| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 29 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/28/09 |
Positive
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| We definitely recommend renting the Treehouse. Tom and Kathy are such generous and gracious hosts; we couldn't have asked for better. It is very clean and tidy, very peaceful and relaxing. We loved just sitting on the deck and reading or having lunch. It is a short drive from a lot of good restaurants, wineries, and beaches. If your goal is to relax or to take advantage of nature, this is your place. Next time we come, we will bring our mountain bikes and kayaks... We highly recommend renting and will be back ourselves! Thank you, Tom & Kathy for a wonderful experience! |
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Rick & Andrea G, Chesaning, MI
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| 09/08/09 |
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Thank you so much for an amazing week/stay in Northport. Staying at the Tree House really topped it off. It is so relaxing, and a perfect size. The surrounding forest is so magical and alive. Can't wait to come back again. Glad we got to go to Keil Lake, lighthouse, Happy Hour, Leeland, Eat Spot, & Omena.
Jen & Ian
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Jen Brock
Bend, Oregon
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| 09/05/09 |
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You have a great place here. So relaxing... Thank you for your hospitality.
Linda Brock
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Linda Brock
Grand Rapids, MI
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| 08/31/09 |
Positive
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| We just spent a wonderful week staying at the tree house. It is very comfortable and convenient to several local attractions- Leelanau State Park, vineyards, hiking trails, beaches and shopping. We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing on the deck each evening reading and listening to nature. The treehouse accomodations were delightful and perfect for us and our dog Laci. She loved the trails on the property. An added bonus is that there is a peach stand within walking distance!! |
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Rodney and Laura Gay, Fort Wayne In
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| 08/24/09 |
Positive
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| We had a great stay at The Treehouse! Tom is a wonderful host. It's a very unique place to stay. We loved being in the forest and just sitting on the deck each morning drinking coffee. The Treehouse is also very close to Leelanau State Park hiking trails and there is a short hike through the woods and dunes to the most beautiful beach on Lake Michigan. We collected Petoskey stones at Peterson Park and went kayaking on peaceful Kehl Lake. We also took day trips to different beaches, hikes, shops, and wineries around Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay, and Leland. If you love the outdoors then you will love staying at The Treehouse. |
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Bevin and Devon, Saline, MI |
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| 07/17/09 |
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What a peaceful retreat! Loved sitting on the deck and watching the Hummingbirds. We are sorry that we missed your campfire. Hopefully we can return next year.
Bob & Joan McCormick
Troy, MI
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Bob & Joan McCormick
Troy, MI
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| 07/10/09 |
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What a wonderful retreat for our 39th anniversary. We've flown into Woolsey (Airport) a number of times, but that never afforded us the opportunity, we had here, to sit still and enjoy Michigan's northern woods. Thanks for the privacy.
Rog & Marilyn Doane
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Roger & Marilyn Doane
Grand Rapids, MI
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| 07/06/09 |
Positive
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| What a special place! The perfect location for exploring Leelanau Peninsula's state parks and beaches with my dog, and the Tree House Studio Apt was the perfect quiet retreat provided by wonderful hosts - Tom and Kathy Larkin. I only wish I could've stayed longer! (I'm sure my dog thinks so too!) |
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Marnie Pomeroy, Chicago, IL |
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| 06/27/09 |
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Thank you so much for letting us stay here in your beautiful forest home. We greatly enjoyed our time here. It was very peaceful and relaxing. Exactly how we wanted to spend our honeymoon!
Thanks! Will & Chara Karsten
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Will & Chara Karsten
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| 06/20/09 |
Positive
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| The Tree House is in the midst of a woodland paradise! Private, secluded, well decorated apartment with nice amenities,and a beautiful trail system... My husband, Glenn, stayed there while I was a lighthouse keeper at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse this week. My partner keeper, Barb, and I looked forward to coming to the Tree House every night when we got off duty at 6PM. A drink on the deck and a nice dinner after a day of lighthouse keeper chores was just what we needed before heading back to the lighthouse for the night. Saw 7 deer from the deck one night. Tom and Kathy are great hosts and were kind to share their campfire with us. The Tree House is just a great place to stay. We would return without hesitation!! |
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Anonymous |
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| 06/06/09 |
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Thanks for sharing the Tree House! We had a wonderful week walking in the woods, playing games on the deck, and exploring the penninsula!
John, Kristy & Fogg
Royal, Oak, MI
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John & Kristy Moore
Royal Oak, MI
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| 10/08/08 |
Positive
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| Just ended a short stay at the Tree House and found everything just as represented in the VRBO listing. The setting in the woods was just perfect for us, and it is just a short, but quiet, driveway away from the highway. There is a lot to see within a short distance from the Tree House and we found road biking to be very enjoyable as well as hiking. The Tree House is a perfect place to experience the quiet "up north" county. |
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Anonymous, Ypsilanti, MI |
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| 10/06/08 |
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| October 6,2008 My wife and I just stayed at the treehouse last weekend and had a very nice stay. The property was very clean and nicely appointed. We would stay here again and recommend it to a friend. |
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Anonymous |
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| 09/14/08 |
Positive
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We just ended a wonderful week at the Tree House! It's a perfect spot for enjoying nature at her best and the Tree House is very well equipped for cooking up the local produce and freshly caught fish....as well as tasting wine made locally. Our golden retriever seems very sad today; we think she's missing all her walks in the forest and her swims in the lakes....and so are we! The Larkins were perfect hosts & even graciously shared their campfire with us (and our wet dog)one evening. We're so looking forward to our next visit!
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Barb & Jim (& Ginger), Royal Oak, MI |
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| 09/10/08 |
Positive
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| My wife and I stayed here for a week over 4th of July and really enjoyed it. The cabin is well appointed, quiet, wellmaintained and has everything necessary for housekeeping, cooking and,in general, relaxing. The area is full of things to do, Great restaurants,hiking, shopping, sightseeing (the Winery tours are a "must do"). Tom and Kathy Larkin are very helpful and accommodating. Great place to stay!! |
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Tom Dolan, Akron, Ohio
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| 09/08/08 |
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| The Tree House is in a very beautiful location, tucked away in the trees, quiet, clean, a well maintained property. Very private, the most wonderful trails through the woods, a good place to unwind and relax! |
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Lynlee and Jim, Ann Arbor, MI |
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| 08/27/08 |
Positive
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| The Treehouse was the perfect place for our relaxing, beautiful honeymoon! After the very hectic period of getting everything set for the wedding, it was fantastic to just sit on the nearby beach, read books on the shady deck, hike the local trails, share a bottle of wine under the stars and just listen to the wind in the trees. We found so much to do in the nearby area, we never even drove south of Omena. Leelanau State Park has trails and beaches, and Northport holds restaurants and quaint shops. But mainly, we just relaxed; there were days we didn't even get in the car! The Treehouse is cozy and secluded yet close to everything we needed. We were able to unwind and rejoin the "real world" connected and refreshed. |
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Brenda, Michigan
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| 08/17/08 |
Positive
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I just spent a couple of restful nights at the Tree
House and it was wonderful..quiet, clean, and a
great location. Mornings sitting with my (well
behaved:) dog on the deck, drinking tea, watching
birds, and hearing not much more than the wind in
the trees was the perfect antidote to a crazy work
week. I highly recommend this place, not only to
couples but to singles and friends that don't mind
sharing a nice big (and comfy) bed. |
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Susan Tusa, Grosse Pointe, MI |
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| 08/14/08 |
Positive
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| Our family of 4 found the studio apartment to be a quiet and comfortable base camp from which to explore the incredible beauty and diversity of the Leelanau Peninsula. The Larkins were very helpful with suggestions and we had everything we needed. We highly recommend this apartment! Thanks, the Valentine family |
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Anonymous, fairfield iowa |
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| 08/13/08 |
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Tom & Kathy:
We enjoyed everything the Tree House had to offer: peace & quiet, beauty, the surrounding woods, the sounds of summer, the invigorating fresh air, the comfortable bed, all the required necessities of home, all of your helpful information, and great hospitality. We enjoyed our trips out and about and seeing some of the great areas nearby. I'm sure that we will feel the intoxicating allure of this little hide-away, and hope to come back soon. Thanks for everything.
Fondly,
Tom Rohrer (Calf.)
Jan Green (Bloomfield, MI)
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Tom Rohrer & Jan Green
California & Michigan
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| 08/11/08 |
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| The Tree House apartment was beautiful and very clean. The sound of the wind in the trees was so peaceful at night. Northport was great. We went hiking, at the state park, great dinners in Fish town and at Fischers. I think the best part was having coffee on the deck at the tree house in the morning. It was so relaxing. Tom and Kathy were lovely hosts and gave us great ideas on how to spend our time in Northport. We hope to go back next year and stay longer. |
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Barbara and Mark Ott, Rochester Hills, MI |
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| 08/09/08 |
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Thanks for a wonderful "base camp" for all our Leelanau Peninsula "explorations". We had a great time at the various wonderful beaches & lakes, kayaking down the Crystal River, boating, eating out, etc., etc. This peninsula is a treasure!! We enjoyed wonderful rejuvenating rests in this quiet & comfortable apartment. Ziggy & the rope swing were fun additions. I hope that we can come back soon!!
Thanks so much!
Elin, Stuart, Jhena, and Amanda
PS: I like Lake Michigan and especially Ziggy the dog. The cherries were great too! I love Lake Michigan and I hope that I can come next year!!!!!
Amanda (age 9)
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The Taylor Valentine Family
Fairfield, Iowa
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| 07/26/08 |
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Tom & Kathy:
We are back! 1 year later and had another wonderful time! Nice to get into some cooler temperatures (70's). Everything was nice as usual. It was nice talking to you both, the other day. Again, it sure was nice to get away from the city; nice, quiet, cool temps, Happy Hour, Christmas Cove, the nice peaceful woods! Our other getaway palce!
Thank you!
Tim & Sue Lawrence
Maumee, Ohio
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Tim & Sue Lawrence
Maumee, Ohio
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| 07/15/08 |
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| We spent an enjoyable and relaxing week at The Tree House. This is a perfect spot for a couple. What a great private hideaway at the end of the day. It was so quiet that the only sound we could hear was the breeze through the trees as we enjoyed a bottle of wine on the deck or drifted off to sleep. We have rented many vacation spots through VRBO and have always had great experiences. The hosts of The Tree House have thought of everything for a comfortable stay and the studio was spotless upon our arrival. The informational brochures in the studio were helpful in planning our days and providing additional information about events and sites that we had researched in advance. We found the location to be slightly off the beaten path (which we appreciated), yet close enough to all that the Leelanau Peninsula and the greater Traverse City area offer. We particularly enjoyed visiting the wineries on the Old Mission Peninsula north of downtown Traverse City and exploring the charming local towns connected by scenic, meandering roads. We would definitely stay at The Tree House in the future and would not hesitate for a moment referring our family and friends. This place is a treasure. |
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John & Jill, Mt. Zion, Illinois |
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| 07/11/08 |
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Tom & Kathy:
Your Beech Maple forest is beautiful. So nice to see pristine Beech and loads of Sugar Maple. Wild leeks everywhere, on every trail - delicious too! Two doe feeding near the road - viewed from the deck. Keil Lake - crystal clear, northern flickers, king birds & more. Northport beaches are beautiful parks for our daughter & ice cream too! Donuts at Barb's - Yum! Wonder if the locals are asking "They ever put that green canoe in the lake?". Mud Lake - bullfrogs croak, turtle peeps, loon calls. Eagles nest lies empty at the top of a birch. Nothing in plain sight. State park beaches are sandy & white, storm rolls in and the rain barely reaches us under the wooded canopy. Glen Lake is as turquoise as the Carribean! Stunning! Crystal River, requires a kayak, but glad we did it! Whitefish fresh from Fishtown never tasted better. The Hummingbird pair decided our family (including Ginger) was harmless. Sleeping Bear Dunes where Shalda Creek meets Lake Michigan - we had the beach to ourselves Sunset at the lighthouse. Petosky lotto hit at Mud Lake.
Thanks for your hospitality. The Tree House was very comfortable and we made ourselves right at home. It was SO nice to have the trails on your property to exercise our 9 month old lab!
All the best
Gretchen, Todd, and Audra
PS: Great for chicken & pilsner at Fisher's. Thanks for your tips!
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The Abrams Family
Ferndale, Michigan
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| 07/05/08 |
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Tom & Kathy:
We want to thank you for the very nice time we had here. What a relaxing and peaceful getaway. What a cozy little place to stay. We felt really at home here. Thanks for all of your suggestions. We enjoyed each of them. The fireworks last night were awesome. We will refer this place to others and we hope to come back. Thanks again, and God bless!
Tom & Kathy Dolan
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Tom & Kathy Dolan
Akron, Ohio
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| 07/03/08 |
Positive
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| This was our first experience with VRBO, and we were delighted by "The Tree House". We arrived burdened by life's stresses and left refreshed and relaxed. The accomodations were excellent, plus we really appreciated the friendliness of our hosts, Tom and Kathy. They went out of their way to make sure our visit was pleasant, including providing a map of places to visit in the area that only the locals know about. We would definitely recommend The Tree House to other couples looking for a relaxing get-a-way! Thanks, Kathy and Tom! |
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Bob and Marilyn Ruce, Oak Park, Michigan |
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| 09/05/07 |
Positive
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| My husband and I stayed at the Tree House in July and had a very relaxing and quiet week there. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. |
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The Stout's, Delaware Ohio |
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| 08/07/07 |
Positive
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| What a great way to spend our 13th anniversary! The Tree House was a perfect, peaceful way to re-charge and re-connect. We hope to return if availability and our vacation time will allow us to rent again next year. |
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Anonymous |
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| 08/03/07 |
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We are sitting on the deck, on our last night, enjoying a glass of L.Mawby Cremont sparkling wine. We have, thoroughly, enjoyed our week here - celebrating 13 years of marriage. We rode bikes, hiked, went to Christmas Cove more than once, Petersen Park, various wineries & on the tall ship Manitou for a wine cruise. Like I said, we, throughly, enjoyed our week - especially the quiet of the Tree House.
Thanks for a great week -
The Wrights, Fraser, MI.
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Lorin & Julie Wright
Fraser, Michigan
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| 07/20/07 |
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Tom & Kathy:
Nice little getaway place! Very peaceful, quiet, & scenic. Christmas Cove is a very nice beach to visit. Northport a nice little town. Happy hour very good food! The Tree House is a good place to get away from everybody; the city, noise, etc. and really just chill out!
Thanks again!
Tim & Sue Lawrence
Maumee, Ohio
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Tim & Sue Lawrence
Maumee, Ohio
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| 07/07/07 |
Positive
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| Thanks so much for a relaxing get-away! The bed was indeed comfortable and it was soooo quiet, surrounded by trees and wildlife. We really enjoyed walking the trails through the woods with our two pups ... all the way to the beach! Now that we are home I think they are kind of sad .....?! I have many happy memories of Northport, so was great to return and visit the "old haunts"! Thanks again! Julie & Jerry Diehl |
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Julie Gillette Diehl , Fort Wayne, IN
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| 05/29/07 |
Positive
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If you're hoping to find a serene and tranquil get-away in the woods of northern Michigan, The Tree House in Northport, MI, will delight you.
Gentle breezes rustle through the leafy canopy surrounding the elevated deck; vast fields of lavender-tinged trilliums prance along the edges of rural roads; pristine sandy beaches beg to be explored; quaint old world fishing villages and craft shops invite you in; picturesque wineries tease you; gracious hosts proudly take care of their guests' needs; a charming cozy studio loft with intimate views of the surrounding forest comforts you; delightful surprises wave to you around every curve of the countless roads that meander through the Leelanau Peninsula; your stay will leave you with intoxicating memories of magical Northwoods pleasures and will put your senses back in harmony. |
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Tim and Beryl Newhouse, Rochester Hills, MI |
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| 03/06/07 |
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| We loved our stay in MI (Aug. 2006)! The tree house apartment was a wonderful place to rest and enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery! Thanks so much for making our stay special! We have so many wonderful memories from our trip! |
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Jere and Emilee, Southern, Missouri |
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| 01/13/07 |
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| We had such a wonderful stay last fall! The treehouse is nestled in the beautiful woods of Northern Michigan and was definitely a weekend of relaxation! It had everything we needed and was very close to everything we wanted to do! Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay! I can't wait to make another trip! |
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Laura and Chappie, Howell, MI
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| 09/10/06 |
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| Thank you Tom & Kathy, we truly had a vacation to remember. You have a wonderful little hideaway in your "Tree House" studio apartment in Northport, MI. It was very quiet, peaceful and very relaxing much better than any hotel/motel, we felt right at home. There are to many beautiful sights to mention them all, but Peterson Park is a must see for a sunset view. We also enjoyed the Lighthouse which is very close by. We will definitely pass the word that you are "First Class Hosts" and we hope to see you next year. |
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Jim & Kim Richardson, South Bend, Indiana |
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| 08/20/06 |
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| What a great place to get away from it all. Tree House was wonderful, neat, clean and the king size bed soooo comfortable. Besure to take a lunch and visit Peterson Park, breathtaking view of the water. Couldn't ask for nicer hosts. Hope to go back next year. Ron & Shirley |
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Ron & Shirley Strohm, Sandusky, Michigan
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| 08/19/06 |
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This is truly an enchanting place! We loved EVERY moment! Time simply evaporated. The Tree House is perfectly named! It is also impeccably equiped. Your hideaway satified our goals, and more.
We plan on returning next year for another respite.
Tom & Kathy, you are first class hosts! Thank you for a memorable week!
Fondly and thankfully,
George and Jan
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George & Jan Alleman
E. Lansing, Michigan
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| 08/07/06 |
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| Thank you so much for a wonderful time northern Michigan. The Treehouse was the perfect place to stay - beautiful surroundings, secluded and peaceful, and very clean. We will definitely recommend it to friends and family. Hope to see you again! |
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Chandra Burks, Kansas City, MO
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| 07/30/06 |
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| Tom & Kathy: Thank you so much for allowing us to spend a nice quiet time at your "Tree House Studio Apartment" in Northport, MI. The "Tree House" is furnished nicely with a very comfortable king size bed and all the necessities to make our stay comfortable and relaxing - exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely spread the good word and tell our friends to spend the time they deserve at the "Tree House". The apartment is spotless and very well kept. Thank you for your hospitality and we will meet again. Gerry and Diane Curran - Bad Axe, MI |
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Gerry and Diane Curran, Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-6393 |
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| 07/03/06 |
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| We had a great time at the Treehouse! What a great place to spend our 25th wedding anniversary. Its VERY private and the surrounding area offers many things great for couples. We will certainly stay again. Thanks again Ton and Kathy for such a nice place! |
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Russ Billau, Milan, MI |
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| 06/01/06 |
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Thank you for the lovely time. This place is a wonderful get-away place. We didn't see people for days! The Tree House had everything we needed (for a honeymoon). Thank You!
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Janelle & Daniel Heffner
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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| 02/27/06 |
Positive
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| Cozy interior and beautiful woods and hiking trails right on the property! Wonderfully close to Northport beaches and the Leelanau State Park. Leelanau County is a true treasure and this is the perfect base to experience it. |
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Melissa Specht, Grand Rapids, MI
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| 02/26/06 |
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This beautiful cottage with friendly
landlord nearby makes for a perfect
vacation spot. There are miles of
first rate beaches in the area,
gallerys, shops, and museums. Loved
it, and will surely go again! |
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Lynn Spitznagel, Pinckney, MI 48169
(734) 878-1028 |
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