Location: Coloma, Southwest, Michigan, USA (15 minutes N. of St. Joseph, 15 minutes S. of South Haven) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Single family home
Welcome to our romantic... all season... completely furnished... Paw Paw Lake area vacation home! Rekindle the romance... gather your friends for a harvest festival and celebrate life... or just get away for a long romantic weekend. Celebrate that special occasion... a promotion... a milestone birthday... a special anniversary... a honeymoon...
This lovely... romantic... 3 bedroom home, is equiped with high quality furnishings and antiques. The home is located on one acre of well maintained grounds with mature trees, a perennial garden and a one acre pond.
The large Great Room has a 12' cathedral ceiling, a large stone (gas) fireplace, solid oak flooring, ceiling fan, plush sofa, love seat rocker, lazyboy style recliner, entertainment center with CD, DVD, VHS players and video library. The Great Room has partial views of Paw Paw Lake and backyard.
The large Master Bedroom has a 12 foot cathedral ceiling with ceiling fan, his and hers closets, a high quality memory foam-pillow top Queen size bed and plenty of dresser space. The large Master Bathroom has a Jacuzzi, custom tiled shower with rain head, separate toilet closet and his and hers sinks and vanities. The Master Bedroom opens onto a large deck overlooking the scenic back yard, pond and wetlands area.
The second bedroom has a Queen size bed, closet and a partial view straight out towards Paw Paw Lake.
The third bedroom is small but has a upper and lower Bunk Bed with a pull out twin bed under the lower bunk that makes 3 single beds. The second full bathroom is in close proximity to both bedrooms.
The kitchen is equiped with a refrigerator, electric stove, microwave and is complete with cookware, cutlery, dishes, toaster, blender, electric can opener and coffee maker. Our home is the perfect getaway from the busy city.... a lake house atmosphere in a romantic setting.
We are located just off Paw Paw Lake in Coloma Township, between St Joseph and South Haven. This area is very quiet, especially after Labor Day, and is perfect for a couple (or small family) that wants a nice quiet, relaxing "get away" from the every day stresses of life. The Master Bedroom/Master Bathroom w/Jacuzzi is perfect for a couple... Our home is a great place to spend a week, or a few quiet days, relaxing and enjoying your honeymoon.... The Great Room is very cozy and conducive to romance with the beautiful stone fireplace, cathedral ceiling, beautiful hardwood flooring and comfy furnishings.
The Coloma/Watervliet area is in the heart of Michigan's fruit rich region along the shores of Lake Michigan. In the spring, stroll along the shoreline and see the flowers in bloom, stopping to browse at unique shops along the way. In mid to late summer, and early fall... visit the many area orchards that offer a variety of fruits and vegetables. Pick your own peaches, apples and pumpkins and take a hayride through an orchard at Harvest Festival time. Winter time offers snow skiing, ice skating, cross country skiing and other cold weather activities... Or, just cozy up to the Great Room fireplace and relax.
Nearby Coloma and Watervliet offer local dining, movie theaters, antique shops and small town charm. Unleash your adventurous spirit and take a short drive on scenic Lake Michigan Circle Tour Highway, M-63, hugging the Lake Michigan shoreline, north to South Haven and south to St. Joseph. There you will find good food, live music/theater, unique shops, museums and art galleries. Each town has individual charm with it's own lighthouse, boat filled harbor and unique attractions -- an experience you will not soon forget!
Short term rentals only.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : If you prefer....you can bring your own linens, towels, blankets etc.
- Washer : General Electric washer in the center of the house (laundry room) off the main hallway between the kitchen/dining area and Master bedroom.
- Dryer : General Electric dryer in the center of the house (laundry room) off the main hallway between the kitchen/dining area and Master bedroom.
- Garage : Not available for use
- Off Street Parking : In the driveway. Please... no driving on... or parking on the grass... or lawn areas.
- Gas Fireplace : Large stone fireplace with oak mantle and large stone hearth
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : One memory foam, pillow top Queen size bed in the Master Bedroom. One Queen size bed in second bedroom
- Bunk Bed : 3rd bedroom is small but has upper and lower bunk beds. The lower bed has a pull out unit that makes 3 beds total.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Large 40" wide custom Jacuzzi whirlpool bath, suitable for two
- Cable/Satellite TV : Comcast HD cable. WiFi
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Various VHS and DVD movies available
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Whirlpool refrigerator/freezer, Whirlpool electric self cleaning range, microwave, electric can opener, toaster, blender, coffee maker.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Dishes, glasses, silverware, pots and pans etc...
- Refrigerator : Whirlpool refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave : Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Propane gas grill, dual burner
- Deck/Patio (3) : Front of home has a large 24' X 12' deck facing Paw Paw Lake with a partial lake view, driveway side has a wooden deck attached to the front deck and main entrance, the rear of the home (off the master bedroom) has a nice view off the 22' X 12' wooden deck overlooking the scenic back yard, mature trees, wetlands/pond and perennial garden
- View/Location
- Lake View : View of Paw Paw Lake from the front rooms and front deck, but the view is not panoramic. Also a secluded back yard with a two acre pond and wetlands area.
- Water View : View of Paw Paw Lake from the front rooms and front deck. View is non panoramic. Also a secluded back yard with a two acre pond and wetlands area.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet : High Speed Internet access. WiFi internet also.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : If you bring your laptop with you... We have WiFi access.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Please no pets. No exceptions.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum age to rent is 25.
- Smoking Not Allowed : NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED. Security deposit will be forfeited if smoking is detected.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- 3 blocks to the Paw Paw Lake Marina - 1/3rd mile to the public boat launch - 1 block to beach access for swimming. Ice skating, Wine Tasting, Open Air Concerts. There are 3 Casinos within 1/2 hour to one hour driving time from this property. The new Four Winds Casino has just opened in New Buffalo, 35 minutes south of our property. And the Watervliet Country Club... an 18 hole golf course borders the lake on the Watervliet side. Indoor Water Park 10 minutes away. BOAT RENTALS AVAILABLE FROM; GUY'S MARINE @ 269-468-3120, JD'S MARINE @ 269-463-6511, AND LAKE EFFECT POWER SPORTS @ 269-944-5577. Indoor water park in Watervliet is 10 minutes away. Upscale dining @ South Haven, Saugatuk, St. Joseph, & Coloma.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$995 per week - plus tax. $145 per night for each additional night.
$475 per 3 day weekend - $155 each add. night. 3 night minimum. $75 cleaning fee
Check-in 3:00 pm, Check-out 11:00 am - Eastern Time Zone.
$300 Security deposit required.
50% pre-payment to hold reservation dates.
Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Call for information.
Rates based on a max of 6 guests. Additional guests $35 night.IF APPROVED BY OWNER
Bed linens, bath/kitchen towels provided, or your welcome to bring your own.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Romantic - All Season - Paw Paw Lake Area - Vacation Home
Year Purchased: 1988
Why the Owner Chose Coloma
Familiarity, proximity to Paw Paw lake and Lake Michigan... and the love of the area! Spring, Summer and Fall is the best in Michigan...:) Winter is great, if... you like the snow :)
Paw Paw Lake is great for water skiing and spending a leisurely day on the water. Lake Michigan is close... with several beach access parks nearby. The harbors, shops, restaurants and beaches of St. Joe, South Haven and Saugatuck can't be beat and have some of the best fresh water beaches in the country. Check out my favorite restaurants... Clementine's Too in St Joe... and Clementine's in South Haven.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Antique shopping... sampling the various restaurants... boating the lakes... riding my Harley on traffic free country roads... and just enjoying the area during my leisure time, in one of my favorite spots! And it's less than two hours from Chicago...
Owner's Map of Coloma
Born in Oak Park, IL... raised in LaGrange Park and Naperville. Moved to Naperville when there were less than 10000 residents... Have family in Michigan City, IN going back to the late 1800s. Our family has been coming to SW Michigan since the early 1900's. I spent most of my (summer) childhood years on the beach in Stevensville, where my grand parents had a home on the Lake. That's when I fell in love with the area and I've been coming back ever since.
Property Photos
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- Sreet side view from the SW - Coloma, Michigan Vacation House
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- Street side view from the SE - Coloma, Michigan Vacation House
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- Looking out from Master Bedroom towards backyard/pond - Coloma, Michigan Vacation House
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- Rear deck facing pond and perennial garden, walk out from the Master Bedroom
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- Great Room
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- Great Room
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- Master Bath, jacuzzi, walk in shower, his/hers sinks, toilet closet
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- Master Bedroom w/Queen sized Pillow Top bed
Traveler Reviews (17)
Will Never Rent This Home Again
Guest: Kristen
(Monroe MI)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11
Review Submitted: 10/06/11
My family rented this home during the week of July 4th. First appearance the home was cute, but when we opened the door it smelled stale, the bedding and towels were musty and there were a TON of knick knacks and trinkets EVERYWHERE. After all was said and done, the owner alledged that we stole items (I wouldn't want anything in the house), broke things and left the house a mess for his cleaning lady - uh, isn't that why we paid a cleaning fee? We did not receive any of our security depsoit back, the owner was holding it ransom for some tiny bicycle trinket. Needless to say, my family, whom rents a vacation home in Coloma every year, will NOT be renting this home again.
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Guest: C. Finney
(-)
Date of Stay: 09/17/09
Review Submitted: 09/17/09
Thanks for the memories. My High School friends celebrated our collective 60th birthdays here, and it was the perfect place for us. We enjoyed the cottage, the town and Lake Michigan in general.
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Guest: S. Brown
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Date of Stay: 09/17/09
Review Submitted: 09/17/09
David, The house is just perfect! Location is perfect! We felt so at home here and would love to see what else you do to the place to make changes in the future. We noticed everthing was so clean and neat - perfect! Good luck with your future plans and we loved meeting you. Enjoy life! Thank you again for providing such a nice place for us to stay. Sue
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Guest: S. Hardy
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Date of Stay: 09/17/09
Review Submitted: 09/17/09
David, We enjoyed our time here to the fullest. Our only regret is that we must leave today. You cannot imagine the love and laughter that took place here. We feel so blessed that the four of us still have this bond of friendship that goes back to Jr. High. God Bless you and future guests at this home. Sincerely, Sue.
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Guest: J. Kirk
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Date of Stay: 09/17/09
Review Submitted: 09/17/09
David, your house was the perfect place for me and my three High School friends to celebrate our 60th birthdays. We could not have found a better place. Also thank you for going out of your way to show us how to light the fireplace. It was good to meet you. You were so nice to deal with during the entire rental process. We will be back. Jackie
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Guest: Folkerts family
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Date of Stay: 08/10/09
Review Submitted: 08/10/09
Thank you for the use of this beautiful space! We had a wedding rehersal in the Great Room - due to the rain. We made all our wedding floral and had our hair and make up - as well as dressing our Bride. I washed towels and sheets, they are folded in the laundry! Thank you again - all was lovely! Sue Ken, Sue, Tabitha, Megan, Emily
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Guest: Lambert family
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Date of Stay: 07/29/09
Review Submitted: 07/29/09
David - Thank you so much for your help throughout the rental process. You were amazing. The house is beautiful. We watered the porch flowers for you. We also pulled the citronella candle you had and replaced it with a new one, it would not light correctly. We hosed off both decks for you and did our best to scrub the deck and picnic table.We also hosed down and srubbed the patio furniture as best we could. We figured it was the least we could do for your hospitality. Suggestion, need a larger coffee pot. I hope we have an opportunity to do business again in the future. Finally, many thanks for opening your home to us, it made the stresses of wedding coordination much more comfortable. Beth
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Guest: Tarzwell family
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Date of Stay: 07/16/09
Review Submitted: 07/16/09
Dave - You've done a beautiful job restoring this beautiful house, everything worked just fine. It was a very nice stay for a wedding and memorial. Great weather you ordered as well! PS. I loved the master bedroom and bathroom. Great job! Sherry - Suggestions: hot pads, larger serving spoons, larger coffee pot, cookie sheet, broom and dust pan. Ernest, Sherry, Kendra, Mikaela, Dason
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Guest: Karon family
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Date of Stay: 03/08/09
Review Submitted: 03/08/09
David, Thanks for sharing your house with us! Despite the rainy weather, we had a great time! Thanks again, your home was very cozy! Jeanette, Scott, Michele, Daryl, And Amy.
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