Family & Friends Getaways

09/01/2026

✨ Looking for something fun to do while you’re near Brooklyn, Michigan? ✨

If you haven’t experienced Nite Lites at Michigan International Speedway, add it to your list! 🎄✨ It’s such a neat experience for ALL ages—pile everyone in the car and enjoy miles of amazing light displays right from the comfort of your own vehicle.

And the exciting news… it looks like Nite Lites is extending the season even more this year! 🎃➡️🎄 The new Halloween Nite Lites runs October 1–31, followed by the Christmas light show beginning November 26. (Michigan International Speedway⁠)

It’s just one more reason to plan a getaway to the Brooklyn area! ❤️

Staying with us? We’re happy to share some of our favorite local things to see and do while you’re here!

📍 Michigan International Speedway
📍 Brooklyn, Michigan

Our Wonderful Nite Lites Crew have been busy. They have been getting ready for the new seasons at the Nite Lites Halloween and Christmas Drive through light shows. We have been setting the shows up for several months now. Looking forward to seeing all of you again this year. For information on Dates, Times, Prices and more please go to our website..... nitelitesshow.com

08/31/2026

Big Group Getaway 🏡🏊‍♀️

Looking for a place where your whole group can stay together?

✨ 9 bedrooms
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sleeps 27
🏊‍♀️ IN-GROUND INDOOR POOL!
📍 Southern Michigan

Perfect for family reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, girls’ or guys’ getaways, team trips, holiday gatherings, and so much more!

And the best part? You can enjoy the pool no matter what the Michigan weather decides to do! ☀️🌧️❄️

📲 Listed on VRBO & Airbnb

Message us for the listing and availability! #

08/30/2026

🏈 School is back… but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! ☀️

There’s still time for one more getaway this September at Fort Hideaway! 🏡

We have TWO September weekends still available:

📅 September 18–20
📅 September 25–27

Enjoy a swim in the heated pool, gather around the TV in the gym loft for some football, play a few games, relax, and most importantly… enjoy some quality time together. ❤️

Sometimes the best family memories happen when you take a little break from the busy schedule.

Who’s ready for one last getaway before fall really gets rolling? 🍂

📍 Fort Recovery, Ohio
🏊 Heated pool
🏀 Indoor gym
🏈 Football watching
🎮 Games & activities
🔥 Firepit & hot tub

Message us for availability!

08/29/2026

🎉 6 YEARS OF FAMILY & FRIENDS GETAWAYS! 🎉

August marks 6 years of Family & Friends Getaways, and honestly, it’s hard to believe how far this crazy idea has come. ❤️

Back in 2020, a crazy thought popped into our heads…

Would people really want to travel to a large vacation home, have nowhere they had to be, no schedule to follow, and simply enjoy a few days together?

What if we could bring enough amenities to one location that guests wouldn’t even need to leave the property to have an incredible getaway?

So we took a chance… and here we are 6 years later! 🥂

Over these six years, we’ve:
🏡 Purchased 4 houses
🏡 Sold one
🔨 Updated and remodeled properties
🛠️ Fixed what feels like a million things
💡 And constantly asked ourselves, “What can we do next that our guests will love?”

But our biggest THANK YOU goes to our amazing guests. ❤️

You are the reason we continue to do this. Every stay, every review, every recommendation, and every family that chooses to spend their time with us means more than you probably realize.

We also couldn’t do this without our incredible team behind the scenes — our cleaners, maintenance crew, lawn crew, pool guys, our family and friends, and all of the local businesses who help keep everything running day after day. We are so thankful for every one of you!

And of course… six years wouldn’t be complete without a few stories. 😂

We’ve tackled some major projects, dealt with unexpected messes, survived plenty of pool headaches (including the time the pool emptied without us knowing 😳), made countless house upgrades, and even made it through a natural disaster.

There have been plenty of headaches along the way, but through it all, we continue to show up every day with the same goal:

Give every guest the best experience we possibly can.

We absolutely LOVE doing this for the people we host. We pour our hearts into every property and try to create the kind of vacation experience we would want for our own family — and then add a little extra. ❤️

Six years ago, we had an idea.

Today, we have three properties, an amazing team, thousands of memories, and so many incredible guests who have become part of our story.

Cheers to 6 crazy, exhausting, rewarding, and unforgettable years of Family & Friends Getaways! 🥂🏡❤️

And we can’t wait to see what the next six years bring!

08/28/2026

Guess the States!

🌎 How many states have stayed at Fort Hideaway Vacation Rental?

Our guest book has become one of our favorite things! 📖❤️ We love seeing where our guests have traveled from, hearing what they loved about the house, and discovering the cool places they recommend checking out in the area.

We have completely filled one guest book at Fort Hideaway and are now working on our second! 🙌

Now we want to hear from YOU! 👇

🤔 Guess how many different states have been documented in our Fort Recovery guest book!

🏆 BONUS ROUND: Guess which state has visited Fort Hideaway the MOST!

Drop your guesses in the comments! ⬇️
We’ll reveal the answers soon! 🎉

08/27/2026

✨ We asked our guests… and they answered! ✨

What do you love MOST about staying at our lakefront vacation rental? 🏡❤️

The answers are in! From the pool, to the space, amenities, memories, and everything in between… we love hearing what makes your stay special. 🥰

🎥 Here’s what our guests had to say!

Which would be at the TOP of your list? 👇
Tell us what you’d love most about staying with us!

08/26/2026

Planning a big celebration or group getaway? Our large vacation rentals are ready to make your next trip unforgettable!

Perfect for:
🎉 Anniversaries & milestone birthdays
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family reunions
💼 Corporate retreats
⛪ Church groups
🧘 Wellness getaways
🏆 Youth & sports teams
🎄 Holiday gatherings
…and so much more!

With spacious homes and incredible amenities, there’s plenty to keep your entire group entertained without ever needing to leave the property! 🏊‍♀️🎮🔥

📍 Union City, Michigan
📍 Brooklyn, Michigan
📍 Fort Recovery, Ohio

Bring your people, make some memories, and let us handle the getaway! ❤️

Comment “GROUP” below and we’ll help you find the perfect property for your next gathering!

08/25/2026

08/22/2026

☀️ Summer may be coming to an end, but your weekend fun doesn’t have to! 🏊‍♀️🔥

We keep our heated inground pool open through the end of September! That means warm afternoons in the pool and cool, cozy evenings around the firepit. ❤️

Make the most of your getaway:
🏀 Start the morning in the gym
🏊‍♀️ Spend the afternoon in the heated pool
🔥 End the evening around the firepit

And we still have a few weekends available!

📅 August 28–30
📅 September 18–20
📅 September 25–27

Don’t let summer ending stop the fun—grab one of these weekends and make some more memories! 🏡☀️