Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake

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A sandy outdoor area with two Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a dock with boats.
A single-story house with two windows, each with white shutters, and a small octagonal skylight.
A conference room with a wooden table and white chairs, a white door, and two black stools.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A black wooden cabinet with multiple glass doors, each containing neatly folded blankets in various colors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Eagle Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Kalamazoo, MI
  • Place, Eagle Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Michigan University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪13 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

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About the area

Kalamazoo

Located in Kalamazoo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. James W. Miller Auditorium and Celery Flats Ampitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lawton Ridge Winery and Moors Golf Club. Harbors West Park and Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting.
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Kalamazoo, MI

What's nearby

  • Eagle Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crooked Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wings Event Center - 14 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Western Michigan University - 14 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Kalamazoo College - 17 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Erbelli's Gourmet Pizzeria, Italian Bistro & Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake?

On-site parking is available at the 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 within 1 mile (2 km) of Eagle Lake and Crooked Lake. Bass Lake and Duck Lake are also within 3 miles (5 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. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay here! Great house and wonderful lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay with friends

Great spot overlooking the lake. Fun house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Clean and roomy. It had almost every amenity to make it a comfortable stay. We were able to dock our boat on the pier which made things convenient. There are numerous restaurants in the area. Overall we really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home on the lake

Our families (including kids ages 11-14) had a wonderful stay. The house is very clean; the host is clearly thoughtful in taking care of the details. The biggest hit for our group was the kayaks, enough for all 3 kids to go together, and they all kayaked non stop. Great location too as it feels remote yet close to Kalamazoo and shopping amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was plenty of room for all. It would be lovely in the summer! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!

We didn’t enjoy the lake cause of the fall weather! Make sure you bring your own kcups if you’re a morning coffee drinker! We loved the inside of this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kalamazoo Home Base

Property was exactly as listed/pictured. We used the cottage as a home base for WMU graduation weekend. House is well appointed and equipped and reasonable close to downtown Kzoo and WMU campus. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

Very clean house, great property, and Owner was responsive when the door code wasn’t provided (not Owners fault, rather VRBO). House was exactly how it was portrayed online. We caught tons of fish and enjoyed the kayaks and our time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property for Family!

We had a great time! We enjoyed the house with our four children (ages 1-8) and my in-laws, and everyone had a comfortable room to sleep in. The walkout basement is a great area to gather for meals and games. It was too cold for us to swim in the lake, but our kids enjoyed fishing. The family's lake access (in the backyard) seems like a great swimming area for kids. Shallow water and a small beach with sand. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eagle Lake

Home was comfortable and clean. Owners were quick to respond to our concerns. The stairs to the dock were a work in progress, didn’t get finished until a few days before we left. The handrail to the lower level was missing.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thank you for being great guests and the communication. I apologize for the work in progress and appreciate your understanding due to labor/supply issues the dock project had taken much longer to complete than expected.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy access to the lake and great for sunsets. Appreciate the kayaks and paddle boards. Rented a pontoon boat from someone nearby which was a plus. Well stocked with useful items in the home, details such as sunscreen, appreciate the healthy cleaners and soap. A few lightbulbs were out, which would be my only complaint. All the fish caught were small Bass, couldn't find Bluegill anywhere, unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and perfect for a relaxing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and chill

Drove from Minnesota to spend Thanksgiving weekend with our daughter who is attending WMU. It was so nice to have a home away from home to stay instead of a hotel for 4 days! Great location and close enough to town, easy to get to! We will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay.. great views ... even with 6+" of snow

Perfect family get away... everything that you need is there...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We had a fabulous weekend visiting Kalamazoo. The cottage had everything we needed and we felt right at home. Super cute, comfy place to stay! Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Room For ALL

We have 7 people in our family and the Zootopia lake cabin had plenty of room inside and outside. The water toys were fantastic, we utilized them all and the fire pit - eating outside with that view was a favorite!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful home for a family vacation!!

My husband, five kids and myself had a wonderful family vacation. The house was so welcoming and beautiful! We had a very relaxing vacation there. So much to do with all of our kids and they just loved being on the water all day!! The neighbors were also very friendly to all of us!! Thanks again for helping my family and I make wonderful memories that we will never forget!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Uncomfortable host, uncomfortable stay

This host is not comfortable accommodating 10 guests, as the listing states. She threatened to cancel our stay the day before we were due to arrive. The listing encourages guests to bring a boat, but the host is uncomfortable with guests docking a boat on the pier. The host attempted to contact us during our stay, making it known that we were under her surveillance. Also the neighbor exposed himself to the females in our party several times. Just a little uncomfortable overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Neil I am disappointed to hear your review. I asked how many adults you had in your party as the reservation states 6 adults maximum and up to 4 children.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Owner was amazing! They offered use of their water toys and beautiful home. Newly renovated and the downstairs was an awesome addition. Even though we used our own detergent and cooking supplies, they offered use of all things in the home. The only time we didn't hear back from the owner was upon leaving to make sure she knew everything they asked was completed. Parking was the only downside for our family as we were only allowed 2 vehicles for a 4 bedroom home. Would stay again if we have the opportunity and if we could possibly find parking closer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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