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150' of lakefront & sits along Michigan Snowmobile Trail

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Exterior
The fire pit is nice for evening campfires. Firewood is provided.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 20190.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Decatur, MI
  • Magician Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Round Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Lower Level West

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Lower Lever East

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upper Level East

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upper Level West

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

150' of lakefront & sits along Michigan Snowmobile Trail

Our 5 bedroom house sits on a double lot (170 feet of shoreline) next to a 90 acre full sport lake. The house has a full kitchen on the upper level and a 1/2 kitchen on the lower level to accommodate outdoor cooking on the grill or flattop.
The lower level is a walk-out basement to the lakefront with a large patio. Our property is treated year round for mosquito control. While not perfect, the treatments dramatically reduce the evening bites.
The property has a nice outdoor block fire pit with stacks of firewood included in your rental.
With Keeler Lake being located just outside Sister Lakes, you will not feel crowded and struggle to park. There are no houses across the street and with a double lot on both sides, your nearest neighbors will be at least 80 feet away.

Keeler Lake is a 10 minute drive from Sister Lakes, 20 to Dowagiac, with more nearby.

Our property is directly across the street from the official state snowmobile trails. This property would make a great home base for the avid snowmobilers.

Property manager

Chris Kasmer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Water is dangerous. Children must be supervised.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please contact for additional discussion.
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Pets

No pets allowed
My family has pet allergies. I can't allow pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Outdoor fires are only allowed in the brick fire pit. Do not burn anything on the beach.
Any parties and/or events must be cleared by the owner. We're happy to have you host any event but we may have some additional requirements.
The hardest part of our cleaning/turnover process is doing towel laundry. We appreciate any towel laundry that you can complete throughout your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Please contact for additional discussion.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Decatur

Located in Decatur, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Contessa Wine Cellars and Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Magician Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, ice skating and sledging.
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Decatur, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Pine Lake - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Round Lake - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 29 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Silver Beach - 41 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 19 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wright Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sister Lakes Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪BT's Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Strand - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Perla Supermarket - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 150' of lakefront & sits along Michigan Snowmobile Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 150' of lakefront & sits along Michigan Snowmobile Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 150' of lakefront & sits along Michigan Snowmobile Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 150' of lakefront & sits along Michigan Snowmobile Trail located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Magician Lake, Pine Lake, and Osborn Lake. Brown Lake and Round Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike D.

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

Family Reunion on Keeler Lake

Had a great stay at this location. Lots of activities, toys and games for the kids and gear to play in the water and on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful House & Location

We had a wonderful long weekend stay at this vacation house. Everything was clean and in working order. Communication with the owner was excellent. The beach was so nice. We were able to kayak and play in the sand and float to cool off. We all had a great time. No complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time at this property. 4 adults and 6 kids. Listing was accurate per description. A ton of activities for kids. Beach was clean and used daily. Great fishing. Beautiful view of lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

Perfect for our family!

We loved everything about this home...plenty of beds, well-stocked with dishes, pots and pans etc. the downstairs kitchen was really handy for grilling and outdoor eating. There were water toys for kids of all ages, and our older kids loved the paddle boat and paddle board. Great beach. Lovely small lake. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharyl B.

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

Beautiful lake and cottage

The cottage is lovely, furnished with everything you need - towels, appliances, toys for land and water. Chris responded quickly every time I messaged him. He is professional and friendly. I highly recommend this property for large groups, we had 15☀️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Great time!

Very impressed with property. The sandy beach and the lake were so clean. Kids couldn’t get enough of playing with sand toys on beach and swimming. Also caught many fish off the dock. We enjoyed kayaking and going on the pontoon The lower level patio had screening so perfect spot to relax in evening. and also eat meals as it is right next to the grills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaron M., Aurora

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

Annual Family Vacation - Keeler Lake

We (14) of us enjoyed our second stay at this lake house for our annual family vacation. The home is as described. The lake and lake toys are great. The owner put on a new deck since last year. It was a nice improvement. We enjoyed playing board games out on the new deck table. The home is well equipped, easy to access with good parking. The lake is very quiet. Fishing is good. The 5 bedrooms are not large but they work well with our family as we have married children with children. With so much to do, you don’t spend time in the bedrooms other than to sleep anyway. There are 2 bathrooms -one on each floor. The kitchens are well stocked with items to prep meals too! We think the owner is easy to reach and good to work with. We all enjoyed the kayaks, swim pad, paddle boat, paddle boards and noodles. We would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Great Experience

There was plenty of space for our large group, and the outdoor space was particularly great. The young kids loved to swim and play in the sand, and the kayaks and stand-up paddleboards were great for the teens and adults. The tree in the yard is one of the best there is for swings, and there were a couple our kids loved to swing on. There was plenty of space for yard games, and they had everything we needed at the house. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie L.

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

Great long weekend location

This place was a great place to stay for my brother’s wedding. My family and I were comfortably housed without too much overlap. The downstairs area was very nice and inviting. We only had one tiny issue and Chris took care of it swiftly. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica T., TX

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

Torres vacation 2022

We like to vacation in the dowagic area because of the beautiful keeler lake. We drove all the way from south Texas 3,000 miles 2 way. And this house was very large and easily accommodated a family of 14 . The outside grill was perfect,We cooked our breakfast out there. Pancakes,eggs,bacon and alot more stuff. No need to use the stove only for baking homemade pies we bought in the area. And the boat that we also rented was more fun then we expected. The water toys in the little storage unit was filled. alot of life jackets for all sizes, kayaks, canoes , water bords and other stuff. We also had an amazing time on the swings that are hanging from a large tree. All we saw in the house was alot of happy smiling faces. We would like to thank Chris for letting us enjoy his lovely house. We will be definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

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

House on Keeler Lake

Owner Chris was accommodating, kind in his demeanor, and professional to work with. Place and location were exactly as described in the listing. View was great. I really appreciated all the water toys, rafts, kayaks, paddle boards, etc that were there so I didn’t have to bring any! Plenty of nearby restaurant options (10 min away) for when you don’t want to cook. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Great Lakehouse

This was our second year at this lakehouse and just as last year it is perfect. Very clean with everything you could possibly need. Clean sandy beach, kids played there all week. The pontoon boat is awesome and you would not regret renting it. The owner immediately responds to any questions. You cannot find a better lakehouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great Relaxing Stay

Great Lake house. Chris provides quick responses to any question you might have. Great upgrades to house as well as vast outdoor spaces and plenty of things to do. Only issue with Keeler lake was it seemed to have a lot of seaweed/ moss right off the dock area. Still a 5 star rental.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Relaxing Weekend

Great views of the lake from both floors. 2 large spaces to gather.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Excellent

Such a great stay on Keeler Lake. This house had everything needed for our annual friend's trip. Chris was very accommodating and the property was exactly as described. Thanks Chris! (Rent the pontoon boat - you won't be sorry.)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha V.

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

Lots of room

The patio off the main room was spacious with a great view and we saw lots of fresh lake birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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

We loved the lake, great beach, and huge yard. So many nice features including grill, awesome deck.

Everything exceeded expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Amazing Lakehouse

This was our first time renting a Lakehouse and we picked a perfect one. The beachfront was clean with clear shallow water for the young kids to play in. We rented the pontoon boat for our stay and it provided some great cruises around this very quiet and peaceful lake. Hardly any boast traffic all week. The Lakehouse itself is all it is stated to be. Very roomy and very clean. All the toys you could need for the young kids. The owner provides anything you could possibly need and stays in contact with you for any help the whole time. Could not have had a better experience and we will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

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

Family Time

Very well equipped, fun toys for kids to enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Lake trip

This house was amazing. We have a total of 8 in our party (4 year old to 90 years old) and everyone had an great time. The host answered all of my questions- and I had a lot. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B., MOKENA

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

Weekend getaway

Property was excellent. The lake wasn't crowded at all. I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Great trip

The trip was awesome. The place had everything we needed. Keeler Lake is idyllic. We saw no more than 3 other boats in the water the entire time we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

all good

nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Perfect Getaway for a group of friends/family

I decided to take a vacation with my family (Girlfriend and daughter) and 3 couples of friends. My main requirement was we were looking for a lakehouse and somewhere we could rent a boat. As soon as I contacted Chris he was very responsive and accommodating. The house was great. Plenty of room for sleeping, very clean, and recently updated so the house is actually NICER than the pictures do justice. Just as everyone has said in the reviews there are so many things here that you would not even expect. Games, Bluetooth Speakers, Pool Toys, 2 grills, Kitchenware etc. We made corn which we ate with our hands. I made a joke that the only thing this place was missing was pokers for the corn. Once finished eating, after more investigation they actually DID have the corn pokers. lol. The boat was absolutely perfect. Newer model and very easy to drive. Electronic Anchor. Again, this place has everything you can ask for. We were able to go on the water everyday and the weather cooperated very well. The location is quaint, and very nice. There is an apple orchard across the street, and we make a walk around the neighborhood more than once. We had people coming and going due to schedules, but we would absolutely love to come back and rent from Chris when we have more time to prepare. I would recommend this property to anyone, and is truly one of the best vacations i have ever taken.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

jason H., Mt. Prospect, IL

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

Perfect Lake House!

Our family rented this home with another family (4 adults and 5 kids) and it was perfect! Even more room then we needed. We were shocked at all the things they had for the kids to do. From swings, to paddle boards, Lilly pad mat, and all the sand toys they couldn’t get enough. The beach was close enough to the house that we could sit on the patio and watch the kids without worrying. Sandy clean beach on a perfect sized lake. We added the pontoon boat to our rental and it was the best thing we did! Do yourself a favor and rent it too! It’s brand new! Went out on the lake multiple times a day. 2 fully stocked kitchens and 3 fridges - legit they have it all! The owner Chris was super helpful. Responded to any questions we had in minutes and made sure we had anything we needed! We’ve already booked our trip for next summer and plan to go every year! Perfect house and lake! Thanks Chris!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Chris Kasmer

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Why they chose this property

Compared to other rental properties in southwest Michigan, you'll get much more outdoor space. We sit on a double lot on a lake where the houses aren't packed tightly together. Ours actually sits between 2 vacant lots, one we own and one that's not build-able so you'll never have neighbors right on top of you. While the boating traffic still gets very crowded on weekends, it's far better than on the other area lakes.

What makes this property unique

This house was built by my grandfather, father, and uncle. I've literally been going here my entire life. We've tried to set up the house to work great for 4 small families. Parents in the full bed, kids in the bunks. We don't spend a lot of time in the house so the bedrooms are a little tight, but that's what works best for our family and friends.

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