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"Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 883.6 sq m
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Bronson, MI
- Place, Palmer Lake12 min drive
- Place, Palmer Lake Beach12 min drive
- Place, Heritage Park15 min drive
- Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Living Room 1
2 Queen Sofa Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
"Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!
Peace and quiet on all sports Matteson Lake. Enjoy your time at our lakeside retreat. Whether it's some family time you are looking for or some time away with friends, this is the cottage for you. This two bedroom, one bath has sleeping for 8! This home is situated on spring fed, all sports Matteson Lake. Our property has the advantage of a shallow entrance for swimming for all ages. We offer free high speed internet, 2 kayaks, and a 4 person paddle boat! Whether you want to swim, boat, fish, or relax around the fire pit, this home has many options. There are smart tv's in the bedrooms, along with one in the living room. The kitchen features a self cleaning oven and a dishwasher. There is a smart lock for easy access and personalized security. We have a washer and dryer in the unit, along with 2 window air conditioners. We offer travel size shampoo and soap. Smoking is allowed outdoors. The parking on this lot is 15' x 32' at the smallest point. It can fit 2 small vehicles or one truck or large SUV. The smart TV's have limited over-the-air stations, but the tv's are programmed to reset after every guest, allowing you to log into your own streaming services or Tubi, Freevee, etc. are available and free. There are no cable stations offered. The outdoor area has its private dock and swimming area. Two kayaks and a four person paddle-boat, along with life- jackets are provided. The dock will be in place from mid May to mid September. The outdoor furniture will be stored from November to May. In the winter, a snow shovel is in the barn. If we snow that stops 24 hours before your stay, we'll try to have the driveway and walks shoveled.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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 and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please gather all linens and start the laundry. Pods are near the wash machine.
Please take the trash to the outside receptacle. Insure all windows and doors are closed and locked.
Please set the ac to 70 or the heat to 60. Please turn off bedroom air conditioner.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Bronson
Located in Bronson, this cottage is on the waterfront. Palmer Lake Beach and Lepley Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Colon Community Park and Adventure Zone. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bronson, MI
What's nearby
- Palmer Lake - 12 min drive - 16.7 km
- Palmer Lake Beach - 12 min drive - 17.0 km
- Colon Community Park - 13 min drive - 17.8 km
- Capri Drive-In Theater - 13 min drive - 18.5 km
- Heritage Park - 15 min drive - 19.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Viking Express - 10 min drive
- Smitty's Pizza - 12 min drive
- Bill's Steak House - 12 min drive
- Subway - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
20 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy D.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our need.
Kathy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LeAnn G.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July!!!




LeAnn G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Annita
17 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Annita
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leslie M.
22 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leslie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen S.
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephen S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Bill Lakeman
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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