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The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 19

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Middleville, MI
  • Place, Gun Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Yankee Springs Recreation Area
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gun Lake Casino
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

All purpose room

2 Double Futons

main floor bedroom

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Main floor master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

4 Single Beds

Upstairs master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

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

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake

The Hermitage Retreat is a family only destination. Unrelated parties are not allowed. The Hermitage Retreat is an unique experience. Nestled into over ten wooded acres, with over a half mile of Gun Lake shoreline. The house is spacious enough to accommodate large families and gatherings. A conservation trail system winds throughout the wooded acreage providing year round activities such as hiking, biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
The Hermitage Retreat is located next to the Yankee Springs Recreational Area. It's also is close to many restaurants, golf courses, and quaint little towns.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Wonderful place for children and families!
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Events

No events allowed
Must be approved ahead of stay.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs max. pet fee. Undeclared forfeit deposit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any kind

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Return outdoor items to their original places. Ex: chairs, watercraft, lifejackets etc
Leave the grill in a usable condition for the next guests.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1748217vb
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: Must be approved ahead of stay.
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 first aid kit

About the area

Orangeville

Located in Middleville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mullenhurst Golf Course and Yankee Springs 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 Yankee Springs Recreation Area and Hidden Pond Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Gun Lake County Park and Cadwallader Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Middleville, MI

What's nearby

  • Gun Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yankee Springs Recreation Area - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 20 min drive - 23.1 km
  • John Ball Zoo - 48 min drive - 73.1 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 58 min drive - 91.8 km

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Judd's Bar And Grille - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howie's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Russo’s Pizzeria Bar & Grille at Gun Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Pizzeria & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Azul Agave - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake located?

This family-friendly Middleville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Gun Lake and Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Hall Lake and Long Lake Outdoor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinten G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property.and very well appointed. Host was helpful and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Quality rental with a super location

My family loves to stay at this cottage. So much room and all the amenities. The beach and dock are great and each year we see improvements.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

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

Family Trip

Love this property. They provide plenty of activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Our Favorite Vacation Rental

We Love staying here! Very clean, very roomy and has everything you would need. They added extra mooring anchors this year which worked out great for our boat and 2 jet skis. The property manager Kim is great to work with. Looking forward to returning next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Amazing Home & Experience

We had an amazing experience. The home and property were as advertised. The owners were very accommodating and communication was excellent. I highly recommend the property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

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

Friends and Family

Such a wonderful time at the Heritage! From the abundance of kitchen supplies, beach towels, bikes and yard games, the hosts thought of everything to make our stay exceptional! Immaculately clean inside and out. We will be sure to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari T.

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

Never disappoints!

Beautiful home that accommodates our large family. Property is peaceful and private. Property manager is very kind and attentive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie M.

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

Fabulous as always

Kim and Jeff are unbelievable at their attention to detail and hospitality. Perfect, everything is perfect. Comfortable home, clean lake, endless amenities. Thank you again!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie M.

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

Paradise!!

This property is a slice of paradise!! Everything from the house and yard to the trails and dock were amazing!! The home owners provide more than any other VRBO house we've ever stayed at. Kim was wonderful to work with!! We were able to check in early and she was always quick to respond to our questions. We hope to book the place again next summer!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Amazing Vacation!

Great property! Very clean and roomy. Great location up on a hillside. The house had everything we needed in the kitchen. An extra refrigerator in the garage was a bonus. Water is very sandy and shallow along the shoreline and dock. It was great for swimming or just floating. Kayaks and paddle boards are provided which was fun. Kim was easy to get ahold of with any questions. Looking forward to returning!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

4th Time at Hermitage Retreat; It just keeps getting better!

Just returned from spending 10 wonderful days at our “Home away from home”. This was our first stay in the summertime so we were able to take full advantage of the lakefront activities. Lots of swimming in the crystal clear water, kayaking and peddling on the lake in the newly offered pedal power boat. As always, Kimberly was in communication and took care of any requests to make our stay perfect. The house is ideal for our large family of 10 adults, 3 teenagers and an 8 and 2 year old. The two bedrooms on the first floor mean no stairs for any seniors. We are already planning vacation #5.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Just an amazing family gathering

Large, clean home, we had to take our shoes off it was so clean, very accommodating, kitchen well stocked, 2 refrigerators were nice, large seating area in dining room, no rain all week, fished every day, caught a large Pike in front of dock, had a nice fish fry, we spent every afternoon at the excellent sandy beach, loved the steps to the water. Boat dock would be a plus in future. Fire pit every night, brand new Weber Gas Grill. Bikes/Trails so much to do in a week. Celebrated 3 birthdays, corn hole tournament, Bingo night, card games, WiFi was great. Pet friendly (kept dogs kenneled most of the time). Kim was very helpful and eager to answer any questions that we may have. Very private property on 10 acres. We have rented since 1992 and this was best one in the last 8 years, but the old saying, “you get what you pay for”. Thanks for the memories!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

I can't even begin to describe the amazing "experience" we had staying at the Hermitage Retreat. Kim was the best host I have ever encountered on this site taking care of our every need and staying in contact throughout the weekend. The house was immaculately maintained and was furnished more like a high end home than a rental property. There was a wide assortment of gently used pots and pans to cook with along with all kinds of extras including utensils, salt and pepper, cooking spray, aluminum foil, and many other things that you would typically have to buy. Plenty of glasses and dishes to accommodate our group of 16. The beds were extremely comfortable and there were enough of them that we only had to double up in the two kings. The walkway down to the water was impeccably maintained and safe to walk, even in bare feet. I have never felt more at home and more well taken care of at a rental property than I did here. I would highly recommend the Hermitage Retreat to anyone looking for a relaxing home away from home for their large group getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda H.

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

Great time with family!

The house & property is very neat & clean! There were twelve of us & the five bedrooms & two full bathrooms on first & second floor were very roomy. There is one television in TV room upstairs.? Linens, bath & beach towels, paper towels, & toilet paper were all provided. The kitchen was furnished with plenty of silverware, dishes, pots & pans. The second refrigerator in the garage was very handy. We didn't realize we couldn't tie our two boats to the dock but had tie to mooring anchors away from dock. Each time you want to fish, someone has to get into the water to move the boat to the dock for others to get inside the boat. The water by the dock is shallow & has a sandy bottom. Kayaks, canoes, & paddle boards were great for kids & adults. Kim & Jeff, the owners, were great whenever we needed something!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Beyond excellent

We had the most amazing experience at this property! We rented this for part of our wedding party. Kim thought of absolutely everything & it was so comforting to not have to worry about a thing! Don’t hesitate to stay here, it’s such a wonderful property & Kim is wonderful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Great Family Retreat!

We loved our stay at the Retreat! It was the perfect place for a getaway for our extended family. The kids loved the playground area, the beach, toys on the porch, playing in the water and on the paddleboards/kayaks. We loved that we could safely and securely moor two boats and head out on them at our leisure. The patio and path down to the water area is superb, and the interior of the house feels new, clean, and well taken care of. Jeff & Kim were extremely responsive hosts and made sure we had everything we needed in proper order. We would highly recommend staying here to anyone interested!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S J.

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

Family time favorite location!!

Dream cottage of mine on Gun Lake! All amenities were well thought of and makes your vacation just about effortless and ready for nothing but water fun and relaxation! We had a family reunion there after many many years of gathering together and they all wish to do it again next year!!! Couldn’t ask for anything more and although it is expensive it is worth it for the location, the sleeping capacity, the outdoor spaces, the playground for kiddos, the water jackets and toys provided, the fire pit and chairs on an expansive waterfront lake view patio, and the kitchen gadgets are endless! Sad to go…..Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Fantastic vacation home

We love spending our family vacation here. The home is very spacious and clean. Kitchen has everything you need. There are plenty of bath and beach towels as well. Kim is a great property manager and responds immediately to any questions or concerns. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Beautiful property

The house and grounds are stunning. There is so much to do. The grandkids spent most of their time swimming. We had a small problem due to weather. There was a major storm and we lost power but the owners did everything they could to make sure we still had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Retreat Repeat

This is the second time renting this property for a large family vacation and we were reminded of the reasons why we love it so and wanted to return! The updates to the property, the sweet property managers, and the beautiful setting all are wonderful and we highly recommend anyone looking for a large family gathering to consider this property!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sue R.

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

This property is just beautiful.

My family have been coming to Gun Lake for over 40 years and this is the first we stayed here. This house was just beautiful. Had everything you need. Bikes, beach towels, games, paddle boards, the kitchen is very well stocked. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Wonderful property

Great communication. Property Managers were terrific to deal with. You should want for nothing staying here - everything is well provided. Mostly sandy swimming area. Lots of outdoor equipment. Top notch grill. Very clean and well stocked and maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari T.

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

Great Stay!!

Awesome experience. Great location. Beautiful lake. Made great memories for us, our kids and grandkids. Kim and Jeff are wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

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

Family Fishing Trip

We absolutely loved our stay. They had lots of extra things on property that we didn’t even think of! The renters were very helpful and prompt when asking questions. One of the best we’ve stayed at!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg G.

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

Family gathering

Gathered with friends anf family from arounf the country. Great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Kimberly McCormick

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