Our house sits on 6 wooded acres, and from it’s hillside perch, enjoys broad views overlooking Bristol Lake. The property is at the end of a quiet, dead-end drive. It has frontage on Stamm Lake (a 4½ acre spring-fed pond), and from Stamm, the property line follows a stream which flows year-round down to Bristol Lake, on which the property has 125 feet of frontage. Bristol is a 165-acre all-sports lake and is excellent for fishing, swimming and all manner of watersports. We have a sandy beach which drops-off gradually until it reaches a depth of around 3 feet (appx. 20’ from shore). From there the depth falls-off more quickly, eventually reaching a depth of 45 feet at closer to 100 yards from shore. As such, the beach and lakeshore are relatively-friendly to younger children (although we recommend life jackets for non-swimmers). We have a raft which is anchored in deeper water (very safe for diving), we also have a dock to park a boat or to get young anglers closer to the many bass & bluegill which hover at the drop-off. Between the house & the shore we have a large grassy yard with enough trees to give some comfortable shade in the sunny summer afternoons. We have a fire pit on the beach. The yard is large enough for whiffle-ball, volleyball, croquet or practically any variety of other yard games. The 6 acres of woods have a series of short trails which are fun for a short afternoon stroll.
ABOUT THE HOUSE:
The house is recently-constructed (completed in 2015), built with premium materials and systems. At appx. 4,300sf, it has 8 bedrooms, 3½ baths and enough beds to sleep 20 (see plans in photo section). Our kitchen has large areas granite countertop, allowing many participants in food preparation. We have both a large and a small refrigerator, a double-oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, ample cabinets and a walk-in pantry. We have a large dining table as well as folding picnic tables and an umbrella table on the deck (which overlook the lake). There are areas to sit & talk on every level. The lower level has a rec room equipped with both a ping-pong and a pool table. This room opens thru 2 sliding doors onto a patio (which also overlooks the lake). A TV room on the upper level is great for kids watching late-night movies.
ABOUT THE BRISTOL LAKE COMMUNITY:
Bristol Lake offers a wonderful mix of active recreation and quiet relaxation. Many of the property-owners on the lake live here year-round. It is our desire to offer this vacation rental to families which will appreciate the serenity of this community and be respectful of our neighbors. Keeping noise levels low (especially after dark), maintaining slow speeds on the entry drive, and keeping the grounds in good order are all elements of making a visit satisfying to all involved. If you choose to book with us, we ask that you make a commitment to be a good neighbor.
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$150 fee.
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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
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 and lock the doors
Please leave used towels next to the washer. Leave used sheets on ends of beds. Gather trash-put in trash cans-end of the driveway. Scan around house for personal items-it costs you $ to send.
Please load and start the dishwasher with all dirty dishes, and start it, before you leave.
Please put all furniture (inside & outside) and all beach & boat items back to original location, before you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Bristol is a quiet lake with many year-round guests. Daytime noise should be kept to reasonable levels.
After dark, noise levels should not exceed that of a close conversation & no music is allowed outside.
Speed limit on shared private access road is 10mph.
Important information
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Property # 513026vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Dowling
Located in Dowling, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary and Hidden Pond Preserve, while Gilmore Car Museum and Kingman Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Cadwallader Park and Peace Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
Western Michigan University - 48 min drive - 68.5 km
Getting around
Battle Creek Transportation Center - 24 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Horn Creek Pub - 12 min drive
Wild Mike's - 11 min drive
The Pub - 24 min drive
Edwards - 15 min drive
The Pasture Wagon - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20 on 22 May 2026 start from AU$1,206, 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 Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20 located?
This family-friendly Dowling holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Clear Lake, Little Mill Lake and Bristol Lake. Mill Lake is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
Reviews
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Wonderful place for a weekend getaway! Plenty of room, comfortable beds, plenty of kitchen tools/appliances, lots of board games/puzzles. Very responsive and helpful host. We loved our stay and hope to come back again in the summer sometime to enjoy the water, too! Thank you!!!
Elise G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review Elise!
We would be happy to have you back in the Summer-it is a wonderful time at Bristol Lake!
The host was great at communicating check in and check out information. The house was perfect for our annual Christmas gathering since we have a large family. The house is clean, beautiful, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything needed. The view of the lake was beautiful! It’s perfect!
Christine G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2026
Thank you Christine!
I am so glad your family Christmas gathering at Bristol Lake was a success! We hope you come back again!
The house is great with plenty of room. We thoroughly enjoyed the lake, fire pit and ping pong. The kitchen is huge and the grill was clean and worked great. The hosts were easy to communicate with, and had everything we needed. We will be back!
Robert B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you Robert! I am so glad you all enjoyed your time at Bristol Lake! I hope you all come again soon!
Wonderful place for family reunion! Space is flexible to accommodate our group from 6 months to 71. Very quiet lake, super view for anyone who likes looking at water. Already booked again for next year. Thank you!
Robert D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Thank you Robert! I am so glad you all enjoyed your stay at Bristol Lake! Glad to have you back next Summer!
We had a wonderful stay with our large family and would do it all over again. The house is beautiful, as is the lake. The main floor is very conducive to large groups and conversation. There are also multiple areas for smaller groups to congregate. I would highly recommend this property for large gatherings. We loved it!!
Cynthia M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
Thank you Cynthia! I am so glad you and your family enjoyed your time at Bristol Lake. I hope you come again soon!
We had 15 ladies come for the weekend in mid-March and everyone had more than enough space for solitude and relaxation. Every space was clean, organized and very peaceful. This lake house was made for gatherings.The kitchen was designed for large groups with lots of countertop space, multiple trash cans, 3 fridges and a large island. The long kitchen table was perfect for our group size, too. While it isn't handicap accessible (no bedrooms on the main floor & steps into the house) it is PERFECT for a cozy lake house!The beautiful property is nestled in the trees and even though there's neighbors, it was quiet, peaceful and felt very secluded. The weather didn't cooperate with our weekend outdoor plans, (high winds, snow,& freezing rain) but the view from any window was absolutely STUNNING! This would be an amazing venue in the autumn & summer, too!The host was more than gracious, helpful, and responded promptly to any of our needs.If you are looking for a lake house to host more than 10 people-this is it. 5 stars all the way!
Sheryl A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thank you Sheryl! I am so glad you and your group had such a nice weekend at Bristol Lake, despite the uncooperative weather. It definitely is wonderful to be there in Summer and Fall! I hope you all come back again!
Appreciated the cleanliness, wonderfully stocked kitchen, sleeping arrangements, large lawn and a great clean lake for all sports play!
It was perfect for our gathering!!
Could have stocked more toilet tissue in each bath
Thank you so much!
Maxine B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Thank you Maxine for your kind words! We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay! I apologize for there not being ample toilet tissue in the bathrooms-sometimes things get missed, but we aim to have plenty of what our guests will need. We hope you come again!
For a large group, this place has it all. 4 levels, huge fully equipped kitchen, all the things needed for a great time for a large group. We brought 20 people and were all comfortable. Highly recommended!
Enjoyed our stay and Ray was always very responsive to any questions. House was clean and well-stocked. Enjoyed the lake and the property. Would definitely return to this location and house. Thank you, Ray
Absolutely beautiful property. Ray stayed in contact to make sure we had everything for our stay. It was fully stocked and accommodated our needs. My entire group was pleased.
Perfection for a large family of 19 to gather and enjoy each other’s company while still having space to move around. We had 3 children under 3 yrs. Four levels allow space for family privacy if needed. Large grassy lot for games and outside fun and the covered patio came in handy on the one rainy day we had. Hosts were responsive and helpful every step of the way!Would definitely recommend to families who want carefree down time with loved ones!House, deck, covered patio, large lawn, beach area and dock provided different settings for different modes and times of day! Loved it!
John D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Thank you John, for your kind review! We are so glad you all enjoyed your time at our home on Bristol Lake! We hope you come back again soon!
We loved the house, the property, and the location!!! It was perfect for our family of 8 adults and 10 children. The home was well stocked with four refrigerators, two coffee makers, a Keurig, and lots of spices in the cabinet. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay there again. The owners were very responsive to our questions.
Our family loves fishing, boating, swimming, yard games, cooking and eating, crafting, ping pong and pool and this place provides it all. We've stayed here twice and plan to return next year. It's very hard to find a vacation rental with 8 bedrooms like this place has. The kitchen also has everything good cooks could want. Highly recommended!
Karen K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2023
Thank you Karen! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at our place on Bristol lake! Please come again next year!
Our group of 8 senior women stayed for 4 nights. We love to travel together but we prefer to each have our own bedroom. This house was perfect for this. There is a large table in the dining area that was perfect for playing games. The kitchen was well-stocked and spacious. The lake views were fantastic. We had a great time.
Kimberly T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Thank you Kimberly!
We are so glad you all enjoyed your time at Bristol Lake! Please come again soon!
About the host
Hosted by Sue Micham
Bristol Lake vacation home is owned by 2 families: Ray and Sue Micham, and Dan and Janel Garno. Sue and Dan are sister and brother, in a family of 15 children. Our family has, for many years, rented a vacation property to get everyone together, once a year, for a reunion celebration. At a point, we decided it was time to start our journey of finding the right property and developing it into our families' 'own' place to gather. We stumbled upon this 6 acre parcel of dense trees and brush, of which we could not even see through to the lake. We wandered around until we saw glimpses of the beautiful, quiet lake peeking through. We were sold! Once we had purchased, we formulated a long-term plan, which included a series of property improvements, and eventually we built our home. It has been a long process of getting to where we are now, and starting in 2015, we decided to finish things up and start renting out for other families to enjoy as well. Ray and Sue have raised their 6 kids in Northwestern Ohio. Dan and Janel have raised their 6 kids in Southern Michigan. Our families stay very active, and have enjoyed fishing, catching turtles, frogs, and snakes, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, and water sports during the warm months at Bristol Lake, and ice skating, sledding and ski trips during the cold months. We also enjoy taking a 1 hour and 15 minute drive over to the charming town of Saugatuck, on the coast of Lake Michigan. It is our hope that your family will also make lots of good memories and experience the relaxation, peace, and fellowship that we have found, gathered at Bristol Lake.
Why they chose this property
We love the peaceful, quietness of Bristol Lake. Even on major Summer holidays, there is not too much activity to enjoy time outside and on the lake!
What makes this property unique
We wanted to offer our home to others, in the condition and with the amenities that we would want to find when we rent a home. We hope that you find that to be true for your family’s experience at Bristol Lake!
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