We stayed at Buena Vista many years ago, and I was traveling with my mother and we decided to stay again. The place was clean inside, but the grass needed cutting, I don't think the deck, patio and chairs have been cleaned yet this year. We killed a couple of mice in the kitchen. The TV didn't work until the second night, which is difficult for me because my mom is 87 and likes that she likes. They advertise they supple soap, but all they had was used bars of soap stacked in a solo cup. No hot water for a shower. It's luke warm for about 3 minutes and then turns cold. Remodeling is nice, but the front/ back door scrape on the floor. There is quite a bit of wildlife in the yard and across the street which was cool. I wouldn't stay again, I work very hard and many hours a week and when I stay somewhere I guess I hold a high standard. I think it is over priced for what there is too offer no hot water, killing your own mice. Not for me, but if you don't mind those things, then enjoy your stay.

Great location and perfect for what we needed!

We stayed for the 4th of July week (price was jacked up for this week). The place was comfortable but with little amenities. No facial tissues, no spices except salt and pepper, no games or beach chairs. It’s a basic rental. We ran out of hot water after one shower. The propane tank ran out. Only one towel bar in bathroom for a four person rental. No nightstand for your phone or glasses in either bedroom. No place to set your suitcase in one bedroom except the game table. Just a few hangers in closet. No wifi. The kitchen floor was a hot mess. The kitchen subfloor was flexing as you walked so the ceramic tiles and grout would make a crunchy sound as you walked across like it was cracking. I called the owner on our last day to tell him that we had issues with the hot water and propane. I was disappointed he didn’t even say, I am sorry this happened or maybe give a little discount for our next stay.

Great location, on the corner of "Lake and Michigan"! Host was prompt and helpful. We will be back!

Buena Vista was the perfect location for a relaxing weekend. The cottage was within walking distance of downtown Empire where we visited art galleries, ate at Joe's friendly tavern, purchased amazing chocolate at the Grocer's Daughter and walked to the Lake for beautiful sunsets. The cottage was a short car ride from other towns like Glen Arbor and activities like the Sleeping Bear Dunes. The cottage was quiet, comfortable and a peaceful for a much needed end of the summer vacation.

Great location. Very clean. Nice house. Communication with owner very good.

This is the 1st time we have stayed in town and we loved it. We come to the area yearly and usually stay in a cabin in between traverse and empire but decided to focus on going to the beach this trip. Quite location with a good size yard for our kids to play. Walked to the beach and town a few times a day. Did hike a few trails and went to neighboring glen arbor for a day. Only downfall which is no fault to anyone but the house is not ment for tall people. My husband had to duck thru doors and the shower was pretty impossible for him he showered on his knees. Even with this we would still rent again.

We had a lovely time!