We rented a huge beautiful log cabin home on the lake about 3 years ago there. It was a lot of fun. We had a boat dock right off the yard so it was really conveinent. The ride into town was not that far..maybe 10-15 mins. They had some cute shops, places to eat, mini golf and a little amuesment place that had go carts, boats etc. The water is obviously colder there so I would go in the middle of the summer or later so you can really use the lake. We were there in mid June and it was still pretty cool out. HTH
Dawn
I just reread your post and saw it said you were going in August so that should be a great time to go. There are several big log cabin type homes for rent in that area that would accomodate your group. We had 7 in ours and still had lots of space where we could of had more.
I have never been...but a friend of mine goes every July with her entire extended family. I had never heard of it, except for from her! They rent a house on the lake....they grill out, swim, boat, water ski, jet ski, lots of outdoor things....they love it. And I have seen her pictures...it looks gorgeous there!!!!!!
We camped out there with Cub Scouts years ago. I'm going back next weekend for a convention!
Do you know what area you were in. . . .McHenry, Oakland and Swanton are a few I've seen on some website.I really don't remember what website it was on. I know my husband just happened to find it. I even went and looked back thru our album to see if I had written down the address or anything. Sorry. If I find out I will let you know.
Dawn