I rent this property every year because it is such a find! It’s the perfect space for a family or friends getaway and get some quality lake time!

We enjoyed our week-long family reunion (July, 2022) at this wonderful property on Lake Blaisdell. The area is beautiful, the lake is clean, we enjoyed the plentiful boats, and the comfy common areas. It has some pros-cons that savvy guests should anticipate. My family was charged the damage deposit. Pros: 1. Very responsive host, left candies for the kids on arrival, which was a very appreciated first impression. 2. Large common space areas 3. Large modern grill on the balcony. 4. Paddle boards and kayaks available for use. 5. The house is set away from the lake up a short hill, which we considered a plus, as it is much quieter than properties directly on the water (loons can be loud, so can the occasional power boats). 6. The bunk room is perfect for four kids (two bunk beds) as it is set off on one end of the house away from the living room. Cons: 1. One bathroom. Not a big problem. 2. There is an impressive antique stove setup, but my sister ended up singeing a small section of the adjacent countertop because the temperature and flame was difficult to regulate. This was a cause for our damage deposit to be retained, a justification we disagree with. 3. There are knick-knacks on every shelf in every corner, everywhere. The decor is beautiful and charming to look at, but impractical for renters especially with children, as you may get charged if you move anything. We had four young children who immediately dove into the boardgames and the bags of legos and other toys (who wouldn't?!). It took us parents 3 hours the evening before, and 4 hours on check-out day to find and clean everything, but the host still charged us for extra cleaning services. The charge is significant, and made us feel like we could have better used those seven hours of our vacation. But our family really takes pride in cleaning up: We had every single plate and cup cleaned, every sheet and towel down at the laundry station, every floor swept and vacuumed, every kid's toy back in its original basket or box in its original room, all the lake side boats and life vests organized, all trash and recycling collected, bagged, and deposited in bins... I mean, one really needs to prepare for a major cleaning effort, and even then, it might not be enough for this owner. The owner will no doubt offer a long list of damaged property to justify retaining the deposit... it's up to renters to decide if the risk is worth it.

This was our 3rd year staying this property, it’s perfect for a large group! We always have fun swimming the the beautiful lake, using all the provided water sport equipment, grilling and roasting marshmallows at the fire pit! Secluded location, and a very fun neighborhood!

A wonderful private spot! The lake and all water amenities was more than we could’ve expected for being such a rustic, out-of-the-way location. Although the path to the lake is steep, it added to the genuine experience. The house itself has a story all in its own. No AC, but that would’ve been a modern drawback to such a unique historical place. We all just loved it! Already talking about returning!

Our stay on Lake Blaisdale was beyond our expectations! The house could not have been more perfect for our family and friends. As soon as you walk through the door this feeling of peace and comfort comes over you. The house was clean and cozy!! We had only a couple of concerns and Stacey took care of them right away. She was easy to get in contact with and she always answered quickly. The boat house by the water was a huge bonus. It was filled with anything you would want at a lake house. The water was very warm and inviting. We highly recommend this home

We rented this property previously and will rent again. Rustic, quite and peaceful.

We used this lake house to meet in a comfortable setting where those who wanted to be active could be active and those who wanted to hang out could hang out. Dinners were great get-together events as were nightly card games: the house served our needs wonderfully. The reviews complaining about the steepness of the path are off base - it’s a bit steep but easily negotiated by the plus 70 members of our group. There were a few glitches (gas grill was broken, coffee maker too) but they were minor things : we loved our stay.

Stacey’s place is perfect for a large group, it has tons of water sports and a floating dock. The lake is very clean, and the cabin sleeps many people comfortably, this was our second summer here and we are already looking forward to next year! Stacey is very helpful, flexible, and quick to respond!