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Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1728 sq ft

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Portage, Michigan
  • Popular LocationAir Zoo9 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWings Event Center11 min drive
  • Popular LocationWestern Michigan University19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views!

Summary:
575 acre all-sports lake or wetland views from nearly every room in the home. You won't find another place that offers the ability for your group to swim, nature or bird watch, catch frogs or turtles, swim, fish or relax, like this home. We've set up the space so even if there's rain in the forecast, you'll have something to enjoy inside of the home. We're 12 mins from downtown Kalamazoo, 5 mins from I-94 and halfway between Detroit & Chicago.

The Space:
50' of private Lake frontage accessed directly across road. With 4 bedrooms, 6 beds and 2 air mattresses, there's plenty of room for relaxing. Each room has its own theme and offers views of the lake for that perfect sunset view every night. The upstairs bathroom is the larger of the 2 full bathrooms and offers a towel warmer with a separate water closet to allow for others to get ready to go out or prepare for bed. The main floor is a true open concept that allows not only the fresh air to easily flow through the home but allows your group this same luxury. We've added a large 35' long deck off the back of the home that stretches the entire length of the home. From the deck you'll be able to enjoy your group relaxing by the firepit or grab a chair and watch the large variety of birds, frogs, turtles, ducks and more. For those needing to get work done, we've added a separate home office with printer, desk, scanner, and other office essentials. Here, you can truly Work and Play! Driving an electric vehicle..? We have a level 2, 50 amp car charging station on the driveway side of the home for convenient charging.

We've tried to solve all of the challenges plaguing lake cottages...

1) They're typically really small in size. Our home is over 1700 sq ft and designed for groups to enjoy both indoor and outdoor living.
2) Parking - We offer comfortable parking for up to 10 vehicles.
3) Cold/Hot spots when heating and cooling - We built our home with 2x6 exterior walls, r-60 attic insulation, low e windows and a well designed, high efficiency hvac system to ensure when you want it warm in the winter or cool in the summer, that's exactly what you get.
4) Water Systems - We installed a brand new well water system as well as an on demand hot water system. That means unlimited hot water for showers!

Guest Access:
Guest will receive access code 3 days before check-in

The Neighborhood:
Lake front community just south of the City of Kalamazoo in Portage, MI.

Getting Around:
Car or Ride Share (Uber, Lyft)

Interaction with Guests:
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. We're only a text, call or email away. You will have complete privacy but we're just down the street if an emergency arises.

Property manager

Jeremy

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 10 spaces)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,728 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the area

Portage

Located in Portage, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Custer State Recreation Area and Portage Creek Bicentennial Park, while Air Zoo and Kalamazoo State Theatre are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Kalamazoo Valley Museum, or check out an event or a game at Wings Event Center.

What's nearby

  • Air Zoo - 9 min drive
  • Wings Event Center - 11 min drive
  • Kalamazoo State Theatre - 18 min drive
  • Western Michigan University - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo College - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Culver's - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Olive Garden - 12 min drive
  • Steinspark Biergarten & Food Court - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Portage vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Air Zoo, Angels Crossing Golf Club, and Portage Creek Bicentennial Park. Milham Park Golf Club and Kalamazoo River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

phil s., CHESTERFIELD

Liked: Cleanliness
Work conference
Our work team had a conference in the area and the house worked great for our team.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The view of the lake is wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
Nice Property, just be aware road between the house and lake is very busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great place for a family gathering. Home is well thought out and well stocked with the essentials. Clean and lots of space to spread out. Host are excellent at communicating and very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicole j.

Liked: Cleanliness
bachelorette weekend
everything was beautiful, clean. loved that so much was provided for us to stay! loved the little basket of goodies/extra supplies and stocked mini fridge! high recommend and will definitely look into another trip sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri S., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely worth the money!!
This place is absolutely fabulous. Wonderful hosts. Extremely well stocked and great amenities!! Beautiful quiet clean lake!! We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice clean place with lots of small amenities that I didn’t expect. Be careful walking around in the water. There are lots of sharp sticks and had 2 different people slice their foot open. The road between the house and beach is a little busier than I had expected, and I would be a little more cautious if I had little kids with me. Overall a nice stay though, and would consider repeating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laxman R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
I somehow feel that 5 star rating is less for this property. Location is really great. Lake and beach are just opposite to house and they have everything that is needed for kids and adults ( floaties, kayaks etc). I can easily say this is one of best vacation. We got referral for jet ski and rented it for one day. Kids were not ready to leave the house when we were done, that much fun they had during the stay. Even inside house is so clean and have games for kids( helped when it was raining outside) . Overall we will never forget this experience and we will book again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett A., Laguna Niguel, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything in the house was new and in working order. Thank you for thinking of everything we would want in a home away from home including all the common appliances and utensils. Was great to have plenty of extra dinnerware, towels & life jackets. Dock worked great with our boat and the sandy beach was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from Home
My crew and I had a rather sizable cabling job in Kalamazoo. After a long days' worth of work, it was a pleasure to come back and unwind at the home. (Very Relaxing) All accommodations expected were met and beyond. Very pleased with the stay, and hope to return in the future for phase 2 of our project.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023