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Lakeshore Retreat

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Exterior
Games room
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Palmer Lake
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Colon, MI
  • Place, Palmer Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Colon Township Library
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Colon Community Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main floor

1 Double Bed

Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Lakeshore Retreat

A spacious updated lake home in a quiet neighborhood on an all sports lake is sure to please the whole family. Walking distance to a quaint village and an awesome playground! Swimming, kayaking and campfire are all available here!
This home sleeps 6, with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, screened in porch and free wifi.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Return keys and opener to the location they were found.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parking on any grass surfaces as it will harm lawn irrigation
Do not allow anyone to climb on the rock wall by the lake or dislodge the rocks in any way
The pontoon boat parked at the lake is private property, please do not try to use the boat or play on the boat.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2306540vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Colon

Located in Colon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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 Veterans Memorial Park.
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Colon, MI

What's nearby

  • Palmer Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Colon Township Library - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Colon Community Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Palmer Lake Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curly's Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Farrand Hall Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thunder Hog Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪River Lake Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪M & M Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeshore Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeshore Retreat?

As of 5 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeshore Retreat on 3 Sept 2026 start from AU$460, 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 Lakeshore Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeshore Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeshore Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeshore Retreat located?

This family-friendly Colon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Palmer Lake, Veterans Memorial Park and Colon Township Hall. Colon Community Park and Colon Township Library are also within 15 minutes.

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. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home situated on a nice lot on a quiet lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslye B.

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

Great stay

Needed somewhere for our family visiting family in the area. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. The property is very well maintained and owners were easy to communicate with! With our group it was the right amount of space and being right on the lake was added bonus. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Awesome Experience

The house is beautiful and everything was perfect! Communication was great and our guests loved their stay! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian S.

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

Colon

Very clean. As advertised. Great back porch, yard, and fire pit area. Nice to have a kayak on property. Only suggestions to improve the experience: A Keurig coffee maker, and a king size bed in one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert S.

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

Was a beautiful house.

Beds were hard. Ran out of toilet paper in some bathrooms and no extra anywhere. No shampoo or body wash in bathrooms . Downstairs pillows were not clean. Grounds were spectacular. View was so beautiful. Screen porch was a great place to sit and enjoy the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brielle D.

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

Wonderful Stay on Lake Palmer!

Beautiful lake house in Colon, MI! We had a wonderful stay on this property. The house itself is clean, comfortable and quiet; my 10 year old especially loved the ping pong table in the basement! We loved the lakeshore and grounds; there are two docks and lots of seating as well as a fire pit. It rained one morning and being able to sit in the large screened in porch to watch the lake while it rained was just perfect. There was a kayak, fishing pole, floats in the garage that were available for use. There’s also a great playground that is walking distance which was a big hit. We would absolutely come back; thank you Denise for the rental and quick communications when we needed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff and Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The screened in porch, lawn and landing by the lake were the stars of the show! It helped that it was a beautiful weather weekend. We loved being by the lake every chance we got and were able to have a bonfire one night. The house was clean and well kept. Denise was very kind and communicative. I will say that the beds were comfy enough, but the bedframes were a little creaky. The kitchen is workable and accommodating. Bathrooms were nice, too. Otherwise, we didn't spend much time inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

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

Pleasant View

Had a great time. Property very nice and comfortable. View of the lake was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecca s.

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

Great time!

We had a great time at the cottage! It was beautiful, very clean, and very spacious! The screened in porch was amazing, even when it rained we could still enjoy being outside. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Annual Life Group Lake Weekend

We sooo enjoyed our time at this beautiful lakehouse. So spacious & comfortable . We especially loved spending time on the screened in porch overlooking the beautiful lake. The property was perfect! We enjoyed the lake with swimming and boating. Great fire pit, too! The only drawback was the beds. Our suggestion to any Host renting your house would be to have Queen beds. We were a group of 8 & not small people, my husband & I had one of the full beds & did not sleep good all weekend. Both almost 6' and about 400 lbs total in a double bed. Ouch! A couple other things to mention for host to be aware of...The one fan in the sunroom did not work. It was in the 90's when we were there, nor did the VCR which was disappointing as we brought a dozen movies. We tried several different movies & each one kept skipping where they could not be watched. :( Other than these few issues, it was a perfect place !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

Amazing House/Lake

Denise's house was more amazing than expecting. The photos don't do it justice. So much space and a great screened in porch. The yard and fire pit were a great addition. Denise was very communicative leading up to the trip. We all had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2021
Thanks Samantha! I am glad you enjoyed it!!

About the host

Hosted by Denise Smith

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We bought this lake property with the intention of remodeling and flipping it but...it was so beautiful and in the neighborhood where my husband grew up so we decided to keep it. As a family we like to spend time there when it is not rented. If you book this property it is possible that you will see us on occasion coming to the lake to take the pontoon out for a boat ride.

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