Property grounds

Reviews of Island Cove Is A Private Island W/ A Land Bridge On All Sports Sage Lake Hale MI


Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family getaway with the kids and dogs
Island Cove was perfect for our family vacation. The house fit the six of us (plus two infants and two dogs) comfortably, and everyone loved spending time at the beach, on the pontoon boat, and playing yard games. The check in and check out procedures were simple. It's so rare to find a place like this that ticks all the boxes - great location, easy rental experience, plenty of amenities, and the ability to bring the dogs along for the fun! We'll definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We loved the location, it was beautiful. We enjoyed our weekend so much and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you Angela. We have done a ton of updating to the house and the furniture so I am glad you enjoyed it and we look forward to having you back again!

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay with friends
Great place, exactly as advertised and great communication with management! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory B., Viera, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
We had such a wonderful time staying here. The views are splendid, the home is very well furnished and super comfortable. Throughout the house there are tons of windows that allowed us to appreciate the views of the water on all sides. There was more than enough room in the house for me and my wife, our theee boys, and our dog. Our parents came to visit in the weekend and had their own room. The three boys each got their own bed in the upstairs room above the garage. We used the grill outside and it worked perfectly. We used the outside fire pit down by the water several times and it was great with very nice chairs to sit in. The property manager was very nice and helpful and we had great communication with them throughout our stay if there was anything we needed. While in one of the nicest lakes in Hale, it’s very close to several restaurants which we enjoyed every one of them. We look forward to staying again here next year.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Joe M., Davison

Liked: Cleanliness
Not too shabby
We had 8 people stay with decent comfort. The only real issues were the AC upstairs not being very effective, though it didn't really matter because we were on the lake most of the day and it cooled down nicely at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
My family and I had a wonderful time at Island Cove. There were 7 adults and 6 kids ranging from 1-11 years old. There was plenty to do for every age. We enjoyed the pontoon, kayaking, paddle boarding, playing in the sand on the beach, bonfire by the water, grilling, amazing views of the lake, running around in the yard, drinks at the tiki bar, and so much more. The shed was stocked with beach toys, life jackets, and fishing poles. The beach had a shallow area for the little ones to play in the water. The bigger kids had a blast kayaking and paddle boarding. The pontoon was perfect to cruise around the lake and we easily found a sand bar to hang out. Communication with the owner/manager was easy and he was always quick to respond if we had questions. Plenty of space for everyone. My only suggestion is to add blinds in the living room/kitchen and in the upstairs loft. It can get pretty hot in those areas when the sun sets and blinds would help prevent the house from heating up. We had one rainy day and so we went to a local bowling alley until it cleared up - tons of fun there too! We would definitely come back because we had an amazing time and loved the property and house. It was stocked with everything we needed. Thank you for the wonderful memories!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessmine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic getaway
Had a wonderful weekend at the cottage! All amenities were exactly as described and more. Beautiful lake! We enjoyed our sunset cruises on the pontoon. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had an amazing time! All 20 of us!! The property is beautiful!! Lots of outdoor space for all!! Property Management was great address all our questions and requested promptly!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week of relaxation
Loved the amenities—especially the paddle boards. Layout of house was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
We had a great time at this property. Our kids swam, fished, kayaked, and had s’mores around the campfire. Boat rental was a nice bonus. Was a great place to make memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway!
We had a great time spending the weekend. The check in process was smooth, the house was incredible, and the view was even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get away on Sage Lake
We traveled with my family (2 adults, 3 kids aged 6,3, and 6 months) and two other couples and stayed for a week in June 2022. Overall we really enjoyed our stay at Island Cove. The house was very clean and had pretty much everything you need. We spent a lot of time on the beach with the kids, around the fire pit, using the kayaks and other yard games, and especially the pontoon boat. The boat was awesome! We packed snacks and lunches and spent a large portion of the day on the water. We anchored and fished, swam, and just enjoyed the sun. The house isn't as private as it seems as parking for the other property is with this house. As common with most houses in N MI, there is no central air but a few window air units; however because of all the windows and no blinds or shades, the house, especially the upstairs gets very warm on hot days. Even with the AC units running, the upstairs was 85. The washer and dryer were a chore to use, wouldn't start and then didn't spin all the water out, so we just went to the laundry mat. Minor detail but the coffee maker is slow - we had 6 adults so we had to make two pots every day. Check in was easy and any maintenance or housekeeping staff we saw were very friendly. Go to Alwards market and get their bacon, delicious! Crusins Corner Store has ice cream and we'd highly recommend going out to eat at Cedar Tavern and Grill. Large portions, really good food, and everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Thank you for the review Meredith. I didn't know you had any issues or I would have been happy to try and help. Sometimes if you just move the upstairs AC unit into the living room since its on wheels it cools the upstairs really well instead of just that one bedroom. As for the washer it does have a little trick to getting it to work sometimes which is just spinning the dial all the way around one full time and thought that was mentioned to you when we spoke. If I knew you were going to have to go into town for the laundry mat I would have certainly aloud you to use our other washer/dryer in the garage that our cleaning staff uses but I wasn't aware so for that I do apologize. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay however and hope to have you back again sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Therese M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Cove- Hale Mi
This property was wonderful! Clean and welcoming. Peaceful, with clear views of the water. A perfect place to relax and enjoy time with your family on and off the water! My family and I will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and even greater host!
Overall our stay at Island Cove was phenomenal. The house was very clean and had fantastic amenities for a weekend away on the lake. On top of all of that Joseph was very accommodating as a host, both helping my spouse to leave a surprise gift basket there for me when I arrived as well as helping to ship some items we accidentally left behind back to us. Overall would highly recommend staying at Island Cove!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Peaceful
This far exceeded our expectations. The views are breathtaking, the house is beautifully updated and decorated so cute that you feel right at home the minute you walk in the door. The check in and check out process was exceptional. It was nicely stocked and clean upon our arrival and the beds were nice and comfy. We had a fun bonfire, watched movies and played card games making it the perfect family weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2021
Thank you Janet! Glad to hear how much fun and satisfied you and your family were with our place. It is nice to hear that all the hard work we put in is appreciated and noticed. We look forward to having you back again someday! Thanks again.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location for family fun
My family had an amazing time at this lake house and the owner was friendly, accommodating and easy to communicate with. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had an amazing weekend getaway. The house was beautiful the water was amazing! We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2021
Thanks Jamie! Glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future. You're welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for family vacation.
Beautiful property with plenty of room for adults and kids. Nice beach for swimming and fishing. Kayaks and paddle boards were a lot of fun! Nice boat for rides on lake. Excellent place for family vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2021
Thank you Cindy for the review! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a few words for future renters to see when they're considering booking our property. It really helps a lot for people to hear things from a renters view point. We hope to have you back again sometime. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful vacation rental
This rental checked all the boxes for my family. The house is roomy and clean, nice updated kitchen and baths. Spectacular views of the lake with many large windows throughout. The patio and tiki bar are awesome, we used the tiki bar everyday to have lunch and drinks and catch shade for a few, it provided a tropical vacation feel! The beach is breathtaking and it was perfect shallow swimming for the little ones, but could not go out too deep due to weeds. The boat rental worked out well, it’s a beautiful large lake and good fishing too! Overall, this rental exceeded our expectations and we have an awesome family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2021
Thank you Sara for the review. I'm glad to hear we surpassed what you had expected of us and of our property. We will be happy to have you back anytime in the future at Island Cove or any of our other properties. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Nice property
Nice house, amazing property and location. The property manager Joe was great to communicate with. The house was pretty clean, but all of the dishes needed to be rewashed. I would have washed them normally before using, but they weren’t clean to anyone’s standards. Overall, I would stay here again. It was a very nice and relaxing long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Hi Mike and thanks for leaving the review. I wasn't aware there was any issues with any of the dishes but I'm glad you brought it up so we can make sure that it doesn't happen to anyone else in the future. We are always trying to do our best to make sure that every guest has a wonderful experience. I am glad to hear you'd still come back as we'd be more than happy to allow you and your group back again in the future and it'll give us a chance to make up for the minor dishes issue you mentioned from you first visit.

10/10 Excellent

Crystal A., Hudsonville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a wonderful time at this property for our annual family vacation. We had 8 adults, 5 kids with 1 being a 6 month old. There was plenty for everyone to do from boating, kayaking, stand up paddle boards and paddle boating. The property was clean and there was plenty of room for everyone to sleep. The only downfall we had is the majority of the beds were upstairs with only one bathroom while the master suite is downstairs. To access the master bathroom you had to go through the bedroom, so it wasn’t always convenient. That did not stop us from having a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Thank you Crystal for the nice 5 star review. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and can see how the bathroom thing could be an issue for people who have trouble going up the stairs, however there is the other half bath on the main level as well. I only mention it because someone reading this may be confused with the wording as we do have the full bath upstairs and another in the master bedroom on the main level like you mentioned plus the 3rd 1/2 bathroom just off the kitchen on the main level also. I know sometimes those small details can prevent someone from booking if for instance they couldn’t go up stairs so thank you again for pointing that out as we also try to be fully transparent with all of our guests before they arrive so there are no issues or surprises. We hope to have you back again someday. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pictures don’t do it justice
The pictures of this property don’t do it justice. The lake was perfect, clear and like bath water. The frontage and sandy beach was great and provided beautiful scenery with a fantastic fire pit for s’mores and family gatherings. Star gazing was incredible!! We really enjoyed all the amenities especially the kids. The kayaks and stand up paddle boards were a hit and used several times a day. We loved having access to the pontoon boat for fishing and swimming. It was also super easy to launch and land the boat for novice captains. As for space inside, We had 12 and had plenty of room for everyone to sleep, with a couple blow up beds. We cooked big meals in the kitchen, grilled and had a nice space to prepare all the meals. Also, the bathrooms were updated and clean. This space was perfect for making some great memories. Thank you to the owner for allowing us to rent such a special place. Stay here once and you will want to buy a boat and live the “Lake Life”
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2021
Thank you Russell for all the kind words. It's nice to see all that was enjoyed by you and your large group. We work hard during every off season to keep things looking nice and updated the best we can. With the entirely new luxury kitchen & updated bathrooms it really makes for a nice surprise for renters not expecting all the new updates. Anyways we'd be happy to have you and your group back again sometime. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Jana T.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing getaway
What an amazing little house! We had 7 couples come up for our 40th birthdays, and had the best time! We absolutely loved the house, water front, boat, paddle boat, water toys, tiki hut and everything there was! Owner was easy to communicate and the house was very easy to get to and very clean! Tons of room inside and outside. We had the best time, and will for sure be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thank you Jana! It’s nice to hear you and your group had such a great time inside and out! We’d be happy to have you and your group back again sometime. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Carl A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great spot! Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Greg S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay.
The location was great. The house was all they said in the listing. Joe, the manager was great to work with. However, linens and dishes were a bit short. The cleaning leaves a bit to be desired. The stove needed to be scrubbed, in the master bedroom there was a hair scrunchy in plan sight laying under the bed and there was an empty Body Amour bottle part way under the hide a bed in the upstairs bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Thanks for leaving this review Greg. First I want to start by saying I didn’t know your group was in need of any extra linens or I would have explained how to access all the extras we have in the garage storage as we just bought all brand new ones this spring so we have enough for any size group. Not sure if you used them or not but we also leave a few extra sets in each of the hallway/bathroom closets. Secondly I want you to know I just went and bought all new stock for the kitchen cupboards so no other guests would be short on dishes, pots/pans, or silverware so thank you for bringing it to my attention. I also spoke with my cleaning manager about the scrunchy and turns out it dropped from her pocket while she was cleaning the day you checked in and she looked all over for it with no success so she was happy to hear it turned up. Lastly they had a lot of trouble with the stove top that day as well as the previous guests before you had spilt what looked to be milk and burned all over the top of the new stove. Thankfully they were able to get it off since you’ve checked out as they had to get a couple heavier duty scrapers/brushes to finish the job so I apologize that you had to see that and have it there during your stay but I want you to know we try to make sure all of our guests have a wonderful experience and it helps a lot to hear feedback like yours so we can make sure to take care of anything that may be an issue. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay though and we’d be happy to have you back again anytime. Thanks again Greg and see you next time!

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
My family and I had an amazing time at the house. There was plenty of activities and things to do on the lake. We made great use of everything available from the kayaks, paddle boards, and pontoon. The house was very clean and there was plenty of space for our large family. We had perfect weather to enjoy our weekend here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thank you Kris! Its nice to hear you enjoyed your stay at our place and made use of all the different activities we try to supply the guests with. We would be happy to have you and your family back again sometime!

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Perfect family getaway for a group of 8 adults and 6 kids. The outdoor space is beautiful and exactly as described within the listing. The kids had an absolute blast in the water kayaking and paddle boarding all day long along with swimming off the pontoon boat. Highly recommend Island Cove!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thank you Megan! Its nice to hear you and your kids had fun while visiting Island Cove. We hope to have you back again sometime. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Setting
This property was perfect for my group of 10. There was plenty of room for everyone. The slope of the beach was perfect for our non swimmers in the group. We got to try out kayaking and paddle boarding with the equipment that was made available We also enjoyed the pontoon boat we rented. We did s’mores at the fire pit and made a lot of use of the grill. The views from all of the windows was breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Thanks Deborah. Glad you put some of our water vessels to good use and got to gain some lifelong memories with the other people in your group. We'd be more than happy to have you back again in the future. Thanks again!

8/10 Good

Steven J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Enjoyed the great place and size of house was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2020
Thank you Steven. We look forward to possibly having you back again someday!

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend vacation
We had a great stay! Everyone in our group had a great time and enjoyed the property. Joe the property manager was easy to communicate with and was very helpful from the moment we booked our stay to the checking out. We look forward to staying here agian in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2020
Thank you Ashlea. We look forward to having you and your group back again sometime!

10/10 Excellent

Candice M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet getaway
The property was the perfect getaway for our family of 7 adults and 4 children. Right off the lake, great views, perfectly nestled fire pit, and great sandy bottom for the kids...need I say more. The accommodations were very comfortable and relaxing. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Thank you Candice. We look forward to having you and your family back again sometime!

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great spot to kick back and enjoy the weekend. House was great. Very clean plenty of room to sleep for a big group of guys. The kitchen was brand new. A bunch of games to play. 10/10 would recommend and definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Diana N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway!
Everything was as advertised or better! Great communication w the property manager! Everyone in our party had an excellent time! It was our oasis and a great place to relax and get away from it all! You never have to leave bc everything is right there at your finger tips. So convenient esp with the little ones. Def a vacation we will all remember for years to come!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2020
Thank you Diana! We appreciate your kind review and are so glad you and all your little ones had such a great. We’d love to have you back again sometime in the future. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M., Plain City, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with family!
We had a great stay - 8 adults and 5 kids and plenty of space and activities for all! Loved that we had access to the kayaks, paddle boards, and pontoon so the kids could try all the activities at their pace. Lake house is great for those that can’t do a lot of steps, something we noticed most of the other houses on the lake had. Great stay will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Thank you Kasey. We’d love to have you back again sometime. Really happy everyone enjoyed their stay. We’ll see ya next time!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The lakehouse was wonderful! Great little island and all the amenities and outdoor play that you need to never even have to leave during your stay. The owner is one of the best I have interacted with while renting. He is friendly, answers promptly, and takes care of his guests during their stay! Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2020
We look forward to having you back again sometime. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a big family getaway
We rented this house for a long weekend for my whole family. All 18 of us. This house worked perfect . It slept all of us nicely, plenty of room around the fire, lots of yard area for us to play games. Owner answered any questions I had very quickly and took care of anything we needed. We will definitely be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2020
Thank you Kim! You and your crew took great care of the place. We hope to have you back again sometime. When you do I promise you a very nice surprise that you won’t expect! Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
Such a great place to relax and spend time with family. We had a group of 12 and it was such an enjoyable few days. The house was great, very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed all the amenities and could not have had a better experience. The pontoon boat was one of our favorite parts of the trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020
Thank you Amy! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you and your group back again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Cove relaxation
We had a fun, relaxing, and enjoyable week at the Island Cove rental. Sage Lake is a beautiful lake to wake up to each morning and a great lake to view the sunset in the evening. Renting the pontoon boat is a must for those who want to enjoy the entire lake experience. Good fishing location to find bluegill, pike, large mouth bass, and crappies. The property is great for families to have their own space while also enjoying family time around a bonfire each evening. Kayaks and SUP boards are available to enjoy and a nice way to explore the lake. Our dog also enjoyed the property as he was able to safely run around the cove and chase off the geese too. Boaters on the lake are friendly and courteous and we felt safe swimming anywhere in the lake. Property Managers/Owners are very responsive, kind, and helpful. We would recommend this rental and look forward to visiting Sage Lake again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2020
Thank you Cindy! We were glad you decided to book and made it out to see our little price of heaven. We’d be more than happy to have you back anytime. Look forward to hearing from you again in the future! Thanks again.

10/10 Excellent

Zach D., Clarkston MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Lakefront Property
Went up to this property for a guys weekend, 14 people in total. There was a ton of space for all of us to spread out. The house was like a home away from home and had all the fixings we needed. The house has tons of water toys and yard games for all ages. Of all the spaces we seemed to hang out at the tiki hut all weekend! There are a few golf courses in the area and a unique downtown Hale to explore. Joe, the property manager, was very easy to to contact and was more then willing to answer any and all questions! The pontoon ran great and just added more fun to the weekend! My guys are already asking when we can go back! We can’t wait to try out the island property! Thanks again Joe! Can’t wait to work with you in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2020
Thank you Zach! We look forward to having you and your group back again next time. Maybe even out at Zeron's Island!

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Our weekend was amazing! The property was exactly like the pictures showed if not better. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We loved taking the pontoon boat around the lake and going for morning kayaking and paddle boarding. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2020
Thank you Laura. Sounds like you and your family really enjoyed your stay. We hope to have you back again sometime in the future. Maybe on your next visit you will like to stay on Zeron's Island so you can experience the lake from your own private island, either way we would love to have you back. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Joe was an helpful resource ahead of our stay. The property was exactly as advertised. Our group had a blast and would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you Brad! were glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate the review. We hope to see you and your group back again sometime in the future. Thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family getaway
Our stay on Sage Lake was great! There was so much to do - boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, lawn games, evening fires...the list goes on. The house accommodated our group of 11 easily. I would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you Jennifer! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and would recommend us to future renters. That's great you enjoyed all the endless water activities on the lake as well. We hope to see you back again in the future. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Esther T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip!
Lake, outside area, and pontoon boat were fabulous! Pictures were accurate . Manager was extremely accommodating and easy to deal with. Local rep was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you! We appreciate you staying with us for your vacation. We try our best to be there for you for every question and need. Glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

amanda h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We booked this house for a family vacation with cousins from out of state and it was absolutely amazing! The perfect size, great location, and equipped with so many fun things to do. We spent the day kayaking, riding the paddle boat, paddle boarding, and took the pontoon out and spent the evenings around the fire. The little beach was perfect for our small kiddos, ages 2-12. Joe, the property manager responded quickly and friendly to all my (many!) questions and never made me feel like a burden. Would highly recommend to any family looking for a nice, clean, relaxing vacation :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2020
Thank you Amanda! I very much appreciate your nice review and glad you and your family from all over enjoyed your stay. If you ever want to come back we’d be more than happy to have you. Thank you again!

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we expected and more
Place was amazing! Highly recommend! Drink a beer with Kathy if you get the chance!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you Chris! We strive to make sure all of our renters are happy and satisfied with their stay and am glad you're happy and enjoyed your run in with one of our staff. Thank you again for the kind words and review.

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable vacation. Wish lake had not been so shallow in so many places
Very easy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for the review! We do try our best to make things as easy as possible. We’re glad you noticed and appreciate you staying at our property. Hope to see you back again. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable vacation by Sage Lake
Overall experience was positive, everyone enjoyed the lake, use of the pedal boat, pontoon, kayaks, outside games, fire pit and being able to use the grill and enjoy the comfortable outside patio chairs and fire pit.Loved being so close to the water. On the downside was cleaning up all the duck poop in the yard when we first arrived, washing machine not working, uncomfortable sofa beds, and could use another couch downstairs in the living room. The smoke alarm went off at 4:00a.m.. one morning for no reason that we could see. Other than those things it was a great place and everyone had a good time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for bringing these things to our attention. Unfortunately the Geese/duck poop is part of lake living. There’s not much anyone on the lake can do to keep them from visiting. The washer issue has been taken care of, since it’s a brand new washer it was covered under warranty. As for the sofa beds they were some of the nicest ones money can buy I just think sofa beds in general aren’t don’t compare to the nice pillow top or memory foam beds. Again thank you for bringing this to our attention and we will try to keep some of these things in mind in the future to improve our guest experience. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and can’t wait for your next visit with you and your family in the future! Thanks for visiting Island Cove.

10/10 Excellent

J W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer VACA 2019
We had a wonderful time! Nice home to stay in, plenty of room for our four family group of 11. We have been to Sage Lake many times over the years and this is by far the best location we've stayed at. Having access to water for swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, and sand for the kids to play in. Evenings were great around the fire and enjoy our family time. Property manager was helpful in quick to respond to our questions. Great place!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for the kind words. We work hard to make sure it’s as nice as we can and glad you enjoyed our property and some of our unique special amenities as well. You left the place just as it was if not better than when you arrived. Hope to see you again next time your family travels to Sage Lake!!

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome summer spot
Had a great experience renting on Sage Lake. The peninsula was perfect, between all the rooms available and the size of the peninsula itself. Joe was available anytime to provide anything we needed. The pontoon boats were great, the lake was awesome, and it gave a little up north getaway for a weekend of relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lyla K.

AWESOME VACATION
We spent the week, our entire family, in the house. There were 10 adults, one 3 year old, one infant and one dog. We were celebrating my mom's 80th birthday. We had plenty of room, ample sleeping and bathrooms. The house was very clean, neat and tidy with towels, linens and garbage bags/cans provided. Parking is a bit restrictive but manageable. Also provided are kayaks, a paddle boat, pontoon boat(s) and other water toys. The privacy is a perk as the peninsula setting provides a quiet and serene campfire oasis with the beach literally a stones throw away. Outdoor seating is also plentiful. We bbq'ed, fished, swam, boated, kayaked, lounged, "smored" and relaxed, just to hit on a few of the highlights. The landlords (Joe and Chad) were both very helpful and communicative prior to and at the onset of our stay. We would highly recommend this rental and hope we can go back again on an annual basis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018