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Idyllic Lakefront Retreat--The French Rooster

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Screened-in porch
Master Suite
Second bedroom
Springtime at the Rooster
Winter morning on the deck

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Pullman, MI
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Idyllic Lakefront Retreat--The French Rooster

Only 2.5 hours from Chicago or Detroit, this quiet lakefront year-round retreat on Upper Scott Lake offers the perfect setting for a family or group of friends looking to relax, play, and reconnect in an idyllic setting. This large 3 bedroom/2 bath home on 2 wooded acres is bright and airy and is tastefully decorated in a Country French theme. Enjoy stunning views of the lake and beautifully landscaped yard from a comfortable chair in the large great room or from the huge deck under the massive old oak trees, and watch the sun rise on the water from the pier. In the evenings enjoy a campfire and the star-filled night sky at the lakefront fire pit. The large family room on the lower level is perfect for watching movies or playing games, and the sun room provides a quiet place to curl up and read a book or write in your journal.
The fully equipped kitchen is designed for casual cooking or preparing gourmet meals as it is equipped with an all new stainless steel double oven and 5 burner gas range, microwave, large refrigerator, and dishwasher. Dine at the large antique French table that seats 8, on the screened- in porch, or "al fresco" at the large custom built country table on the spacious deck overlooking the grounds and lake.
This is truly a four-season retreat: it is equally beautiful as the new growth emerges in the spring, in full summer splendor, as the colors change in fall, and the quiet snow covers the ground in winter.
This is a smoke-free home so your cooperation is appreciated and expected.
Weekly rates are for 7 nights. Check-in is Saturday at 3 pm, check-out is Saturday at 11 am.

Property manager

Jill

Languages

English

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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 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Forfeiture of deposit if not disclosed upfront
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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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pullman

Located in Pullman, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Griswold Auditorium and Regent Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Black River Nature Sanctuary. Forever Curious Children's Museum and Breedsville Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Pullman, MI

What's nearby

  • Fenn Valley Vineyards - 25 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 28 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 28 min drive - 28.7 km
  • South Beach - 30 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Oval Beach - 39 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pullman Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Country Fare Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sidetrack Bar & Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pullman Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Lakefront Retreat--The French Rooster pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Idyllic Lakefront Retreat--The French Rooster?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Lakefront Retreat--The French Rooster?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Lakefront Retreat--The French Rooster located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Saddle Lake, Lake Michigan and Forever Curious Children's Museum. Hutchins Lake and Virtue Cider are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ramona A.

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

Relaxing time away

My husband and I had a relaxing time at your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew f.

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

Beautiful House & Property

Absolutely relaxing stay in a beautiful updated home on a gorgeous lake with lots of fishing & swimming opportunity in very close proximity to excellent west Michigan summer towns! This was the best vacation we have taken!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Family Vacation

Had a nice relaxing time. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian B.

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

A much needed getaway

A very nice home and great getaway in a small town. Far enough away that it is quiet and peaceful but not so far away that there's still much to do nearby in surrounding cities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Family vacay

Great vacation with all my adult kids!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., Chicago, IL

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

Wedding week

Wonderful home, excellent hosts. A must if you’re looking for peace and quiet in a gorgeous setting. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya K.

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

Awesome stay !

Our stay was really awesome! We loved the house and the location which was peaceful and quiet. The house has a great kitchen and comfortable beds. It is surrounded by trees so it is nicely shaded and stays breezy even when the weather gets hot. The sun room was super cozy, and the basement Tv room was a nice surprise, we loved it. Also, Jill was super responsive and always available. Highly recommend this house for a nice and calm getaway !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Good fishing

Beautiful house with lots of space. Great kitchen that was well stocked. My kids loved swimming and fishing off of the dock. This house would not be ideal for young kids as it has many beautiful and fragile things that made me nervous around my rambunctious 4 year old. Make sure you leave plenty of time on your last day to complete the extensive clean list you have to do before you leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evans D.

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

Great City Getaway!

Our family had a great time here! The house was much larger than expected which was nice, because the kids got their own rooms and they had plenty of space to run their energy off both indoors and outdoors. On the warmer days we actually spent quite a bit of time on the little dock at the lake. It was off-season and chilly when we went, but I'm sure the lake access is a TON of fun in warmer weather! We would definitely come here again! Close-ish access (10-20 minutes) to so many towns, breweries and wineries!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful house

This house is clean and spacious with comfortable furniture and beds. Great kitchen with ample seating inside and on porch. Lovely view of the lake and very wooded outside. The only criticism I have is that there was no cable tv as stated on the website and the WiFi was hit and miss. Otherwise a beautiful home and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Timothy A.

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

Beautiful/Peaceful spot

What a beautiful property. We had a wonderful stay. If there is anything I’d suggest, it would be to perhaps update the sofa/chair upholstery in the main room, add a Smart TV in the basement and refurbish the dock to allow for sitting/relaxation. The property is close to Fennville (Crane’s Pie Pantry, Fenn Valley Vineyard), Saugatuck (Oval Beach and plenty of shopping), Douglas (Summerhouse Lavender Farm) and Holland (Apothecary Gift Shop, Boatwerks restaurant) which is a big plus. BUT, it’s far enough away to get away from the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David W., Hurdle Mills, North Carolina

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

Total Relaxation!!

I stayed at “The Rooster” last July/August for 4+ weeks. It was a great home base to explore the area. Sat on the dock every morning with my coffee watching a Bald Eagle catching fish. The evening dock time was perfect for watching the stars. I enjoyed watching multiple families enjoying the lake on their boats. Saugatuck and South Haven were great tourist destinations. Sunset cruise out of Saugatuck is a must. Hit the Dutch Farm market up the road a couple miles. Fresh produce and baked goods were amazing. Saw a Hognose Snake the first day. That was cool.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Month-long Respite on the Lake

Positives The property was beautiful with large shade trees and view of the lake from the house and patio. Quaintly decorated with French-themed country house. Fully equipped with everything one would need to cook and entertain a group of guests. Negatives The entire home needs a deep cleaning inside and out (especially the cobweb-filled windows and the kitchen). The refrigerator leaked constantly onto the kitchen floor. Deck chairs were dirty and old…need to be replaced. Beds were supposed to be queen sized but were full-size…disappointing
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammy G.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Pullman -The Rooster

The house layout is lovely. Beautiful floors. Lake view- it’s a pretty lake but really not a lake to get into. Mushy ground and lots of seaweed. Dock isn’t great. No easy access if one wanted to kayak or board. Thank God a beach was 20 minutes away. This house is in the woods too. Nothing really around. There is a dollar store thankfully! Bring plenty of bottled water!! The house has a well and septic system. The water is AWFUL!!! it smells SO bad!! Rotten eggs! Get a bag of ice and a case of water to start the stay! The furniture needs a really good update. Very darlin to look at- back breaking to sit in. Beds thankfully are decent and linens nice. Overall the view, porches and layout of the house are the highlights. TV didn’t work. WiFi is really slow- water is bad!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Great stay at the "French Rooster"

We had a wonderful week in Pullman, Michigan at the "French Rooster". Everthing you need to enjoy a home away from home is there! From the lovely home inclusive of a nice sized screened in porch to have your coffee in the morning sitting in an andirondack chair and listening to the birds early morning or enjoying dinner or a snack at the lovely glass table without the worry of bugs interrupting dinner. Nice small lake to float on and take in the sunshine and a large fire pit to enjoy your evenings by the water!! Very nice neighbors, yet quiet and peaceful! It was only a 20 minute country drive to get to South Haven for shopping and to enjoy wonderful Lake Michigan and the beach. Last but not least the property manager Jill was great to work with and had the property clean and ready for us along with helpful tips! Thanks Jill and the owners of "French Rooster" for providing a clean and inviting home to enjoy for the week. Tip to future renters: "Be sure to look at the photo album and misc photos on the desk in the sunroom off the master bedroom. It really tells the story of how "French Rooster" became this lovely cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Relaxing

We stayed at the French Rooster this July, 2024. The home was very clean and the bedroom set up met our needs. We enjoyed that there was plenty of space to have privacy when needed. The screened-in porch and the extra sitting room by the bedrooms were great places to enjoy our time. The home is very remote and wooded which allowed for peace and quiet! Kitchen utensils and dinner/cook ware were sufficient, as were the provided paper products. We didn't have any trouble with the internet. The TV is in the lower level, and we never watched it. A bit of out of sight/out of mind. This allowed us GREAT conversation time and unplugging. We did agree that the lighting in the main area was not great for reading, even when sitting next to the table lamp. The couches and chairs were a little mushy, but they were comfortable. Beds were firm and comfortable. Disappointed in the access to the lake, the dock had no steps into the water, there wasn't a beach and the water's edge was murky and weedy, so couldn't just wade in. But, we're older, so this wasn't a big deal to us. Overall, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond H., Homewood, IL

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

We Love This Place

First time we’ve stayed here in the winter but it was just peaceful (actually more so) and nearly as beautiful. Sunrises and sunsets over the lake, when we could see it but we had a great stay as always. The home is beautiful and spacious and pet friendly, which means we don’t have to board our baby. Jill, as always, was helpful and responsive. We love this place and look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Wonderful home and location

This is a beautiful property with a very serene setting. Would highly recommend. Close to South Haven and other attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

French Rooster

Nice home, pretty lake. The Wifi was not working.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond H., Homewood, IL

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

Wonderful Again

This is the second time we have stayed at this home and like the first time, we enjoyed it immensely. The home is well cared for and they continue to improve the stay experience. The host s are easy to work with and responsive. As we have stayed here before, we new what to expect and our expectations were met (and exceeded with some updated bedding, kitchen items, etc.). This home is perfect for a large family or couples traveling together. Large enough that you can have your space and with enough size in the great room and basement entertainment room that you can have a bunch of people without feeling cramped. Another great experience and we hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corrin B.

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

October mini break

My family of 5 had a delightful long weekend at the French Rooster. The house was lovely with plenty of room to stretch out. It was in perfect proximity to all the activities we wanted to do. Quiet, restful, retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Nice wooded lake house

Stayed for three days and really enjoyed the house and the land. Spent the first night sitting out on the dock looking at the stars. The house is clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is well appointed and had everything we needed. The beds are comfortable and there was plenty of room for the three of us. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Donna M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lovely home

The home's interior is lovely and very comfortable. The kitchen is well appointed, which made it so easy for us to prepare meals during our stay. The beds were comfortable and the sheets soft Suggested improvements/repairs: Power wash deck flooring, railing, to remove built up algae/mold, debris. Repair broken railing adjacent to outdoor dining table, railing banisters leading down to lake. Power wash siding, gutters, windows, deck chairs. Suggest leaving a leaf blower to use to blow leaves and debris. Repair hole in dock deck. Clean all door jambs and kitchen trash can. Re-caulk sink, level fridge to correct leak.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Karen Z., Ypsilanti, Mi

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

A very relaxing week

The property was lovely inside and had lots of space for our family. The huge deck was wonderful although it could use a re-finish. The lake was quiet and lovely. One improvement suggestion would be for a Smart TV to be able to access streaming services. Thanks for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Babs D., Texas

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

Lake Time

The house was great and very quiet. Easy to get to lots of great beaches and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jill

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Why they chose this property

Peaceful location, well appointed home on quiet lake. Great getaway from our busy lives.

What makes this property unique

Large deck, tranquil setting.

Languages:

English
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