We have a 2002 Chevrolet Venture 7 passenger van and a 2nd vacation home on the Lake Michigan shoreline we can exchange.

We are a family with two children at home (Age 16 son and Age 11 daughter). We live in the home year round, but spend much time at a second vaction home on Lake Michigan (also available for exchange/rental).

METROPOLITAN AREA: Detroit

Royal Oak is a north/central Detroit suburb built 1920 - 1950. Royal Oak is known as a center for dining, arts and entertainment for Detroit area. Detroit is the automobile capital of the world with headquarters for General Motors, Ford and DaimlerChrysler. Annual Woodward Dream Cruise (Sat. Aug. 19)draws +1 million visitors for classic car weekend cruising and viewing. Detroit famous for great music (Motown, Jazz, Classical, Hiphop) and as a multicultural center with diverse populations (Afro, Arab, Armenian, Asian,Latin, European).Michigan is known for Great Lakes beaches (I've traveled a lot and I believe these are the most beautiful/least known beaches in the world), lighthouses, shipwrecks, boating, fishing, water sports, cycling, U.S. summer golf capital, hunting, winter sports. Drive time to Chicago is 4 hours/Toronto and Niagara Falls is 5 hours.

PREFERRED DESTINATIONS: Open

PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY: 2008

FEATURES:
Modern Kitchen & Bath
Television
VCR/DVD
Computer
Balcony/Terrace/Deck
Fireplace
Auto Exchange Considered
Bicycles Available
Golf Nearby
Tennis Nearby
Dining & Shopping Nearby
Public Transportation Available
Gallery & Museums Nearby
No Smoking

LINKS OF INTEREST

Michigan travel site
Detroit travel site
Royal Oak travel site
West Michigan Shore travel site
Classic Car Cruise
2nd vacation home listing