COMMENTS FROM GUESTS
01/30/2009
We heard about the Wayberry from some friends and were delighted to be the first guests! Maria is only 7 months old and this was her first vacation. We had a great time and would love to visit again! Thanks, Andy & Shaunna Andy & Shaunna re-booked the Wayberry and returned with friends Labor Day week for salmon fishing. We thank them for their patronage! Matt & Jennie Andy, Shaunna and Maria Plainwell, MI
01/30/2009
Having a family fun week. The weather has been great (80's) and it only rained the first night. We did some resting at the Wayberry, climbed the dunes, shopped in Leland and Suttons Bay, visited the Cherry Festival and spent a day on Mackinaw Island. All excursions were great and highly recommended. We will definitely be back and recommend these accommodations to others. Matt and Jennie have been wonderful! Thanks for everything! The Upcrafts The Upcrafts Colorado Springs, CO & Fenton,MI
01/30/2009
We have loved being here this week! We went to lots of fun places including Otter Creek, Gwen Frostic's, the Frankfort Art Fair, Glen Arbor, and the sunsets at Empire on Lake Michigan. But probably our best memories wil be the giggles around the fooseball table with the grandkids. We had lots of family visit us and the Wayberry held 12 people just fine. (We're trying to spread the word for Matt & Jennie) We moved to Colorado from Troy, MI for a less hectic lifestyle, beautiful weather and the mountains. Little did we know we could have found it in Northern Michigan! Special thanks to Matt & Jennie for making this week possible, we highly recommend the Wayberry! Karlynn Spreder The Spreder's Longmont, CO
01/30/2009
Girl's Weekend There were 6 of us girls who were friends from high school that gathered at the Wayberry for a girls only weekend away from the husbands and kids. We drove up from the Owosso area in a blizzard (October 12!) and had cold weather so we stayed cozy in the cottage using the fireplace, hot tub, pool table, and lots of girl talk. We would like to come back and use this as our gathering place year after year. Thanks for everything! Kim, April, Nancy, Heidi, Melissa and Julie April & Girls Chesaning, MI
01/30/2009
Oct.20-22, Sweetest Day Weekend Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay! We really enjoyed the cottage and think it is absolutely beautiful!!! We especially loved how secluded it is and all of the beautiful trees with their changing leaf colors. We came from the Holly, MI area and, of course the beauty here blows us away. We found your property on Rentalbug and were very pleased with the amenities and location. Thank you very much for everything! Rachel & Greg Rachel and Greg Holly, MI
01/30/2009
Matt & Jennie, Matt, you did a wonderful job building this cottage and Jennie did a wonderful job decorating it! Our family enjoyed all the comforts - space, beds, rec room. We came up for Thanksgiving and ate at the Brookside Inn. The weather was gorgeous. We will tell everyone to come here - it is so great! You have thought of everything. Your parents should be PROUD! Perfect, Perfect, Perfect! The Logsdon's Northville, MI
01/30/2009
My recent mid-December stay at the Wayberry was truly a treat. The abundant wildlife, whispering pines and seclusion from the rest of the world was just inspiring. The Wayberry is that one cottage you dream of; lost in time yet with the comforts of today. Thanks Matt & Jennie I enjoyed my stay. Ted Ted Nelson, Lake Fenton, MI
01/30/2009
We were looking for just anywhere in the woods to get away for a family reunion. What we found was perfect! The setting is beautiful and quiet; there is a pool table and foosball for the kids, a nice kitchen for special meals, VCR/DVD player for watching chick flicks. The home is so new that everything works great. The hot tub is very nice. There are plenty of fun things to see and do in the area. We are already talking about coming back next year!
01/30/2009
December 29-January 2, 2007 Matt & Jennie, We all had a fantastic time! Because of lack of snow we didn't get to go snowmobiling but we had a good time playing pool, enjoying the hot tub, and watching LOTS of football! It was the perfect way to ring in the new year! Thanks again, Amanda, Ryan, Dana, Clint, Chris, Aubrey, Rob, Heather, Joe, Craig and Emily Ryan MacDonald Pinckney, Mi
01/30/2009
December 26-28, 2007- We had a wonderful time! We came north to cross country ski, but the weather did not cooperate. So we hiked in Sleeping Bear Dunes and Fisherman's Island beach. Great sunsets and very little rain. Your cottage was wonderful to return to after a day of hiking! Thanks, Cara Harder Cara Harder Chelsea, Mi
01/30/2009
February 1-4, 2007 Snow! Cold! Fun! We cme for a weekend of snowmobiling and it never stopped snowing! Temps were about 12 degrees, but we rode hard then hot tubbed and played games. When not on the snow trails we ate and played pool (the teenagers loved the pool table) and pictionary. The cottage was beautiful and was plenty of room for our two families. We thank Matt for helping us find an extra snowmobile and for coming over right away when we suggested a rod in the laundry room for snow gear. You guys have thought of everything from tv trays to wine glasses! Our two families get together every winter for a weekend of snowmobiling and would love to return next year. We had a great time and the trails were great! Thanks again! Gary and Debbie Pyle Jess, Johnnie, Jordan and Kelsey Paul and Judy Varner Justin and Elise Pyle/Varner Midland and Auburn, Mi
01/30/2009
February 9,10,11, 2007 Our son-in-law and daughter found the Wayberry online and invited the rest of the family for a weekend getaway. What a wonderful tim we had! The snow was deep and beautiful. Sledding with the grandkids Max and Addie. Plenty of room for everyone to enjoy, playing pool and the hot tub. Spending time with your kids and their kids what better time could be had by grandparents. This cottage was a wonderful place to make great memories for our family. You thought of everything to make our stay really comfortable! Kathy and Roger Freitag Wyandotte, Mi
01/30/2009
We had a terrific long winter weekend at the Wayberry. Eight of us were ultra-comfortable with all the beds and space available. The boys loved the pool and foosball tables, as well as their own TV to use in the lower level. They also loved Crystal Mountain being so close; they spent all of one day snowboarding and had a blast. We're already talking about coming back to enjoy what summer has to offer at the Wayberry --- just have to enjoy that screened porch when things warm up! Thanks, Matt and Jenni, for fantastic accommodations! Paul, Grand Rapids, MI
01/30/2009
Matt & Jennie~ Your cottage was wonderful! Your hospitality was evident throughout our stay. We cousins grew up together and now our children are getting to experience the same. They had so much fun playing here, inside & out and playing at the beach -- Esch was our favorite! Glen Lake is gorgeous and the kids were impressed with the dune climbs. The best part was the break from our schedules, sleeping in, eating & laughing. We would love to come back! Steve & Laura Schulz, Rockford, MI Barry & Pam Bixler, Alma, MI Rick & Tammy Wilson, Ithaca, MI
01/30/2009
The Wayberry Cottage was a great place to spend the 4th of July! We traveled from Glendale, WI via the Badger Ferry(amazing and very fun!). My sister and family from Howell, MI joined us for the week. All the cousins enjoyed hiking the sand dunes and tubing on our boat. Long Lake has a couple great islands for picnic lunches. Thanks Matt for the recommendations. We spent a couple days on beautiful Glen Lake boating too. We picnicked at Old Settlers Park. My mom, aunt and a cousin from CA visited us for a day too while on their own vacation. A fantastic time was had by all. The hot tub was great after a long day of hiking the sand dunes. The cousins enjoyed playing pool and swinging on the porch. We watched the fireworks in Frankfort. They were beautiful over the lake. We enjoyed the fresh cherrys from the roadside stands and the local cherry wineries. We also enjoyed the Air Show at the Traverse City Cherry Festival. The Wayberry was very roomy even for our large group. I would definitely recommend staying at the Wayberry to my friends and family. Thanks and you are sure to see us again - the kids all want to come back! Kimberly Miller, Glendale, WI
01/30/2009
Matt & Jennie, The Wayberry Cottage is a WONDERFUL place to bring family and friends. What a relaxing vacation. We had so much fun, canoeing on the Platte river, climbing the sand dunes, swimming in Lake Michigan, picnic lunches, visiting the village of Leland and visiting the many winerys in the area. It was always such a treat to come back to the cottage and make a fire to roast marshmallows, shoot a game of pool, get in the hot tub or just relax on the swing on the front porch. We absolutly loved the cottage and everything it has to offer. It has something for everyone no matter their age. Thanks so much for your hospitality. Because of you we had the best vacation ever and will surly be back again. Thanks again. Rhonda and Gaylon Harrison Des Moines, IA 50311-2030 Rhonda Harrison, Des Moines, IA
01/30/2009
The Wayberry Cottage is a great vacation spot. The cottage was picture perfect, the setting was wonderful and the beaches were crystal clear! We hit a different beach everyday and each one was better than the last. The cottage was extremely clean and very well kept! We enjoyed the hot tub while the kids kept busy shooting pool and playing hillbilly horseshoes. Roasting marshmallows by the firepit was also a favorite family activity. Thanks for a wonderful spot and we hope to be back next year! Liz & Lino Montemurri, Windsor, Ontario
01/30/2009
July 7-14,2007 "Cherry Festival Week" This is the most beautiful piece of property. We loved the pines, the animals, the solitude and the fact that no one from home could find us! When it's dark it's "dark" and when it's quiet it's really "quiet". Which has made for some of the best sleep we've had in a long time! We don't want to leave this adorable house. Everything you need to have a relaxing vacation is here. There is fun in every direction- we've gone to Leland, Glen Arbor, TC, Frankfort and Beulah. Have had about every kind of weather this week but it's been great. Can't wait to come back again soon. Thank you Matt & Jennie for a wonderful time! Swanson's Grand Rapids
01/30/2009
July 14-21, 2007 This place is positively amazing! We had the most wonderful weather all week. This tranquil setting was perfect for scrapbooking in peace. The hot tub was put to good use as well as the pooltable, fire pit, and hillbilly horseshoe game. Thanks so much! The Scrapbookers Scrapbooker's Kalamazoo
01/30/2009
July 28-Aug 4, 2007 The house was wonderful! What a great home base for our first trip to Northern Michigan! We loved the pool table, hot tub, satellite tv, fire pit and the rodeo golf! We enjoyed Riverside canoe trip and Platte river beach, Good Harbor beach, dune climb, Glen Arbor, Lealand and Empire, Cherry Republic, beers at Benchwarmer's in Maple City, and coffee at Glen Arbor. We will be back again and hope to stay at the Wayberry Cottage! Kim Cavitt Chicago
01/30/2009
We knew this place was special when we drove up and saw green grass! Our grandkids Hayden & Kelsey enjoyed the Wayberry from top floor to basement as did we. The solitude was super after a busy day of doing "tourist" adventures. Thanks for everything & we hope to make it back! Bob & Judy Thompson Bob & Judy Thompson Lima, Ohio
01/30/2009
Sep 10-13, 2007 Beautiful home- everything was perfect. Had a wonderful time visiting small towns, TC and the spectacular dunes. Thanks for the peaceful, restful, tranquil surroundings. Bill & Mary Doyle
01/30/2009
What a great 'girls weekend' get away. There were 5 of us and we had so much fun in your beautiful cottage. We played pool, foosball, went hot tubbing, and enjoyed all of our time at Wayberry. We decided the first night that this would be our new annual 'girls weekend' location. Thanks so much, it was great! Candy, St. Ignace, MI
01/30/2009
We visited the Wayberry on February 15th-18th and had a wonderful time. The home was exactly the way Matt & Jennie have it displayed online. We had 9 people in our party and had so much fun playing in the snow making snowman and sledding. Tons of fun at the cottage; playing pool, fooseball, cards, board games and hanging out in the hot tub. The memories we have built their will be priceless for ourselves and children; the kids didn't want to leave! Thank you Matt & Jennie for offering such a relaxing property to get away from it all and get back to family basics. We hope to be back next year for another fun filled weekend. The Zimmerman's, Riga, MI. Kim Zimmerman, Riga, MI
01/30/2009
10/22-10/24/08 4 couples from Gladwin, loved the place! Thanks so much! Hot tub was wonderful! All the wives loved the decorating, very nicely done. This place made it hard to actually attend the conference we were here for. Lots of laughs and great memories. Dan & Martha Kohns, Derreck & Theresa Jewell, Doug & Kathy Blackwell, Randy & Sara Emmorey Dan & Martha Kohns Gladwin, Michigan
01/30/2009
10/26-28/07 Wow! What a fantastic birthday surprise! I've always wanted to "get away" yet have a place for my kids & their "others" and some family members too! This was it! We had such awonderful time going for walks, collecting and waxing beautiful leaves-sitting lost in thought, awe and wonder on that fabulous porch swing. Relaxing in that marvelous hot tub, playing games with everyone around the table, playing pool and foosball downstairs, playing horseshoes, going backroading etc. etc. etc. We didn't travel too far from here-we just needed a big rest and some family time and forget the rush of life, back in Grand Rapids. We would love to return, and we hate to leave! Thank you for sharing your life-saving place, and God bless you all!! The Mulder's The Mulder's Grand Rapids, Michigan
01/30/2009
December 26-28, 2007 This was our second year at the Wayberry Cottage. I did not see how it could be better, but it was! This time we had snow! My brother from Alaska and my daughter and son-in-law from Las Vegas joined us. They loved it. We had a wonderful time, Thanks Matt & Jennie! Cara Harder Cara Harder Chelsea, Michigan
01/30/2009
Jan 31-Feb 3, 2008 Adults arrived thursday evening, got settled and hot-tubbed. Kids arrived Friday. We enjoyed snowmobiling, eating, playing games and being up north in your beautiful cottage. Trails were perfect! This is our second trip to the Wayberry and we highly recommend it to everyone! Thanks again! Paul, Linda, Justin & Elise Varner Gary, Debbie, Jessica, Jordan & Kelsey Pyle Pyle's and Varner's Midland, Michigan
01/30/2009
This comment is long overdue. We, the girls gone wild!, (well, okay as much as possible since we're all moms pushing the big 40) have booked the Wayberry Cottage in October for the past two years for a much needed girl's weekend retreat. We can't say enough positive things about this super cute cottage (er..really a sizeable house that sleeps plenty!)and we've all joked that it's cleaner and much more stylish than our own abodes. Matt and Jennie are the most gracious hosts -- you can tell right away they are very nice people, who take pride in their cottage and who really want everyone that stays here to have the best memories. We're already talking about our next hoorah this coming October. Thanks Matt and Jennie, for creating and sharing such a relaxing and peaceful place. We love it! April and the Girls, Owosso, MI 5/28/08
01/30/2009
The best cottage we've stayed in! Clean, well maintained and not far from all our favorite things to to in Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The kids had a great time at the beach not far and Matt was always available for questions and help when needed. Quiet and private- very peaceful! We'll be back for sure! Ken & Laura Planet, Sterling Heights, MI 07/30/08
01/30/2009
Thank you for a great vacation. You have done a lot to make the cottage fun and comfortable for all ages. The setting among the pines is very peaceful. Sitting in the hot tub looking out at the trees was wonderful. Thank you. Becky Smith , Royal Oak, Michigan 08/01/08
01/30/2009
We found the Wayberry on the internet looking for a vacation home to rent. I have learned before that you can't always believe everything you see on the internet. I read all of the comments, looked at the pictures and description and emailed the owners. It was exactly as described and could not have been more perfect! It was pristine. Very private, and perfect in every way. We had 2 teenagers and my parents- and the Ladder Ball games grew into big challenges. My mom was out there practicing many mornings so she could beat my 14 year old son. A great time was had by all! The Walker Family
01/30/2009
We had a wonderful stay, the family enjoyed the beautiful fall colors in the modern setting of Wayberry Cottage. Hope to return again next year and would recommend it to anyone wishing to get away in the quiet while still being close to wine tours, Lake Michigan and Traverse City.
01/30/2009
01/06/09 What a wonderful time we all had at the Wayberry Cottage for New Years! Thank you so much. This is a beautiful cottage - just as nice as its' description. We loved the pool table and hot tub especially. This was great for a group of couples/friends who wanted to get away for a relaxing vacation. And a great secluded location - yet close to nice towns for a day out.
05/27/2008
We loved this beautiful cottage!!!! It was very accommodating for our large family and the many different forms of entertainment was great to satisfy all of our tastes. We would recommend this place to anybody!