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Lakeside Retreat with Massage Chair

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Exterior
Property grounds
SaluSpa
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 3

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 685.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lakeside Retreat with Massage Chair

Escape to the serene Lake Nepessing cottage, a charming oasis originally built in 1927 and thoughtfully remodeled to blend vintage allure with modern comfort. This inviting retreat features three cozy bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom, perfect for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat with friends. Kick off your stay by sinking into the luxurious massage chair, letting it melt away the stress and tension from your tired muscles.

Just a mile down the road, adventure awaits at Lake Nepessing Golfland, where kids and adults alike can enjoy an exciting array of activities—race around on go-karts, perfect your swing at the driving range, challenge each other to a round of putt-putt, or indulge in delicious hand-dipped ice cream. Back at the cottage, spend your days fishing, swimming, or soaking up the sun on the spacious patio. As night falls, gather around the fire pit with marshmallows in hand for a delightful s’mores-making session under the stars.

A short stroll takes you to the "Lake Inn," where you can savor a delightful dinner on the outdoor porch, complete with breathtaking views of Lake Nepessing as the sun dips below the horizon. For a lively evening, head to "Lightning Rounds," a family-friendly spot offering fresh, tasty food, warm service, and live music to keep the good vibes flowing.

The relaxation doesn’t stop with the seasons unwind in the Salu-spa, a perfect addition to this lakeside haven. And when winter blankets the area, Lake Nepessing transforms into a wonderland of snowmobile races and ice fishing tournaments, ensuring year-round enjoyment. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, family fun, or a bit of both, this cottage is your ideal lakeside escape. The Salu-spa will be back in the spring of 2026

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Please no glass bottles, cups or children's toys in the Salu spa
No jumping or diving off the dock into the lake
If there is a mechanical problem concerning the cottage a service repair service will be dispatched to address the issue during the guests 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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Lapeer

Lapeer is home to this cottage. Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area and Ortonville State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake Nepessing Golfland and Roadside Attractions.
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Lapeer, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Nepessing Golfland - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Birch Run Premium Outlets - 38 min drive - 74.8 km
  • Pine Knob Music Theatre - 40 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - 40 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 48 min drive - 88.3 km

Getting around

  • Lapeer Station - 10 min drive
  • Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Krave - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat with Massage Chair pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Retreat with Massage Chair?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Retreat with Massage Chair on 7 June 2026 start from AU$350, 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.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat with Massage Chair?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat with Massage Chair?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat with Massage Chair located?

Situated in Lapeer, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Nepessing Golfland and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Rolling Hills Golf Club. Gallery 194 and Roadside Attractions are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very nice, host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was awesome to stay there. The massage chair and sauna were enjoyed by my BIL.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host and property were better than advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you I loved hosting you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly as advertised. Perfect place on the lake and a great place to enjoy with your family. It’s right around the corner from the Lake Inn.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and stocked with all of our needs! A relaxing environment with space for us all! Our host, Shannon was amazing. Very easy to communicate with and flexible with my requests. The lake was clean and warm. A great stay for our family to be able to come watch our nephew play hockey. We would definitely recommend and reserve this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as pictured and described. Even better than that actually. The massage chair was awesome, hot tub was great, had a fire outside in the fire pit each night. Kitchen had everything and more that we needed. Hopefully the girls weekend next year will be available as they would love to come back to this fantastic property. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2025
I am so happy everyone had a great time. The best part for me was when I got the message in my inbox and I quote, (the girls) " They've been getting together every fall for the last 8-9 years or so and this is the first place that they all genuinely loved. usually at least 1 of them has something they didn't like... not this time. I wanted to make a retreat for everyone to enjoy and hearing everyone enjoyed it I knew this is what I worked so hard to achieve. Thank you for staying at the cottage and I would love to have you back again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! Shannon was an extremely communicative and accommodating host. The property is exactly as described and pictured. Quaint and perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thank you It was my pleasure to be your host.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was good except ANTS GOOD IN OUR FOOD ON THE COUNTER I WASNT EXPECTING BUGS I LEFT TRAPS ON THE COUNTER THANK YOU
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew B.

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

Lake house

House was great! Massage chair was nice to have !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Lake Peaceful

Great location! Awesome host!! We truly enjoyed and appreciated our host for letting us enjoy their beautiful cottage!! Thank u!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Wonderful cottage!

I thought the cottage was amazing. It was clean, comfortable and very relaxing. The pics don't due it justice. It's a great rental option and I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patsy B.

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

Best Getaway Ever

I highly recommend this spot for vacation! The cottage was cozy and warm. And walking out the door, stepping onto a dream patio, with a hot tub, and the lake right there!pppatio wtubpatio
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amelia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time here. I want to say that even though I rated 4 stars, that this could easily be a 5 star stay every single time. My family and I would 100% come back and stay again. This was a beautiful home and area. Shannon was also extremely accommodating. We had an issue getting the door code (it was not sent to us in advance) to get into the property which was apparently a vrbo issue, so we had to contact Shannon to be let in, and she was very helpful and apologetic. The only downsides were that the air conditioning was set and locked at 76, and the ceiling fan in our room was making an extremely loud scraping noise, so it was impossible to keep cool the first night. We had to contact Shannon for the code to the thermostat to turn it down, which she gave to us early in the morning. Definitely get that in advance if needed! Additionally there was a slight ant problem, so don’t leave any food out on the counter (even in containers, ours was all contained and still attracted them somehow). Other than these hiccups, you’ve got a 5 star experience and host! Thanks Shannon, would love to stay again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb O.

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

Family stay

We booked Friday and Saturday night, but came in on Saturday morning. We had a wedding to attend, so we weren’t on the property for much time. We booked this location due to the spa, as we looked forward to coming back from the reception and relaxing in the tub. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get it to heat up. Never got it past 88 degrees, which was way too cold for the cool evening it was. I think it may have been faulty, as host said it was new. It was disappointing. Other than that it was a cute little cottage and accommodated our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nichole P.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
This cabin had the potential to be a great rental. The backyard patio leading to the lake was an amazing space for playing in the lake (seaweed up close to shore, but you could swim past it to be in sand and still not deep), fishing, kayaking, grilling, hot tub, and bonfire. The massage chair is a great way to unwind in the evenings. The part that left a negative thought for this rental. When we arrived 3:50pm we waited for the 4 people (including Shannon the host) to finish cleaning, we spoke with them but not once did she introduce herself as the host or who she was, we just assumed they were a cleaning crew. We were informed she had just put a lot of chemicals in the hot tub as they were leaving, so we could not use it for 4 hours (I had 4 kids wanting in it). The dishwasher was full of dishes, 2 of 3 trash cans in the kitchen still had trash in them, coffee pot still had coffee in it, the pot I intended to cook with had mold in it. I was only there 2 nights and did not go on vacation to clean up after others. I did call Shannon, whom was quick to answer and very friendly to speak with, however just gave excuses that they only had 4 hours to get the house ready for us. 4 people in 4 hours should have had a less than 1,000 sq ft home clean. She continuously said she learned her lesson and needs to block off time for cleaning, and I hope she has. Also not sure why hot tub chemicals weren’t put in at the start of their cleaning so we could have used it at check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Grams

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"I grew up in Troy, Michigan, a place that shaped my values and outlook on life. Over the years, I've dedicated most of my professional career to customer service, developing a deep understanding of how to make others feel welcomed, cared for, and valued. Hosting a VRBO is a natural extension of these skills—combining my passion for hospitality with my commitment to creating memorable experiences for guests. I take pride in ensuring every detail is thoughtfully prepared to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Whether you're here for relaxation, adventure, or a bit of both, I'm here to help make your visit seamless and unforgettable."

Why they chose this property

"This house holds a special place in my heart. I inherited it from my father, and it has been the backdrop to countless cherished memories. Our family spent many wonderful years enjoying the beauty of Lake Nepessing—celebrating birthdays, hosting summer BBQs, cruising around the lake on the pontoon, swimming, and fishing. It has been a sanctuary of joy and laughter. Now that my children have grown, I want to share this treasured space with others, giving you the chance to create your own unforgettable memories and experiences here."

What makes this property unique

"This charming little cottage offers the perfect balance—close to the city, yet it gives you that serene 'up north' feeling without the hassle of a long drive. Despite sitting on a small lot, what truly sets it apart is the incredible sense of privacy, making it a peaceful retreat from the everyday hustle."

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