Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Kalamazoo, MI

Oasis Hot Tub Gardens13 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)14 min drive
Kalamazoo College17 min drive
Western Michigan University17 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Cottage of "Zoo"topia is located directly on Eagle Lake facing west with stunning sunset views just 2 hours away from Chicago and Detroit. Your ideal lake vacation awaits. Be it swimming, fishing, and boating in the Summer, or ice skating, ice fishing, and sledding in the Winter, this rental is a stunning retreat. Enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon happy hour on the upper deck overlooking the lake or on the lower level patio. There is a small sandy beach area with a fire pit to end the evening.

The cottage currently has a water bouncer, adult kayaks, two children kayaks and paddle boards available in the summer.

The main level of the house contains a fully stocked kitchen, deck with grill and table for six people, living area with Smart TV, full bathroom and three bedrooms. The lower level has a full bathroom and a bunk room. There is parking for two vehicles.

Guest Access:
Guest will be given a door code prior to check-in.

The Neighborhood:
The homes on the lake consist of summer homes and year-round residents. No parties will be allowed.

Interaction with Guests:
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. We're only a text, call or email away.

During peak months (Memorial Day-Labor Day) there will be a 4 night minimum.

***There is a weekly (7 day) and monthly (28 day) discount***

Property manager

Heather Derickson

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake Side - New concrete patio, propane firepit, 6 top table and 4 loungers

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kalamazoo

Located in Kalamazoo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. James W. Miller Auditorium and Kalamazoo Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lawton Ridge Winery and Oasis Hot Tub Gardens. Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery and Air Zoo are also worth visiting.

Kalamazoo, MI

What's nearby

Oasis Hot Tub Gardens - 13 min drive
Wings Event Center - 16 min drive
Kalamazoo College - 17 min drive
Western Michigan University - 17 min drive
Kalamazoo State Theatre - 18 min drive

Getting around

Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 18 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 8 min drive
Culver's - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Jac's Cekola's Pizza - 10 min drive
Ted & Marie's Colonial Inn - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lawton Ridge Winery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Crystal Woods and Oasis Hot Tub Gardens. Cody Kresta Vineyard & Winery and Crossroads Park Shopping Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brent

23 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Property was fabulous. Communication was great and close to Western Michigan University

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris C.

22 February 2024

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

Lovely home

We had a group of 5 moms for a Galentine's weekend. There was ample space for us to spread out and everything was very clean. The living room was cozy and was perfect for playing games or watching movies (or nostalgic music videos). The kitchen had everything we needed and then some. There are no complaints - the owner was incredibly communicative and we had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

25 September 2023

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

Nice location

We enjoyed our stay at Eagle Lake. House was clean with a great bunk room for teens.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mollie W.

15 August 2023

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

Clean, updated house on beautiful lake

We really enjoyed the house and the lake. Our kids were disappointed that the trampoline float was not available when we arrived, and it would have been nice if the owners had given us a heads up about that. Also had an issue with the thermostat, but were able to resolve it. Overall, a good lake house rental experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip B.

14 August 2023

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

2023 Eagle Lake Review

Great view of Eagle Lake. Sunsets are awesome. Cottage was clean with plenty of sleeping beds. Very quiet surroundings, particularly because the cottage was located off of main lake roads. Lower level meant family groups could have quiet zones and other groups could be noiser. Very easy to find a place of solitude and read. Would recommend the use of this rental.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Heather Derickson

Our family loves to travel and have adventures but one of our favorite things to do is be at the lake, whether it is in the summer spending our days and evenings fishing, water sports, BBQ and having fires in the evening or during the winter we love to play some pond hockey and ice fish as well as hit up the local ski resorts.

Why they chose this property

The Cottage of "Zoo"topia reminds me of my childhood and spending some many summer days/nights are friends cottages. It is the perfect size to relax in at the end of the night because we spend most of our days and evenings outside. We also love the location. Kalamazoo is such an amazing town with great restaurants, family friendly activities and breweries plus it is equal distance to Chicago and Detroit.

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