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Technique for improving scalability and portability of a storage management system
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United States Patent #7634497
A technique for improving scalability and portability of a storage management system is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a storage management system operatively coupled to a storage system. The storage management system may comprise a plurality of processor modules, wherein each processor module is capable of intercepting write commands directed to the storage system, backing up data associated with the write commands, and generating metadata having timestamps for the backup data. The storage management system may also comprise one or more indexing modules that create one or more indexing tables for the backup data based on the metadata, wherein the one or more indexing modules are in communication with the processor modules and the storage system.
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|May 11, 1999
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|Jun 18, 1997
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|Jun 18, 1997
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|Richard R. Siergiej, Anant K. Agarwal, Rowland C. Clarke, Charles D. Brandt
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|Northrop Grumman Corporation
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|Patent Citations (9), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (33), Classifications (22), Legal Events (5)
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The present application is related in subject matter to the following, all of which are assigned to the assignee of the present application:
Ser. No. 08/462,405 filed Jun. 5, 1995 now U.S. Pat. No. 5,612,547
Ser. No. 08/708,447 filed Sep. 5, 1996 now U.S. Pat. No. 5,705,830
Ser. No. 08/817,227 filed Mar. 6, 1997 a continuation of Ser. No. 08/544,626 filed Oct. 18, 1995
1. Field of the Invention
The invention in general relates to semiconductor structures, and more particularly to a silicon carbide static induction transistor capable of high frequency, high power operation.
2. Description of Related Art
typical static induction transistor is a vertical structure device wherein active carriers flow from a source region to a drain region on opposite sides of a substrate member. Current flowing from source to drain is controlled by an electrostatic potential barrier induced by gate regions positioned on either side of the source region. The static induction transistor has a d.c. current-voltage characteristic similar to a vacuum tube triode and is relatively linear over a wide range of drain current values.
Static induction transistors are typically made of silicon and can operate at frequencies up to approximately 1 GHz and can handle maximum power densities of less than about 12 kW/cm2. A plurality of such static induction transistors are generally interconnected in an array to provide a desired function such as a radar transmitter. There is a need for static induction transistors which can operate at much higher frequencies and at significantly higher power densities than silicon static induction transistors. The present invention provides for such need with a device operable at the higher frequencies and power levels desired. This is accomplished with fewer transistors accommodated within a smaller package than comparable silicon static induction devices providing the same function.
A static induction transistor in accordance with the present invention includes a silicon carbide substrate member having a silicon carbide layer arrangement formed thereon, with the layer arrangement having one or more silicon carbide layers of predetermined dopings. A plurality of laterally spaced ion implanted gate regions are defined in the layer arrangement and a plurality of either source or drain regions are positioned alternately with respective ones of said gate regions, with the other of the source or drain regions being vertically displaced from the gate regions.
The minimum thickness of the layer arrangement between the gate region and the drain region constitutes a drift layer which has a thickness d of from 1 to 5 microns. The pitch distance p between the laterally displaced gate regions is approximately 1 to 5 microns and the width y of the layer arrangement between the gate regions is approximately 0.25 to 3.0 microns. Respective electrical contacts are positioned on said drain, source and gate regions. In one embodiment the drain, source and gate contacts are positioned on the same side of the substrate member to allow for a thinner substrate member.
A relatively thin thermally grown protective oxide layer covers the gate regions and whichever of the source or drain regions positioned alternately with respective ones of the gate regions. A relatively thick oxide layer is deposited over the thermally grown protective oxide layer and windows are formed through both oxide layers for making electrical contact with the regions covered by the oxide layers.
FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a silicon static induction transistor structure of the prior art.
FIG. 2 shows a silicon carbide static induction transistor structure in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, in the initial stages of fabrication.
FIG. 3 illustrates the completed structure.
FIG. 3A are curves illustrating certain dimension restrictions for practicing the present invention.
FIG. 4 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of the invention wherein both source and gate regions are ion implanted.
FIG. 6 shows the device of FIG. 3 together with electric field equipotential lines occurring during operation.
FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate embodiments of the invention for reducing objectionable concentration of electric field equipotential lines.
FIG. 9 is a plan view of the structure of FIG. 7.
FIG. 10 illustrates another embodiment of the invention.
In the following FIGS., which are not necessarily to scale, like or corresponding parts are denoted by like or corresponding reference numerals throughout.
FIG. 1 represents a portion of a conventional silicon static induction transistor having an n+ substrate 12, defining a drain region for collecting electrons, and upon which is deposited an n- layer 14. Formed within the layer 14, by diffusion techniques are a plurality of n+ source regions 16, extending perpendicular to the plane of the FIG., for supplying electrons, and being in an alternating relationship with a plurality of p+ gate regions 18, also extending perpendicular to the plane of the FIG. A thick oxide layer 20 covering layer 14 has a series of windows formed therethrough for making electrical contact with the source and drain regions by means of commonly connected metal source contacts 22 and commonly connected metal gate contacts 24. A metal drain contact 26 is also provided and covers the surface of substrate 12 opposite layer 14.
In operation, each pair of gate regions 18 on either side of a source region 16, modulate the flow of electrons through a vertical region 30, after which the electrons drift to the drain 12, through a drift layer 32, in a current profile roughly depicted by numeral 34.
A typical silicon static induction transistor as illustrated in FIG. 1 has a drift layer thickness d of at least 10 μm (microns) or greater and a pitch p, or distance between gate regions, of at least 7 μm. Critical performance parameters as applied to static induction transistors include on-state current maximum, Imax, blocking voltage, Vblock, cut-off frequency, ft, and maximum frequency of oscillation, fmax. The first two parameters determine the output power of the device at the operating frequency and the last two parameters determine the useable frequency range.
To a good approximation, the current Imax is inversely proportional to the thickness d of the drift layer, as is the cut-off frequency ft whereas the blocking voltage is directly proportional to the thickness of the drift layer and the breakdown critical field of the semiconductor material. This may be demonstrated by the following equations: ##EQU1## where A is the minimum cross-sectional area of the current flow, q is the electron charge, Nd is the doping density in the drift layer 32, μn is the electron mobility, VD is the drain voltage bias, d is the thickness of the drift layer 32, Ec is the critical electric field, and Vsat is the saturated drift velocity.
In class B operation of an amplifier, the output current is cut off at zero input signal and a half wave rectified output is produced. Two transistors are utilized to duplicate the input waveform, each one conducting for half of the input cycle. The power output for class B operation, utilizing the above parameters is given as: ##EQU2## rearranging to obtain power output per unit area: ##EQU3##
A comparison of silicon and silicon carbide electronic properties is given in the following table 1:
TABLE 1______________________________________ Si 4-H SiC______________________________________Critical breakdown field, Ec (MV/cm) 0.3 3.0Electron mobility, μn (cm2 /Vs) 1400 700Saturated electrol velocity, Vsat cm/sec 1 � 107 2 � 107Thermal conductivity (W/cm K) 1.0 4.9______________________________________
In general, the blocking voltage is the maximum voltage that can be applied between source and drain before excessive current flows, due to breakdown phenomena. A relatively high blocking voltage is desired for greater output power at a given frequency, and from equation (2) this may be accomplished by increasing the thickness d of the drift layer. Increasing d, however, from equation (1), reduces the maximum current Imax. From TABLE 1 and equation (2) it may be seen that for the same blocking voltage, the drift layer thickness d for silicon carbide may theoretically be 10 times thinner than for silicon due to the difference in critical breakdown fields (3.0 vs 0.3 MV/cm). A thinner drift layer in the silicon carbide will allow for a greater maximum current as well as a higher cut-off frequency, ft as set out in equation (3).
From a power standpoint, the term in parenthesis in equation (5) is 5 times higher for silicon carbide than for silicon (2100 vs 420) so that the power per unit area is greater, thus allowing for smaller packaging requirements with fewer transistors. The thermal conductivity of the silicon carbide aids in removing excess heat generated at these higher powers.
A silicon carbide transistor structure, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, is illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 2, showing the transistor structure 40 in an early stage of fabrication, includes an n+ substrate member 42 of silicon carbide. The silicon carbide substrate may be a 4H polytype as well as other polytypes including, but not limited to, the 3C, 2H, 6H and 15R polytypes.
A silicon carbide layer arrangement 44, having one or more layers, is deposited upon the substrate 42 by epitaxial growth techniques such as vapor phase epitaxy during which process intentional impurity atoms of a dopant are added, as desired, to produce layers with predetermined dopant levels and conductivities.
The substrate member 42, cut from a grown silicon carbide boule, generally will have slight imperfections in its surface which could lead to a breakdown during transistor operation. Accordingly, a silicon carbide n+ buffer layer 46 may be deposited to provide a transition from a relatively high electric field in the drift layer to a relatively low electric field in the substrate 42.
The next two layers are constituted by a silicon carbide n- layer 48, which will contain a drift layer, and a silicon carbide n+ top layer 50 which has the highest dopant level of all the layers and from which will be formed the source regions of the transistor. By way of example, buffer layer 46, grown to a thickness of about 0.5 μm, has a dopant level of 1�1018 cm-3 (atoms per cubic centimeter). Layer 48, grown to a thickness of about 1.25 to 6.5 μm, has a dopant level of 1�1015 to 2�1016 cm-3, and top layer 50, grown to a thickness of about 0.5 μm, has a dopant level of 1�1020 to 5�1020 cm-3. The dopant for these epitaxial layers may be nitrogen.
By known masking, photolithographic, etching etc. techniques, portions 52 of layer 50 are removed, as is about 1000 Å of layer 48, leaving a plurality of spaced apart portions 54 which extend as fingers perpendicular to the plane of the FIG. and which will form the source regions of the completed transistor structure.
As seen in FIG. 3 the completed transistor structure 40 includes a plurality of spaced apart p+ gate regions 60 alternating laterally with source regions 54, and also extending as fingers perpendicular to the plane of the FIG. Gate regions 60 are not formed by diffusion, as is done in silicon, because the process would require detrimental temperatures in excess of 2000� C. Accordingly, gate regions 60, of width w, are formed within layer 48 by means of a series of ion implantation steps, with for example, boron or aluminum ions. The implantation is carried out at various energy levels and to a depth g of about 0.25 to 1.5 μm. With the source and gate regions as illustrated, the substrate 42 then functions as the drain for the transistor.
In order to reduce or eliminate undesired surface charges, a protective thermal oxide 62 such as high quality silicon dioxide is grown by a pyrogenic method over the exposed surface of the structure at a temperature of about 1150� C. for 2 hours and annealed in argon for 30 minutes. Thereafter the protective oxide 62 is selectively removed to allow for the deposition of source contacts 64, gate contacts 66 and drain contact 68. For the source and drain, such deposition may be nickel, by way of example. The structure is then annealed in an argon-hydrogen mixture at 1150� C. for a couple of minutes to form an alloy with nickel and elements in the silicon carbide regions 54. For the gate contacts, multiple stacks of aluminum/titanium layers may be deposited and thereafter annealed to alloy the metalization.
A relatively thick oxide layer, for example lam, is desired to act as a field insulator. The protective oxide 62 is grown to a thickness of about 500 Å in a 2 hour period. To continue such growth to a thickness of 1 μm (10,000 Å) would consume an excessive amount of time. Accordingly a second, and low temperature oxide layer 70 is deposited, as opposed to grown, upon thermal oxide layer 62 to a thickness of about 9,500 Å. Windows are then formed in the thick oxide layer 70 to allow for common electrical connection to a metalization layer 72, for the source contacts 64, thereby forming a single source connection. A similar metalization layer is provided for the gate contacts 66, however it is located at the distal ends of the gate regions, out of the plane of the FIG.
A region 76 of thickness h, wherein electrons supplied by the source region are modulated, is defined between the gate regions 60, and a drift layer 78 of thickness d is defined by the minimum distance between a gate region 60 and the drain 42. If a buffer layer such as 46 is provided, the drift layer would extend to the top of that layer, as illustrated. In the present invention the drift layer has a thickness d of approximately 1 to 5 μm resulting in a blocking voltage value, as defined in equation (2), equal to that of a silicon static induction transistor having an order of magnitude thicker drift layer of 10 to 50 μm. In addition, the thinner drift layer presents less resistance and allows for a greater maximum current to flow through the device.
In FIG. 3 the distance between gate regions 60, from center to center, is designated by the pitch p. The present invention allows for a smaller pitch than conventional static induction transistors and by way of example p is in the range of about 1 to 5 μm. The gate regions 60 are illustrated in idealized form. In actuality, the ion implanted regions may curve or bulge at the lower end thereof. Width y, defined as the minimum distance between gate regions 60, ranges, in the present invention, from about 0.5 to 3.0 μm and the thickness h of region 76, which is the maximum vertical distance between a source and gate region, ranges from 0.25 to 1.5 μm. Otherwise stated, the ratio of y/h ranges from 1 to 2. The relationship between these values is illustrated in FIG. 3A wherein the thickness h of region 76 is plotted on the horizontal axis and the gap, or width y between gate regions 60, is plotted on the vertical axis. The ratio of y/h=1 is plotted as curve 80 and the ratio of y/h=2 is plotted as curve 82. With the maximum and minimum values previously given, the transistor structure may be fabricated with dimensions as defined by the shaded area 84 between the curves 80 and 82. In general, with a smaller gap distance y the gate regions exert more control over the current than does the drain, and higher gain is achievable for the same bias conditions.
In addition to forming the drain region for the transistor, the substrate 42 also acts as a support for the silicon carbide epitaxial layers deposited thereon. The thickness of a typical silicon carbide substrate 42 may range from about 250 to 350 μm. The electrical resistance of a relatively thick substrate tends to limit the power efficiency of the transistor and accordingly, it is desired to make the substrate as thin as practical, both from an electrical standpoint as well as a thermal standpoint. To this end reference is made to FIG. 4 illustrating another embodiment of the present invention.
In FIG. 4, a drain contact is positioned on the same side of a substrate member as the source and gate contacts. More particularly, a drain contact 86, formed through a window in thermal oxide layer 62 and deposited oxide layer 70, surrounds the source and gate finger arrangement and makes electrical contact with the substrate member 42'. A metalization layer 88 may then be applied over the oxide layer 70 for electrical connection to the drain contact 86. With this design, the substrate may be much thinner than the substrate 42 illustrated in FIG. 3 and can be bonded to a thermal conductor 90, whereby heat generated during operation may be efficiently extracted, resulting in better thermal management. In addition, the current, which essentially flows vertically through layer 48 now only has to flow a short distance (tens of microns) transversely to the surrounding drain contact 86 instead of through the substrate (hundreds of microns). The total distance traveled by the electrons may be 10 times less with the arrangement of FIG. 4, and as such, less heat is generated during operation.
In the embodiment of FIG. 3, the vertical distance h of region 76 between the source and bottom of the gate region, should be at least 0.25 to 1.5 μm to obtain reasonable voltage gain, for example, greater than 10. However, if the pitch p is reduced to approximately ≦2 μm, the width y may be reduced to the range of 0.3 to 1.5 μm, with the thickness h then having a corresponding range of 0.15 to 1.2 μm, in accordance with the curves of FIG. 3A. In such case an implanted source region, as illustrated in FIG. 5 may be employed.
In FIG. 5 the transistor structure 100 includes an n+ silicon carbide substrate 102 and a silicon carbide layer arrangement 103, which includes an n+ buffer layer 104 and an n- layer 106, both deposited by techniques previously described. P+ gate regions 108 are formed by ion implantation to a depth g and n+ source regions 110, alternating laterally with gate regions 108, are also formed by ion implantation into layer 106. The ion implanted gate and source regions 108 and 110 define, in layer 106, a region 112 of thickness h, the maximum vertical distance between a source and gate region. By way of example, if the device is fabricated with a minimum thickness h of 0.25 μm for region 112, then, from FIG. 3A, the gap or width y should be no more than 0.5 μm and no less than 0.25 μm for satisfactory operation. If the device is fabricated with a thickness h of 0.5 μm for region 112, then the width y should be no more than 1.0 μm and no less than 0.5 μm. The drift layer 114, as before, ranges from 1 to 5 μm.
In a manner similar to the embodiment of FIG. 3, the transistor structure 100 includes a grown thermal protective oxide 116 through which portions are selectively removed for deposition of respective source, gate and drain contacts 118, 120 and 122. Covering the thermal oxide 116 is a deposited oxide layer 124 having windows for making electrical connection of a metalization layer 126 with source contacts 118. A similar metalization layer is provided for the gate contacts, however it is located at the distal ends of the gate regions, out of the plane of the Figure.
FIG. 6 duplicates the transistor structure of FIG. 3 and illustrates a plurality of equipotential field lines 130 which exist during operation. It is desired that the transistor device have as high a blocking voltage as possible since more power can then be output at a particular frequency. The blocking voltage is a function of drift layer distance d as well as critical breakdown field Ec, listed in TABLE 1. The actual value for Ec is reduced however by the excessive electric field concentration at the edge gate region 60' in area 132 which causes a premature breakdown at the gate-drift layer interface.
FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate an arrangement for reducing electric field concentration at the edge gate region, thus allowing for a greater actual critical breakdown field Ec and a greater blocking voltage for a given drift layer. This is accomplished in FIG. 7 by the inclusion of a plurality of guard rings of p+ conductivity, ion implanted into layer 48, in a manner similar to the-gate regions, however, without the electrical connections. The guard rings 134, of which two are illustrated, completely surround all of the source and gate regions of the transistor structure 40. The ion implanted guard rings 134 function to spread out the equipotential electric field lines 130, as illustrated, to reduce any undesired concentration at the edge gate region 60'.
FIG. 8 illustrates another means for reducing the electric field concentration at the edge gate region 60' so as to allow for a greater blocking voltage. In FIG. 8 an ion implantation 136 of, for example, argon into layer 48 and surrounding all of the source and gate regions, will also function to spread out the equipotential electric field lines 130, as illustrated, to reduce any undesired concentration at the edge gate region 601.
FIG. 9 is a plan view of different levels of the transistor structure 40 of FIG. 7 and illustrates the guard rings 134 surrounding all of the source and gate regions, which would be located below oxide layer 70. The gate regions are electrically connected together by means of a gate bus 140 connected to gate tab 142. The transistor structure 40 is formed along with a plurality of similar structures on a common wafer substrate 42 and is interconnected with a selected number of such structures by means of electrical wiring (not shown) bonded to respective metalization layers 72 and gate tabs 142 to operate as a unitary transistor for high power microwave applications.
Another way in which the electric field concentration may be reduced is by the silicon carbide static induction transistor structure illustrated in FIG. 10. Basically in the structure of FIG. 10 the position of the source and drain regions are interchanged. More particularly, transistor structure 150 includes an n+ substrate 152 upon which is deposited a silicon carbide layer arrangement 154 consisting of an n+ buffer layer 156, an n- second layer 158 and an n+ top layer 160.
Layers 158 and 160 are etched, by known techniques, in a manner to define a plurality of mesa fingers 162 on top of which, formed from layer 160 (portions of which have been removed), are respective drain regions 164. Gate regions 166 of p+ conductivity are ion implanted in layer 158 between mesas 162 to control the flow of electrons supplied by the substrate 152 which acts as the source in this embodiment. The transistor structure 150 is completed as before with the growing of a protective thermal oxide 168, through which windows are formed to allow for deposition of respective drain, gate and source contacts 170, 172 and 174. A low temperature oxide layer 176 is deposited as the next step and suitable windows are formed for connection of the drain contacts 170 with metalization layer 178.
With the construction of FIG. 10, a region 180, having a thickness h of about 0.25 to 1.5 μm, is defined by the maximum vertical distance between a gate region 166 and the source buffer layer 156. A drift layer 182, ranging from about 1.0 to 5.0 μm is defined by the minimum vertical distance d between the gate region 166 and a drain region 164. When operating potential is applied, most of the electric field is confined in the mesa structures 162, resulting in less field crowding thereby allowing the transistor to approach its theoretical critical breakdown field value, Ec.
A transistor structure as illustrated in FIG. 3 was fabricated in accordance with the teachings herein and parameters were measured at low S-band conditions (1.2 GHz). The fabricated device exhibited a drain-to-source breakdown voltage in excess of 200 V. The device showed a maximum transconductance of about 100 mSiemens/cm, and a 2 cm package generated 28 watts of output power with a drain efficiency of about 49% and a gain of 7.5 dB. This demonstrates a power density of 75 kW/cm2, which is about six times more than can be achieved from silicon devices.
Although the present invention has been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is to be understood that various substitutions and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
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|Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
|Power junction field effect power transistor with highly vertical channel and uniform channel opening
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|Semisouth Laboratories, Inc.
|Vertical junction field effect transistors having sloped sidewalls and methods of making
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|Microsemi Corporation
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|Semisouth Laboratories, Inc.
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|Integrated electronic device and method for manufacturing thereof
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|Ramgoss, Inc.
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This cottage was perfect. Sharon thought of everything and was very communicative. I was very comfortable during my stay, and was able to focus and prepare for an audition in Great Lakes. The skylights and beautiful wood floor really add to the aesthetic of the quaint community. I wish I could have stayed longer. You will be glad you stayed here!Alan2017-01-11T00:00:00Z
Very cute place in quiet area!Lucinda2017-01-25T00:00:00Z
This was my first Airbnb experience and it was extremely positive. Sharon is a great host. The house was immaculate and was prepped for my arrival with some extras that I did not expect. I stayed here on business for 6 weeks and it turned out to be the perfect choice. Sort of secluded quiet neighborhood just a little off the beaten path, but close to everything you need. I only wish it could have been during the summer vs. the winter. I could go on about all the positives but will leave it at, great host, great place.Kathleen2016-12-30T00:00:00Z
Very well kept home, very clean. Nice little lake house, very quite neighborhood.Erica and Chris2017-03-04T00:00:00Z
This place was perfect! We stayed there while we visited our son who is in the Navy... it's located 26 miles from Great Lakes Naval base and took about 30-40 minutes to get there. Cozy, super clean, well stocked with everything we needed... and very homey! We really enjoyed BBQing out on the back deck and sitting out enjoying the peaceful setting on the dock by the water. Large grassy yard. It's also located very close to lots of shopping, many restaurants and things to do in Gurnee. Sharon was very quick to respond and resolve an issue that arose. Very sweet lady! I hope to return to this cute lil getaway!Tina2017-04-25T00:00:00Z
We had a wonderful 8 day vacation in this beautiful little house at the lake. The clean modern house and kitchen is equipped with everything we needed and provided enough space for our little family. Sharon is a great host and tried to make our stay as nice as possible.Christopher2017-03-22T00:00:00Z
This house was my home away from home for almost one month. I can truly say it was more than I expected. So cozy and welcoming, super clean and fully equipped. Upon my arrival, a beautiful goodie basket was waiting for me. Red and white wine and my favorite comfort snack, butter popcorn! Sharon was very kind and accommodating, checking up on me to make sure all my needs were met. The only thing I regret is that it was raining almost every day and I wasn't able to sit outside on the deck or by the water. I know I would have enjoyed it! Thank you Sharon for sharing this home with me!Olimpia2017-04-18T00:00:00Z
I stayed here for two months. The place was immaculate when I arrived and had all the amenities one would need. I absolutely love the house and the quiet neighborhood. Being right on a lake is such a cool experience as so many animals travel through there and you can see them while sitting in the living room looking out the glass door. There's a family of deer and geese that come through regularly. I really can't say enough positive things , the experience was fantastic and Sharon is an amazing host! She was easily reachable if I ever needed anything and left other numbers in case she wasn't. There was a pretty bad windstorm right when I got there that blew their shed onto my car and out of good faith Sharon gave me the money for my deductible to get the damage fixed. Their property is beautiful, they are great hosts, all in all an amazing experience.Lorrean2016-04-20T00:00:00Z
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Spring Grove, Illinois, USA
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Genevesjøen, Wisconsin, USA
Thank you for opening up your house to us for the weekend. We had a great time in Lake Geneva celebrating my sister's 40th. It's in a very convenient and quiet location just outside of downtown.Michael2016-08-07T00:00:00Z
Lovely, spacious spot 5min from downtown Lake Geneva. Quiet, nice view of large sports park. Nice kitchenette with coffee maker, and toaster and little fridge. Very comfortable Queen bed. Nice bathroom . Watched a DVD from a DVD collection. 2 couches, one is a pullout, we didn't use. Would go back again if in area.Mitchel2015-06-08T00:00:00Z
The listing was accurate, and quite frankly, not having a full kitchen in the lower floor does not detract from its appeal! Kaitlin was very quiet. We are early-to-bed people so we never actually met her, which is sad.Chrys2015-08-10T00:00:00Z
Our host was very welcoming and we loved the neighborhood. The pictures are a little deceptive; the main ones she has up aren't actually the place where you're staying.Jordan2015-08-15T00:00:00Z
Working with Kaitlin on setting up arrival was perfect. The photos don't do this place justice. It's gorgeous! Roomy, home-y, and a great relaxing spot! We took advantage of the balcony in the cool evenings to unwind and relax after all our walking around the Lake. We can't wait to return!Elizabeth2016-08-01T00:00:00Z
Did not meet the host. Nice neighborhood!Steve2016-08-06T00:00:00Z
Kaitlin's house was spacious, quiet, clean, and private. The rooms were large and everything was clean and tidy. Getting to and from downtown Lake Geneva was easy and quick, and we always felt we had access to shops as well as the ability to get away for family time at the end of the day. My daughters kept raving about what a great house and vacation we had. Very much appreciated Kaitlin's detailed preparations for our stay.Nelson2016-04-18T00:00:00Z
Kaitlin is so easy to communicate with, her home is so peaceful and warm. The attention to detail and amenities were excellent. She was so accommodating and even invited us to join her for her yoga class though we did not make it. The basement is huge with a walk out back door. You feel like you are in your own place. Her place is in a great location, not right on top of everything but not far away at all, right near the walmart too which was very convenient. We rode our bikes to town in 20 minutes. We barely ever saw or heard Kaitlin she is as quiet as a mouse!!!! Thanks Kaitlin.Jeff2015-10-26T00:00:00Z
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A beautiful place. Lots of stairs from street level to the apartment. Plenty of room for us and our dogs. Greg was almost invisible but when we met him, he was very friendly. Thanks Greg for sharing your beautiful space.Joseph2017-04-22T00:00:00Z
Great getaway from the city :)Margarita2017-04-24T00:00:00Z
I would highly recommend staying here! Quite, beautiful home. You must take the canoe out for a spin!Bibbit2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
Everything here is great! This is perfect for a small couples getaway. We found it was full of a lot of fun outdoors activities to do, we even stayed a extra day. My dog loved being able to join us too and loved running around the giant property. The location is perfect it's nice and quiet and has lots of privacy. Greg also has a awesome movie collection I could of made a vacation out of watching all the classics he had haha.Hallie2017-05-04T00:00:00Z
Great placeAlec2017-03-31T00:00:00Z
Greg has a great place right on the water. He sent very clear communication on how to get in and has a nice space. He is not around much so if you want a host that hangs out with you this is probably not your place, but if you want a quiet tranquil place to stay this is a great option. The kitchen has a lot of equipment that you can use making it quite useful to prepare meals etc.Tim & Candy2016-11-03T00:00:00Z
The neighborhood was great. The place could have been cleaner. We spent time making it clean enough to use.Randy2017-01-10T00:00:00Z
First, be prepared to hear nothing. Except the sounds of deer in the woods and different species of water fowl. Second, be prepared to relax on the comfy couch with your favorite munchies and look out the window at the beautiful view. Third, be prepared to find everything you forgot at home, from shampoo to Q-Tips. Last, be prepared for a host that will answer questions and assist you, very quickly.Susan2017-02-23T00:00:00Z
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McHenry, Illinois, USA
Amanda was a great host and very responsive! We had a great weekend at the tiny studio and were impressed with all of the amenities provided (kitchen items, coffee, flowers, a bluetooth speaker, etc.) The space was just large enough for two people but also had a cozy 'tiny house' feel. We also spent time in the lake and it was really nice to be able to have floats and paddle boards available for use. One of our other highlights was taking a nap on one of the hammocks, so relaxing. Highly recommend Amanda's Cypress Resorts!MARIA2016-07-25T00:00:00Z
The place was quaint and very comfortable. Perfect for a quiet get-away. Amanda was great to deal with and very responsive.Dan2017-01-30T00:00:00Z
This is a lovely place! Amanda was great; very helpful and replied very quickly, yet happily left me to my own devices. I had a fantastic, quiet disconnected (though there was wifi if you need it!) weekend in this charming little cabin. Though it is not huge, there was plenty of room, a very comfortable bed and anything you could need for preparing food, as well as seats and a fire pit outside. Seconds away from the lake (with beach, and canoes and kayaks in the right weather), and not far from the state park, I would recommend this for anyone looking to get away from the city and relax in cute comfort.Lizzie2017-04-23T00:00:00Z
Amanda is a phenomenal host; this was one of the best airbnb experiences I've ever had. Could not recommend more highly.Thomas2017-03-17T00:00:00Z
Great place! Cute and Amanda was super nice!hilton2016-06-13T00:00:00Z
We were made to feel incredibly welcome by Amanda, and her team. We felt like a part of the family and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at cypress. Total relaxation with access to loads of fun stuff to make the most of the lake. The cottages have been refurbed by Amanda to be in great condition with lovely touches. We felt totally at home. I'd highly recommend staying here.Fiona2016-07-24T00:00:00Z
Amanda is the best! She is wonderful, and her cabins reflect that in not only their charm but also in how much she cares about the property. This cottage was perfectly cozy and had everything we wanted & more. We were lucky enough to get the full tour of the resort and can't wait to come back and check out the other cabins she has available.Chris 2015-12-29T00:00:00Z
Cute, comfy, clean cottage with all the amenities and comforts of home. This is a great place to spend a relaxing weekend on the beautiful (and fun!) shores of Petite Lake. Plenty of room for two adults in the cottage. Amanda has floats, SUP boards, kayaks, chairs, lounges and beach gear for your use. It is super convenient to have grilling supplies and charcoal supplied for guest use as well as firewood for sale. Our lighter was not working late Friday and Amanda responded within minutes with a replacement. Bring your buy spray, sunscreen and swimsuit and you're all set for a great stay in charming lakeside resort.Karen2016-06-27T00:00:00Z
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Richmond, Illinois, USA
While driving up the long and winding road to Bill and Penny's home we had to stop and let seven deer pass in front of us. My wife and I looked at each other and said this place is amazing. And after our stay we were right. We felt like we were at a five star resort. The view outside our window and all the other windows were beautiful. The sounds of the waterfalls was my wife's favorite. Bill and Penny's host was very polite and personable. He was also thorough with explaining where everything was and what was available to us, which was practically everything. Our room and the whole house was very clean. It was nice to have a room with it's own full bathroom. Having coffee and a light nutritious breakfast was a real treat. We will definitely recommend this Airbnb to our friends and family. Thank you Bill and Penny for exceeding our expectations.Stan2017-05-01T00:00:00Z
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Bill and sandy were such sweethearts! The room was so cute and cozy! We felt very comfortable. Great place to stay.Jessica2016-08-28T00:00:00Z
Great place! Bill and Sandy were so nice and flexible with my check-in. Place is very comfortable and exactly as described. The area around their home is very quiet and beautiful.Luke2016-08-20T00:00:00Z
Bill and Sandy were wonderful hosts. Very flexible and communicative, and made us feel welcome in their home. They advised us on places to get food. The room was perfect, with a beautiful lake view outside. In the morning we chatted about our next stop, Chicago, their former home. Thanks for having us!Georgina2016-05-05T00:00:00Z
Bill and Sandy made me feel like I was part of their family. Everything went so smoothly and their place is well set up to host. The actual setting is more beautiful than the photos--this is about as beautiful as it gets in the Midwest!Dennis2016-05-16T00:00:00Z
Quiet, rural, friendly.Chelane2017-04-09T00:00:00Z
Bill and Sandy are warm hosts. If you are looking for a place to stay that could give you an easy access to town and at the same time have a quiet place of your own to relax, book a room at their place without having second thoughts. I guarantee you won't regret it.Roch2017-04-18T00:00:00Z
Liebe Sandy & Bill, lieber Max! Herzlichen Dank für Eure unglaubliche Gastfreundschaft! Ihr habt ein wunderschönes Haus, der See ist idyllisch, alles war sauber, und wir haben jede Minute der Gespräche genossen! Herzliche Grüße Eure Tania & RudyRudy2017-05-07T00:00:00Z
Our stay was great. We had a patio door that gave us access to firepit and yard. Hosts made us feel we were at home. I would stay here again!Elizabeth2016-07-22T00:00:00Z
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This was a very spacious cabin for the 4 of us, very clean and comfortable. The location might be better in Summer, but we still had a lot of fun indoors. The kitchen is well equipped to cook a simple meal..we took indoor grilling supplies with us such as a tray for the oven to have some fun. This is about 30 minute drive to Lake Geneva area which seemed to have a lot more to do vs Fox Lake. But, the Fox Lake area in it self was very calm and quite, which is exactly what we needed. We would love to visit again!Sneha2017-01-29T00:00:00Z
Great weekend vacation from Chicago. Both cozy cabin feel and modern updates. Close travel to Wilmot Mtn skiing and a fireplace to warm up to after. Would definitely be a repeat customer if in the area again.Jonathan2017-01-15T00:00:00Z
Andy was gracious, and accommodating as well as easy-to-reach. The house is gorgeous, the location is perfectly located for us (not a long drive, but not too close either) and there is plenty to do if the weather isn't cooperative. The kids both caught their first fish (bluegills) off of the dock and loved jumping in off of it to swim. It's on a private channel, so there isn't much boat traffic, we saw turtles, frogs, fish and more fish every time we went out. It's a great little place.Lisa2016-08-22T00:00:00Z
This cabin was everything we needed for a weekend away from the city. Very cute and cozy, and the fireplace is the best part! We had a well-equipped kitchen that made meal prep very easy. Cute decor in the inside, too. We didn't meet Andy in person, but he made the check-in process very easy and provided us with all the details we needed. Would love to see the cabin the summer, so we will definitely be staying again!Jen2017-02-26T00:00:00Z
Thanksgiving at the cabin was just perfect! Our girls enjoyed watching movies, playing board games and simply enjoying the place. The coffee maker was super cool and is now added to our Christmas list lol. The meal came out just perfect in the well equipped kitchen. We look forward to returning in the summer with our boat. Thank you again !Bethany2016-11-26T00:00:00Z
Stay at the cottage was great, Andy and his wife were able to have the place set up on very short notice, which I appreciate. As the other reviews say, very cozy cottage, awesome place to relax by the fire. Thanks, DavidDavid2017-04-12T00:00:00Z
Stayed here for girls weekend. Perfect for 4 people. Great cozy place! Loved that Andy provided drinking water. Nice touch! We were warm and toasty. Close to Wilmot for a day of skiing and the fire place was the perfect atmosphere to come "home" to. Would stay here again.julie2017-02-05T00:00:00Z
We spent Christmas with my kids in this cozy cabin. When we arrived there was Christmas music playing and the fireplace was lit. I enjoyed my stay and would stay here again.Edita2016-12-26T00:00:00Z
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Fox Lake, Illinois, USA
Kathy, Arnie, and Murphy was the PERFECT HOST! Their home was very clean, comfortable, and cozy. Arnie helped my 8 year work the remote and they even had a nice lollipop for her. When we arrived they helped us with our bags.Cortrice2017-04-30T00:00:00Z
I felt welcomed and comfortable the very minute I checked in to Kathy and Arnie's lovely home. The location is beautiful and quiet. The basement apartment is extremely clean and very spacious. It was amazing to be able to relax on the couch while enjoying a comfortable fireplace. The bed is very comfortable, and it's hard not to feel at ease here. Thank you Kathy and Arnie for being such wonderful hosts! I WILL be back!Emma2017-03-24T00:00:00Z
Kathy & Arnie were great hosts. Unit was very clean and exactly what we needed. Arnie showed us around and was available to answer questions. Kathy even made us a struedel on Saturday morning which was yummy. We will stay there again!Ronald2017-04-18T00:00:00Z
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Island Lake, Illinois, USA
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Genoa City, Wisconsin, USA
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Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, USA
Donovan's place is great for anyone trying to relax and get away from fast-paced life. Easy to access off of main roads makes it perfect for people traveling through for a night or two. Also, Donovan's a pretty cool guy!Vincent2016-12-31T00:00:00Z
Donovan lived up to the name "warm and welcoming." He is a very polite and friendly host, but (as I had told him my preference for solitude) also gave me plenty of personal space. I flew in from California and was not used to the cold weather of Illinois, so it was nice that the temperature was always set to a warm comfortable level (I'd guess around 74 degrees). The room had everything I needed-- a big comfortable bed, a large closet with hangers, and a TV with a Chromecast set up. Donovan also invited me to use his X-Box in the living room. The internet speed was more than sufficient for the Netflix I wanted to watch. I did laundry once during my stay and the washer and dryer were both larger than the ones I have at home, so it was nice to get everything in one go. Donovan was kind enough to supply the detergent also. I brought my own food and kept some of it (sealed lentils packages from Costco) in the room with me, using the microwave in the kitchen to heat it up. The neighborhood seemed quiet. The streets aren't as well cleared in the snow as some of the main roads are, so I found my rental car's budget tires slipping a bit, but nothing too serious. I parked my rental alongside Donovan's car in the garage, which was really nice given that it was snowing for a few days of my visit. Space in the garage was a little tight, but definitely workable.Brendon2016-12-20T00:00:00Z
Stayed the weekend while househunting. I wasn't around much, returning late and leaving early, but I found Donovan to be a great host. Bed was comfortable and the place was quiet. He let me park in his garage as well.Tim2017-02-19T00:00:00Z
Donovan very professional and very helpful. He provided water and morning breakfast also. Because of this winter, he provided garage space to park my car.Sateesh2017-01-13T00:00:00Z
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Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, USA
This is a great place to unwind with plenty of options for family fun! Lot's of games, musical instruments, and space for the kids to run and swing. My wife loved the chickens and hearing the sheep next door too! The beds are cozy and there is everything you need for a comfortable stay. Will definitely come back and Greg and Julie are there when you need them with great response time to any questions.Andy2017-04-16T00:00:00Z
We've stayed at several airbnb's, and this is the best one so far! Whether adult or child, you won't get bored staying here. From the fun music room, to table games, air hockey and fuse ball..there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. Oh, and there's the big swing and the chickens and plenty of lawn space outside to enjoy as well. The house is roomy and nicely furnished, beds comfy, kitchen stocked, plenty of space at the dining room table (and patio table too). The bathrooms are very nice (looks like they've been recently remodeled/updated). The home is in a rural location, so it's quiet and peaceful. We eventually got out of the house to do some sight-seeing, but honestly, we'd have been happy to just stay in! We didn't have the pleasure of meeting Gregory and Julie, but they were very kind and attentive (checking in via text a couple times during our stay). They were available and close by if we needed anything. If we're ever in this area again…this is where we'll stay!Laura2017-04-24T00:00:00Z
Gregory's place is an awesome secluded spot if you just want to get away for a bit. He has a very lovely deck, spacious firepit, and a nice grill so you can enjoy beautiful weather. I highly recommend using his place if you want to get away for a bit.James2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
Wonderful place to stay for a weekend getaway!Kelsey2017-05-01T00:00:00Z
Gregory's place is a fantastic family home. My kids were not allowed to have cell phones or tablets and they got along great. Their creativity came out and we had a lot of fun. The home is clean and well equipped. I highly recommend it for all. Hosts were super friendly and easy to work with. Our family is so thankful that they made their home available. We needed it.Stephen2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
We rented Gregory's house for the weekend to attend a wedding at the Abbey in Lake Geneva. The house was clean, spacious, and worked out perfect for us. There were 3 bedrooms and a basement with pull-out couches. They also had a huge dining room table where 8 of us sat down for a great homemade meal. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware, gas stovetop, large fridge/freezer, and microwave, so food prep was easy. There were gas and charcoal grills next to the garage. We even had farm fresh eggs from the chicken coop out back for breakfast! Overall, we had a great stay at this place and will definitely be back for future trips to the Lake Geneva area. Thanks Gregory!Dan2017-03-19T00:00:00Z
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Burlington, Wisconsin, USA
I'm a professional musician, and my good friend is a pro audio engineer. We were looking for two things for our trip. One, a quiet, quaint location to relax not too far from Chicago, and two, a place to record some acoustic music. This place fit the bill perfectly. A gorgeous property, beautifully decked out with everything you need. Being only an hour or so from the city, it is truly a rare and wonderful find. The icing on the cake was the hospitality. Stephen is a gracious and accommodating host, who goes above and beyond for his guests. I can't recommend this place highly enough.Davy2016-09-21T00:00:00Z
We had a lovely time staying here! It feels very secluded but is conveniently only minutes away from town. The house was well-stocked with everything we needed. Stephen was very communicative and helpful and even stopped by a couple times. All in all, a great weekend!Becky2016-05-23T00:00:00Z
We had a great time in the "A" Frame, we did not have a car and could walk to the Volo Bog trail which is less than a mile away. Stephen couldn't have been a better host, he was always available and touched base with us by text, he even picked us up from the Metra train station and arranged for someone to bring us back. The piano and fireplace got a lot of use. We also went to the sauna and hot tub a couple times, which are located closer to Stephen's residence, and he even made sure to turn everything on beforehand so it would be warmed up for us. Thank you!Gregoire2016-11-13T00:00:00Z
Stephen was a wonderful host! He was incredibly hospitable, welcoming, and he even brought us some donuts from the store on Sunday morning. I couldn't imagine how it could have been better. The property itself is about 100 yards from the main house, so it provides enough distance and privacy while at the same time still being close to the hot tub and sauna area which is by the main house. Highly recommend!Tyler2017-05-07T00:00:00Z
Our stay was very relaxing and everything was just as good, if not better than the description and photos. Stephen was truly a super host! He even brought us some yummy local croissants and was kind throughout our entire stay. You won't regret this trip!Bethany2016-10-17T00:00:00Z
This is a wonderful property with an awesome host and a great fireplace. Stephen was readily available and incredibly generous. Volo bog is amazing, and there's a very nice supermarket three minutes away. Probably best in summer and fall, we still loved the property in the winter and hope to come back soon!John2017-02-12T00:00:00Z
We had a very comfortable and relaxing time. We spent most of our time reading in front the the fire which was wonderful. The kitchen worked really well to make meals and was very clean. There was a refrigerator, though no freezer. The oven and stove worked well and the kitchen was stocked with essentials so it was easy to cook. The bedroom and bathroom were really comfortable. Very nice and cozy sheets and blankets with comfy pillows for a good night sleep. The location was great being close to the Volo Bog area where we did some great hikes with our dog. We really had a great time.Katie2016-12-12T00:00:00Z
We stayed at "The A-frame" for a weekend reunion of college friends. It is a very cool place & setting. Near to nature without sacrificing amenities like hot tub, pool & nearby stores for essentials. Amazing to find a place that feels so "out of the way" while still being so close to Chicago and Milwaukee. Made it a convenient meeting site for those of us who are spread out across the country.Michelle2016-07-12T00:00:00Z
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Beautiful, comfortable and clean cottage in a very quiet and residential area. Plan on driving a little bit to find stuff to do, but the cottage itself is lovely. It was the perfect place to hang out in after a long day of skiing and snowboarding.Efren2017-02-20T00:00:00Z
The house is quiet, feels brand new, and is very relaxing. Better than we expected.Joey2017-05-07T00:00:00Z
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The grills were great, service above the board, rooms were sweet, the tub! Oh, the tub! I've never actually felt an affinity for a place before. I like it here.
This is a great place to stay when visiting the Southwestern MI winery's, This is in about the center of all the wineries in this area. Rural Location and difficult to find at night, be there before sundown. John is a Great Host and very interesting to talk to. Many interesting features on the grounds ...
We were looking for a get away for the weekend not too far from Chicago. We stayed for the first time at the Garden Grove and were pleasantly surprised! We received personal communication from them right away about our stay. When we arrived, we were personally shown to our room and were shown all ...
Everything was good except in the morning the milk was not very cold.
We could not have had a nicer stay at the Oliver Inn. Alice was such a gracious hostess. I think my daughter said it best when she exclaimed "I feel like we are staying with a family friend." Our room was so comfortable and quaint and our breakfast was the best I've ever had. You can't show me a ...
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3 nights. Slept great. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Staff very kind and responsive. Breakfast was good quailty.
I reserved two rooms for visiting family members. The staff was helpful and accommodating to me and them. Family members were very pleased with comfort, location, and amenities. They especially appreciated the free shuttle service. I will definitely use this hotel for their next visit.
They were in the process of replacing the boilers in the hotel and in spite of minimal issues, we had no problems. This was our second stay and we will definitely stay there again.
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What interests you when it's time for amorous adventures? Berrien Springs hotels with in-room specialists or a private area for a revitalizing couples massage might be just a few clicks away. The area restaurants will be happy to provide for candlelit feasts where you can get lost in your special someone's eyes. You just might keep the merriment going at a local watering hole before retiring to your accommodation.
Yes, it will be easy for you to recognize why vacationers come back over and over. We're sure you'll make the same assessment once you visit this awesome town. Plus, thanks to our bargains, you will be left with plenty of money. Let us serve you today, and fall in love all over again.


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