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Little House on the Prairie

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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18783 26 1/2 MILE
Steps (8) down to cottage.
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Albion, MI
  • Place, Gordon Lake
  • Place, Tomac Woods Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Firekeepers Casino
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Little House on the Prairie

"Little House On The Prairie" is a perfect get away when you're looking to relax with family and friends. Located 100 feet from the fishing and serenity of the 80 acre waters of Prairie Lake. Guest can expect a quiet lake experience and one of the greatest sunsets imaginable. With a large lakeside deck and fire pit the lake life will be yours to enjoy. Prairie Lake is an all sports lake which hosts many species of fish such as Pike, Bluegill and Bass. Comfy & cozy, Life is better at the Lake!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Albion

Located in Albion, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tomac Woods Golf Course and Ungrodt Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Calhoun County Fairgrounds and Bosserd Family Farm. With kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Albion, MI

What's nearby

  • Tomac Woods Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 24 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Kellogg Arena - 33 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Michigan State University - 52 min drive - 79.5 km
  • Spartan Stadium - 55 min drive - 80.9 km

Getting around

  • Albion Station - 17 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪115 TRUCK STOP - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little House on the Prairie pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Little House on the Prairie?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little House on the Prairie?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little House on the Prairie located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Brandt Woods and within 6 miles (10 km) of Voorhees Sanctuary and Gordon Lake. Montcalm Lake and Tomac Woods Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 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 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The price was great. We enjoyed the yard and played games. Went kayaking. A fun get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay. The cottage is right on the lake. Sunsets are incredible. We were so happy that we were allowed to bring our dogs along. Plenty of board and card games provided. Our host lives conveniently close by and was available for questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cassie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Well priced for an economical stay

The property is located in a very rural area on a lake. If you’re looking for quiet and solitude at a great price, this is your place. A little outdated, somewhat cluttered, but worth the price you pay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matt was amazing very great way to detach from your everyday life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Wonderful

Great property! Host is very accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JC S.

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

Hospitable host

Thank you for being such a hospitable host! What a cute place to stay on a quiet lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly sized

Came up for a family reunion. Price/size/location were perfect for our family and dog. Beautiful views. Was aware of lack of wifi but wish we would have known about minimal cell reception as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

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

The Little house....

Absolutely loved this property. The boat launch was super close, house was clean and cozy. The master bed was so comfy, was hard to get up in the morning! We did some fishing and caught some really nice bass and pike. We will definitely back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth m., KALAMAZOO

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

GREAT place

It is a very cozy homey cottage. The host and his wife are very nice and accommodating. The beds are super comfortable and the sunsets are amazing. Have done a fishing vacation, at many different locations, for many years but this is by far the best place ever! The fishing wasn't great, but so far this year fishing isn't great any where, but the place was so nice that didn't even matter! Will definitely be back next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

brett c.

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

Cozy

Matt was very helpful was a little tricky parking and carrying everything down and up the stairs, but we were very grateful to get out of the hustle and relax. Great granddaughter caught lots of bluegills and we used the kayaks to go swimming very fun
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Matt's cottage. There was a little dust and a little dog hair when we got there so it was perfect for us. It meant we could be comfortable and relax on vacation without worrying about tracking a little dirt inside. Matt was quick to respond to questions asked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute little place, the host was very friendly and helpful! we would stay again if we came back to this area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage with an americana flair. Truly is little house on prairie lake. Amazing sunsets over the lake! Comfortable and clean. Easy to get to. Close to boat launch.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place! Everything was there we needed. Very quiet lake. Matt's communication was easy and timely. Had the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen. 100% I would stay again. My dog had the best time swimming all weekend. Can't say enough about this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time, definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Margo C.

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

Not Coming Back

We came because there were kayaks in the description and I wanted to swim in the lake. I messaged Matt before booking, and he said it would be possible to swim. The reality was one kayak on the property, no paddle. Access to the water was difficult due to cement blocks and rope on both sides of the dock (see pictures). Matt promised to bring another kayak and paddles down, but never did. It was difficult to communicate with him since we couldn't text or call.The place hadn't been cleaned between renters and not cleaned well for a long time. The dryer had towels in it, thick lint in the screen, and the washer had wet cloths in it.The air conditioner in one bedroom was so dirty my daughter didn't want to use it. Yes, it was hot when we were there.Pictures show the waterfront and the dust in the house. Matt told us the place was basic and he kept his price low because of it, but the place should at least match the description and be clean.
Fireplace top
Dryer lint screen
Bedroom lamp
Bedroom air conditioner
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnab B.

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

Relaxing stay

Perfect getaway on the lake!Go kayaking, fishing, or just enjoy the place. This place has everything one may neeed. Matt is just awesome and very welcoming!He spent time with us teaching us some new fishing techniques as well. Such an amazing time and place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari V.

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

Weekend away

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Quiet and quaint

Had a great time at this property. It was exactly what we needed. The beds were really comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. There were a few too many cobwebs, but we're the camping type so it didn't bother us much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Great Weekend

Matt is a great host. Nice cottage with an up north feel. Kids loved the games, movies and playing by the lake. Colder temps so they couldn’t swim but just off the shore looks to be all sand.. Had a fire by the lake our second night. Definitely will return and do some fishing. Can’t beat the sunset off the lake whether your inside in the rocking chairs or sitting on the deck overlooking the lake. Great peaceful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great!!!

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard V.

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

Relaxing

Just what we needed for a long weekend, unplug and enjoy the quiet on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

mark m.

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

A nice option for visiting Duck Lake

For $1000/week I assumed it had WiFi, not the case. In addition, for the price it does not have a water softener system so the water coming out of any faucet smelled awful. Matt assured us the water was safe to drink however he was quick to bring us a Britta water filter. The deck furniture needed a lot of cleaning, we didn’t sit on any of it. My wife trimmed the bushes so we could park off the road a get out of our vehicle. The dock was covered in geese poop so we didn’t go on it. The location of the property was great for us as we were spending time and golfing with friends at Duck Lake. Matt was very accommodating for changing our checkin and checkout dates with no extra charges
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

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

Cottage on the lake

The cottage had everything we needed and the host was very attentive. Was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniela C.

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

Adult getaway

What a great little place to get away to. It was a quiet lake with beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matt Overweg

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This is our Family's cabin that we are willing to share with you. I am a retired teacher and coach from local school. This is a property that we use as well. Instead of it sitting empty when not in use we are opening it up for the public to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

The property is located close to Albion and Olivet Colleges for families coming from out of town. It is a comfy cozy family owned cottage that should be perfect for "a guys weekend of fishing" or for the annual "ladies get away." It would be perfect for a summer vacation for those who love water sports, fishing and relaxing. The cabin is lived in and used frequently, so you can feel comfortable with pets and kids. We don't cry over spilled milk and hope our guest will reciprocate with kindness and understanding if they find a few flaws during your stay. The owner lives only a few miles away and will go above and beyond to make sure you have what is necessary to make your stay enjoyable.

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