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The Boat House - Cozy cottage on beautiful Gravel Lake

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Lawton, MI
  • Gravel Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • St. Julian Winery
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Warner Vineyards Winery
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

The Boat House - Cozy cottage on beautiful Gravel Lake

Check out this cute cottage located on a 300 acre fresh water recreational and fishing lake in the southwest Michigan. Just south of Lawton at exit 60 off of 94. You will be enticed by the quiet beauty of this channel property. Offering lake access and a dock to store your boat or a rental during your stay. The cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, Living room, sunroom/eating area and full kitchen. Can sleep 6 with a 2 twins, a queen and full sleeper sofa. Newly redecorated, with all the comforts of home. The kitchen is fully equipped for you to make your own meals or head to the towns of Lawton and PawPaw which are a quick 5-10 minute-drive away with wineries, breweries and multiple delicious and quaint eating establishments. You will pay only our nightly rate , a nominal cleaning fee and the fee charged you by VRBO. We pay our taxes and our own VRBO fees ourselves and don’t nickel and dime our guests.

Property manager

Andy, Kathryn and Sue
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please ensure that all children have life vests
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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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Set heat to 65 for the winter months. Set air to 82 for the summer months
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lawton

Located in Lawton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lawton Golf Club and St. Julian Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sora Meadows and Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lawton, MI

What's nearby

  • Gravel Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • St. Julian Winery - 22 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Warner Vineyards Winery - 23 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Swiss Valley Ski Area - 34 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Western Michigan University - 42 min drive - 50.7 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 39 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Final Gravity Brewing Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wakey Jake’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Rock at Big Fish Lake - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howie's Pizza - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat House - Cozy cottage on beautiful Gravel Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat House - Cozy cottage on beautiful Gravel Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boat House - Cozy cottage on beautiful Gravel Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Boat House - Cozy cottage on beautiful Gravel Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Gravel Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Woolfe Park and Lawton Golf Club. Lake of the Woods and St. Julian Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly enjoyed are stay at the cozy cottage on gravel lake! We would definitely stay there again.. thank you to the owners
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous cottage on beautiful Gravel Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Perfect Relaxation

Enjoyed our stay and the peaceful relaxation of the deck. Very grateful for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Great lake house stay

This place was so peaceful and everyone I encountered was friendly. Cozy, clean cabin on the channel of a nice lake. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property's large deck at edge of the channel should have a six-star rating. Great place to sit, read, wave at boaters slowly passing by in the no-wake zone. Enjoyed the visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Summer 2025

Had a wonderful week this is our fourth year coming to gravel lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth R.

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

Great Fishing; Relaxing

This property is great for proximity to the water source--great for fun fishing! Beautiful deck that overlooks the waterfront vista. Adequately furnished with all the basics. Nice appliances. Great communication from owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was great we got to meet one of the hosts and she showed us around and answered questions. The kitchen was perfect size for the family especially since we were mostly grilling. The bed's and shower were a little small if you're on the taller side, but everything was clean and adorable. We had an amazing relaxing time and only left to go to the grocery store once we were having so much fun. Thank you to the hosts for all of their assistance!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Family Fun

We had a blast staying at our Gravel Lake Rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Great stay

Even though the house square footage is small it makes up for it with plenty of outdoor space and easy access to lake. Definitely worth the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

t a.

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

Relaxing Family Time

We had a really great time. The property had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Quiet, cozy home by the lake

We really loved staying here. Was perfect for our little family. Very cozy and perfect for access to the lake. Also in a nice area of southwest Michigan. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Peaceful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Fires at night, watching boats all day, read, relaxed, and had good food and fun at The Rock
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

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

Fall Getaway

Enjoyed our stay at the lake cottage. Host was very quick to respond to all questions. It was off season, so pretty quiet, but still relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Peaceful with great hosts.

Very nice and quiet cottage. Hosts are good with listing and communition. I would definetly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

Everything was perfect

Amaizing place for relaxing with your family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

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

Beautiful lake location

Cottage was perfect for our family and convenient for swimming and kayaking. Kitchen was well stocked and the view while dining was awesome. Really enjoyed the deck watching the pontoons and boats go by....the evenings were especially nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring weekend

Beautiful little waterfront cabin. Perfect for two.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

vickie m.

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

Running out of time part 3

perfect location host was over and above interested making our stay perfect loved the availability of kayaks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Frredom

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

Relaxing

Enjoyed sitting outside in the evenings watching the boats go by. There are a lot of houses, however is was extremely peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

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

Weekend fishing trip

Nice weekend. Very clean and as described. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

timothy h.

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

Cottage

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna S.

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

Charming boat house

This was the perfect rental for us. Conveniently located on a quiet channel off the lake. There is a deck right near the water which is great for relaxing or eating outside. The owner is nice to work with. Check in and out process is easy. We had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Quick get away

Just wanted to get away real quick. Very cute place!! Clean well kept absolutely beautiful view as well!! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Winstons at Gravel Lake

We enjoyed our stay. A few issues with the place were discussed with the owner. However, when the TV could not be accessed Sue fixed it over the phone. Mike caught alot of blue gill pan fish off the dock which was nice.Since we were after the season, it was nice and quiet. The deck was great. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andy, Kathryn and Sue

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Andy,Kathryn and Sue enjoy being property owners as they get to meet many different travelers and share the beautiful lake properties.

Why they chose this property

This cottage it not big but the outdoor living area is beautiful and the open concept make this gem feel much larger than it actually is.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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