Extraordinary Cottage Compound on Paw Paw Lake

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Watervliet, MI

Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park4 min drive
Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery8 min drive
Four Winds Casino Hartford9 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Description: A beloved summer lakefront cottage compound on Paw Paw Lake for over five generations, this lovely and versatile property is available when the family is not in residence. Located at the end of Bowes Landing, where the lawns create a beautiful park-like setting between the cottages and the lake, the compound faces west with panoramic views of the entire lake. The large front deck on the Main Cottage is perfect for reading, sunbathing, family meals. and watching dramatic sunsets. The sandy bottom lake, with private pier, makes for enjoyable swimming. Children love this summer cottage!

Accommodations: Main cottage faces the Lake: 2 bedrooms + 2 baths; guest house, just behind: 1 bedroom; loft with 2 sleeping areas; additional main floor sleeping area; 1 full bathroom. Compound sleeps 10 comfortably. Main cottage has central air and a fireplace. guest house has window air. Compound layout works well for large, extended or multi-family use.

Coordinates: Paw Paw Lake is the largest inland lake in Southwest Michigan. It is 90 minutes from Chicago and 2 hours from Detroit, 15 minutes east of Lake Michigan, 20 minutes from St. Joe - known for its shops, summer music and arts festivals, 30 minutes from the wonderful art/antique villages of Saugatuck and Douglass. Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana is 50 minutes away. Southwest Michigan is becoming known as a fabulous all-season get away destination.

Activities: Several excellent 18-hole golf courses (including the PGA sanctioned Harbor Shores, a Nicklaus signature course, as well as the local Paw Paw Lake golf course) and tennis facilities are nearby. In addition to a local water park, there is kayaking, sailing, canoeing, swimming, waterskiing, biking, fishing, horseback riding, windsurfing, jet skiing. Area marinas handle boat rentals. A number of award-winning vineyards are open for touring, and antiquing abounds. A wide variety of restaurants and cinemas are close by, as is the new Four Winds Hartford casino. Summer days are filled with fun. Fall weekends are filled with gorgeous colors, exploring and relaxation.

Keywords: Lakefront Property, Vacation Rental, Paw Paw Lake, Southwest Michigan Rental

Property manager

Nancy

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All reservations are considered tentative until homeowner receives the guest application, checks references and conducts a brief phone interview.

People other than those in the guest party set forth in the Rental Agreement may not stay overnight.

Quiet Enjoyment: It is understood and agreed that this property is to be occupied as a peaceful get-away. Quiet hours are between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Watervliet

Located in Watervliet, this cottage is on a lake. Lake Michigan and Silver Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Michigan Maritime Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and The Fun Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Watervliet, MI

What's nearby

Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 4 min drive
Contessa Wine Cellars - 8 min drive
Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery - 8 min drive
Four Winds Casino Hartford - 9 min drive
Silver Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 21 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Panel Room - 11 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Extraordinary Cottage Compound on Paw Paw Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Extraordinary Cottage Compound on Paw Paw Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Extraordinary Cottage Compound on Paw Paw Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Extraordinary Cottage Compound on Paw Paw Lake located?

This family-friendly Watervliet cottage is located on a lake, 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery and Four Winds Casino Hartford. Lake Michigan and Contessa Wine Cellars are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

steve k.

29 Aug 2020

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

Great Time Away

The property was very well kept and the perfect fit for our family. Sunsets were beautiful! The property manager Tina was very responsive and helpful as well. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

24 Jul 2019

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

Nice place

My family enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shellie n.

23 Sept 2018

Incredible place and views; great for a family get together - thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 Sept 2012

Labor day weekend fun

We had a great Weekend. The house and guest house were perfect. The dock was great for our pontoon boat, fishing and swimming. The view of the lake was wonderful and we saw some great sunsets from the front deck....which was huge. Kitchen had every thing we needed for preparing meals. We had 8 adults and 2 children and never felt crowded at all. This is a wonderful place for getting together with friends and family.

About the host

Hosted by Nancy

We are part of a large family that has enjoyed this cottage on Paw Paw Lake for over five generations.

Why they chose this property

Our great-grandfather chose this spot because it is a beautiful place to live - with a stunning view of the lake and gorgeous sunsets that I imagine are the same today as they were 100 years ago. Paw Paw Lake is convenient to many locations: Chicago, Valparaiso, South Bend, Kalamazoo, Detroit to name a few. In addition to relaxing by the lake, there is so much to do on the lake and in the surrounding towns, that people come back year after year.

What makes this property unique

We love to have coffee on the porch in the morning, and watch the lake. Some of us are always cooking for a crowd. Others are watching the kids play. Others are off for a run, tennis, golf or kayaking. We love the sunsets. We love the local movie theaters. We love the weekly $1.00 hamburger nights at the local Board of Trade restaurant or pizza at our favorite Di Maggio's.

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