We just got back from a wonderful week on Deer Lake. The weather was beautiful and the house was exactly as advertised. We ate in for every meal, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The gas "fireplace" on the covered porch was the perfect place for toasting smores and watching the sunset over the lake. We took a few hikes into the woods around the lake, but spent most of our days floating in the water and soaking up the sunshine!
This house had everything we needed, but honestly the best part was the hosts. Billie and Kevin were very responsive and really took it upon themselves to make sure that we had a great time. We forgot a pump to blow up our floaties, and they brought us one to borrow. We mentioned that my son would like to try fishing, and the brought him a pole and bait! We noticed a minor issue with our hot tub, and they were there within hours to correct it. The list goes on and on. They were simply fabulous!
A couple of things to note about this property: The nearest town is Loon Lake, which is 10 or 15 minutes away. They have a gas station, a couple of coffee shacks, a restaurant or two, and a grocery/hardware store combo we referred to as the "Food and Stuff". The hardware side has a little bit of everything, from fishing gear to automotive and plumbing supplies. The grocery side is really more of a large convenience store. No fresh food to be found. If you want a real grocery store, the nearest one is Yoke's Market, in Deer Park, which is about 25 minutes away. Just something to keep in mind when you're deciding how much food to bring.
The other thing to note is that if you're a Google Maps user (like I am) the directions are wrong and will try to take you to a road way up the hill behind the house. (I heard Apple Maps is better but can't confirm.) It's actually super easy to get there though. Just take US-395 north to the town of Loon Lake, then right onto Gardenspot Road for 3-4 miles, then left onto East Deer Lake Road. After about 3 miles the pavement ends and the road becomes hard packed dirt/gravel. Just continue on this same road for another mile or so (don't take any of the turnoffs) and you will end up at the house. Be aware that the last quarter mile or so the speed limit drops to 5 mph. There will be signs and speed bumps, so you'll know.