The Driftwood Cottage

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Lake view

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Stanton, MI

Clifford Lake4 min walk
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)51 min drive
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park60 min drive
Central Michigan University68 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

About this property

This adorable cottage right on the 200 acre Clifford Lake is the perfect place to relax and unwind. It has everything you could want from a Michigan lake house. Wake up each morning and enjoy your coffee on the deck as you watch the sun rise. Or tuck into your chair around the bonfire as you make s’more after s’more—it is a vacation after all.

The deck is covered so you can enjoy some shade on the hotter days when you do not want to be in direct sunlight. Feel free to bring your boat and secure it to the dock for easy access. Or just enjoy swimming or floating off the dock. There is a swimming area immediatly in front of the house.

If you get hungry, walk down to the Historic Clifford Lake Inn and Restaurant where you can enjoy your meal on the large deck that overlooks Clifford Lake. A few miles away in Langston is the Country Cone if you are looking for great ice cream with a small town feel.

If you like to be active, the two mile loop of road that the house is on can be used for walking, biking and jogging. If you are looking for a longer bike ride, head five miles east into Stanton and park at the trailhead in town. The Fred Meijer Heartland trail stretches on for miles. There are three golf courses within a 15 minute drive (Glenkerry, Brookside, the Links at Bowen Lake).

Stanton (5miles) or Greenville (8miles) are the places to pick up any forgotten grocery items that you may need. Greenville has Meijer, Walmart, and ALDI's.

Some other helpful items about the house:
-If you are feeling adventurous, there is a stand up paddle board you can use
-The red adirondack chairs are kept in the shed along with firewood
-There is enough space in the driveway to park three cars.
-The house sleeps 8 people if there are two to a bed. Two bedrooms have queen beds, the loft has two full size beds.
-The dining room table has a built in leaf so it can expand to fit your party of 8. There are extra chairs in the garage.
-There is a large crock pot if you want to plan meals
-There is an electric griddle with plenty of room for pancakes and bacon
-All the pots/pans/cooking utensils you should need are in the house.

Property manager

Madison

Premier Host

Amenities

Lake view

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

About the area

Stanton

Located in Stanton, this cottage is on the waterfront. Glenkerry Golf Course and Fred Meijer Heartland Edmore Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clifford Lake and Maston Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Stanton, MI

What's nearby

Clifford Lake - 4 min walk
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital - 25 min drive
Maston Lake - 26 min drive
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - 60 min drive
Central Michigan University - 68 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 13 min drive
Bc Pizza - 13 min drive
Brickyard Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
Turk Lake Restaurant & Bar - 12 min drive
Clifford Lake Inn - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Driftwood Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Driftwood Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Driftwood Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Driftwood Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Clifford Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Maston Lake and Sheridan Community Hospital. Glenkerry Golf Course and Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Frances R.

31 Aug 2023

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

A wonderful getaway

The cottage is beautifully situated on Clifford Lake and is very nicely furnished. Communication with the landlord was quick and helpful. My only complaint is the lack of a washer and dryer. This is the first VRBO we have used that did not offer one. Luckily our son and his family were staying in a VRBO nearby and we were able to use their machines.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

8 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Lakeside Cottage in Michigan

We really enjoyed our short stay at this cozy, super-cute cottage on Clifford Lake! It is conveniently located a few doors down from the best food in the area @ CLI. The porch and rocking chairs looking out at the lake are the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or a family gathering. We found everything we needed and the place is immaculately clean. I hope we can come back for a longer stay and really relax!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

4 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing, Comfortable, and Conveniently Located

Our family was looking for a short end of summer getaway…it was perfect. The host was very friendly, responsive, and accommodating. The house itself was well maintained and tastefully decorated. I can’t overstate how clean and well organized it was (which we very much appreciated). The lake is larger than I had anticipated which provided hours of daily outdoor activities (fishing, swimming, and kayaking). It was a nice getaway (that wasn’t that far away). 10/10 would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

26 July 2023

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

Great place, great experience!

Location on the lake is ideal! Beautiful views. Property was super clean, had everything needed for a relaxing vacation on the lake, neighbors were friendly, easy check in/out, great location. Owner is great to work with. We will highly recommend this property, and plan to return for a longer stay in the future! One of our favorite places!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie T.

19 July 2023

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

Quiet Getaway

This is the perfect place to getaway. the home is just as it seems and sits right on the water. The food at the Clifford Lake inn which is a 5 min walk away is excellent. Everything you need to cook your own food is on site as well. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023