vacation lake house area recommendations

[WeAreDePaul]

Planning a reunion/vacation for 10-15 old dudes. We were teammates in the 2013 Maccabi games in Israel (old man ice hockey, Team USA). Stayed close friends ever since.

Last year we celebrated 10 years by renting a really nice house in Scottsdale. House was loaded with pool, hot tub, bocce ball court, pool table, ping pong, sports court etc. It was an amazing trip.


Looking to do it again this summer. Looking for a nice lake or beach house, somewhere warm. Might be early summer so looking for southern US as a location.


I've done some brief looking. Carolinas seem to have a lot of options.

Figured everyone here might have some good ideas?


Really don't care about activities in the area as we mostly just hang out at the house the entire time aside from going out for some meals. Only other activity would be golf. Not everyone plays but those of us that do would need a course close by so we can get in and out quickly and not miss out on too much going on at the house.



Oh yea, and the house MUST have a bocce court. We discovered at our last trip that bocce is the perfect game for a bunch of old dudes hanging out.

 

[Random UK Fan]

Start here.

 

[Deepelm]

Where in the Carolinas did you look? My oldest lives out near Ocean Isle beach area and I have enjoyed my visits there. No idea about rentals with bocce courts but I am sure Vrbo can help with that. You are close to North Myrtle so tons of golf and other bullshot to do.

 

[WeAreDePaul]

Start here.

you responded to my thread so quickly we all gotta assume you had that site bookmarked.

 

[Random UK Fan]

you responded to my thread so quickly we all gotta assume you had that site bookmarked.

Another rental option is this;

They have various sizes based on number of guests. It’s down here in KY.

 

[Toast.]

Our family has always had a good time in South Haven and Saugatuck areas along Lake Michigan. But we normally go in July/August so not sure if it'd be warm enough in early May.

 

[WeAreDePaul]

Our family has always had a good time in South Haven and Saugatuck areas along Lake Michigan. But we normally go in July/August so not sure if it'd be warm enough in early May.

yea living in CHicago I know the weather very well. definitely only going to consider Michigan/Midwest if its July/August.

 

[Toast.]

yea living in CHicago I know the weather very well. definitely only going to consider Michigan/Midwest if its July/August.

Gotcha, I think that area is always a good time.

A couple years ago, me and a group of guys got a sick house in the Dillon/Frisco Colorado area. Insane view that looked down over Lake Dillon, also rented a pontoon boat for the day. Breckenridge is close which is fun in the summer.

You would not want to go there in May though, as it will still be too cold. The area is pretty amazing in July/August, though it's not for everyone due to the elevation and the fact that you'd have to drive from Denver.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Another rental option is this;

They have various sizes based on number of guests. It’s down here in KY.

They'd all probably go home divorced. Visiting Kentucky is great. Visiting Kentucky lakes is a whole other animal.

 

[jackrabbit slim]

Lake Murray, SC

 

[boilerzz]

Planning a reunion/vacation for 10-15 old dudes. We were teammates in the 2013 Maccabi games in Israel (old man ice hockey, Team USA). Stayed close friends ever since.

Last year we celebrated 10 years by renting a really nice house in Scottsdale. House was loaded with pool, hot tub, bocce ball court, pool table, ping pong, sports court etc. It was an amazing trip.


Looking to do it again this summer. Looking for a nice lake or beach house, somewhere warm. Might be early summer so looking for southern US as a location.


I've done some brief looking. Carolinas seem to have a lot of options.

Figured everyone here might have some good ideas?


Really don't care about activities in the area as we mostly just hang out at the house the entire time aside from going out for some meals. Only other activity would be golf. Not everyone plays but those of us that do would need a course close by so we can get in and out quickly and not miss out on too much going on at the house.



Oh yea, and the house MUST have a bocce court. We discovered at our last trip that bocce is the perfect game for a bunch of old dudes hanging out.

Check out Lake Lure in North Carolina. Great lake, two golf courses and only 30-45 minutes from Asheville. Rent a boat for the week and find a cove and drop anchor. Multiple bars and restaurants you can take your boat to.

 

[Kevin Bryan]

Do Jews even know how to swim?

 

[Kevin Bryan]

Another rental option is this;

They have various sizes based on number of guests. It’s down here in KY.

A lot of marinas on Cumberland are getting rid of their houseboat rental fleets, or have already.

 

[WeAreDePaul]

Do Jews even know how to swim?

If you consider Olympic gold medals indicative, I heard that Mark Spitz guy and his 9 gold medals was a pretty good swimmer.

 

[WeAreDePaul]

how about @Kevin Bryan walking right into that one. Made fun of Jews/athletes by picking one of the only sports where we actually have someone who was awesome.

Go ahead and double down and ask if Jews even know how to pitch a baseball.

 

[Kevin Bryan]

how about @Kevin Bryan walking right into that one. Made fun of Jews/athletes by picking one of the only sports where we actually have someone who was awesome.

Go ahead and double down and ask if Jews even know how to pitch a baseball.

Sandy Koufax for the win!

 

[WeAreDePaul]

been looking at some of these lakes and beaches mentioned, all super nice.

The more I look the more I end up back at Scottsdale. Tough to beat the houses they have there. No lake or ocean, but it's not like we'll be there for water sports (shut up @Kevin Bryan ). Only poiint of the water is the view. And we can replace that with mountain views in Scottsdale.

 

[Kevin Bryan]

been looking at some of these lakes and beaches mentioned, all super nice.

The more I look the more I end up back at Scottsdale. Tough to beat the houses they have there. No lake or ocean, but it's not like we'll be there for water sports (shut up @Kevin Bryan ). Only poiint of the water is the view. And we can replace that with mountain views in Scottsdale.

Don't bring up water sports around @lurkeraspect84. That's his love language.

 

[boilerzz]

been looking at some of these lakes and beaches mentioned, all super nice.

The more I look the more I end up back at Scottsdale. Tough to beat the houses they have there. No lake or ocean, but it's not like we'll be there for water sports (shut up @Kevin Bryan ). Only poiint of the water is the view. And we can replace that with mountain views in Scottsdale.

FYI - You get mountain views in North Carolina too.

 

[WojoRising]

Check out Skaneateles, New York. It’s a small town, so I’d only recommend if you’re primarily looking to stay within the house/lake. It’s spectacular, though.

 

[WeAreDePaul]

FYI - You get mountain views in North Carolina too.

look at you Mr. Topography

 

[Random UK Fan]

A lot of marinas on Cumberland are getting rid of their houseboat rental fleets, or have already.

Why?

 

[Kevin Bryan]

Why?

Probably a combination of things: insurance, liability, cost to maintain, take up a lot of space, expensive to rent, etc.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Probably a combination of things: insurance, liability, cost to maintain, take up a lot of space, expensive to rent, etc.

Glad I got to experience the good '90s fleets.

I'd put Cumberland summers up against any lake in the US.

 

[Kevin Bryan]

Glad I got to experience the good '90s fleets.

I'd put Cumberland summers up against any lake in the US.

I go to Grider Hill a lot, close to 76 Falls. A bunch of friends have boats and trailers there.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

I go to Grider Hill a lot, close to 76 Falls. A bunch of friends have boats and trailers there.

I was an Alligator boat dock 1 and 2 myself and then just headed down to the good parts.

We had a couple of boats docked there. One for skiing and the other for platoon.

 

[Deepelm]

A bunch of friends have trailers there.

Shocker.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Shocker.

Boat trailers are better than land trailers.

It's like recreational RVs are better than home RVs. @kyjeff1

It's not Jersey Shore.

 

[hawkit3113]

Tahoe. Thank me later.

 

[Deepelm]

Boat trailers are better than land trailers.

He didnt say boat trailers, just trailers.

 

[Kevin Bryan]

Shocker.

That's how we roll!

 

[MGO2022]

Grand Haven or Holland MI

 

[hawkit3113]

Grand Haven or Holland MI

How many trailers though?

 

[lurkeraspect84]

How many trailers though?

Trailers are nothing but fun and pussy.

 

[kyjeff1]

Boat trailers are better than land trailers.

It's like recreational RVs are better than home RVs. @kyjeff1

It's not Jersey Shore.

Damn, you have a good memory, I grew up on the Jersey Shore (Seaside Heights) and I'm a big RV guy. Love my toy hauler.

 

[kyjeff1]

Grand Haven or Holland MI

Sleeping Bear Dunes + Silver Lake, + Arcadia Bluffs + Torch Lake + Traverse City + the UP. The state of Michigan is incredible. Lived there for 15 years

 

[MGO2022]

Sleeping Bear Dunes + Silver Lake, + Arcadia Bluffs + Torch Lake + Traverse City + the UP. The state of Michigan is incredible. Lived there for 15 years

There’s also spring lake

 

[macdavid]

30A in the Florida Panhandle... No regrets!!!

 

[hawkit3113]

Trailers are nothing but fun and pussy.

@Kevin Bryan please confirm

 

[GE Nole]

Planning a reunion/vacation for 10-15 old dudes. We were teammates in the 2013 Maccabi games in Israel (old man ice hockey, Team USA). Stayed close friends ever since.

Last year we celebrated 10 years by renting a really nice house in Scottsdale. House was loaded with pool, hot tub, bocce ball court, pool table, ping pong, sports court etc. It was an amazing trip.


Looking to do it again this summer. Looking for a nice lake or beach house, somewhere warm. Might be early summer so looking for southern US as a location.


I've done some brief looking. Carolinas seem to have a lot of options.

Figured everyone here might have some good ideas?


Really don't care about activities in the area as we mostly just hang out at the house the entire time aside from going out for some meals. Only other activity would be golf. Not everyone plays but those of us that do would need a course close by so we can get in and out quickly and not miss out on too much going on at the house.



Oh yea, and the house MUST have a bocce court. We discovered at our last trip that bocce is the perfect game for a bunch of old dudes hanging out.

Lake Martin in Alabama. You’re welcome.