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Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20

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Most windows plus deck and lower patio have panoramic views over Bristol Lake!
Featured house is on the right- we also rent the house next door (VRBO 728241)
House viewed from canoe-cam.
Pontoon boat avail to rent (separate rental). Cruiser- not for tubing/ skiing.
Private beach area with soft sand, shallow-water play area, raft and fire pit

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20399.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dowling, MI
  • Bristol Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mill Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Firekeepers Casino
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

TV area in loft

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20

ABOUT OUR PROPERTY:

Our house sits on 6 wooded acres, and from it’s hillside perch, enjoys broad views overlooking Bristol Lake. The property is at the end of a quiet, dead-end drive. It has frontage on Stamm Lake (a 4½ acre spring-fed pond), and from Stamm, the property line follows a stream which flows year-round down to Bristol Lake, on which the property has 125 feet of frontage. Bristol is a 165-acre all-sports lake and is excellent for fishing, swimming and all manner of watersports. We have a sandy beach which drops-off gradually until it reaches a depth of around 3 feet (appx. 20’ from shore). From there the depth falls-off more quickly, eventually reaching a depth of 45 feet at closer to 100 yards from shore. As such, the beach and lakeshore are relatively-friendly to younger children (although we recommend life jackets for non-swimmers). We have a raft which is anchored in deeper water (very safe for diving), we also have a dock to park a boat or to get young anglers closer to the many bass & bluegill which hover at the drop-off. Between the house & the shore we have a large grassy yard with enough trees to give some comfortable shade in the sunny summer afternoons. We have a fire pit on the beach. The yard is large enough for whiffle-ball, volleyball, croquet or practically any variety of other yard games. The 6 acres of woods have a series of short trails which are fun for a short afternoon stroll.

ABOUT THE HOUSE:

The house is recently-constructed (completed in 2015), built with premium materials and systems. At appx. 4,300sf, it has 8 bedrooms, 3½ baths and enough beds to sleep 20 (see plans in photo section). Our kitchen has large areas granite countertop, allowing many participants in food preparation. We have both a large and a small refrigerator, a double-oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, ample cabinets and a walk-in pantry. We have a large dining table as well as folding picnic tables and an umbrella table on the deck (which overlook the lake). There are areas to sit & talk on every level. The lower level has a rec room equipped with both a ping-pong and a pool table. This room opens thru 2 sliding doors onto a patio (which also overlooks the lake). A TV room on the upper level is great for kids watching late-night movies.

ABOUT THE BRISTOL LAKE COMMUNITY:

Bristol Lake offers a wonderful mix of active recreation and quiet relaxation. Many of the property-owners on the lake live here year-round. It is our desire to offer this vacation rental to families which will appreciate the serenity of this community and be respectful of our neighbors. Keeping noise levels low (especially after dark), maintaining slow speeds on the entry drive, and keeping the grounds in good order are all elements of making a visit satisfying to all involved. If you choose to book with us, we ask that you make a commitment to be a good neighbor.

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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
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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: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
$150 fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave used towels next to the washer. Leave used sheets on ends of beds. Gather trash-put in trash cans-end of the driveway. Scan around house for personal items-it costs you $ to send.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Bristol is a quiet lake with many year-round guests. Daytime noise should be kept to reasonable levels.
After dark, noise levels should not exceed that of a close conversation & no music is allowed outside.
Speed limit on shared private access road is 10mph.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dowling

Located in Dowling, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary and Hidden Pond Preserve, while Gilmore Car Museum and Kingman Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Cadwallader Park, or check out an event or a game at Kellogg Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Dowling, MI

What's nearby

  • Bristol Lake - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mill Lake - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 27 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Kellogg Arena - 28 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 37 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Battle Creek Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horn Creek Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Mike's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bedford Steak House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Casbar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Pub - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20 located?

This family-friendly Dowling holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Clear Lake, Little Mill Lake and Bristol Lake. Mill Lake is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Sue Micham

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Bristol Lake vacation home is owned by 2 families: Ray and Sue Micham, and Dan and Janel Garno. Sue and Dan are sister and brother, in a family of 15 children. Our family has, for many years, rented a vacation property to get everyone together, once a year, for a reunion celebration. At a point, we decided it was time to start our journey of finding the right property and developing it into our families' 'own' place to gather. We stumbled upon this 6 acre parcel of dense trees and brush, of which we could not even see through to the lake. We wandered around until we saw glimpses of the beautiful, quiet lake peeking through. We were sold! Once we had purchased, we formulated a long-term plan, which included a series of property improvements, and eventually we built our home. It has been a long process of getting to where we are now, and starting in 2015, we decided to finish things up and start renting out for other families to enjoy as well. Ray and Sue have raised their 6 kids in Northwestern Ohio. Dan and Janel have raised their 6 kids in Southern Michigan. Our families stay very active, and have enjoyed fishing, catching turtles, frogs, and snakes, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, and water sports during the warm months at Bristol Lake, and ice skating, sledding and ski trips during the cold months. We also enjoy taking a 1 hour and 15 minute drive over to the charming town of Saugatuck, on the coast of Lake Michigan. It is our hope that your family will also make lots of good memories and experience the relaxation, peace, and fellowship that we have found, gathered at Bristol Lake.

Why they chose this property

We love the peaceful, quietness of Bristol Lake. Even on major Summer holidays, there is not too much activity to enjoy time outside and on the lake!

What makes this property unique

We wanted to offer our home to others, in the condition and with the amenities that we would want to find when we rent a home. We hope that you find that to be true for your family’s experience at Bristol Lake!

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