Lakeview deck dining under the pines at Thunderbird Nest on Perch Lake, Michigan

Our story

About Ford Luxe Collection and host Nicole Ford

A family from Tampa with three homes on the water: two lake houses in Michigan and a beach house on Florida’s Forgotten Coast.

In Nicole’s words

“Hi, I’m Nicole. My husband and I live in Tampa where we enjoy spending quality time with our adult children and two beloved dogs. We love traveling & discovering unique places to stay. We’ve thoughtfully curated homes that are designed for comfort, connection, and creating unforgettable memories, called the Ford Luxe Collection.”

From Nicole’s Airbnb host profile.

Pergola-covered deck with dining table and string lights at Gran Torino Retreat, Hale, Michigan

Nicole on Airbnb

4.99

Rating across 102 reviews of the three homes

Superhost

Airbnb’s badge for its top-rated hosts

100%

Response rate, usually within an hour

3 of 3

Homes marked Guest Favorite

Interiors by Studio Host

Gran Torino Retreat and Thunderbird Nest were designed by Studio Host, a hospitality design studio run by Sarah and Ethan Glidewell. Both homes appear as projects on the studio’s website: the studio lists design and project management for Gran Torino, and design and install for Thunderbird Nest.

Visit Studio Host

Navy cabinet kitchen with butcher-block counters at Gran Torino Retreat, Hale, Michigan
Knotty pine kitchen with large island at Thunderbird Nest on Perch Lake, Michigan

Who you book with

Ford Luxe Collection LLC

A Florida limited liability company, managed by Ford Management, LLC.

Licensing

Salty Pines holds Florida vacation rental license DWE2901638, issued to Ford Management, LLC.

Payments

Direct bookings are processed by Hospitable’s secure booking system.

Contact

contact@fordluxecollection.com · (727) 776-9991

The homes

Three homes, three waters

Three homes, three waters

Long Lake, Perch Lake and St. George Sound.

Long Lake, Perch Lake and St. George Sound.

Sunset over the Gulf from the beach at Salty Pines in Carrabelle, Florida

Come stay with us

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