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Book your 2026 Summer Lake Front Vacation Now!! -Pontoon for rent-

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Ample seating on the tri-level Trex deck.
View of lake and new dock w/stairs
View from Deck
Large Yard & Firepit
Updated Kitchen w/ brand-new appliances

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Quincy, MI
  • Place, The Aqua Pit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tibbits Opera House
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Heritage Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement

2 Double Futons

Bedroom1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Family Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Book your 2026 Summer Lake Front Vacation Now!! -Pontoon for rent-

From the owners of "The Yellow Cottage" (www.vrbo.com/849995), we are pleased to be able to offer our newest Vacation home, "Lake Affect". Read our guest reviews and book with confidence. We know you will love the quality & cleanliness of the "Lake Affect" cottage.

This 3 bedroom / 2 bath home sits on a large lot w/50' of Archer Lake frontage, complete with your private 30ft boat dock. Archer Lake is part of the 17 Mile Coldwater Lake Chain and is a short boat ride away from Marble Lake.

In addition to the 3 bedrooms with queen beds, we've also included two futon couches in the lower level and a pull-out sleeper sofa in the main level family room. This home is in stunning condition.

But it doesn't stop there! The huge yard and outdoor gazebo are sure to be enjoyed by the whole family. You'll love having your morning coffee while sitting on the outdoor deck complete with electric awning. Your kids will love jumping into the lake off the private dock or the stairs leading into the water for hours of swimming fun. All family members will love kayaking around the lake in the two 10ft Kayaks that are provided.

No need to pack up your house, we've provided everything for you. This house is fully furnished with everything you need, including a Weber Charcoal grill for the grill master in the family. All you need to bring are your personal items & family lake toys.

We also have a 22ft Pontoon you can rent that will be at your dock when you arrive. The pontoon rents for $850 a week and can seat 12-people. Ask about the availability of the pontoon when you book your reservation.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

Quincy

Located in Quincy, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wing House Museum and Tibbits Opera House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coldwater Lake State Park and Lake of the Woods. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Heritage Park Tennis Center or Butler Speedway. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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Quincy, MI

What's nearby

  • The Aqua Pit - 6 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Tibbits Opera House - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Heritage Park - 13 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Coldwater Lake State Park - 15 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Lake of the Woods - 15 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trainwreck Grill & Alehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China I - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book your 2026 Summer Lake Front Vacation Now!! -Pontoon for rent- pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Book your 2026 Summer Lake Front Vacation Now!! -Pontoon for rent-?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Book your 2026 Summer Lake Front Vacation Now!! -Pontoon for rent- on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$649, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Book your 2026 Summer Lake Front Vacation Now!! -Pontoon for rent-?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Book your 2026 Summer Lake Front Vacation Now!! -Pontoon for rent-?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book your 2026 Summer Lake Front Vacation Now!! -Pontoon for rent-?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book your 2026 Summer Lake Front Vacation Now!! -Pontoon for rent- located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Ascension Borgess Medical Center, ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital and The Aqua Pit. Bella Vista Golf Course and Wing House Museum 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. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! There for a week with family and had an awesome vacation. Owner was great to work with and very responsive. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
super clean--lots of yard for games. we had a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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

Week of fishing and boating

Great place to stay with the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis G.

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

Vacation on the Lakes

We enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider going again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Wonderful house

The house was so clean and perfect for a family gathering. It was big enough to entertain & lots to do for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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

Excellent stay on Archer Lake

Outstading property overall. Plenty of amenities to help you enjoy your lake vacation, great location, great commuication with owners. This home really has all you could ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

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

2 family stay

We had a great time with 11 people. The deck is beautiful. Definitely recommend the home.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maryann V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in Quincy for my friends son's wedding. Even though we were busy (in and out) ... We were able to enjoy our coffee soaking in the lake view and the sounds of nature. This was very healing to us. AHHH. Great place to stay. I'm sure if you are family that likes kayaking, fishing and the like - this is a perfect place to stay. Also convenient to stores etc. Every thing was well kept...clean and inviting. Thank you to all involved!
Resting with my coffee. Enjoying the blue sky and sun dancing on the water!
Spent time reading with the cool air, bird song and the breeze blowing. LOVELY TIME.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Clean Lake House

Great experience. Owner was easy to communicate with. Property had everything we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra S.

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

Peaceful family getaway

My husband and I rented the Lake Affect cottage and pontoon for a Christmas gift for children and grandchildren. We had a great time swimming, fishing and boating. We had a blast with the kayaks and corn hole and enjoyed fires at the end of the busy days!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Very nice, very clean

We just stayed a week. We love this chain of lakes and the cottage is perfect for a week on the lake. The cottage was updated and clean. The yard and location are perfect. Absolutely wonderful all the way around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Michigan-Lake Asher

It was a very beautiful home with a nice location to the lake! Everything was very clean! All the yard game was a great addition!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Yearly Family Vacation

We had a wonderful week at Lake Affect. The cottage was very clean and well stocked. There was an issue with the kitchen sinkbqhich was promptly taken care of by the owner with no disruption to our vacation. We rented a boat feom a local marina and enjoyed the many miles of lakes and channels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Family weekend

We were in the area for the Memorial Service for my father. The cottage was a perfect place for my family of 10, all from out of town, to stay and spend time together while being here for this occasion with extended family. The host provided everything that our group of multiple ages would need for our time there. We are already planning our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Wonderful Lake vacation

We had a wonderful vacation week. The house was clean, kitchen fully stocked, yard games available, plenty of linen and great fishing( we rented the pontoon boat). Douglas was very responsive and easy to work with when minor issues popped up. The down fall of the place was the basement had a musty smell but other than that it was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

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

Lake Affect House

It was a perfect getaway to have my kids and grandkids together. Excellent spacing Teenagers could have space from the younger ones and still have adult conversation as well. Fishing and boating, bonfires it covers everything. Traveling for work I don’t get home much so this was a wonderful time together!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Relaxing environment

This is the place to stay if you need to decompress and relax. The house is clean, the property is groomed, the neighbors are quiet, and friendly. The house is fully stocked with things to do. I highly recommend renting the pontoon, however, there is great fishing right from the dock. Save yourself a trip and grab your bait on the way in. We'll return for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this property. Everything was clean and we were able to find everything we needed to be comfortable. Plenty of linens, blankets, towels, and kitchen supplies. Our kids enjoyed the property and had fun staying in the basement area. The separate bedroom in the basement was nice for us to stay with our newborn. We also noticed the water quality at this property seemed better than other properties we’ve stayed at in the area. Doug was easily reachable by text message and very helpful with any questions. If we had to pick something to complain about, it would be that there wasn’t much beach area for our toddler to play. Otherwise, everything was great! Would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Beautiful Property, Thoughtful Hosts

We were in Michigan for our son’s graduation from Hillsdale College and decided to make it a small vacation. This property was a perfect place for us to have our home base. The owners have spent a great deal of time thinking of all of the little details to make it a convenient and fun place to stay. Fast internet, fully stocked kitchen supplies, having kayaks and yard games available, comfortable deck furniture, enjoyable decorations, and a nice fire pit with plenty of chairs available. The view is beautiful from inside the house and out! If we ever head that way again, I would absolutely rent this place again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Broderick G.

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

Five Stars *****

My wife and I rent a cottage on a Michigan lake every year. This cottage is by far the best rental we have ever booked. You do not feel like you are in a rental. It feels like home. The amenities are top-notch (no second-hand garage sale appliances and utensils). The owner was very responsive and had great communication with a small problem we had. If you are on the fence about booking just hit the button and do it! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer Z.

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

Labor day

Nice and clean. Dead tree limbs hanging over fire pit area were sketchy. Basement was freezing compared to bedrooms upstairs which were hot if doors were shut. The Grill needs replaced if it’s going to be able to be used. Spent an hour cleaning it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Family wedding!

Excellent property! It was perfect for our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich W.

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

Fall weekend at the Lake

The cottage was absolutely wonderful, the location is great and the lake is very nice. We thoroughly enjoyed boating and hanging out on the lakeside and on the wonderful deck. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Nice cottage on Archer Lake

This cottage was clean and nice. Plenty of room for my husband and I and friends. The beds were very comfortable. A list was emailed with what items the cottage provided and what items you might need to bring which was very helpful. We brought our own boat and there was plenty of room on each side of the dock. There was also a nice sized back yard for any type of yard games. We also enjoyed bonfires in the fire pit. The owner was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. There was not room in the driveway to park our boat trailer so Doug gave us the name and number of someone nearby who let us park our trailer on his lot for a small fee. We had a great week boating on all the lakes and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Well-stocked, comfortable home with limited shorefront

We enjoyed our stay at the Lake Affect cottage, with comfy beds, great linens and a functional kitchen. Communication with the owners was exceptional, including comprehensive lists of what they provide and what we needed to bring (take this list seriously, there is not even salt and pepper in the kitchen so bring your own and you're good). Meijer and Walmart are about 15 minutes away if you need anything. (If you go into town, check out Jeannie's Diner for wonderful old-fashioned service with a smile!) Do be aware that the steps down to the 70's bar and third bedroom are quite steep. We really appreciated the laundry facilities in the basement as well. Be careful on the multi-level back deck, as it is easy to miss a step. Neighbors are close on both sides of the narrow yard, and both had large dogs that were loose outside. The yard leads to the dock, and we highly recommend renting the pontoon boat during your stay so that you can get out on the chain of lakes. Fishing was just ok (end of July) but the boat is easy to operate and has a shade awning. A house on a lake that has good wi-fi, air-conditioning, and non-smelly water -- it's the best of all worlds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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