3 Generations Making Memories

5 Stars

August 18-25, 2022

Dave and Chris Thank you for sharing your home with us. The memories these 3 generations made this week will never be forgotten. We swam in the heated pool almost ALL DAY, every day. Some never like swimming before and some were perfecting their dive, by the end of the week everyone loved the water and each one of us dove off the diving board!. But the pool wasn't the only part of our wonderful week. We played tennis, ping pong, fishing, used the kayaks, paddle boards, trampoline, and enjoyed the hot tub. But one thing we will always remember was all 15 of us (ages 4-64) played laser tag around the trees on the lower level. We took a speaker with us and played Star Wars music, we had so much fun. There is more, the flowers and the landscaping were so beautiful, the sunsets, the stars in the night sky, the bald eagle was quite a bonus! This isn't just some place you just rent out, you can see the love you have for your property. thank you again, The 3 Generations of Roos Family

Wonderful 15th Family Reunion

5 Stars
July 30 – August 6, 2022

As we sat around the fire tonight – our last night here – we took the opportunity to share with each other our favorite memories of our 15th family reunion this year. I listened intently as our littlest four and a half year old up to our oldest 80 year old talked about what was important to them. And, as the sun was setting, I realized I was smiling. I saw that everyone else was smiling, too. That’s when it sunk in that it wasn’t so much about what each of our moments was because each of us was happy in that moment. That is what Duck Lake Inn is… a place where families get to forget the stuff they have to do and do they stuff they get to do. It is what makes it so special. And, Chris and Dave could not do a better job creating that atmosphere.

We thank you for providing us the gift of letting go of our regular lives for a week and living out the best vacation with our families through all of the amazing features of the Inn. We cannot thank you enough!

We hope to see you soon and, until then, be well!

The Gilchrists, Schumachers, and Hollidays

Making Memories

5 Stars

July 9th - July 15, 2022

Thank you for welcoming us into Duck Lake Inn. Our family had an amazing time and made so many memories. The grandchildren enjoyed the lake, pool, and icecream. Your hospitality and generosity is outstanding. I will always remember our time at Duck Lake Inn.

Lee & Family

Gem of Michigan

5 stars

June 24, 2022

Duck Lake Inn truly is a “gem” of the Michigan Westshore and accommodating our family of 13 perfectly! We can think of no better place to celebrate Father’s Day. We enjoyed the “tight” rim of the basketball hoop and the newly redone tennis court. As for the Kids, the pool was a rave. Thanks also for your special hospitality touches. Thanks for making it a great experience for our family!
Dave & Judy

Wonderful Trip

5 Stars

Aug 15th - Aug 22nd 2021

We loved every moment of our time at Duck Lake. From paddle boarding to kayaking to the pool and late night swims - the kids did not leave the water for a moment (except to make s’mores). The home and property provided the perfect playground for the kids, my parents, and ourselves. Thank you for being such an attentive and warm host; we appreciate it!

Lauren & Jason

Perfect Family Getaway

5 Stars

Aug 7th - 14th 2021

I have nothing but great things to say for our week spent on Duck Lake. We fell in love with the property and view instantly. The grounds were meticulously manicured and the house was spotless. It felt like home away from home from the first instant. Dave was a very accommodating host and responsive to any need. The lakefront beach was perfect for our kids and we enjoyed many sunsets down at the dock. This house and property has everything you would be looking for in a lakefront rental. We will hopefully be making a trip again next year!!

Jerrad & Rachel

Spectacular House and Grounds

Thank you for sharing your home with us!  It’s obvious from all the pictures on the wall that you’re making some wonderful memories here over the years and we are so appreciative the opportunity to make some of our own over this past week.  The house and grounds are spectacular, and your hospitality made our experience even better.  We can’t wait to come back!

Cheers,

Tim & Lisa, Augusta, GA

Perfect Beach House Retreat for Your Family Vacation

5 Stars

 June 19th - 26th, 2021

After you pass the bright red mailbox and wind down the tree lined driveway you find yourself at a beautiful lake house. Lush gardens, small pond in the front, front porch compete with rocking chairs. Warm pool and hot tub with a nice pool house to keep beverages near by. Surrounded by tall trees with a gorgeous view of the lake. The lake is clear and the sandy beach is perfect for sunsets. Our 9 year old kept referring to the place as magical. The inside of the house is fully stocked and perfectly comfortable. Just as meticulously cared for as the gardens and lawn. The architecture of the old home is inviting but has all of the modern conveniences of home. Strong Wi-Fi if you need to keep track of work or want to stream a movie from literally anywhere on the property, AC for those humid nights, dishwasher and washer and dryer to keep up with messes. Dave, the host, is the nicest person you will ever meet. He is attentive and considerate. We were greeted with wine and fresh bread for toast. Text updates were sent to let us know when Riley, the young man who took care of the pool and grounds, would be by during the day and would collect the trash. Both Dave and Riley were available to answer any questions or give recommendations for local trails, mountain biking trails and sights/events to attend. Two members of our group are physically disabled, and the property and house were perfectly accessible to them. The only difficulty came with the pool ladder. Stairs would have been preferable but that is the only thing I would change about Duck Lake Inn. This place is great for multigenerational family vacations and for making memories! 10 out 10, would recommend and we plan to be back!

Jessica & Josh

Best Host EVER !!

5 Stars

June 11th - 18th, 2021

"Wow! This is gorgeous," was our first impression when we turned off the road onto the tree lined drive. The white house with rocking chairs on the porch, fresh cut flowers on the table outside the door, welcomed us to into this homey space. Bottle of wine on the table, bathroom goodies, the house fully stocked with anything one would want. All carefully orchestrated by our wonderful host, Dave. He knew we were going to stream a college graduation, so he upgraded the internet (I'm not sure we had anything to do with it, but it was noticed and appreciated). The birthday cake I had shipped to the house arrived early, and he unpacked it and placed it in the refrigerator. He helped us arrange for a boat, provided folding tables and chairs we set up for a candlelit celebratory dinner by the pool And the landscaping.--100 year old foxgloves, pots overflowing with flowers, meticulous planted and cared for by Dave. Our days were spent on the boat or in the pool. Every evening we walked down to the lake and watched the sunset by the fire pit. A perfect week!

Annette & Monte

Fantastic way to end summer

 August 14th – 16th, 2020

Dave & Chris,

What a weekend! Our clan LOVED the “Duck Lake Inn”! The pool, the hot tub, the lake, the lake Michigan beach, the tube ride, the boat ride, the kayaks, the new dock, the fire pit, ping pong… everything was five star! What a fantastic way to end the summer before the school bell rings! We’d love a return visit! And thank you for treating us to dinner.
All our best, Tom & Julie

Wonderful Vacation

Aug 22-29, 2020

Dave & Chris, who knew that an intercompany email would lead to such a wonderful vacation! Of course, you never know what to expect when renting someone’s personal residence and from the moment we drove in we knew it would be a special place. The beautiful, landscaped grounds, the detail of the flowerpots, the gift of local bread, the wine bottle, the note all made use feel very welcome! You shared with us that this was a resort in the 20s and we felt every bit of it. The private tennis courts, the heated pool & hot tub, the private beach & water toys, and the breathtaking scenery of Duck Lake was more than we could have expected to enjoy so much. The kids and the parents had a blast tubing with Dave as our captain! You thought of everything – the tennis coach, the well-stocked kitchen, the wood at the fire pit, the map of the bike trail, etc. made us know that you wanted us to be comfortable and have a great time. 2020 has been a rough year… we are so grateful to have spent a week in this slice of heaven.

Sincerely, Shelia & Eric