us who are babies wore our water shoes, but it really wasnât too bad. Plenty of bedrooms/beds and bathrooms. Just a heads up, this isnât really close to many restaurants or shops, but we had planned to spend all of our time at the cabin anyway and did enjoy some bloody Maryâs and appetizers at the Harriet Club. Overall great stay!
This was a family gathering of three generations. The accommodations were plentiful, and a couple thoroughly enjoyed glamping. The grandchildren enjoyed the arcade, car racing, and laser tag. We all loved the pontoon for fishing and tubing. There was plenty to do or just relax in the gazebo. It was a quiet lake and out in the woods.
A very well maintained property on a beautiful lake. The owner was flexible, communicated well and was easy to work with. I highly recommend the property. We had a great stay!
The listing doesn't do this property justice!
The home and area is peaceful, relaxing and well kept. The property had everything we needed for our annual extended family weekend and more. Loved the provided amenities and the comfort of the accommodations! Can't wait to stay again.
We had an amazing time at Sanctuary on Hay Lake! Amazing house and amenities! And the fishing was amazing from the dock and the kayaks! Jay was super a super communicator. We had the best vacation!!
Great property for our extended family group of 10. We had everything we needed. The lake is beautiful, nicely explored via pontoon, kayaks, standup paddle board, etc. The glamping tent was a fun extra option for sleeping.
This was a beautiful place to stay. It was very clean and the house was very accommodating. The lake was very peaceful. There was plenty to do for all ages! My kids already want to go back to this house next year!
We have stayed at Jayâs properties three times and he continues to impress. His communication is flawless and his commitment to the guest experience is second to none. We really enjoyed Sanctuary at Hay Lake and all the amenities. The home is spacious and set up for families. The pontoon and water activities kept everyone happy, but should you need inside activities The Sanctuary has lots of space, games, movies and a gorgeous view! We look forward to our Sanctuary stays in the future!
Outstanding property. We had everything we needed for our large group. I've never had a check-in or checkout process more smooth. The house was clean and there were extras of everything.
We enjoy the family time because busy lives and work make such occasions rare. The children enjoyed the swimming, especially the floating dock, the fishing and the pontoon boat.
My family and I stayed from Sunday to Monday (8 days), and had a wonderful time! It includes a pontoon boat that is right there - no need to rent one! There are a bunch of kayaks and floatees to use as well. There was room for my daughter's and son-in-law's fishing boat to dock there too! We caught crappies, northerns, sunnies, and good-sized bass. We rented two Jet Skis and had a blast on Friday - all day long! The bedrooms are very comfortable and have TVs. There's a Ms. Pacman arcade game in the living room - I went nuts on that thing! That's my high score on Ms. Pacman 1 (59,620). The kitchen has EVERYTHING! I cannot say enough about this fantastic vacation home! Hope to come back again soon!
Our family of 11 stayed at this property for a long weekend recently and the home met all of our needs. Facilities were all clean, the kitchen was very well-equipped; the bathrooms complete with plenty of towels, bath essentials, etc.; the family games were enjoyed by 'kids' of all ages (especially the Pac-Man) and even the beach had all of the floaties, kayaks and life preservers (in the pontoon) needed. The floating dock was an unexpected plus for swimming and to have full access to the pontoon was great! Hay Lake is extremely clean, peaceful and our children enjoyed catching fish both off the dock and from the boat. We did have some adults enjoy a nap (or two!) to try out the glamping option, but no takers overnight.
We had a such wonderful time with so many activities on site. We enjoyed our time on the lake as well as plenty of inside activities to accommodate a group of all ages. They offered a glamping experience which was a big hit for our family. I would highly reccomend staying here!! We give it a 5 out of 5 âïžâïžâïžâïžâïž
I highly recommend this getaway! The location is beautiful and host was super nice and accommodating. It's even better than the photos. We have a large family and the cabin was super spacious and fully equipped with kitchen supplies, extra towels, pillows, and blankets. There is a washer and dryer in unit along with detergent. Cleaning and bathroom supplies were plentiful. The host even went as far as setting up a "glamping" tent outside that had running AC. There is a large pontoon included for boat rides and plenty of kayaks and gear for fun on the lake. Nighttime was so blissful underneath the stars and in the gazebo. This is now the top of our list to visit during the summer. If you have more people than is suggested, write to the host and he does his best to work with you. This place deserves 10 stars! We loved it!
Very nice property with number of water toys and the use of a pontoon boat included which set this place apart from many others. Host/owner was very responsive both prior to and during our stay. Small maintenance issues were attended to within hours of contacting him; and maintenance man was great as well. Owner brought in a small extra frig for our use without us even asking for it. Very quiet and secluded area and lake.
We had multiple families stay for a birthday party. Everyone enjoyed their stay. There isn't anything we could think of that the owner hasn't already cared for. Plenty of bedrooms/beds, the outdoor space is nice with the screened in deck and glamper, and the lake is unbelievable. We used the pontoon for fishing and just riding around the lake to enjoy the scenery. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway!
This place not only has great space for family groups (6 bedrooms!) but also had all the extras for fun in the water so we didnât have to bring anything. Kayaks, pontoon, floaties - it had it all.
A glamping tent was also a fun bonus!
This allowed enough space for early-to-bed folks and the all-nighters. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!