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Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake

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A view from a window overlooking a grassy yard with a dock, a small shed, and a house across a body of water.
A cozy living room with a sofa, two lamps, a rug, and a staircase leading to a loft.
A two-story house with a garage, a covered porch, and a small deck.
A fireplace with a stone surround, a framed picture above it, and a lamp to the right.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, and a sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Brooklyn, MI
  • Place, Wamplers Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan International Speedway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake

Experience life on the lake in Chestnut Cove on the south shore of Wamplers Lake. Walking distance to the infamous "Jerrys Pub" restaurant. 5 Minutes from Michigan Speedway, Antique shops galore and downtown Brooklyn.
Marine rentals available (Kayaks, fishing boats, canoes ect).
Visit us on Facebook, "Chestnut Cove Wamplers Lake"
(Note: Access to the garage in the photo is not available)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet Policy must be filled out and signed.
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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 and take out the rubbish
Please message Mike before checking out as a post stay walk through is preferred.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Access to the lake from the owners primary residence will be limited to the mooring of a boat only (see policy) No swimming or excessive loitering.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 907929vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Brooklyn

Located in Brooklyn, this holiday home is on a lake. Tecumseh Area Historical Museum and Terry Fire Bowl are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Irish Hills Shore Golf Course and Devils Lake Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Michigan International Speedway. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Brooklyn, MI

What's nearby

  • Wamplers Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Michigan International Speedway - 7 min drive - 10.3 km
  • University of Michigan - 42 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 44 min drive - 60.2 km
  • Eastern Michigan University - 44 min drive - 66.0 km

Getting around

  • Jackson Station - 34 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Flamingo Beach Grill And Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shugar Creek - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Big Boy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Poppa's Place - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake?

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake on 30 Sept 2026 start from AU$930, 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 Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Wamplers Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wolf Lake and Meadow Lake. Sand Lake is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute place. Host was super accommodating and responsive. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely lake cottage in a friendly community. Mike is a gracious host who is very accommodating. We made the most of our brief visit by eating at Jerry’s, the local place we were able to walk to. We also made use of the beautiful lake and fire pit. We’ll definitely be back for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
We are happy that you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay that’s close to the race track!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The host was very attentive to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you!

Excellent location, property and hosts! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was personally handled by the owner, who showed us around. The kitchen was well supplied and everything worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay, it was a beautiful relaxing spot. Mike and Rene were very kind and attentive hosts. We would certainly return,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

We had an amazing stay here. Great amenities in the house. Very clean. Beautiful relaxing area. Great hosts. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for family reunion!

Loved the location of this rental and provided us with everything we needed to stay comfortably with accommodations for two families of four to include infants and teenagers! Mike, the owner, was very attentive to our needs! We would definitely utilize this rental in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Looking forward to your future visits with us. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marine Mom's Annual Weekend

We are a group of military moms that get together to support each other and have some fun. We enjoyed having a gathering place with indoor and outdoor spaces. Our hosts were very attentive to our needs and had plenty of ideas for local things to do and places to visit. It is definitely a place to plan a return visit to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The highlight of my Summer

Mike and Rene were fabulous property hosts. Very helpful, went out of there way to make our family vacation a success. Every thing you need is there and then some. A awesome place for family gathering. We will definitely return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake House

This property has everything you need for a perfect lake experience. The bedrooms are adorable and extremely comfortable. There was more than enough blankets and pillows and plenty of extra space. Mike is a wonderful host that is extremely helpful and accommodating. We would definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved my stay

This home was even better in person than on the site. The owner, Mike was always on the ball with communication. He made sure we had everything we needed and he felt like a long time friend. Chestnut Cove was so comfortable and peaceful. This was a short trip for us but I will definitely book here again! The only thing I would change is the length of my stay...it will be longer next time! I would give it more than 5 stars if possible!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our stay. The house was everything that we needed. Very clean, well decorated

We loved this place. Mike and Renee are great people to rent from. They were very helpful on several occasions. There is "Jerry's Pub" within walking distance of the house. We were pleasently surprised by the basket of goodies waiting on us. We really appreciated the snacks. This house is very nice. It has three bedrooms, two up and one down. The beds were very comfortable and we really enjoyed having bathrooms on each floor. I really enjoyed the shower heads, they definitely got the job done. The surround sound in the front-room sounded great. The decor of the house very nicely done. The house was very clean and well taken care of. We really enjoyed our stay, in fact we are trying to figure out when we can go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again next year (or sooner).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property very functionable for what we needed. Great outdoor space. The host are very detailed oriented inside with everything you need. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely wedding weekend

This house was a perfect gathering place for our whole family as we visited the Irish Hills area for a wedding. With a serene, lake-view setting, the cottage offered plenty of room for our group, which included our adult daughters, their partners and a dog, not only to join together for meals but also to spread out to relax. The home was clean and stocked with anything we could possibly need. Mike was a lovely and attentive host. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bachelor Party Weekend

Had a great time at Chestnut Cove - very clean, hospitality was A++. Thanks Mike!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a get together of 5 friends. Mike was great with communication and the house was comfortable for a group of our size. The covered patio was a great place for us to hang out outside and the few minute walk to Jerry’s was great to have for a fun night or to grab some food when we didn’t feel like cooking. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice House Close to the Lake

Nice well-maintained house. Property is very clean and well-stocked with everything you need. Very quiet and peaceful area. Owners are very responsive and very nice people. Although the house is not lakefront, you can see the lake from some rooms in the house and from the outside patio area. Less than a 5 minute walk to Jerry''s Pub and less than 15 minutes from Michigan International Speedway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem

Absolutely wonderful house and amazing hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

The house was in a beautiful location, with the lake being nearby. Outside seating and eating areas were plentiful and attractive. We enjoyed being on the covered tiki bar looking at the lake, both morning and evening. Mike and Renee couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice, clean house

The house was great for our group. Clean and nice outside patio area with fire pit. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and owners

A group of volunteers running a racing event for college students needed a place to crash and this place delivered. With the lake and Jerry's a stone's throw away there wasn't a single place we'd want to be after a long day at MIS.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Daughter’s college graduation

This place is perfect and you could not ask for better hosts. There wasn’t anything we needed that wasn’t there. The kitchen is truly fully stocked! Obviously, great pride is taken in giving guests an unbelievable experience. We came home a couple of nights after long days in Ann Arbor to find inviting campfires burning for us to enjoy. We will be returning when the weather is good to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and comfortable

We get together for girl's weekend monthly. This was our favorite VRBO this far! All the comforts of home. Quiet neighborhood. Amazing, kind and helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike Kouba

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We are a married couple with 5 adult children. Our home is lakefront is across the street from Chestnut Cove. We purchased the property for the additional parking and detached two story garage. We use the home as a guest house for our extended family members but decided that allowing others to enjoy the peaceful lake community should be an option.

What makes this property unique

Wamplers Lake access
Short walk to "Jerrys Pub"
2 miles to Michigan International Speedway
Walter J. Hayes State Park and beach

Languages:

English
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