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Family Friendly Lake Vacation

Family Friendly Lake Vacation

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Enjoy the beautiful sunsets!
Large deck overlooking the water!
View from Deck (large table w/ built in coolers seats 10)
Outdoor Dining on the Patio
Property grounds

Overview of Family Friendly Lake Vacation

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Map
Three Rivers, MI
  • Popular LocationCorey Lake4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSwiss Valley Ski Area17 min drive
  • Popular LocationScidmore Park and Petting Zoo18 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family Friendly Lake Vacation

Lovely lakefront cottage located on all-sports Long Lake includes: a large master bedroom with king size bed with large closet, work desk and floor space for blow-up bed, second bedroom includes 1 full size bed & 1 single (twin bed), third bedroom includes 1 queen size bed, two full bathrooms with plenty of towels, kitchen with new double oven, dishwasher and microwave, beverage refrigerator, wine refrigerator and bar area, a cozy living room and sunroom with a pull-out couch (sleeps 2) that has amazing views of the lake from every window, a large deck directly over the lake below with a gated locking system perfect for small children, an outdoor fire pit area, a gas grill. Home includes 3 Tvs (1 with cable/apple TV & 2 smart Tvs), phone and internet; washer and dryer (new). Water softener and brand new on-demand water heater.

Perfect for 6 guests. It is important to note that while the house could sleep up to 8 (if also using the sunroom pull-out couch), larger parties may feel crowded, and would be sharing sleeping quarters, so please keep this in mind when making your final booking decision. There are 3 main sleeping rooms, along with a 3 Seasons room that has a Sofa Sleeper for 2, so multiple families could each have their own room if desired. Note, there is a Barn on the premises that is currently undergoing construction & is not available for usage. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed.

The lakefront is directly below the house! It includes a lounge area and long dock, excellent for swimming, fishing and docking a boat. Little ones will enjoy catching minnows with their nets in the shallow water! The lake side boat house is filled with water toys, and has a refrigerator and electricity. Four adult kayaks, two youth kayaks, splash pad, and Surf board are available to use for no additional fee.

During the season, the owner will have a pontoon on a lift next to the dock (we don't rent for safety and liability reasons). Guests are welcome to bring their own watercraft or can rent from a local Marina (ask owners for more info). Guests can use our dock to tie a boat on the opposite end from our pontoon as needed.

In the unlikely event you want to leave the cottage, nearby amenities include: Corey Lake Farms (Farmer's Market and U-pick seasonal produce), restaurants, horseback riding at Camp Eberhart, Swiss Valley Ski Resort and the charming downtown area of Three Rivers. In Three Rivers, you will find anything you need: grocery stores, petting zoos, movie theatre, boutiques, bowling alley, mini golf and medical services.

Looking for day trip ideas? Check out Shipshewana for shopping, festivals and Amish goods. Harbor Country offers beautiful beach days on Lake Michigan's shores and winery tours.
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Notre Dame Stadium is only a 50-minute drive from our lake house. Hunters are also welcome to stay on our property during the season. For the winter, enjoy our heated home for some ice fishing or fun skiing at Swiss Valley (just 15 minutes away)!

2024 Rates recently posted. Please contact owner for 2025 & beyond rates/availability if interested.

Property manager

John Hounihan
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please be respectful of the property & neighbors

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside. Smoking outdoors is fine.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during 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: 20
Note from host: Please be respectful of the property & neighbors
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Three Rivers

Located in Three Rivers, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Swiss Valley Ski Area and Sauganash Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit South Lanes Family Fun Center and Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Three Rivers, MI

What's nearby

  • Corey Lake - 4 min drive
  • South Lanes Family Fun Center - 16 min drive
  • Swiss Valley Ski Area - 17 min drive
  • Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo - 18 min drive
  • Diamond Lake - 30 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 17 min drive
  • Hank's Tavern on the River - 16 min drive
  • Culver's - 16 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 17 min drive
  • Roosters Wing Shack - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Lake Vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Lake Vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Lake Vacation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Lake Vacation located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Corey Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of South Lanes Family Fun Center and Center for Family Medicine. Swiss Valley Ski Area and Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C., Chesterfield MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake getaway
We were only in for a short weekend but would love to come back for more. Speaking of more there was lots of room. The outside areas went on forever. The couches and seating would hold a large family or extended family. Great Soave well decorated. No worries if it’s s rain day the covered 3 seasons room will keep you dry as you enjoy the bundle of board fanes they have waiting for you. Or as we did enjoy a cup or two of coffee from the Keurig in the morning and watch the sunrise and wildlife from the elevated deck. A great place just as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Great tine
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family getaway
My family had a blast. We enjoyed bringing our boat and being able to dock it on the property. Kids loved fishing, finding turtles, and playing in the water. The house is nice and clean, the guest house was not. Hosts were accommodating and responsive. We would stay again. Thanks for sharing this nice lake house with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and accommodating
This lake home was equipped to the max!. We were staying here to be close to my son's wedding venue only a few miles away. This was perfect to accommodate our out of town family. We didn't take the time to read the house manual that we received just prior to check-in because we were busy getting ready for the wedding, but should have. We needed a porta-crib and could have found that there IS one there. The view is lovely, the kitchen and everything provided worked well. I would say that the guest/bunk house is super cute and cozy looking, but not comfortable for everyone. The humidity made it a little musty and some found that uncomfortable. However, there was plenty of sleeping space for our group in the main house - including comfy couches. I would book again for out of town guests if the need arose. We live too close to call this a vacation stay for my husband and I - but the lake was beautiful and we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A short but enjoyable 3 day stay
The Long Lake cottage was clean, updated, nicely decorated and very peaceful! The 4 of us were very impressed. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat! Thank you for sharing your lovely property with us John and Jenny!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Hounihan

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Our family of four enjoys this cottage year-round. Our 2 boys spend all their cottage days outside. Summers are filled with swimming, fishing, kayaking, catching turtles, frogs, and fireflies, making s'mores and playing flashlight tag. In the winter, they enjoy sledding and tubing at Meyer Broadway Park, skiing at Swiss Valley Resort, walking across the lake and checking in with the ice fishermen, watching the snowmobilers zip by, and at dusk, the red fox scamper across the frozen lake! Fall brings beautiful colors to Long Lake and the wildlife viewing is spectacular. This is our second home- we enjoy elegant vacations around the world, but truly consider this "our happiest place." We've made many wonderful memories here, and we hope you will, too!

Why they chose this property

Just a short drive from the Chicago suburbs, where we live, our cottage quickly delivers us an escape from the daily grind. We enjoy our "together time" at the lake, playing board games, snuggling on the couch to watch movies, boating, water-tubing and fishing.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with our cottage the moment we stepped out on the deck and took in the stunning wrap-around lake views! Our custom made, long pine table on our deck is a favorite gathering spot where we spend much of our time visiting with friends and family - all have a place at our table. We love to entertain...a full house is a happy house!

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