# Reviews of Golden Valley Retreat 5 average from 121 guest reviews. - Reviews page: https://roamstays.com/properties/golden-valley-retreat/reviews/3/ - Property: https://roamstays.com/properties/golden-valley-retreat/ - Page 3 of 7 ## Jarrett P. — Livonia, Michigan — August 2025 — 5★ Had a great weekend at this cottage plenty of room for yard games! Will be staying here again! ## Zak V. — Plainwell, Michigan — August 2025 — 5★ A beautiful setting for a long overdue guys weekend. Had a fabulous time sitting around the giant riverside fire pit, made an excellent meal in the outdoor kitchen, and they even had enough tubes for our whole group to float. The long driveway really makes this place feel private. Would happily stay again. Thank you!. ## Shahin K. — Hamtramck, Michigan — August 2025 — 5★ This place was wonderful. It is very spacious inside and out, and a beautiful riverfront adds to the experience. Robert was very helpful and informative throughout our reservation. The river was teeming with life and the sound of wildlife made the stay feel like northern Michigan. The property is well taken care of and quite comfortable. Thanks again guys for an amazing experience! ## Angelica M. — Cape coral, Florida — July 2025 — 5★ Beautiful home and location. Perfect time with family ## Spencer P. — Bay City, Michigan — July 2025 — 5★ Great place ## Kandi R. — Defiance, Ohio — July 2025 — 5★ We needed a break and this was it! It was peaceful, beautiful, and private. There are neighbors, not close and lots of trees between. Much more was supplied than we anticipated and if we had any questions they were kind and quick to respond. Would definitely stay again. ## Seunghyeok Hyun H. — Kalamazoo, Michigan — July 2025 — 5★ Really great place to hang out during vacation!!!!!!!!! I love this place!!!!!! ## Michelle P. — Coopersville, Michigan — July 2025 — 5★ We enjoyed our stay greatly! Beautiful and peaceful with lots of room for our group. Only wish the large tube float was blown up for us to use in the river. Loved the long kitchen table which we used to eat altogether and play card games. ## Goku C — grand ledge, Michigan — July 2025 — 5★ The moment we pulled up to the drive way I knew it was going to be an amazing stay. From the cottage feel to the abundance of fun things to do (kayaking, fishing, grilling, outdoor / indoor games, and so much more!) there was no shortage of family memories to build. So much so this place would be good for a multitude of stays: from romantic getaways, family (infant and kid friendly) excursions, and even just a fun adventure with friends, the riverside retreat stay was a 10/5 in my book. AC in unit, dog friendly, cozy environment, SAUNA, tons of grilling places and options, large fire pit, swimmable river, and more. I highly recommend this stay to anyone wishing a “riverside retreat.” ## Paul H. — Lansing, Michigan — June 2025 — 5★ Great place, was able to hold our large group size and was very accommodating. Really Cool outdoor cooking area we all enjoyed. Great outdoor space in general. ## Jennifer M. — Grand Rapids, Michigan — June 2025 — 5★ Exactly as advertised!! Perfect place to get away and relax! Us and the dogs had a great time in the river or relaxing under the pavilion playing games and listening to nature. Definitely plan to return again!! ## Laurie S — Battle Creek, Michigan — June 2025 — 5★ What a relaxing setting. Listening to the water, watching the deer, the sounds and smells of the firepit/campfire...just what we needed. The screened porch area was especially nice for those of us who are not the "bug friendly" sort. The boys loved fishing, and of course the grilling area and FIRE PIT! Did I mention the fire?! All the rooms had enough space for our family to gather, play games and sleep well. If you enjoy shaded woods, clean water and space to relax, this fits the bill. It took us a day to figure out the sound of the mole repellents but once identified, we switched them off and enjoyed the outdoor sounds perfectly. (We switched them on again before leaving) The lighting is welcoming while outside without being too bright, the kitchen has ample space for "too many cooks" at a time (we made the mistake of bringing a large selection of cup maker type coffee-and it's a drip coffee maker whoops) Thankfully the weather was perfect also, which allowed us a bit of time to air out home upon arrival. Like most "water location homes" it doesn't take long to get a bit musty smelling. But the windows opened easily, the cross ventilation is great and quite soon it aired and was perfect. The bedding was comfortable and generous and you could not ask for a better view waking up (as master bedroom opens not only to the river, but has an entrance to the screened porch right from bedroom-along with a deck entrance) Our family really appreciated the time together. Thank-you! ## Praveen C. — Fishers, Indiana — June 2025 — 5★ The cabin was nice to stay at! The amenities were very nice, and the interior of the home was well-kept. The owner was very responsive and helpful. We would stay here again if we were in the area!! ## Carl W. — Allegan, Michigan — June 2025 — 5★ The property, and host lived up to and surpassed expectations! great accommodations for my guys overnight trip. would recommend anyone to stay here! comfortably slept 11 guys!!! ## Jennifer L. — Fenton Township, Michigan — June 2025 — 5★ Absolutely loved this relaxing retreat. I needed a last minute stay so I didn’t have a lot of time there but it was clean, lots of space, good WiFi, lovely outdoor areas set up, and it’s also very private with pretty views. ## Aaron C. — Le Claire, Iowa — May 2025 — 5★ went up for a week and it was a wonderful experience. Tucked back in the woods right on the river was great. Also the outdoor grill was an awesome addition to trip > **Response from ROAM:** Thank you Aaron! ## Jestin S — Bartlett, Illinois — May 2025 — 5★ We stayed here for four nights and location is what made our stay truly memorable. The huge backyard is good for playing football or disc throw. You can kayak down the river and get off right into the property. Plenty of space inside the house. Some of the areas started showing the age but it is not something I would worry much about. ## Joseph M. — Laporte, Indiana — April 2025 — 5★ Wonderful location for being isolated with a hint of nature. The river was beautiful and peaceful, the neighbors were out of earshot, and the house provided more than enough room. Would recommend to anyone hosting events or just wanting a relaxing vacation away from society. > **Response from ROAM:** Thank you, Joseph! ## Anwar S. — Lansing, Illinois — April 2025 — 5★ The stay was great! We were simply looking for a quiet place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Chicago. This home fit the bill perfectly. Quiet, peaceful and even though there are neighbors in the distance, we never saw or heard them (those may be vacation homes). The true value for my family is the fact that the place is dog-friendly. Makes it a true spot for a family vacation. Home has a vintage charm that we actually enjoyed. Plus, it’s priced to take that into consideration. It was money well spent in my opinion. > **Response from ROAM:** Thank you, Anwar! We wouldn't want to travel without our pups and that was important to us when we were structuring our homes! ## Sean C. — Evergreen Park, Illinois — March 2025 — 5★ Fun time, definitely would go back 👍 > **Response from ROAM:** Thank you, Sean! --- - Site index (for AI): https://roamstays.com/llms.txt _A machine-readable copy of this reviews page. See the property page for live pricing and availability._