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Family friendly, 2 in 1 lake house retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Even the minions love the lake
Birdeye's view of the property
Main house great room, deck overlooking the lake
Main house dining space
Bunk house great room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Colon, MI
  • Place, Palmer Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Gate Theater
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Firekeepers Casino
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family friendly, 2 in 1 lake house retreat

Two spaces in one located on all sport Palmer Lake, nearly 500 acres. The rental includes a renovated main house with an additional bunk house located directly across the lawn. A roomy deck over the water, sandy beach area, flat top grill, and spacious fire pit on the property. The dock is 40 feet with a large platform to sit & enjoy the lake. There's a shallow, swimming area near the dock to enjoy the water on a raft. The main house is a completely renovated, ranch offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The bunk house includes a large bunk space as well as a great room with a bar area. Both spaces offer lake views, large gathering space, and plenty of sleeping quarters. Everything a lake retreat can offer! Plenty of parking available. *possible BOAT RENTAL

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Family reunions are welcome, events negotiable
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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
Note from host: Family reunions are welcome, events negotiable
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property # 1721704vb

About the area

Colon

Located in Colon, this holiday home is on a lake. Saint Joe Valley Golf Course and Island Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Palmer Lake and Palmer Lake Beach. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Colon, MI

What's nearby

  • Palmer Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pokagon State Park - 42 min drive - 67.9 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 48 min drive - 58.7 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 51 min drive - 66.6 km
  • Wings Event Center - 55 min drive - 67.4 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farrand Hall Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Curly's Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪River Lake Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Thunder Hog Saloon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪M & M Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly, 2 in 1 lake house retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family friendly, 2 in 1 lake house retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly, 2 in 1 lake house retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly, 2 in 1 lake house retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family friendly, 2 in 1 lake house retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Palmer Lake and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Palmer Lake Beach. Lepley Lake and Veterans Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home. Beautiful lake and the hosts go above and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Palmer Lake and this property. This was a perfect spot for a friends/family weekend away. The house right on the water and very well maintained.The bunk house allowed for addition space we needed. We would and plan to stay here again in the future. Nicole was great to work with from booking through our stay. Highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M., Pontiac, IL

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

Enjoyed our stay

We had great weather to enjoy this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bill S.

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

Great House For Magic Week

Beautiful location on Palmer Lake. We enjoyed ourselves at this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

great place

awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

We Love It

Our fifth stay there. It is just a wonderful place for us to stay. 4 adults with our group of kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful place to vacation! Wonderful home with lots of amenities. Houses were both decorated really cute and very clean! Owner was more than accommodating and made us feel welcome - also great response time to a few questions we had. We will be back - Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jamicah W.

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

Family Fun

5 night stay was nothing but beautiful evenings and water filled fun all day long! Everything you need in a lake get away! Water/beach is great for the littles! Toys for every age available. Large kitchen and bountiful sleeping spaces!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time. Everything was really nice and the owners were great to deal with. We will book this again!! Thank you so much for helping us make some great memories! Michael
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O.

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

Another Perfect Stay

This is such a beautiful property! Very well cared for—they think of everything! It checks all the boxes—you can be as busy or relaxed as you would like. The swim area at the dock is clean, fishing off the dock was good, and the shade to sit & enjoy the lake was a wonderful way to end the day. The fire pit was perfect to roast some s’mores lakeside. This was our third year for this property and we’re already talking about our next trip!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O.

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

Fabulous Family Vacation

We just got back from our family vacation and can’t wait to go back! We’ve been repeat renters over the years because the owners have thought of everything and it’s all perfect for us! Exactly as described. Comfortable. You only need to pack your swimsuit! Great swimming, fishing & floating! We had a great time on and off the lake. There’s something for everyone….you dan be as relaxed or busy as you want! Already planning our trip next summer.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah I.

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

Excellent Palmer lake trip!! 🎉

We had a fantastic stay at your property!! There was so much provided for the guests. We are turning into seasoned lake house travelers and know to bring Ziploc bags and chip clips, etc. However, at Nicole's property, she's got you covered! Thank you for being such an excellent, well prepared host! 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Great week at the lake

We took our three kids for a week at the lake. We rented the boat along with the house. It’s a great little lake. We didn’t catch any fish, but we did a lot of swimming and tubing. We also went on a bike ride along the lake. Good memories were made! Our youngest enjoyed the sand at the lake front and we had a fire in the fire pit most nights. It was a great get away amid covid!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O.

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

Exactly as Listed! Relaxing Fun Getaway

The entire rental process was easy from start to finish. Nicole thought of everything! You literally only need your swimsuit and food. Fishing right off the dock, Sandy bottom swimming area, sandbox to dig your toes in the sand, fire pit for s’mores and relaxing....I could go on and on. Beds are comfortable, lots of room for anything you could want to do. Very clean and safe. Our family enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to visit again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Wonderful 4 night stay!

Our family had a wonderful stay at this cabin right on the lake! The kids were entertained playing in the sand, swimming in the water, jumping off the dock and fishing from the dock. We brought sand toys, water rafts and other kid toys which wasn't necessary as those were already there as well as other toys (can jam, cornhole boards, etc.). We enjoyed having fires and cooking over the fire pit right next to the water. The kitchen has everything you need to cook meals and more. Some of our group took daily walks in the neighborhood and everyone we encountered was very friendly. Nicole was helpful and easy to communicate with, and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O.

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

Amazing Getaway

The rental process was easy from start to finish. This house was everything we wanted and more! It’s beautiful, clean, cozy and right on the lake. The view is breathtaking. Beds are comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked. You literally need your swimsuit & food…that’s it. Our family of 4 love this home. We were able to have our extended family over and the set up worked for all ages. Only a few stairs for our older family members. Lots of games, sand toys and floats for kids and adults. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Great place to relax with family

The place was clean and pleasant with a well equipped kitchen and plenty of space inside and out for hanging out with our extended MI family members. The setting was beautiful—we especially liked the many swans that swam by every day. Our grandchildren loved the sand area on the shore. The fire pit right on the water was also a highlight along with the corn hole game provided by the owner. The owner was very responsive during our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

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

Delightful!

We had a wonderful time at the Lakehouse! Very clean and well appointed! Bunkhouse nice for extra sleeping and separate hanging out area. Enjoyed being right on the water! Kids loved the sand area, careful watch as right next to sea wall for the little ones. Communication great with host . Thank you for the special treats! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larissa H.

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

Great House

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The size and location area great. The host provided swim and beach toys which meant less stuff to bring. The lake is really nice. I do wish there were less knickknacks under the TV as we worried one of the kids would break something. Also, the shower pressure is a little sad. Otherwise, it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great Place on the Lake

This was our third stay at this VRBO. It suits us perfectly. The lake never seems to get too busy so we are able to do all the tubing and skiing we like.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Family Trip

Great time all around. Good size bass, walley, catfish right off pier; with turtles, a sandpit and bonfire right off the shore. Very nice owner too. Will be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

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

Family and friends yearly get away

Had a good time, property was in a good location with lots of amenities. The only drawback was the weather which was chilly for the time of year. We were still able to relax and enjoy a quiet get away and will likely rent the property again. Hoping to rent earlier in the season though so we can make use of the boat and lake also.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane Y.

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

Exceeded our expectations

Nicole was responsive from the get go, setting the tone for our upcoming stay. She is so sweet and hospitable. She thought of everything! The little details she offers, makes the biggest difference when your home, away from home. From the s'more kit to variety of spices for cooking to personal care items in the bathrooms. The overall experience exceeded our expectations! We felt relax and rejuvenated, especially after all this quarantine fatigue. Most importantly our 6 yo son, enjoyed himself. He deserved a pleasant getaway after all of this. We swam all day, cooked on the griddle, played in the sand; the many cities we made and "Godzilla" destroyed are going to be great memories. Up all night playing on frogger and pac man to watching kid friendly movies in his own room until he feel asleep, it couldn't get anybetter than this. The home was beautifully decorated and I love all the renovations the Langs did. It was spacious and comfortable for everyone. The bunk was a nice perk! We were so pleased by all the fun amenities they offered. Truly, you do not need to pack anything else but your clothes, toothbrush and groceries. It seemed like everything else was provided! Thank you for Langs for the awesome memories!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

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

Great Family House

We had a lovely weekend- 3 young families total 6 adults, 2 kids, 2 infants tons of space with room to spare. So clean, well stocked, Dish washer & washer/dryer!! recommend renting the boat- it was really nice & the lake was not too busy! The kids loved the sand area and the lake was a nice sandy bottom great for swimming around and floating, they provided noodles, floats and toys for the kids, dock was perfect for sun bathing, deck faces East and was great for grilling, eating breakfast in the sun and dinner in the shade. Having the 2 spaces was perfect- the Bunk house living space was great for playing games in after the kids were asleep! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

maryjo b.

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

This property is perfect for big family fun. Plenty of room to relax.

Enjoyed our stay very much. We were able to bring our boat over and enjoy. Very relaxing at night sitting on deck which is right on the water. Great property. Meet Nicole property owner who showed us everything we needed to know. Thanks for everything Nicole.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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