We rented a house in Michigan for a week. We didn't make big plans. We walked along White Lake, swam in Lake Michigan, hiked local forests and spent time sitting on a swing staring a beautiful sunsets.
People kept asking how we picked the house. We had two requirements. First, it had to be on the water. Second, it had to have carpeting. We were traveling with Holly, who needs carpeting to run around. She slips and slides on hardwood or tile.
The house was adorable. We brought in groceries so we could eat at home most of the time. We did try to support local businesses, like the Dog and Suds, one meal a day. Otherwise, we were homebodies.
The girls played with Holly in the water, using the house's dock across the street. Holly loved being in White Lake with her girls. She came out a wet, smelly, dirty dog. It was fun for all.
A few miles away we found a small Lake Michigan beach that was not crowded. We went back a few times to enjoy the water and relax.
We visited local attractions, spending as much time as possible near the water.
It was a lovely week in a charming town. We were all happy to be able to quarantine with a water view.
