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You'll love sipping a drink on the deck while enjoying views of Paw Paw Lake.

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Waterfront view to dock from deck, Coloma, Mi.
Lake side view of house with small beach for the kids (back)
Back side showing stairs to upper rental space and grill location.
Exterior
Upper deck space

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Coloma, MI
  • Place, Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Contessa Wine Cellars
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

You'll love sipping a drink on the deck while enjoying views of Paw Paw Lake.

Cozy lake home in convenient location situated on a channel (created by opposite island) leading to 922 acre, all-sports Paw Paw Lake, in Coloma, Michigan. Enjoy the sunrise toward the lake from the raised deck. There are water views from two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bed with attached bath, including shower and separate extra large tub. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and the third bedroom has two twin beds.
Enjoy bright skylit rooms, and living room with beautiful lake view which includes queen sofa bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with coffee pot, microwave, refrigerator, blender, plenty of pots/pans, dishes, cups and utensils. There is a washer/dryer off the entrance. Stock your groceries and enjoy meals in the kitchen, or on the deck with beautiful water view. There is dock access, gradual depth frontage and public boat launch located just around the corner. You can watch those fisherman and boaters launching their boats right from the deck! Bring your rafts, kayaks, or boat and keep it docked at our pier. Coloma is a quaint town with it's own movie theater, pubs and restaurants and antique mall. The lake house is 20 minutes north of St. Joseph and Silver Beach, 24 minutes south of South Haven, and surrounded by local wineries and breweries galore. There is so much to see and do in southwest Michigan. We hope you enjoy your stay!

*Pricing is based on comfortably sleeping 6 guests. We do have a sofabed available to sleep 8 for additional fees.

** Feel free to email or message us with your questions. You may inquire about April or May bookings. We use this time to do some maintenance, but there could be some availability.

***Note: Although we DO NOT allow pets at this time, we do occasionally bring our Boston Terrier. The home is cleaned before each guest's visit, and other friends who are around our dog that have allergies are fine when she's around. We mention this in case you are deathly allergic to pets.

****Pull YOUR boat up to our dock easily. We can also direct you to a few pontoon rentals on the lake or in the area.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small sandy area. Please keep sand in it's spot.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Our Boston visits, in case of allergies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO smoking inside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We do enjoy our neighbors and would like to be respectful of those in the neighborhood. Please no parties or loud ruckus.
We have provided cleaning items under the kitchen sink. Please keep dishes clean/put away and messes cleaned up.
Our sofa bed is newer for our guest's enjoyment. Please no eating or drinking on couches.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1348247vb
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 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Coloma

Located in Coloma, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider John EN Howard Bandshell and Shadowland Pavilion. With power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Coloma, MI

What's nearby

  • Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Contessa Wine Cellars - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino Hartford - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Lake Michigan College - 12 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wesco World - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You'll love sipping a drink on the deck while enjoying views of Paw Paw Lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at You'll love sipping a drink on the deck while enjoying views of Paw Paw Lake.?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at You'll love sipping a drink on the deck while enjoying views of Paw Paw Lake. on 22 Sept 2026 start from AU$384, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at You'll love sipping a drink on the deck while enjoying views of Paw Paw Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at You'll love sipping a drink on the deck while enjoying views of Paw Paw Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You'll love sipping a drink on the deck while enjoying views of Paw Paw Lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is You'll love sipping a drink on the deck while enjoying views of Paw Paw Lake. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Contessa Wine Cellars and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery. Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Four Winds Casino Hartford are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stayPerfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Great place!

Clean, cozy, easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, house was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 5th time staying here for a full week. We love the house and location. Great swimming off the pier, we had a boat at the pier, close to Coloma and easy drive to South Haven. The owners have always been easy to work with and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful location on the lake. Home has plenty of space. Looking forward to next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our family vacation! The check-in was easy, the house was very clean, the kitchen had all the pans and dishes we needed, there were games for us to play, the beach and steps into the lake were great, and the cove was peaceful. We truly enjoyed staying here. There was a grocery store close by and a few places to eat out. We would definitely stay here again. The owners were very good to communicate with and responded in a timely manner.
A view of the sunrise from the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Senior Ladies Getaway

We enjoyed our time on Paw Paw Lake. The weather was extremely hot, but we were still able to enjoy the house and surroundings. The Host was helpful and it was easy access check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Hi Barbara, So glad you could enjoy the area despite the heat. We are thankful for good ol' A/C during these heat waves. Thanks for visiting!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie H.

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

July 4th stay

We had a great time at this property! Place was clean and the lake was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your visit to Paw Paw Lake! Thanks for the nice review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Perfect place for a comfortable long weekend.

Great location, clean house, beautiful view, and PLENTY to do in the area. Our group had a great time, we would definitely stay again and recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2020
So glad you were able to get to know the area and Paw Paw Lake and get away. Southwest Michigan has a lot to enjoy! We hope you'll visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

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

Great location

This house was a great location, close to everything. The house was very clean and the hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
So glad you had a pleasant experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet neighborhood. The house is on an inlet so there was not a lot of boat traffic. The neighbor children had lots of fun swimming and kayaking and their parents didn’t have to worry much about them. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore L.

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

Great Cottage

This was a great cottage on the water. Stayed here while in town for my cousins wedding. Great location & price!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hubert L.

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

paw paw lake

place was clean,easy to find and close to a golf course.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Thanks for checking us out and the nice rating!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Enjoyable Trip

The house was on a quiet channel and the grandkids were able to safely swim without worrying about speeding boats or jet skis. The house has everything you can possibly need as if you were in your own home. It was very hot the week we were there and air conditioning worked great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Hi Cynthia, We are happy to hear the weather was prime for swimming in the lake. The A/C is getting it's workout this season for sure. Thanks for the nice review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Nice little place on the lake

Our stay was great. The property is smaller (described well in the listing) but has a nice patch of sand for our son to play in, a dock to launch my Kayak from and a great lounging area for my wife to use while looking at the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Glad there was something for everyone! Thanks for visiting and the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Family fun on PawPaw Lake

Our family really enjoyed our stay on PawPaw Lake. So much fun! We enjoyed the lake and visiting nearby beach towns. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
We're glad you and your family could make wonderful memories on Paw Paw Lake!!! It is a beautiful place to be!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great 4th stay!

We absolutely love staying at this house. We've now stayed 4 times for a week each time. The house has everything we need, and close enough to town and groceries. The lake is fantastic and the kids love to swim and fish right off the pier. The hosts are very responsive and super nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Glad to have you back, Kevin! Looks like you're making good memories with the kids!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

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

Great house on a beautiful lake.

It was a nice home with a great view of the lake and a nice view to watch the sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2021
Thanks for reviewing, and so glad you enjoyed the view as much as we do. I'm always sad to leave.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

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

The shore thing is a sure thing.

Loved every second we spent here, never wanted to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2021
So glad you had a great trip! I share your sentiments and am always sad to leave!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Quiet spot by the lake

This rental was perfect. We needed a quiet peaceful location and this fit the bill. Beautifully nestled on the lake, we enjoyed lots of time relaxing on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
We're happy you enjoyed the deck and were able to relax a bit. Thanks for visiting!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene D.

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

Great home for our family vacation. Very comfortable and had all the necessities we needed.

Owners were very accommodating. The information that was sent about groceries, restaurants and things to do were much appreciated. We will definitely rent again in her future
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2020
We're so glad you had a great family vacation, and happy The Shore Thing could accommodate you! We would love to have you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Would come back

Great view and very clean. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Thanks for visiting!!
Verified

8/10 Good

mary ann v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No wastebaskets. The checkout process should be in checklist form to make departure easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

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

A great getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the large deck overlooking the lake. It was a great location, very relaxing, yet only a short distance from Lake Michigan. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
Thanks for the kind words. We're so happy you enjoyed your stay. It really is a great area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

Quick vacay for the 4th!

We had a nice time at this quaint little property. My family loved being right on the water and being able to fish off the dock whenever they wanted. Location was great for quick day trips to neighboring coastal communities. We enjoyed St. Joseph, South Haven and Saugatuck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Thanks for visiting The Shore Thing and the nice review! Sounds like you had a great trip and enjoyed visiting some great areas!

About the host

Hosted by Randy & Michelle Tschetter

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Let us introduce ourselves. We are Randy and Michelle and we are both originally from Chicago suburbs, transplanted to central Illinois. We've been married 28 years and have four wonderful children and a bonus daughter-in-law. We enjoy fishing, the outdoors, and boating which led us to search for a fun place to get away that wouldn't take all day to get to. After exploring various locations in Michigan, we were blessed to find our home here on Big Paw Paw Lake. We fell in love with the area, the views, and the oodles of things to do in the nearby area, not to mention proximity to Lake Michigan! We hope you enjoy your stay and would love to hear about your experiences in SW Michigan!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the views from the deck and the brightness of the home with its skylit interior. We are close to one of two boat launches which make for entertaining lake activity. SW Michigan is chocked full of things to do with your family or with friends, all year long. Paw Paw Lake is also one of the largest inland lakes in the area and fishing and boating is abundant here.

What makes this property unique

We love to sit on the deck as much as possible and enjoy watching boats of all kinds coming into the lake from the public boat launch right around the corner. The first thing I do when I wake up is open the blinds to enjoy the view and the ducks that frequent our area. Since we are from Illinois, we love all the black squirrels here as well, since ours are all gray. There are plenty of turtles you may see sunning themselves on various docks, and occasionally swimming near our dock.

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