This is the ideal place for our annual fall trip. This is our 4th visit, so that says how much we love this place. Plenty of room & amenities especially for cooking a big Thanksgiving meal. The weather, the fall foliage & the view from that deck were spectacular!! We love the additional ice maker & double ovens. We visited the Twisted Oaks for our 1st dinner (great service & food) and really enjoyed Smithville's 3rd Annual Pumpkin Festival on the town square. We met friends in Sparta for shopping and we highly recommend The Coffee Collective for a great caffeine break!! We can't say enough good things about the owner, Ashley. She's a fabulous host and makes our trips the BEST here!!

Our second year staying here. Love the cabin feel. Plenty of room Well stocked with Kitchen ultensils. games , ping pong loved the corn hole game..

Great stay!

This house was everything and more than we anticipated. 3 men on motorcycles enjoying the beauty of the area and meeting local residents. This property is very quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed the view from the deck. Hot tub and grill got used also. We are already planning next years trip and hope to be able to return to this property. The inside decor and all of the books, cooking equipment and the stereo truly made this a very enjoyable stay. Also the large garage was great to park the bikes out of the rain

This place is spacious and has a great view and amenities (except expecting you to drive your own trash to a landfill 3 mi away). I cannot dispute that. However I cannot fully convey how off-kilter the place feels and functions - to the point that for us the place felt creepy. The creepily lit giant caribou head did not improve this, nor did the remnants of the witches' ritual we found when gathering kindling for the fire pit. If I were I little kid in this house, I'd be terrified. I'm not saying the house is bad. It wasn't our cup of tea. If you like hidden oddities it might be for you.

I love staying here! It was my fourth time. The house is roomy, the kitchen is well stocked, the views are gorgeous, the setting is so beautiful, and the house just feels good. You know those spaces where you just walk in and it feels warm and fuzzy - this is that house. We enjoyed having the fire pit, too, and it was a great place to unwind and relax. Thanks, Ashley, for your communication and for being a great host! Will definitely be back!

My cousins and I all stayed here for an annual getaway. The set up is beyond perfect with so much space for everyone. The view is amazing, there is great hiking nearby, and the cabin is stocked with anything you might need. Perfect place and we all voted to come again soon!

We were in town for our daughter's wedding. The cabin was wonderful with beautiful views.

there was a miscommunication on check out times, so we had to rush out, but everything else was great, the house is huge, and very unique.

A house that allowed us all to spread out and gather. All of us traveled from out of state during a pandemic. This place gave us a safe haven.

The view was wonderful! The house was bigger than expected. It was well stocked and very enjoyable. We will stay there again. It would be wonderful for a huge family get together.

Had a great time at the house. Size was perfect for our group. Loved the views. Was a little disappointed in the maintenance of the house. There were tiles that had come off of the kitchen counter, lightbulbs out in several rooms, shades that were broken or torn. A lot of general maintenance and housekeeping issues. It is a great house but could really use some TLC. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Very well equipped with things you might have forgotten. Beds are very comfortable extra baths was a plus Plan on going back next year

After two years apart due to covid we all gathered. Three generations celebrated 2 - tenth anniversaries and a fiftieth anniversary that occurred during 2021 and a seventh birthday while we were there. The layout of the house worked well and the view was spectacular any time of day. There was ample parking and many a scooter loop was made around the driveway. We hope to be back!

We had a great stay at the lodge with old friends. Plenty of space to spread out. Great gathering spaces, spacious kitchen, plenty of bedrooms/bathrooms, a porch with a beautiful view! It was the perfect spot for a weekend away.

Plenty of space, quiet, relaxing beautiful views. 2 sofas could use replacing, very low, sunk in hard to get out of. Would be perfect with sofa replacement.

We have never had a better experience with renting a home. Everything was as described; the house was well stocked and clean. Very professional. We had a question and Ashley got back to un in a timely manner and was very helpful. Would love to come again someday.

Ok I will tell you the good and the bad. Starting with the good- The good- the size of the cabin and the view was perfect and amazing! Plenty of room for all of us and all our stuff. The view was amazing with a great size porch. Loved the location. Loved the basketball hoop and loved going for walks around exploring around the cabin. Bad- The pictures are definitely not current I took pictures but not sure if I will be able to post. When driving up the cabin looks stunning until your closer and the window coverings in both garage windows are ripped. Very simple fix but really changes your first impression of the cabin. We noticed a few things right away I messaged the owner and she was very fast to respond. I just didn’t want to be held responsible. She said the things would not be a issue. The toilet seat down stairs was halfway on (my dad fixed it not a big deal but when it’s added with rest slightly more annoying with the price we paid) The plug in the kids room was coming out of the wall and one in the kitchen also was. Definitely a safety issue. The toilet paper roll in the same bathroom was broke. Towel holder in the 1/2 bath is broke and looks awful on the wall. Simply removing it would make the bathroom look better. The fire place would not work I messaged the owner the first night and did not hear back for a few days when I did she asked if I would like her to send someone to look at it I said yes because we had rainy cool weather and really was looking forward to the fireplace but I never heard back after that. If it was not possible just letting us know would have been appreciated. The switches definitely should have a paper some where it took us for ever to figure out you had flip a switch out in the main living space to make the bed room lights work. Decore- If your looking for cabin mountain cozy decor that is not here. Nothing was wrong with the decor just not what we have seen with cabins we have rented in the past. We love the cozy mountain camping decor. Even a picture of their view in the living room would be stunning.We loved the hot tub but the cover was so water logged and looked awful and was difficult to move. Over all we had a great trip the stuff wrong did not affect us having a great time we were just bummed a lot of the stuff would be a weekend of simple repairs or updates and the cabin would be worth every penny.

Ok I will tell you the good and the bad. Starting with the good- The good- the size of the cabin and the view was perfect and amazing! Plenty of room for all of us and all our stuff. The view was amazing with a great size porch. Loved the location. Loved the basketball hoop and loved going for walks around exploring around the cabin. Bad- The pictures are definitely not current I took pictures but not sure if I will be able to post. When driving up the cabin looks stunning until your closer and the window coverings in both garage windows are ripped. Very simple fix but really changes your first impression of the cabin. We noticed a few things right away I messaged the owner and she was very fast to respond. I just didn’t want to be held responsible. She said the things would not be a issue. The toilet seat down stairs was halfway on (my dad fixed it not a big deal but when it’s added with rest slightly more annoying with the price we paid) The plug in the kids room was coming out of the wall and one in the kitchen also was. Definitely a safety issue. The toilet paper roll in the same bathroom was broke. Towel holder in the 1/2 bath is broke and looks awful on the wall. Simply removing it would make the bathroom look better. The fire place would not work I messaged the owner the first night and did not hear back for a few days when I did she asked if I would like her to send someone to look at it I said yes because we had rainy cool weather and really was looking forward to the fireplace but I never heard back after that. If it was not possible just letting us know would have been appreciated. The switches definitely should have a paper some where it took us for ever to figure out you had flip a switch out in the main living space to make the bed room lights work. Decore- If your looking for cabin mountain cozy decor that is not here. Nothing was wrong with the decor just not what we have seen with cabins we have rented in the past. We love the cozy mountain camping decor. Even a picture of their view in the living room would be stunning. We loved the hot tub but the cover was so water logged and looked awful and was difficult to move. Over all we had a great trip the stuff wrong did not affect us having a great time we were just bummed a lot of the stuff would be a weekend of simple repairs or updates and the cabin would be worth every penny.

The house was just as advertised plenty of room for our group of 8. We would like to come here again in the future.

The property was just as described. We enjoyed the large space and hot tub! The kids had a blast and we all enjoyed just relaxing and hanging out.

This was our 3rd trip here and is perfect for larger groups. We typically have about 8 ladies but this year many could not attend due to issues NOT related to Covid-19 (Thankfully!). Social distancing made easy as each of us had our own bedroom and bathroom. The weather was unseasonably warm & we spent a great amount of time outside, beautiful lake view, fire pit aglow at night and gorgeous fall colors with magnificent sunsets. We enjoyed some friends who came to visit. We love the big kitchen and numerous dining areas for our Friendsgiving Dinner each Fall. We made a trip to Short Mountain Bible Camp where some of the girls attended when they were kids. The view from there was beautiful!

The cabin was a great place to get away and relax! The pantry was stocked with all your basic spices, sugar, oils, and even rice and oatmeal! We had a minor incident that led to a few tiles falling off the counter trim. Upon reporting it to our travel insurance and the property owner, Ashley assured us it wasn't a big deal and would all work out. I appreciated her understanding that these things happen and was grateful for the insurance to cover it!The fireplace ignition switch wasn't working, but Ashley communicated with hs throughout the process and apologized that she couldn't have maintenance out during our stay. Fortunately the fireplace still lit with a match, so we could enjoy the flames in the evening.The hot tub was a great temperature and a wonderful way to wind down at the end of the day!

The cabin was a great place to get away and relax! The pantry was stocked with all your basic spices, sugar, oils, and even rice and oatmeal! We had a minor incident that led to a few tiles falling off the counter trim. Upon reporting it to our travel insurance and the property owner, Ashley assured us it wasn't a big deal and would all work out. I appreciated her understanding that these things happen and was grateful for the insurance to cover it! The fireplace ignition switch wasn't working, but Ashley communicated with hs throughout the process and apologized that she couldn't have maintenance out during our stay. Fortunately the fireplace still lit with a match, so we could enjoy the flames in the evening. The hot tub was a great temperature and a wonderful way to wind down at the end of the day!

Property was pretty much as expected. Enjoyed fire pit in eveningsOverall good experience

Property was pretty much as expected. Enjoyed fire pit in evenings Overall good experience

We had a wonderful time and the Tulip Tree bay Lodge was an ideal place for us. We met up to celebrate my moms 90th birthday. The upstairs bedroom was great for her. The kitchen was set up for us to cook all our meals. We built puzzles and played cards just enjoyed each other’s company.

Fantastic property and incredible communication from the owner. Love the lake and views. Thanks for letting us stay!

The property had plenty of large rooms to gather for Meals / games. Everyone enjoyed having all the large rooms to enjoy our time together. Plenty of bathrooms..... with large groups.... so important to have plenty of bathroom accommodations.... this place checked that box for sure in bedrooms / bathroom accommodation. The Kitchen has everything we needed.... again also open and convenient for everyone to move around and not be very crowded when cooking/prepping food. Loved the deck with the Lake view......Loved this place and would book again ! Couple of small things to check into regarding g the house prior to next family/ Group coming..... 1) Microwave wouldn’t always work..... outlets in Kitchen are not well connected to wall and could frighten people if plugging in appliances.... would check those out.. 2) Gas Grill has very low gas propane in the tanks.... we grilled 2 of the 3 nights..... we went and did an exchange at the marina for a full tank of propane gas. Also cleaned burners on the grill.....lot of burnt build up on the grill burners.....

Beautiful home with a stunning view! From the pefectly equipped kitchen & super comfy beds, to the hot tub, we thouroughly enjoyed our short stay. Great place to catch up with family or a group of friends. Ashley was prompt with communication as well. Highly recommended!

This house is fabulous for a large family to enjoy quality time together. So much was provided for us in the kitchen with more than adequate dishes, silverware, serving pieces, etc. It was a great HOME. Beautiful view of the lake. Lots of outdoor seating. Plenty of room for eating inside too. Just a wonderful place to bring people together. Ashley was so nice answering our questions too. If you have a large family and need lots of beds, this house is the place to come. So perfect for family reunions. We had our sibling trip here in March, 2020 and it was just perfect.

This was my third time staying in this house, and for good reason. Ashley, the owner, is a wonderful host, and she's thought of all the things to make her guests feel at home. The kitchen is a wonderful place to cook, with high end cookware, all the gadgets, and a view to die for. If I had a view like that to eat my breakfast, I'd never leave the house. The beds are comfortable, and there is plenty of space to spread out. Visiting during the winter was totally fine, because we didn't mind being inside here. I will absolultely be stayin here again, and again, and again, any time I visit the area. Thank you, Ashley!