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Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI.

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Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Plainwell, MI
  • Place, Little Long Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Gilmore Car Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Main bedroom w/ full bath

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI.

Our cozy lake house will give you the opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime. You will feel right at home upon entry. Mature trees surround the home with views of the lake from the screened in porch. 4 bedrooms and a finished basement make it the perfect house to share with another family or one large family. Walk the tree lined dead end road to admire the private serene lake. If you are looking for more adventure Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo are a short drive away. Looking to enjoy Lake Michigan, you can be there in under an hour. But honestly you probably won’t want to leave this comfy, cozy house!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please keep pets to tile and porch area.
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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 rake garbage to curb in the Best Way can before you depart.
Please set the thermostat to 75
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Only fill the kitchen barrel 3/4 of the way. Please take out to the garbage can at side of house/top of driveway.
Only fill the kitchen barrel 3/4 of the way. Plea
Internet WiFi and PW are located on letter board

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11207126
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Plainwell

Located in Plainwell, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Prairiewood Golf Course and Mullenhurst Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Consumers Power Prairie and Kalamazoo Nature Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Plainwell Performing Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Kalamazoo State Theatre. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Plainwell, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Long Lake - 10 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 11 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Holcomb Lake - 11 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Orangeville Township Park - 11 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Gull Lake - 12 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 27 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Four Roses Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tavern32 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old Mill Brewpub & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Serenity: A Cozy and Spacious Lake House Retreat Near Kalamazoo, MI. located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kalamazoo River, Plainwell Performing Arts Center and Brookside Park. Gull Meadow Farms and Little Long Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a comfortable and relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

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

Excellent vacation rental

Great place, wonderful hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is all it says it is. This was a tranquil respite from a hectic year and an awesome home base for class reunion weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for us. We liked the nostalgic charm. The house is near WMU as well as several golf courses. We will definitely keep this house in mind for our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great house for families!

This is a great house located in a quiet neighborhood. We very much enjoyed our stay. The house has everything you need and set up so well for kids. They never got bored. You will not regret booking this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

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

Clean home in a safe neighborhood

We came from Wisconsin for a baseball tournament and had a nice stay at your home. My son’s team won the championship which made this trip even more memorable. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a vrbo in the Kalamazoo area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Thank you so much Jennifer and congrats to your son’s team!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Great for a family weekend

Enjoyed time with family here. 4 adults and 4 kids. Has everything you could need for young children, including step stools. 4 minute drive to a great swimming beach, with some huge trees that provide a nice shaded option. Host was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Great place for our family gathering

Very cozy home with everything we needed, lots of bed space and room for our family to spread out. There was a great outdoor deck, as well as a screened in porch for those rainy or buggy days. The kitchen was a bit small but well stocked with dishes, glasses, and silverware. And the ping pong table was a big hit! It worked great for our family to celebrate and remember our dad.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing vacation

Don’t be afraid to ask for permission from the property manager our vrbo said one pet allowed we have two dogs in our family and we were allowed to bring both of them the home accommodated the whole family we usefully the fire pit for s’mores we fished and swam in the lake and went for walks in the neighborhood it was a awesome experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Comfortable and Cozy

This home was perfect for our family of four with our big kids. We had plenty of room to have our own space to unwind, and the finished basement was a great spot for us to relax together for family movie nights. The location is perfect! 10-15 mins to Plainwell Ice Cream, Meyers, MSU Bird Sanctuary and 301 for a quick drive into Kalamazoo or GR. Jenna was a great host and thought of everything needed for a comfy stay. Bonus points for the most comfortable beds we’ve experienced at a VRBO. It will definitely be on our list for future stays up in the mitten.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jenna Manz

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Sisters that wanted to recreate lake house memories like they had growing up.

Why they chose this property

Captivated by the wooded lot and proximity to the lake, this house allows for true relaxation.

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