Title: Dock & Kayak - Waterfront Retreat on Gilead Lake! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=118267566&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dock & Kayak - Waterfront Retreat on Gilead Lake! Cottage in Bronson with free parking ## Photo gallery for Dock & Kayak - Waterfront Retreat on Gilead Lake! ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior - Dock & Kayak - Waterfront Retreat on Gilead Lake! (Bronson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118270000/118267600/118267566/ff05a136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior - Dock & Kayak - Waterfront Retreat on Gilead Lake! (Bronson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118270000/118267600/118267566/20d6f98d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior - Dock & Kayak - Waterfront Retreat on Gilead Lake! (Bronson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118270000/118267600/118267566/18a3f887.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior - Dock & Kayak - Waterfront Retreat on Gilead Lake! (Bronson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118270000/118267600/118267566/262ba375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior - Dock & Kayak - Waterfront Retreat on Gilead Lake! (Bronson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118270000/118267600/118267566/23d21b4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Dock & Kayak - Waterfront Retreat on Gilead Lake! provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4699 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dock & Kayak - Waterfront Retreat on Gilead Lake! Cottage in Bronson with free parking Barbecue grills, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. A ceiling fan, a shower, and an iron/ironing board are among the other amenities that guests will find. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry detergent ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: USD 67.89 per accommodation per stay - Service animals exempt from fees - Pets allowed in specific rooms ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Canoeing - Hunting - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104190000/104183000/104182926/67fbe922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Getaway 1 bd/1 bath on the lake with beach, kayak and dock Coldwater - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 7.6 Good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=104182926&PinnedHotelID=104182926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112940000/112936600/112936596/caeac281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming lake front 3-bedroom cottage in Coldwater, Michigan Coldwater - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=112936596&PinnedHotelID=112936596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85380000/85373300/85373248/4cd91571.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottages on Sand Lake - The Lazy Lakehouse Nottawa - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=85373248&PinnedHotelID=85373248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105538000/105537959/ec244684.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy, Relaxing, Romantic, Fun All Sports Lake Cottage in Southwest Michigan Sturgis - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=105537959&PinnedHotelID=105537959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117460000/117453200/117453184/84f156ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Getaway w/ Private Dock in Colon! 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property ## About the area Bronson is home to this cottage. Adventure Zone and Satek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coldwater Lake State Park and Pokagon State Park. 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