Ever heard of a family feud over a lakehouse? Well, buckle up, because this story is a roller coaster of emotions, conflict, and a dash of humor. Our hero, let’s call him ‘Lakehouse Larry’, bought his grandparents’ beloved lakehouse with the intention of turning it into an Airbnb. But when his cousin, ‘Bridezilla Jean’, decides she wants to have her wedding there for free, the peaceful lakehouse turns into a battleground. Let’s dive into this family drama, shall we?
The Lakehouse Legacy

From Family Home to Airbnb

Lakehouse Larry to the Rescue

Family Pushback Begins

Enter Bridezilla Jean

A Wedding Venue Proposition

The Price Tag Shock

Family Home or Business Venture?

Larry’s Response

Family Takes Sides

The Lakehouse Controversy Continues

Lakehouse Larry vs. Bridezilla Jean: Who’s in the Right?
In a whirlwind of family drama, our protagonist ‘Lakehouse Larry’ finds himself at odds with his cousin ‘Bridezilla Jean’ over the use of his newly acquired lakehouse. Despite making it clear that the property is now a business venture, Jean insists on having her wedding there for free, sparking a family-wide debate. With some siding with Larry and others with Jean, the conflict has turned a once peaceful family retreat into a hotbed of controversy. As the saga continues, we ask you: Should Larry let Jean have her wedding at the lakehouse for free, or is he right to charge her? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this.
NTA: Family feud over lakehouse turned wedding venue vs Airbnb

Charging family for wedding venue? Slimy or fair business?

“YTA. Ruin family getaway or be beloved family member? ♂️”

ESH – Owner should offer a discount for cousin’s wedding

Choosing between money and relationships: a tough decision to make
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Legally NTA, but forever the family a**hole?

NTA: Don’t let sentimental family guilt you into their demands.

“You got me knives” – the struggle of wedding presents
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NTA. Stand your ground and don’t let entitled family members ruin it

Renting out property ruins relationships? The toxic rental scene!
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Honesty is great, but a little white lie never hurts

“YTA. Charging market value for a sentimental wedding is an AH move.”

Setting boundaries with family over money protects relationships.

OP stands their ground: Not obligated to share lakehouse.

Landlord behavior: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Heartbreaking family feud over lakehouse: wedding venue vs profitable Airbnb
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Turning a family house into a side hustle: YTA or NAH?

YTA: Legally clear, but morally a s**tty family member.

“YTA-Honestly, if you were in my family I would absolutely hate you. I get you want it as a side gig and that’s great, but don’t pretend like your cousin wanting to use a place she grew up in and met her fiancé at for her wedding is a vacation. It’s a major life event. Your family probably assumed that someone else in the family buying the property was good for keeping access to it. Your grandparents should of sold it to someone else if you were going to have this kind of attitude about it. I’m sure they could of gotten more money for it and saved the family drama. If it’s selling so well like you said, I don’t think missing out on one Memorial Day weekend is going to mess with you. I think you’re just using this as an example to the family that you don’t care what they want or how they feel it’s your place and they should get over whatever attachment they have to the place. Enjoy being the family piranha.”
