Our extended family of 6 (my husband and me, our daughter and son-in-law, and their children ages 4 and 6) spent a very enjoyable week in August at the Beegle Beach House. The house was furnished comfortably, the kitchen well stocked with dishes and cookware, and the beds comfortable. The little ones loved playing in the backyard sand and splashing in the very shallow water at the end of the property along the shore of a small lake. We never had to worry about their safety since the water came only to their waists even at the end of the pier. We decided not to rent the pontoon boat tied to the pier, so I'm not sure whether we adults would have enjoyed swimming farther from shore. I saw no other lake residents swimming and very little boating activity during our stay. It was always extremely quiet, which I appreciated as I sat and watched my grand kids play in the water.
We adults made good use of the hot tub most evenings, and the kids joined us several times at the fire pit for s'mores. Mosquitoes were never a problem. The kids loved using the hose and sprayer on the deck to rinse off the sand before going inside.
The house is not far from South Haven, Saugatuck, and Holland with lots of fun attractions. The kids loved the Air Zoo and Silver Beach's carousel and playground, and we all enjoyed the Saugatuck dune ride. The Fennville winery tour and tastings were fun for my daughter and her husband, who were impressed at the quality of the wines offered.
Laura, the owner of the beach house, was consistently helpful and prompt in answering all my questions. I'm very glad we chose her house for our annual family vacation.