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Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews!

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A living room with a brick fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A hot tub with three people sitting in it, surrounded by trees and a view of a body of water.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a guitar leaning against the window, and a chair in the foreground.
A round table with intricate metalwork, surrounded by four chairs with a lattice back design, set on a wooden deck with a view of a lake through large windows.
A lakeside property with a dock, boats, and a house with a deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Deck or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Dowling, MI
  • Place, Bristol Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kellogg Arena
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Firekeepers Casino
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dowling

Located in Dowling, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hastings Country Club and Gull Lake View Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary and Hidden Pond Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Cadwallader Park and Peace Labyrinth. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Dowling, MI

What's nearby

  • Bristol Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kellogg Arena - 22 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 30 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Binder Park Zoo - 30 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Western Michigan University - 46 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

  • Battle Creek Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horn Creek Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Mike's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Edwards - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pasture Wagon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pub - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews!?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews! on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$1,819, 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 Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews! located?

This family-friendly Dowling holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bristol Lake, Little Mill Lake and Clear Lake. Mill Lake is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful secluded lake house. Great for friends and family to relax and have lake fun! The hot tub is a wonderful touch. Our group had so much fun! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2026
Thank you Kimberly! So glad you all had a great time at Bristol Lake! Please come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very relaxing time! We will definitely be back. Thank you Sue for everything!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2026
Thank you Lauren! So glad to hear that! Looking forward to having you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Lots of room. Lots of amenities.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2026
Thank you Susan! So glad you all enjoyed your time at Bristol Lake! I hope you come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Well stocked and clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you Mary! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at Bristol Lake! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage with big bedrooms, kitchen with lots of counter space, and a beautiful screened in porch. Yes, there are a lot of steps to the lake, but we knew that going in so it was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thank you Kelly! I am so glad you enjoyed your time at Bristol Lake! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property!!!!!! Easy clean and great communication!!! Will go back there definitely!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you Robert, for your kind review! We are so glad you all had a great time! We would love to have you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved the place! Hot tub was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2025
Thank you Kyle! So glad you all had a great time at Bristol Lake, and in the hot tub! We hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cannot say enough good things about this beautiful home and it's owners! Absolutely delightful last minute booking, wonderful location and amenities, all of us want to return year after year
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2025
Thank you Briana for your kind review! I am so glad you all enjoyed your time at Bristol Lake! We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are on the fence about renting this house...just do it. You won't be disappointed! It's beautiful inside and the view is so nice. The screened in porch area was nice for relaxing and having morning coffee. Hot tub was hot and ran well. Plenty of towels too! Basement was a hit with the kids. Plenty of sleeping area and games down there. House stayed nice and cool. Plenty of pots and pans if you choose to cook. Keurig and regular coffee maker too. Lake was just down some stairs that weren't bad for us. We used the paddle boards and kayaks that were provided. We also rented the boat at the house which we had so much fun on! All of this, and great communication with host. I even left some earrings behind by accident, and they are mailing them to me! If we are ever back that way, we would stay again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Sue!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2026
Wow! Thank you Amy for your amazing review! I am so thrilled at what a great experience you and your family had at Bristol Lake! And, thank you so much for sharing! I hope you all come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious lake house room for big families! Lots of beach toys for the kids and adults, we had a blast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2025
Thank you Ramona! We are so glad you all had a great time at Bristol Lake! We hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Getaway

Very nice cozy place to stay with plenty to do. Beautiful property to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2023
Thank you Caleb! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Bristol Lake! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sue was an excellent host. Everything as described. The perfect fall getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2025
Thank you Brian! I’m so glad you all enjoyed your time at Bristol Lake! I hope you come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake stay

The house is great, tons of room. Veiw of the lake is very nice. The area down by the lake is fantastic, lots of space, easy to get in and out of the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
Thank you Justin! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Bristol Lake! We hope you come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful secluded stay

The home is very well equipped and clean, the location wonderful on the lake with so much to do. My family and I really enjoyed ourselves and the owner is responsive! looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake house

Had a wonderful time! I will definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2023
Thank you Loren! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Bristol lake! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake Retreat

The property was exactly as described, nicely appointed, and clean when we arrived. Perfect lake house getaway from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Thank you Kellie! We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the lake! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bristol Lake Stay

We had a group of 8 guys on a golf trip. The accomodations were excellent and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Thank you Benjamin! We are so glad you all had a great golf weekend! Hope to see you back again next year! -Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

A beautiful location with a great house!,VERY CLEAN!, the best equipped house we have ever rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day Weekend

Stayed here with some friends and our dogs. Great stay. Was very relaxing and we had a blast swimming in the lake and wearing the dogs out. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A truly beautiful lake!

Pretty lake, very clean, nice house and very quiet. Had a great time enjoying the surroundings. Lake was warm, beds were comfy and house was well stocked! Thank you for sharing your house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Getaway

This trip was just for my spouse and I and our pet. It was a colder weekend, but we enjoyed everything. We can’t wait to rent again when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2025
Thank you Jesse, for your kind review! I am so glad that all 3 of you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to having you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private getaway

Absolutley love this cottage!! Perfect location on the lake with privacy. Loved being able to rent the pontoon boat too! We did daily tours around the lake on the boat with many stops for swimming. Had the best time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2023
Thank you Kim! I am so glad you all enjoyed your stay! I hope you come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Lake House

Our family of 9 people from 3 states stayed at this house in Dowling for a wedding weekend. The house is very comfortable and the kitchen worked well for all of us. The water is a bit ‘tasty’ so bottled water is a good idea. We enjoyed the early mornings outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Bristol Lake and in our home! The water is well water, so if you aren’t used to that, it will be a bit different than city water. The water is filtered and softened and safe to drink though. We hope you come back again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nice place, just needed cleaned

The property was great, it just was not clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Hi James, I’m so sorry the property was not clean to your satisfaction-I wish I would have known this when you arrived and we would have had it taken care of right away. We had our deep, Spring cleaning done right after you left-we will get that done earlier next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2023 Family Vacation

This is the second year in a row we have stayed at this property and what a home and property it is. My kids and I love to connect here while enjoying the basement games, the beach, the hot tub and the boat! Beautiful sunrises from the screened in room starts each day off right! Thanks Ray!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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