Our family enjoyed our stay at the “Green House.” The house is an approx
900 sq foot single story 2-bedroom ranch. It is a bit dated, but the kitchen and baths are sufficiently updated. We agree with the review stating the the house needs better cleaning. We did some extra cleaning after our arrival to bring it to an acceptable level. Overall, the house served our purpose, and was at least as nice as I expected given the lack of exterior photos and the fact that there were no reviews of the property at the time of booking.
Pros:
- view of the lake from the sunroom was very nice, great view of bridge/ Mackinac Island
- convenient proximity to Mackinaw attractions
- plenty of silverware and dishes
- beds were comfortable and linens were crisp
- bathroom and kitchen were clean (except for items listed below)
- washer and dryer were helpful
- the kids loved collecting fossils on the beach
Cons:
- the property manager (or owner?) was not responsive. We could not find any check out procedures and when I sent a message inquiring about this, I did not get a response. Luckily, we were not in need of help with anything while we were there, so this did not affect us much.
- living room furniture was dated and couch had a musty odor
- kitchen supplies were minimal. Could use another large pot and a larger skillet. Salt and pepper were the only pantry items present, so plan to bring any seasonings you might need. Also there did not appear to be a colander
- floors need better cleaning. There was quite a bit of sand, pet hair, and crumbs remaining from a prior guest
- I would add cleaning the bathroom floor, shower curtain, and bathroom rug to the routine cleaning schedule (the bathroom smelled mildewy before I washed these things)
- floors/ lamps/ molding/ ceiling fans also need routine cleaning. Also, not all the lights turn on
- many of the windows do not open or are challenging to open due to broken handles. We visited at a time when the weather was mild and opening some of the windows was sufficient to be comfortable. But lack of AC/ portable fans/ openable windows would have been challenging in hotter weather
- it would be more pleasant on the sun porch if the screens were repaired and sliding doors were cleaner
- the yard and outdoor space leading to the lake were quite plain. A grill, patio, fire pit, and/or some outdoor furniture would be nice additions