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Tackle Box Cottage - Lakefront Cottages on Semi-private Lake, Beach, Boats, Fun!

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tackle box cottage with wonderful views of the lake
private fire pit, picnic table and grill
Exterior detail
Living room with comfy pit couch and rocking chair with ottoman and tv.
dining nook

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 783.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Three Rivers, MI
  • South Lanes Family Fun Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hidden Marsh Sanctuary
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Corey Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tackle Box Cottage - Lakefront Cottages on Semi-private Lake, Beach, Boats, Fun!

Eight cottages, all with at least two bedrooms, a setting of rolling hills and a rustling creek, all on a semi-private lake for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Enjoying the outdoors in year round cottages with lots of wildlife yet near many local attractions.

Our Tackle Box Cottage sits up a slight hill from the lake under some big shade trees. It has a double bed downstairs with four twin beds upstairs and also has Dish network for the television. No pets.

You can see other cottages at Camp Blue Canoe at VRBO Creekside Cottage - #322612, Cannon Ball Cottage - #1066258, Fireside Cottage - #1066259, Star Gazer Cottage - #1066261, Skinny Dipper Cottage - #1066262 or Grand Canoe - #1066263.

Lots of water sports - Fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming. The area has many lakes and rivers to discover. Not one moment of boredom at Lakeside Melodies.

Kids have a blast! - They can play in the water, on our sandy beach, run around on our spacious grassy fields and have fun at the playground.

A nature lover? - Then you will like Little Pleasant Lake and all the lakes surrounding us. The area is great for biking and hiking.

We are Camp Blue Canoe. Bring your camera, sometimes deer and other animals come visit the property! We'll do anything to make your vacation the best you ever had!

Activities: Hiking, Biking, Golf, Basketball, Horseshoes, Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Live Theater, Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Boating, Sailing, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Sledding. River Country has 55 lakes, 6 rivers and many streams for canoeing, fishing, etc.

Property manager

Camp Blue Canoe

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Three Rivers

Located in Three Rivers, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sauganash Golf Club and Swiss Valley Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hidden Marsh Sanctuary and White Pigeon River. Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo and South Lanes Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Three Rivers, MI

What's nearby

  • Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • South Lanes Family Fun Center - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Center for Family Medicine - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hidden Marsh Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Corey Lake - 11 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tackle Box Cottage - Lakefront Cottages on Semi-private Lake, Beach, Boats, Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tackle Box Cottage - Lakefront Cottages on Semi-private Lake, Beach, Boats, Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tackle Box Cottage - Lakefront Cottages on Semi-private Lake, Beach, Boats, Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tackle Box Cottage - Lakefront Cottages on Semi-private Lake, Beach, Boats, Fun! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Corey Lake, HealthTRAC and Hidden Marsh Sanctuary. Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo and South Lanes Family Fun Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as listed!

Was initially looking to go camping and found this spot. It was an easy drive & close enough for store runs. Owner was very nice and helpful. Use of the lake and boats was nice & relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Michael K., Columbia

Pretty quiet place

A little difficult for anyone 6 ft tall. Low ceilings in bathroom and low hanging mirrors. Overall decent place to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

What a relaxing gettaway on a peaceful cottage with a beach & a lake as our backyard.

Not one day passed without being on the water or at least on the beach. All three of our kids, including 2 teenagers, had a fun, relaxing time. From the canoes & kayaks to the beautiful scenery, this place had what we needed. The house was well equipped if we had to stay in too. A great retreat, the only bad part was having to leave. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage!

I stayed at Tacklebox with four friends. It was charming! Very clean. The weather wasn't the greatest, but we enjoyed watching the lake while the snow fell. If you are tall, this probably isn't the place for you. I'm 5'2" and I could touch the ceiling. But we absolutely loved our time there. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Erin C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

This property is so beautiful. These cabins have sole access to this small lake great for kayaking, canoeing and fishing! The cabin was definitely a cabin with basic amenities, but was great for our family. There were funny things like one of the door knobs that kept falling off and the bedroom that didn't have a door at all. My only recommendation would be a deep clean. It was surface clean, but bugs and webs all over. But, really had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Quick 2 day getaway

Pros: The place is situated on a nice small lake and has a great outdoor setting with fire pit. Cons: There we’re just soo many smaller things wrong that just comes from neglect or failure to care. 1. No grill utensils( the grate was falling apart and nothing there to clean or use to when grilling) 2. The door knob fell off right as we got there to the side door. It got very annoying that we didn’t even use the door and walked around to the front door. 3. There were no trash bags for the garbage. I ran out after day 1 and we had to use small grocery bags. 4. The left side of the stove did not work at all which only left us with one large burner and a small burner. 5. Didn’t affect my group too much but this place is not for anyone 5ft 10 or above, you will hit your head on everything inside. Ceilings are very short. Overall I’m still rating it at 3 because of the outside and peaceful ambience around the cabin. If they didn’t charge as much money per night I might have rated it higher, but way too much money for this cabin that needs some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

CESAR O.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

very peaceful place.Lake was clean.

Nice property, simple and cute. Morning coffee looking at the lake and seeing the sunrise was awesome grilling on the afternoon and starring at campfire while your kids do marshmallows was an experience we will never forget. Beautiful property with lots of potential. I would like if they put stronger locks and metal doors to sleep with a peace of mind. It gets very dark at night there. Better beds would be nice, didn't felt rested in the morning. Specially with lots of mosquitoes, so bring bugs spray and a comforter to put on top of bed to sleep better. So, there is room for improvement, but like any other business it takes time and money to get it to the desired standard, I know it will. I'll consider renting again as more improvements are meet. I give 3 out of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Loreli D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Family getaway

The property is cute, there’s plenty to do on the grounds but some of the neighbors may be close. The upstairs room is large enough for at least 4 people. The place was cool and comfortable. The scenery is beautiful. Cons: The kitchen is very basic with a not working coffee maker and a couple frying pans and one very small pot. Bring an extra if you plan to do more than boil 4 eggs. The shower is super small so if you are above average size it will be a tight squeeze. Bedroom on the main floor has no door (but has a door in the room just leaning up against a wall!) and the mattress in that room needs to be replaced. It’s extra springy and uncomfortable. Pros: everything else was just fine. The access to the water and small water crafts is great. There is a park, basketball court and plenty of room to walk. The place is cozy, total lake life vibes with a perfect view. Bring bug spray and extra firewood. There are plenty of houses selling firewood on the way in. Overall I would recommend this place, it’s just a little rough, like a few steps up from camping. A couple minor fixes and this place would be perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice getaway!

I cannot say enough good about these property owners! Very responsive and met all needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy

Everything at Camp Blue Canoe was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family place!

Loved our stay, can't wait to see what the new owners do with the place. Hope to come back in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

melissa a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday party

It was tough trying to decide on how to celebrate my kid's birthdays this year(they turned 11 and 16 on August 18th), since everything is still closed mostly. This was perfect. The kids had their cousins come out and spent the 2 days kayaking, swimming and canoeing. No masks required ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, Quiet and Peaceful

My wife and I spent our wedding anniversary at Lakeside Melodies and loved it! The cabin was convenient, quaint, clean and had everything that we needed. The grounds were beautiful; albeit a few unclaimed poops from the other guest's unleashed dogs. Nonetheless, our trip was very nice. I highly encourage renting the boats and going onto the lake - it was soooo quiet and peaceful! The only downside to our three day stay was that we felt rushed out of our cabin at departure. While we knew that checkout was at 10 a.m., we watched guests move in and out of their cabins until roughly noon the day before. I completely get that turnaround demands change from day to day. We understood when our request for a late checkout was denied but we were annoyed when someone came to our door at 9:55 a.m. to remind of us checkout. I talked to the manager 30 minutes before and all parties involved knew that we were cleaning up. I honestly expected them to be a bit more accommodating, but it is what it is. Overall, we had a blast. We definitely plan on returning with our children.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The kids begged to come back.

We had a great time. The cottage was clean upon arrival, the owners were easy to work with, the outdoors were amazing. We have a family with a wide age range and there was something for everyone. The cottage is pretty basic, so it's not some place you'd want to spend a lot a time indoors. But there was plenty to do outdoors.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway!

My husband and I brought our cats here for a long weekend to get away with some tranquility. It was just what we needed in the times of Covid. The blues cottage has a fantastic view of the water and we were lucky enough to see the swan family many times through our stay. Accommodations were great to unplug and relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful getaway

This place worked out perfectly for us! The owners were very helpful and we loved being so close to the lake

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

If you're looking for a relaxing & peaceful location this is the place! It's not crowded, the cabins are clean and the owners are the friendliest people. I hope to return one day soon. We had a great time relaxing on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lulu J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most peaceful Place

My family and I had a great relaxing time away at this property. My kids range from 2-18 they all had a blast. It was so clean. The owner was super friendly and ready to help with any questions we had. So full of wildlife. We had a great time swimming, kayaking, fishing, and just relaxing. I highly recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Lorie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful

Loved my stay! cabin had everything I needed and property owners were very helpful, They went out of their way to helped me with a cargo roof carrier that I had just purchased , I will be staying there again in the future. Thank you again Lorie Nicholson

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blues cottage

We enjoyed our stay. Next time we will only book for a week. Turns out that three weeks in a cottage was too long.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WMU Homecoming Weekend

Very Clean Cottage with a beautiful view (wish it wasn't so cold out). Easy and quick communication with the owners. If you are looking for a group of people to come out, Lakeside Melodies has plenty more rentals on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful private lake

The lake was beautiful and it was a very peaceful getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

This was a fabulous destination for a budget conscious weekend away for our family of 7. We stayed in the Blues cottage, which was basic but great. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The lake was wonderful for swimming and kayaking, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Morgan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Thank you for a great time !

10/10 Excellent

Jayme G., Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

The cabin was perfect we had three adults three young boys our dog and a 9 month old. Their was an air conditioning unit down stairs and it stayed cool on the main floor! It was far better then a tent and perfect for our first trip with our little one. The young boys enjoyed swimming fishing and watching the nearby creek. Town was about a 5 minute drive and super easy to navigate. There are fire pits and plenty of space for our dog to go on walks. Our youngest enjoyed playing in the sand by the lake and we enjoyed the relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Camp Blue Canoe

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Hey there!

Welcome to Camp Blue Canoe and thank you for checking us out. We are the family behind this beautiful, nature filled getaway we call paradise! Our tribe, the LaGiglias and the Regans, is all in the family. Bustling with 4 adults and 7 kids between our two households, we understand the daily grind, the everyday challenges, and frankly... the need to sometimes just got out of Dodge. The first time we walked this amazing 13 acres of Pure Michigan, we were completely sold. The rolling green hills, the waving forest trees, and the majestic Little Pleasant Lake instantly captured our family's hearts.

Our goal is to create that home away from home for families just like ours. We hope everyone staying at Camp Blue Canoe can wind down, take in the fresh air, and forget life for awhile. We are committed to making your stay as enjoyable and memorable as possible and creating a relaxing environment. Stay tuned, we have huge plans for this place and hope you will come along for the ride!

Cheers.... Salute.... Cent'Anni.... Céad Míle Fáilte,

John, Mel, Joe, & Sarah
Camp Blue Canoe

Why they chose this property

Escape to nature! With only one other house on the lake and no motor boats buzzing around, you are really out in nature with all the comforts of a cottage. We are also only 3 miles from Three Rivers where you can find lots to see, do, or buy supplies.

What makes this property unique

A quiet nature get-away without going too far away. :-)

Languages:

English, Spanish
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