Simple Abundance cottage. This picture makes it look smaller than it really is.
Location: Greenville, West Central, Michigan, USA (3-1/2 miles west of Greenville, 2 miles north of M57)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: private,lake,cottage,cabin
Beautiful, serene view of Banks Lake from living room and screen porch, which is just a few feet from the water.
Banks Lake is the center lake of a chain of five private, clean lakes. Other lake are: Woodbeck, Horseshoe, Thomas and Half Mile.
Cottage is located on large, private, natural wooded lot with lots of room for parking. Enjoy a camp fire - fire wood is included.
Cottage nicely decorated and clean. Pictures don't do justice.
Includes use of fishing boat, paddleboat and canoe.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Wall units: one in living room and in one bedroom.
- Linens Provided : Extra linens are available upon request. Additional fee would be charged.
- Off Street Parking : Plenty of private parking.
- Beds
- Double Bed (3) : Full size beds in each bedroom
- Convertible Bed : Sofa Bed has full size mattress
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Small quantity of family movies, mostly of VHS
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Microwave, toaster and coffee maker with filters. Pots and pans, plates, cups and utensils
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Well stocked.
- Refrigerator : normal size refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Lower level screen porch close to the shoreline is accessed from outside
- View/Location
- Lakefront : 165 feet of private lake frontage with 2 docks.
- Other Amenities
- Paddleboat, fishing boat with motor, canoe
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Sandbox along shore wall
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
mid June thru Labor Day - starts at $720/week...$140/night/2 people (2 night min.)
May thru mid June - starts at $680/week...$130/night/2 people (2 night min.)
After Labor Day - starts at $650/week...$120/night/2 people (2 night min.)
Rates may be higher over Holiday periods
Rates vary for additonal guests and multiple night discounts.
Other discounts available.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
Jim and Pam Swigart are happy to share the blessing of the beauty of this property. It's the perfect spot to get away and relax.
Why the Owner Chose Greenville
13520 16 Mile Road, Gowen MI 49326. Banks Lake is close to Greenville for everything you need. 35 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Because these lakes are private, they are not busy like other lakes. The fishing is good. Uniqueness of five lakes connected by channels.
Property Photos
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- Simple Abundance cottage. This picture makes it look smaller than it really is. - Greenville Lake Cottage with Water View and Fire Pit-Enjoy Fishing and a Paddleboat
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- Cottage from lake. Picture doesn't show improvements on shoreline. - Greenville Lake Cottage with Water View and Fire Pit-Enjoy Fishing and a Paddleboat
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- Part of view from living room window. Camp property across the lake is all woods - Greenville Lake Cottage with Water View and Fire Pit-Enjoy Fishing and a Paddleboat
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- East half of Living room. Not shown is leather sofa bed, another chair, TV etc.
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- Fire pit area. Some firewood is included - lots of firewood available on site.
Traveler Reviews (9)
Great Cabin to get away from it all!
Guest: Floridian
(Lake Mary, FL, usa)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11
Review Submitted: 10/25/11
I rented this cabin for 2 nights while I was visiting for a convention in Grand Rapids. I corresponded with Jim for several weeks prior to my trip, and he was friendly and polite. It was about 35 miles from Grand Rapids and it's on rural roads. The photos don't do it justice. I should have rented this cabin for a romantic getaway. The view of the lake is INCREDIBLE, the cabin roomy and VERY clean. The only set back was that the cabin could have had more window curtains. I would have loved to stay longer to just relax and sit on the sofa and gaze outside. Hopefully I will be back one day with more time.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Exactly what we were hoping for.
Guest: Karen
(Sparta)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/23/11
We were looking for a quiet place to spend a few days to celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. Our hosts were so gracious and we felt very blessed to have been able to stay at there cottage and just relax with no one above us or below us. It is so much better than a hotel and the fishing was great. We hope to be able to go back every year. It was the perfect way to end our summer and celebrate our anniversary.
Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.
Cozy Cottage BETTER Than Described!
Guest: Austin
(SW MI)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
We just completed 4 days at the Cottage (VRBO #241310) on Banks Lake and it was wonderful. Everything was clean and grounds were in very nice order. The cottage is VERY sufficiently stocked and the lake also fits that description. We were able to catch dozens of Crappie and Perch from the dock alone. There are also Bass and Walleye stocked in this lake. The fishing boat and paddle boat were a blast. I would recommend this quaint and quiet cottage to anyone and feel that the rates are among the best i have found for what you get.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Wonderfull
Guest: Ruth-August 2010
(Wyckoff, New Jerse)
Date of Stay: 08/13/10
Review Submitted: 08/26/10
The cottage is more than we expected. Spotlessly clean, lovely location, very private, decorated nicely. It was a pleasure to stay here.
Recommended for:Age 55+, people with disabilities, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: Roas Garcia
(New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 08/07/09
Review Submitted: 08/07/09
We had a great time. The lake was beautiful and quiet, it was super clean, a safe and quiet area. It was so relaxing and just what I needed.
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Guest: Jean28
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Date of Stay: 07/20/09
Review Submitted: 07/20/09
Wow. What a great place!! A lot of hard work was put into restoring this cabin and it shows! Quality owners make this a guaranteed relaxing place to stay. We took countless deep breaths and notes of positives during our stay. We thought about sharing the experience with the kids next time, but decided to keep it our own place to share as a couple. We can't wait to find time to visit again!
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Guest: Sherrie5
(Fowlerville, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 07/08/09
Review Submitted: 07/08/09
It was a great place for our family. With our two boys it was perfect for fishing, swimming, and boating. You can catch fish right off the dock, the paddle boat, and canoe that comes with the cottage are perfect for the teenagers. The location next to the lake is PERFECT, and access to other lakes offers many options. Anyone who is looking for a get away that is still close to home, this is the best place. We have recommended to everyone we know.
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Guest: Heather50
(Columbus, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/08/09
Review Submitted: 06/08/09
This is a wonderful place! It's a perfect setting, a cozy cottage right on the lake equipped with a fishing boat, paddleboat and a canoe. The lake connects to five others and offers not only great scenery but a great place to relax. The owners are very sweet and easy to deal with. The place is perfect for a weekend getaway that puts you with nature but is located close enough to modern amenities should you forget anything. A lovely place, would highly recommend!
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Guest: judy VanOrder
(Zeeland, MI. 49464)
Date of Stay: 05/26/09
Review Submitted: 05/26/09
We were just up at this cottage this past weekend and against my better judgement (I wanted to keep it our secret) we had such a wonderful time. It was quiet and peaceful and right on the lake as the pictures show. The cottage was well supplied (linens to games) and was very clean. One weekend was not long enough for us. We will be going back. Scott & Judy
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