| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 4 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/31/09 |
Positive
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What a wonderful family vacation we just completed (August 2009). Thanks to Jim & his beautiful property, Lake Superior Sands. We completely reiterate the positive comments that were posted previously. The view, the sugar sand, being right on the lake, and above all, the fabulous cabin ("cabin" just isn't the right word for Jim's building-it's not grand enough!), all of those things are as was written in the preceding positive comments - and more.
Jim has the wonderful location and property, and he also supplies the nice extra touches. He has outfitted the cabin with nice extras....the grill, top-notch cooking utensils, cozy down comforters, high-speed internet access, his "area resource guide", and above all his active involvement. Jim's attentiveness, (rapid email reply's, and phone calls) and genuine interest in our vacation came through loud and clear.
I just hope all of this deserved praise won't drum-up so much business that it will be too hard to book Lake Superior Sands in the future for our return trip!! |
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Bob & Sue, Madison Wisconsin area |
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| 08/16/09 |
Positive
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We spent the week of July 25th, 2009 at the cabin and were wowed by the luxurious amenities and stunned by the spectacular view of the Huron Islands. Our group of two families (4 adults and 3 kids) had plenty of space and privacy to sleep and the beds and bedding were great. The sleeper sofa that my son used had the best view of all! The grill was fantastic and cooking was a breeze with the sturdy and attractive utensils. When we weren’t exploring the area, our kids were at the pristine beach swimming, beachcombing and digging in the sand even during the brief rainy spell we had. Insects were minimal. The beach was quiet and for the most part, deserted, and the view from the beach to the Huron Mountains in the distance is of the kind that drops your blood pressure a few points every time you look at it.
We especially enjoyed the area in general around Skanee, L’Anse and Houghton/Hancock. People were friendly and helpful. We got directions and local beer from the Huron Tavern, sampled the fare at the Night Owl Café and snagged a few warm pasties from the VFW hall thanks to a local fundraiser on Thursday morning. The Huron River nearby at Big Eric’s Bridge was a fun place to fish, hike and enjoy the scenery. There are many waterfalls in the area and the highest point in the state is a few miles away. Don’t forget to check out the Barraga County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau in L’Anse, which is run by Tracey Barrett, a very personable and helpful soul who, among other suggestions, recommended the Quincy Mine Tour in Hancock (as does Jim in his resource guide), which everyone enjoyed on our last full day in the UP.
Jim was a very attentive owner who was willing to offer advice and instruction every step of the way to make our vacation one of the best ever. His resource list helped immensely with choosing restaurants and planning activities in the area and we appreciated the prompt refund of the security deposit. I’d like to come back and stay in the cabin in autumn to see the fall colors and sit by the fire and look out over the lake and observe its continual changes.
Kudos to the Megas’ for creating a truly unique blend of simple natural beauty with technological sophistication.
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Anne Holzschuh, Columbus, OH |
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| 07/22/09 |
Positive
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July 19th, 2009 - My family and I (six people) just spent the week as Lake Superior Sands and I would recommend a stay there if you appreciate the finer things in life. There are the big things, which I will talk about later, but it was the little things that added to the experience. What are they?
Little Things That Added Up - The appliances were top of the line and it was so nice to have a washer and dryer and dishwasher on site. The high end Teflon pots and pans were a dream as we cooked our meals on site. The silverware and plates had a very luxurious feel. The bed in the master bedroom was firm and comfortable, the room was dark and cool and I slept like a baby the whole week. To put a wrap on the small things the granite kitchen table and counter tops were interesting to look at as I prepared food and ate and I enjoyed the unique brass lamps and the main lighting on dimmer switches. Oh, I forgot, having internet was really nice for my kids.
The Big Things:
The Cabin. (see the pictures) Incredible!
The Beach. Excellent quality sand, just as good as the beaches I have experienced in South Haven Michigan and St. Pete Beach Florida. We made huge sandcastles as a family and it was sandy (not rocky) in The Lake making it warm enough to swim for short periods of time. It is narrower and slightly more difficult to walk through but that is minor when you take into account . . .
The Scenery I have been many places and the only place to come close as far as the view is Scottsdale AZ.
The combination of Lake Superior, Huron Mountains, Huron Islands, Keweenaw Peninsula, and Point Abbaye was the best panorama I have ever seen. The Huron Mountains added a SUPER nice touch. My eye was always wandering to them.
There are some things you need to be aware of as you consider Lake Superior Sands. The insects kept us inside one day of our five day stay. This occured after a rain shower that came out of the south. I have found this to be true in my other Upper Peninsula vacations, your good as long as the wind is from the north or west, but beware of the south winds, they bring out the bugs, especially after a rain. Overall, it was not a big deal to us, we played cards and had a good time together. There was only one inland lakes within a half hour drive to fish and it had only one species of fish (rainbow trout). The good news is there are incredible trout streams and that is what the area is all about anyway. You can fish an inland lake anytime. My kids had difficulty bicycling as the road out from the cabin was sandy. You could haul the bikes a couple miles to Portico road and find pavement along with great vistas of Mount Avron and Mount Curwood.
In conclusion, I would go back to LSS without hesitation. It is well worth the investment and great for a family trip.
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Jeff, Kalamazoo, MI |
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| 08/17/08 |
Positive
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| My family and I spent the past week at Lake Superior Sands. I'll have to say it was one of the best vacations we have had as a family. The accommodations are exquisite and the landscape is beyond compare. The cabin is a newly built, beautiful decorated, spacious cabin. The view from the cabin is breath-taking. The beach was beautiful, and is where my two kids spent most of the day, playing in the sand and swimming. |
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Tarah, Saint Paul, MN |
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