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Charming cottage on quiet lake

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a flag, and a view of a lake.
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A rustic wooden interior with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a piano.
A cozy wooden interior with a dining area, rocking chairs, and a piano.
A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, a white refrigerator, a sink, and various kitchen utensils.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Climax, MI
  • Place, Fort Custer State Recreation Area
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Wings Event Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Binder Park Zoo
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Main floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Second floor full

1 Double Bed

Second floor queen

1 Queen Bed

Third floor loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Climax

Located in Climax, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Custer State Recreation Area and Kalamazoo River, while Barn Theatre and Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center are cultural highlights. Peace Labyrinth and Kingman Museum are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Climax, MI

What's nearby

  • Fort Custer State Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Wings Event Center - 16 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Binder Park Zoo - 16 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Kellogg Arena - 18 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 18 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Battle Creek Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arlene's Truck Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mancino's Pizza & Grinders - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Time Out - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage on quiet lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming cottage on quiet lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage on quiet lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage on quiet lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage on quiet lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kalamazoo River, Springfield Dog Park and Barn Theatre. Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and extremely peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was a great weekend getaway. Can't wait to do it again. Conveniently located.

We had a wonderful time just hangin at the cottage. It was worth every penny.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice! We enjoyed kayaking around the lake and the peacefulness of the location. Beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning sunsets and beautiful home
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Visit

My son and I loved the location, the quiet peaceful atmosphere and fishing was great! It cooled down while our stay so we didn’t get to get out on the water but fishing from the dock was great! Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great rustic lakeside cabin with beautiful dock and deck, but the listing fails to mention no AC, which for the Fourth of July weekend at 95 degrees was challenging. It was 2 am before the house aired out to 74 degrees with a lucky slight westerly breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect home away from home on our trip from WI to Michigan. The house is immaculately decorated and plenty of room for our family to have space to relax in between baseball games. The deck is huge and there is the best view of the lake! We brought fishing poles for our boys, and they had a blast catching fish off of the dock. There was a friendly snapping turtle that would visit us by the dock that we named Fred. The kids loved watching him and also all of the swans on the lake. We would recommend this place to families who like the cabin on the lake life rather than a hotel. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet cabin

Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will be back!

We had a relaxing Moms weekend at the Cottage and Absolutely loved our stay!! We plan to make it an annual trip! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Excellent property. Right on the lake. Beautiful sunsets. Peaceful. Serene. Lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was amazingly constructed using the post and peg Amish method. The layout of the cottage was very convenient. However, a 2nd half-bathroom on the second floor would be beneficial. I would recommend bringing drinking water with you as the faucet water was not very pleasant tasting.We loved hanging out on the large deck and making s'mores over the fire pit overlooking the lake. Sunsets, honking geese, swans lead to relaxing days and nights! Overall, the cottage, both inside and out was so very charming and the lake views were beautiful! The hosts, Arlene, Jon and Tonya were very nice and accommodating throughout our stay. Thank you for sharing this wonderful cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded relaxation

Great place to get away from the city and fish, hang out with family and friends on the multi-level porch or spacious main floor, and watch eagles and sunsets! Inside is a nostalgic trip of regional American history and a nod to the agriculture so prevalent in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay on a quiet lake.

The house is very homey with tons of antiques to look at. We felt very comfortable and relaxed here. The deck is wonderful allowing for many places to sit and enjoy the lakes and sunsets. There is a big snapping turtle that visits near the dock daily. We enjoyed a The peaceful lake and had a good time fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Place to Stay

The owners have not missed anything here. The cottage is cute and comfortable and clean. The deck are is very welcoming and invites you to sit and relax for awhile. Quiet lake and neighborhood, great for getting away from the hustle and bustle. Paddle boat was the best! We will certainly be going back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely perfect stay over Labor Day weekend. Plenty of space for ourselves and our five children (ages 4-15), and everyone had a great time. Exactly the laid back, quiet goodbye to summer we were looking for!! The kids caught tons of fish from the dock, and we all enjoyed kayaking on the clear-as-glass water. The house itself was charming and we enjoyed finding new antique treasures in every corner through the weekend. Exactly as a Michigan cottage should be!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay

This cabin is actually much more charming in person! We chose this rental entirely based on our location requirements, but I was pretty nervous about no AC, no wifi, and only one bathroom. But, everything else was so great that we barely even noticed those things. The kitchen was well equipped, beds were comfy, more than enough towels were provided, and
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property was great! The only downfall was no AC.

We loved the property and location! Very quiet. The location was perfect for the groomsmen for my daughters wedding and for my daughter and new son in law on their wedding night! The only thing was there was no AC and the guys that stayed upstairs was hot an did not sleep well because of it! But the weather was really hot! Suggest bringing fans for the upper bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

As Advertised

Close to Gull Lake View golf courses. Easy drive into K-Zoo and Cereal City. Nice location. Quiet lake. Note that there is no A/C which is detailed in the listing. Upstairs bedrooms were very warm during our stay where temps exceeded 90 deg F daily. 3rd floor loft would have been unbearable if we had.needed these beds. Screens on the 1st floor windows facing the lake would be nice. Antiques and family mementos gave property a much older feel than age of the cottage.
Sunset from the deck
Lakeside
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Water

Our stay was great, however there was no mention of the horrible smell of the water. We purchased water for drinking and showered at my son's house which was only 15 minutes away. We managed just fine. We generated more trash than the can provided. Overall we loved it. Reminded me of better times from my youth. We felt safe and neighbors were nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, serene get-away

I have rented a different lakehouse every Labor Day weekend for many years and this is one of our faves. The decor will definitely appeal to antique lovers. The large deck is lovely. The lake is very quiet (no wake) and peaceful. We enjoyed taking the paddle boat out on the water. Not great swimming off the dock (overgrown weeds and such), but we took the boat out to the middle of the lake to swim. We were able to fish right off the dock. The water in the cottage has a bit of a smell and metallic taste, so I reccomend bringing bottled water for drinking. No air conditioning, but the cottage is very shaded and stayed cool enough. All in all, a great little escape for me and my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet stay

Overall good stay. Quiet, wooded home on a dead-end road with a back patio that extends into the lake with a wooden dock. Friendly neighbors. Good facilities with a shower only and just what you need in the kitchen. Some notes: bring bottled water as the tap water has rust / sulfur smells. There's no AC in the house but plenty of fans. We stayed in early August and regretted not having AC. House is well shaded though so likely fine most of the year otherwise. Water is continually running from a basement sump pump into a PVC pipe and then into the water by the dock. Would have preferred not to hear that continually. Owners might consider an elongated toilet bowel if you ever go to replace your toilet. Guy preferred.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to take a family for a get away! It is a beautiful location on a quiet lake with great sunsets. Everyone in my family really enjoyed our time at the lake. It is comfortable and allows you to unplug from the world. The lake has a boat launch about a mile away and the dock at the cabin is in great shape. The grandkids enjoyed the fishing and wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for four guys to enjoy a golf weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Needs washer dryer

Nice house. Cool family memorabilia. Loved the deck and lake. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful family history. Needs a washer dryer. Needs dusting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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