Large and private forest retreat, 2 minutes from the lake!

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Dowling, MI

Battle Creek, MI (BTL-W. K. Kellogg Regional)21 min drive
Gilmore Car Museum22 min drive
Gull Lake26 min drive
Firekeepers Casino34 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Tucked away amid six acres of wooded landscape, the lodge offers a private retreat with plenty of room for everyone in your group. Relax on the covered 80 foot deck; gather the family around the fire pit; paddle your kayak or canoe around stunning Clear Lake from the boat launch two minutes away; serve dinner for 30 around the farmhouse tables inside and out. This is the place to get away from it all and experience the natural beauty of West Michigan.

Property manager

Mark Bergin

Premier Host

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Most windows plus deck and lower patio have panoramic views over Bristol Lake!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Hosting an event at the property requires $500 fee

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 5 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80

Note from host: Hosting an event at the property requires $500 fee

About the area

Dowling

This lodge is located in Dowling. Hastings Country Club and Gull Lake View Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kingman Museum and Full Blast Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Gull Meadow Farms and Binder Park Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dowling, MI

What's nearby

Gilmore Car Museum - 22 min drive
Wall Lake - 23 min drive
Kellogg Arena - 26 min drive
Gull Lake - 26 min drive
Firekeepers Casino - 34 min drive

Getting around

Battle Creek Transportation Center - 27 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

Horn Creek Pub - 9 min drive
Last Stop - 6 min drive
Scott's Farm Repair Services - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large and private forest retreat, 2 minutes from the lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows pets (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at Large and private forest retreat, 2 minutes from the lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large and private forest retreat, 2 minutes from the lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large and private forest retreat, 2 minutes from the lake! located?

Set in Dowling, this family-friendly lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Wall Lake, Tyden Park and Gilmore Car Museum. Kingman Museum and Full Blast Water Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katy P.

12 Oct 2023

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

Our stay

Large space to accommodate young and old with easy access, beds are comfortable and plentiful space to gather or separate for quite time.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Sept 2023

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

Matt's Stag Party

Great facilities! The guys were super happy with the bedrooms, and the groom loved the master suite. So glad there were two fridges and the grill was an absolute god send when we NEEDED burgers and dogs. We had an awesome time building a fire and hanging on the Adirondacks with the picnic table playing bags. 5 Star stay!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSIE L., United States

23 July 2023

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

Progeny Gathering

Our large group was thrilled with the layout and space available. All needs were accommodated.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zi T.

19 July 2023

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

Best Place

We love the location because there was no outside distractions. All rooms were super clean. Host are fast to responses to messages. We left some stuff behind and the host was kind enough to deliver it to my home. Definitely recommend this place and will book again. Thank you Mark and Acacia.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023