Sweetheart Beach, HotTub, Lake-Hike, Kayak, Relax! – Home 2320314 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Sweetheart Beach, HotTub, Lake-Hike, Kayak, Relax! – Home 2320314
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Ask about pets
Description from owner
Description
We want you to be our guest! If we have availability let us know what you can afford to pay and we'll try to help you plan a wonderful and affordable vacation!
IMPORTANT: Sweetheart is heated primarily by a wood stove. It is not insulated and can get chilly in the late Fall season. If you do not feel comfortable with a wood stove (it may have to be stoked throughout the night) then this may not be the house for you. If you're up for a great price, "roughing it" in the cooler weather, this is definitely the house for you!
As important- Sweetheart is a rustic cottage. The floors are uneven, you may see a mouse, you probably will see a spider. The bedrooms are small. The wall between the two bedrooms does not go all the way to the ceiling. It is best for families or very good friends. It is clean. comfortable, affordable and fun and we love it! Sweetheart is full of love and laughter, kitschy and wonky, an excellent place to bond with your family and friends- a wonderful place to experience beauty and peace. We would love to share with you.
"Sweetheart" is a cheerful three-season vacation home just steps away from a private beach shared with neighbors on beautiful East Caroga Lake. The talented owners have turned "Sweetheart" into a relaxed, informal retreat with a focus on outdoor living. The spacious, level double lot, with its lovely backdrop of mixed woodland, features a hot outdoor shower, 6 person hot tub, picnic table, and a comfortable living area circling a stone fire pit.
The open living area features a large living room and an eat-in kitchen. The cathedral ceiling is hung with light strands and vintage colored-glass globe chandeliers for an amber glow . A brick fireplace with wood stove insert centers one wall. The wood stove showcases beautiful fires and efficiently heats the camp on chilly evenings. Entertainment options include TV (no cable), DVD and VCR and board games. Please note that the televisions are "old school" and will not be compatible with a fire stick,etc. High-speed wifi internet access is provided for your laptop computer- your best bet for watching current shows and movies, etc
The kitchen has large, charmingly old-fashioned "camp" windows that swing open on top-hinges to hook onto the rafters above and white vintage cabinetry. The fully-equipped eat-in kitchen includes refrigerator, fabulous vintage electric range with "crock pot" slow-cooker insert, enameled sink with built-in drainboard, microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker. A large mirror on the range wall reflects beautiful green light from the kitchen's two walls of windows.
The small master bedroom features the rustic glamour of a queen-size canopy bed hand-crafted by the Amish from twigs and branches painted a dreamy white and swathed in little white string lights. Wall hooks and a vintage painted dresser are tucked into the room for clothes storage. Two windows offer circulation of cooling lake breezes.
The small second bedroom features a trundle bed that can be pulled out into a king size bed. A window looks out across lawn to lovely evergreen trees. A dresser and wall hooks provide clothes storage. A full sleeper-sofa on the sun porch allows "Sweetheart" to accommodate a total of six guests.
The beds are outfitted with attractive spreads, blankets, and pillows. Guests provide their own linens: sheets, pillowcases, and towels.
The enclosed sun porch, with three walls of multi-paned glass and screened windows that are curtained for privacy, is an ideal den or third bedroom. An ivory-enameled Jotul free-standing gas fireplace keeps "Sweetheart" cozy in cool weather.
Next to the bedrooms is a full bath with toilet, console sink, and small shower. One wall of the bathroom serves as a graffiti guest book. An outdoor hot shower and hot tub (along with a dip in the lake!) provide summer's best bathing experiences.
Outside features a gas grill and a large picnic table whose comfortable benches have backs to them and seat six easily.
Blue stone stepping stones set in a pebble patio lead to the six-person jetted spa offering relaxation under the stars. Next to the spa is an enclosed outdoor shower.
A short walk across the quiet road around East Caroga Lake brings you to the sandy, protected waterfront shared with a handful of neighbors. In addition to offering great swimming, you may rent kayaks or canoes to launch from here for fishing and exploring East Caroga Lake's many coves and inlets. A channel leads to West Caroga Lake, allowing boaters to paddle to the village center for a meal.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 2 Showers
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Grill
- Patio
- Boat available
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $300.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Aimee H.
- Calendar last updated:
- 02 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 20 reviews
Very Good
20 reviews
- Excellent
- 17
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 0
“Mother Nature didn't like us very much !!!”
First let me say, Aimee was very nice and easy to work with. The cabin was fine,except it rained everyday except one.The intention to rent the cabin was to bring our handicapped sister for a little &q… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner I wish that the weather was better for you Jeanne- I felt so bad!!! Maybe you could visit one of our other "cushier" homes some day although I don't think any of them are particularly handicap friendly, unfortunately. Take care and thank you :)
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“disappointed about the hot tub.”
We were impressed with the beach and the privacy. We were very disappointed that the hot tub was out of commission. We asked for some of our money back, which was a flat NO! We couldn't figure ou… More
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Response from the owner Carrie, I'm sorry you were disappointed about the hot tub- the previous guests had burned out the pump and ruined the circuit board so we had to wait for the part. I'm sure I communicated with you and you had said that everything else was great. Believe me, we did all we could to get it fixed as soon as possible! The fire pit usually has ash in it, it is an outdoor fire pit. The games and tv, although old school, work just fine. I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves and were able to entertain some friends as well. I'm sorry that you waited two months- giving me a two star review because you didn't get any compensation. It does state in all of our descriptions and paperwork that the hot tub is not completely guaranteed. There has been 10 days in seven years that the hot tub wasn't working. I'm sorry that although you had a great time, the absence of the hot tub took three stars off for the home.
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“Family Vacation”
Cute rustic cabin in a beautiful area. We loved the hot tub and the cool nights relaxing watching old vhs movies with the family. There was only one toilet which we had to conserve water with and tw… More
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Response from the owner So glad you had fun! The Atari does work but it is a bit touchy, we could have helped you! Although we don't advertise the record player, it is fun to use- however, people are constantly breaking the needle :( Hope you can visit again!
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“Quite amazing and wonderful!”
The "Sweetheart" location has certainly earned that name with us. Aimee made it so simple and easy and she is a wonderful 'host". I would recommend to stay there and will go back… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind words- hope you can visit again!
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“Delightful”
This place is so charming and perfect. We had a blast and loved every aspect from the kayaks to the hot tub. Thanks so much
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Response from the owner Thank you Amanda, hope you can visit again!
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“Sweetheart was AWESOME”
Sweetheart did not disappoint! It was a perfect place to go and "disconnect" and yet still close enough to fulfill any needs from the "real world". We enjoyed the small lake side l… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your kind words, we hope you can visit again!!!
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“Adorable Little Get Away”
I, my husband, and 2 daughters stayed 4 days in this adorable little house. We loved it! The lake was perfect for swimming. No speed boats! Wr grilled out almost every night and had a great time at … More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad you had fun :) I think part of the charm of the home is the lack of modern technology as most bring their own these days (we do have high speed wifi). I'm just wondering if we should upgrade the tv but then the atari will no longer work.....love to hear your thoughts.
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“Wonderful!!”
I stayed here with my husband and two small children 2 and 4 years old. We had an awesome time! The cabin was so cute and comfortable. There was a lot of toys and books for my kids to play with whil… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for taking the time to write the review and your kind words! I hope you can visit again!!! If you are interested in purchasing please contact me, we have two homes available that are fantastic!!!!
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“The Perfect Getaway!”
Looking for a cozy, relaxing getaway? this is definitely the place to go! It was a little chilly when we went, but this made it all the better! Sitting by the fire at night, making s'mores outsid… More
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Response from the owner Oh, you are so sweet to take the time to write such a nice review. It is super appreciated, thank you so much! I hope you can visit again! Check out our other home, Noni's Joy, which is just as sweet as Sweetheart and available all year long. I will give you a great deal!!! Take care, Aimee
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“Loved it so much we came back!”
If you are looking for a great quiet getaway ALONE with you partner, look no further! I feel as though we know the people there and has a good over feel. Every time we stay at one of Aimee's home… More
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Response from the owner You are so sweet Nicole. Sweetheart will close for the season at the end of this month. Please try out Noni's Joy. It is an awesome new home for rent just down the road from Sweetheart. All the amenities and more! I will give you a fantastic deal as we love welcoming you "home." Thank you! :)
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Aimee (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Aimee (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Aimee the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Or send Aimee (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Aimee (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Aimee (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Aimee (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Aimee (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Aimee (the owner) a message.
If Aimee (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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