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Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI.

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A wooden pathway leading to a rustic cabin by a lake, surrounded by trees.
A wicker sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and matching ottomans in a room with a view of trees through large windows.
A wooden dining table with a partially completed puzzle, a mug, and a guitar in the background.
A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a white sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A brown door with a white frame, a doormat with "hello" written on it, and two potted plants on either side.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong onsite
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Plainwell, MI
  • Place, Pine Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Shelp Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Gilmore Car Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Main bedroom w/ full bath

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI.

Our cozy lake house will give you the opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime. You will feel right at home upon entry. Mature trees surround the home with views of the lake from the screened in porch. 4 bedrooms and a finished basement make it the perfect house to share with another family or one large family. Walk the tree lined dead end road to admire the private serene lake. If you are looking for more adventure Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo are a short drive away. Looking to enjoy Lake Michigan, you can be there in under an hour. But honestly you probably won’t want to leave this comfy, cozy house!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please keep pets to tile and porch area.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please rake garbage to curb in the Best Way can before you depart.
Please set the thermostat to 75
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Only fill the kitchen barrel 3/4 of the way. Please take out to the garbage can at side of house/top of driveway.
Only fill the kitchen barrel 3/4 of the way. Plea
Internet WiFi and PW are located on letter board

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11207126
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Plainwell

Located in Plainwell, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Prairiewood Golf Course and Mullenhurst Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Consumers Power Prairie and Kalamazoo Nature Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Plainwell Performing Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Kalamazoo State Theatre. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Plainwell, MI

What's nearby

  • Pine Lake - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Shelp Lake - 7 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 11 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Holcomb Lake - 11 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Gull Lake - 12 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 27 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tavern32 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Old Mill Brewpub & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Neds - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI. located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Pine Lake, Shelp Lake, and Kalamazoo River. Plainwell Performing Arts Center and Brookside Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jenna Manz

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Sisters that wanted to recreate lake house memories like they had growing up.

Why they chose this property

Captivated by the wooded lot and proximity to the lake, this house allows for true relaxation.

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