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Water’s Edge Cottage

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Located right on the channel with a dock for your boat , beautiful view of lake
Outdoor dining
Children’s area
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Lawton, MI
  • Place, Gravel Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wings Event Center
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Michigan University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1st Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Extra twin bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Water’s Edge Cottage

You will be completely entranced with this gem located right on the channel at Gravel Lake, just south of Lawton, Michigan. 2 bedrooms , 1 bath , a warm inviting living and dining room. Channel Access and the use of a boat dock. An all weather sun room allows for a beautiful relaxing view of the channel.
Beautiful gas fireplace for those slightly chilly nights. The kitchen is small but complete with everything needed to make your stay just like home. We don’t nickel and dime our guests. You will pay only our nightly rate, a nominal lending fee and the fee charged to you by VRBO. We pay all other expenses including taxes and other VRBO fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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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
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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
Turn heat to 65 for winter and turn off window air conditioners
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lawton

Located in Lawton, this holiday home is 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 walk - 0.1 km
  • Wings Event Center - 34 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Western Michigan University - 35 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Kalamazoo College - 37 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Bittersweet Ski Resort - 54 min drive - 78.1 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
  • ‪The Rock at Big Fish Lake - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wakey Jake’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Nettie's Cafe - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water’s Edge Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Water’s Edge Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water’s Edge Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water’s Edge Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water’s Edge Cottage 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Waters Edge is a lovely cottage on the channel. Another fantastic family weekend was enjoyed by all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance B.

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

Nice place

Overall very nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Family Fun at Gravel Lake

A wonderful weekend spent with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

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

Great Week!

Clean, well- appointed house. Nice seating areas indoors and out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Excellent Cottage on the most amazing Lake!

From the moment we walked in we were welcomed with coziness. Everything was exactly as described and in a perfect location in the Chanel allowing easy boat side pickups and drop offs with friends and family who live on GL. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie G.

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

Baseball tournament

Great fishing in between baseball games
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson D.

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

Perfect For A Lake Getaway

The pictures do not do this little place justice. It is a great spot if you want to be on a lake and take a break from your normal day to day. All the amenities are there! Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Nod C., Shelbyville

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

Very quiant

Short wknd getaway, very quiet and quiant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great Rental!

My 9 year old daughter and I stayed at the lake house for two weeks. It was comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed. The owners are incredibly kind and helpful. I highly recommend this rental!!!!! Love, Sarah & Olivia
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

Just what we needed!

Our ten day stay on Gravel Lake was everything we hoped for! We have rented from Sue, Cathy and Andy two years in a row in lake houses next to each other. Our daughter rented a house from them the same week we were there. All three homes are very comfortable, well equiped and clean. The beds are comfortable and bedding is provided. The kitchens are well stocked for cooking meals for our big family. The owners are always available for questions and conversation about the area. They were SO accommodating when we asked if our daughter could park at the pier at our house for dinner. As one of our daughters and grandchildren own on Gravel Lake we plan to return and rent from Cathy, Sue and Andy every summer! We may even be back for a weekend this summer! Thanks for all you do to make our stay amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Summer Fun

Another fabulous vacation is in the books! Thanks for allowing us to stay at your cozy cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

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

Cozy place!

Great hosts and cute atmosphere! Nice little dock to sit by and look out on the water!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann K.

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

Great place to get away!

We had a very relaxing weekend! The house was cute and cozy, and we really enjoyed the view and sitting by the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

LaVerne D.

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

Short but sweet

Our stay was just one day, but the extra help afforded us by the property managers made this trip sweet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

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

Great Place to stay!

So comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

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

Great little place!

Peaceful spot by The water. We enjoyed the kayaks and the canoe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Venida M.

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

If water issue is resolved, I would book again.

Very nice cottage. The issue with the sulphur water was terrible. However, we appreciated the quick response from property owners. Due to holiday weekend, the water issue could not be resolved. Thank you for your efforts!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Ellen G.

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

Quaint

Nice area. Beautiful back yard. Very dark in the house unless all lights were on in living room and dining room, even during the day. Water smells like rotten eggs when used and twice had to wait after it ran out. View from the patio to the channel is blocked by weeds outside of windows when sitting down. Perhaps for a younger couple. Overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Relaxing Weekend

We checked in Thursday and left Sunday morning. The cottage was clean and well maintained. The bed was comfortable. The waterfront provided mostly good fishing and all good relaxing views. If you're not used to well water, you'd do well to bring in water for drinking. It was, all in all, a lovely, relaxing weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Margaret E.

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

Great Fishing/Getaway Trip

Cottage was very well set up with all the conveniences, with friendly owners nearby (at the time of our stay).

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Nice stay

Nice cozy lake house. The kayaks and canoe were a fun plus. The bathroom was small but adequate. Check in and out was super easy. I would recommend that you bring your own drinking water. Overall: thumbs up, we would come back! Had a nice relaxing weekend. Thanks to the owners for sharing your peaceful getaway with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Perfect

Cute, cozy house. Quiet, beautiful scenery. If you don't mind a short drive to attractions, this is a perfect location. You can also enjoy the lake while you're there. House has a canoe and kayak and you can dock your own boat right outside the house. Bring your fishing poles and enjoy the day. There was a private garden that I especially enjoyed, having an invisible disability.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

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

Cozy space with just what you need

The experience renting this cottage was great. The place is clean and has everything you need for a short stay. I appreciated the Keurig coffee pods available and many towels. The hosts were very helpful in answering my questions ahead of time as well. Perfect for 2 people
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Great cottage on the lake

We had a great time and the cottage was very nice, just what we wanted and needed. The location was great right on the channel of the lake! The owners were great and responded quickly with any questions. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Cottage on the lake

Nice place, clean, people were friendly. Lake is nice, plenty of fish. Would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Andy, Kathryn and Sue

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Why they chose this property

This location is right on the channel with a great view of the lake. Easy access and boat dock to store your boat or other water craft while you visit.

Languages:

English

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