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Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks!

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A lakeside view from a balcony with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by greenery.
A house with a dock extending into a pond, surrounded by a grassy yard and trees.
A living room with a stone wall, a grey sofa, a blue armchair, a white coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a window with blinds.
A room with a dark blue dresser, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Paw Paw, MI
  • Place, Maple Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Warner Vineyards Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Julian Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks!

Pet-Friendly Cedar Cottage on Maple Lake – Free Kayaks, Paddleboards & Water Toys!

Enjoy true lakefront living in our cozy cedar-shake cottage right on the shore of Maple Lake. Gorgeous south-facing views , private dock, big grassy yard that walks straight into the water, and a garage full of water toys (2 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, lily pad, inflatable boat, life jackets).

Perfect for small families, couples, or a relaxing getaway with your dog.

★ Sleeps 6 (queen bedroom, twin-bunk bedroom, queen sleeper sofa)
★ Pet-friendly – $25 pet fee (breed restrictions apply – see House Rules)
★ Whole-home central A/C
★ Fast Wi-Fi + smart TVs
★ Full kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer
★ Fire pit, charcoal grill, large deck, private dock

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
• Bike to St. Julian & Warner Vineyards
• 35–40 min → South Haven’s Lake Michigan beach & downtown
• 15–20 min → ski hills
• 20 min → downtown Kalamazoo

Clean water, tons of parking (boat trailers welcome), smart-lock self check-in.

Paddle, swim, fish, or just relax on the dock — classic Michigan lakefront memories start here!

We are always a quick message away. Come make yourself at home!

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House Rules

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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 3 total)
Please confirm breed of dog when booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 915380vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Paw Paw

Located in Paw Paw, this cottage is on the waterfront. Warner Vineyards Winery and St. Julian Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sora Meadows and Al Sabo Preserve. Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery and Breedsville Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Paw Paw, MI

What's nearby

  • Maple Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Warner Vineyards Winery - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • St. Julian Winery - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Western Michigan University - 25 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 45 min drive - 83.6 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big T Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McCarty's North 40 Sports Bar and Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪St. Julian Winery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks!?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks! on 20 December 2026 start from NZ$1,437, 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 Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Maple Lake, Brownwood Lake and Bronson LakeView Hospital. Warner Vineyards Winery and St. Julian Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 148 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this spot. It was our 4th time renting and I’d rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife, dog and myself enjoyed ourselves the the Maple Lake house. I feel the property was as described and communication with Bart was excellent. We'd like to be able to go there next July but it has been booked solid.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil cottage on a nice lake. We caught lots of fish. Pet friendly was a plus, my dog loved the property. It had everything you needed for a relaxing stay. None of us wanted to leave, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great getaway spot with a beautiful view of the lake. Always enjoy staying here when we visit family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Yes the house was fine for what we needed it for. It was super close to our son, we spent most of the time with him.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In love. It was a perfect get away. The view was amazing. We had an amazing time. Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy house. Plenty of room for my family of four and two dogs. View of the lake was still pretty even in the wintertime.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another wonderful stay at this Maple Lake cottage! This was our 4th time staying here… We have family in the same neighborhood so very convenient for us. Bonus is it’s pet friendly!! Will be back again!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Blue cottage on Maple Lake- Paw Paw Michigan

Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Lisa, Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate it. Thanks, Bart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

Nice Weekend Getaway

Great recharging weekend...very quiet and convenient to amenmities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Ken, We are so glad you were able to enjoy our home and get some nice relaxing time in! Thanks, Bart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is amazing. You will definitely enjoy your coffee in the morning. Sitting on the deck is just so relaxing and enjoyable.Our host was very responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable. Great yard for entertaining.
From dining window
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tawnee M.

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

Cozy and Happy

This was our second stay and we and our friends and family enjoyed it just as much as before!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Thank you for coming back again to spend some family time at our cottage! We appreciate the kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Perfection to a Tee!

Cant wait to rent again, for a month! Felt like we were home!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

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

Super Cute older home on a smaller lake, very relaxing area. Was easy check in and out .

Smaller quaint older home on smaller lake, very quiet and relaxing, would recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Teresa, We find it so relaxing here as well and we are glad you were able to just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great Lake Cottage

Cute cottage with a fantastic view of the lake!
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2024
Thank you for the kind review! We appreciate you staying at our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Great vacation on the lake

The location was perfect, quiet but not too far from shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you back again! Thanks, Bart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Peaceful Cottage

My husband and I loved staying at this cottage for Memorial weekend with our dog Buddy. It was so cute and peaceful there. The fishing was great and the views were amazing. The neighbors were very friendly and we had such a wonderful time. We would love to come back and visit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay at this cottage. It had everything we needed for a comfortable vacation. It really is just a few steps from the lake. We were delighted to have kayaks there available for our use. We had a great blue heron, a family of 5 swans, and a cormorant visit our dock. We enjoyed hiking in some nearby nature preserves, and took day trips to South Haven and Holland. The smart TVs were nice for evening relaxing. Overall a nice spot for an enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennie k.

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

weekend at the lake

3rd stay here and I love it every time. The house has all you’ll need and the lake is so peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Jennie, It as awesome to have return guests each year. As always, if there is anything that we can do to make your next stay even better let us know! Thanks, Bart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Clean, well-furnished and right on the lake

Really nice little place right on the edge of the lake. Very nicely furnished. Easy check-in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Kevin, We are glad the experience was easy and stress free. Keep us in mind for your future travel plans! Thanks, Bart
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aaron and Theresa B.

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

Gorgeous View

The size of the cottage was perfect for our family (4 people and 1 small dog). We loved the view of the lake from the dining room and living room. There are plenty of things to do around the cottage or within a short drive. We especially loved the kayaks, paddle boards and raft available to use. Overall we had a great time and will keep this cottage in mind for future trips!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nihal A.

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

Amazing Stay

Staying at Bart’s place was an incredible experience. The location is absolutely beautiful, right next to the lake — peaceful, scenic, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. The place itself was spotless, cozy, and even better than we expected. Bart is a truly wonderful host; he’s thoughtful, kind, and genuinely cares about making sure you have the best stay possible. I can’t recommend his place enough and would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thank you for the amazing and thoughtful review. My wife and I truly do try to provide the best experience possible and it is so nice to hear that we were able to do that for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Lake Stay

Another awesome stay at the Maple Lake cottage. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Jill, Always great to have you back with us for the week! Thanks, Bart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo B.

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

This cottage is Exceptionally Beautiful a and a very nice place to stay. Situated only minutes from restaurants, stores, parks and Interstate access.A nice cozy spot with plenty amenities and a very gracious host.Already Planning Another Visit!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are happy that you are booked to stay at our cottage again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Family Vacation 2024

We enjoyed our time at the cabin on the lake. The kids enjoyed swimming off the dock, and the adults enjoyed kayaking out to go fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2024
Sounds like a great time on the lake! We are glad you were able to get some good use out of the kayaks.

About the host

Hosted by Bart Geise

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Hi there!

This cedar cottage on Maple Lake has been in our family for decades and is the place where we’ve made countless memories – summer days kayaking to the island, fall evenings around the fire pit, and cozy winter weekends watching the snow fall over the water.

We’ve loved every minute of it, and a few years ago we decided it was too special to keep all to ourselves. We opened it up so other families (and their dogs!) can come make their own Paw Paw traditions.

We promise to keep everything clean, comfortable, and stocked with the little things that make a lake vacation perfect (and plenty of water toys!).

We still use the cottage ourselves a few weeks a year, so we treat it exactly like our own home – because it is. We hope you’ll feel the same way the moment you pull the kayaks out of the garage or watch the afternoon sun sparkle on the lake from the dock.

Can’t wait to share it with you!
Katie and Bart

Why they chose this property

There is so much to do in every season! Skiing, boating, fishing, paddle boarding, snow skiing, mountain biking, going to South Haven beaches/restaurants. This cottage has a special place in our heart and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

We have the best view on the lake and a garage full of fun water toys! Paw Paw has 2 amazing wineries as well as some of the best snow skiing in southern Michigan only 15 minutes away!

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