"You couldn’t set the shower temp. It was either really hot or really cold. Plus the tub was dirty and had hair in it. The pillow cases had stains. The bed was hard as a rock. It took hours for the room to cool down. The thermostat must have been 50 years old. It would take us a few minutes of trying the keys to open the door every time. "
"Property was welcoming to dogs but there wasn’t a way to get pre-authorization - although they requested it- even though I didn’t get that information until I checked in.
There were no blankets! There was a light cover and a sheet on the bed. No blankets in the closet just one extra pillow. Also no Kleenex.
Please was clean. Lovely view and nice beach frontage. Unfortunately the property owner decided to blow the leaves from the property. Then crews came to work on the property -backhoe, dump truck- loud. When I took the dog for a walk the crew was smoking pot. This was supposed to be a time away for me in the off quiet off season to get some work done. The dog got so worked up because he could hear stuff that we had to leave. Also, the management knew a crew would be there doing work and they still asked if I wanted to extend my stay! I would have been so mad if I said yes and paid, and then had to listen to and watch the work being done! I am sure they are getting ready for the busy season but it was disappointing."
"The manager messaged me letting me know the details. We had 1 small hiccup as i was the first of the year, as soon as a notified them if said issue, they responded immediately and fixed it. They are extremely friendly and kind. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a nice little get away. Oh and the waterfall is such an amazing feature while sitting out and reading. "
The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included!
8/10 Good
"My husband and I (and our dog) enjoyed our stay at Life Aquatic! Very clean and conveniently located home! It was perfect for our lighthouse, fossil, and rock hunting vacation. The views of the water were really nice from the kitchen and main upstairs bedroom, and we were lucky to have a warm and sunny day to pull some patio furniture out from the boat house to enjoy! We had fun playing the card games and Sega Genesis system at night! The hot water heater capacity left a little to be desired for showers, but it definitely didn't spoil our time. Overall a positive experience at the home and with the property manager!"
"I’m very disappointed with this stay and feel it’s important to share my experience for future guests.While early check-in was offered, the access code was not provided at that time, causing unnecessary confusion. Once I did receive the code, I was informed that the hot water “may not be working,” which is a major concern for any stay.Upon arrival, the property was not thoroughly cleaned. There was visible rust in the toilet, as well as sand and dirt in the shower. Additionally, the kitchen sink had little to no water pressure, making it nearly impossible to cook or clean—basic functions that should be expected.I notified the host about the water pressure issue and did not receive a response for 17 hours. When I finally heard back, I was told that the pictures I sent through VRBO were not received and that maintenance would be notified. However, I remained at the property and no one ever arrived. Instead, I was instructed to try to fix the faucet myself by unscrewing the faucet head. Unfortunately, that was not possible as the fixture was rusted, and I did not have tools available.This was my fourth stay at this property, and while I have overlooked previous issues, this experience crossed a line. The inability to reliably access hot water and running water in the kitchen made it impossible to meet basic daily needs.I would not recommend this property based on my experience."
Badger Lake is located in Lost Lake Woods. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Badger Lake?
Days Inn by Wyndham Alpena is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from Badger Lake. Other good options around the area include Ramada by Wyndham Alpena and Big Bear Lodge.
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Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Badger Lake.
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