Location: Paw Paw, Southwest, Michigan, USA View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)
Keywords: Cottage
-On Lake Brownwood, 3 miles North of Paw Paw MI -Summer weeks from $1,350, days from $270 -Nestled beneath large, mature trees -Just feet from the pristine lake. Shaded during the hottest periods of the day, the Southern exposure provides immaculate sun rises and sunsets. The mile long lake surface is frequently like glass and superb for swimming. The sandy lake bed is 3 ½ feet deep 100 feet from shore but drops off rapidly from there. The are large fish populations in the lake. Power boat wakes are allowed 11:00AM to 7:30PM daily. The lakeside living and dining room windows are expansive across the width of the downstairs. The furnishings are a mix of styles. The beds include twins, full size and queen size sofa beds. There is ample dresser and closet space. The kitchens feature large butcher block work surfaces. For multiple families, a separate 1BR/1BA unit can be closed off from the remainder of the house. See website below for more details.
4BR/2.5BA next to lake, ample private space: The cottage is actually a 3BR/1.5BA unit and a 1BR/1BA unit, connected by a common breezeway housing laundry facilities and life jacket storage. Each has its own water heater, plumbing, kitchen, living area, patio and grill. The kitchens are fully stocked with kitchenware, linens, garbage disposers, coffee makers, TVs, microwave and conventional ovens. The neighbors are long-term, year-around residents. There are few fences. Many school aged children live in the neighborhood. The full baths have a tub and shower. There is also a half bath. The bedrooms have pillows, blankets and linen. The larger living room has a wood fireplace, new faux wicker furniture. Both cottages share telephone and cable TV service, washer and dryer. The larger patio has a Weber gas grill and the smaller patio has a Weber charcoal grill. The fire pit is near the lake. The dock is 32 feet long. There are two row boats and a pedal boat. The cottage has two furnaces, just in case.
Warm, spring fed lake, charming village: Guests are requested to bring their own bath and beach towels. There are dozens of golf courses within 20 miles, miniature golf and go cart racing is 12 miles and Lake Michigan is 30 miles away. The Air Zoo (aircraft museum) is 20 miles away and Cereal City is 35 miles. There are two large flea markets within 10 miles. It is 3 miles to the Village of Paw Paw, where there are two nice restaurants. Paw Paw's wineries offer tours. Paw Paw has one modern super market. There are many U-Pick farms in the area featuring blueberries, strawberries, cherries and other stone fruits. The cottage is located approximately 4 miles from Interstate 94 and is equidistant from both exits 56 and 60. The terrain is gently rolling hills with many vineyards and fruit farms. There are a lot of things to do in the area but most guests tend to merely 'hang out' at the lake. It's really a beautiful lake.
Boat Facilities and Boating: There is a public landing on the other side of the lake for boat launching. Lake Brownwood has no marina. Pontoon boats can be delivered for a week for approximately $1,000 from a few vendors. We can provide referrals. The lake has a 'no wake' rule between 7:30PM and 11AM daily. Life jackets are provided for row and pedal boats.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Child Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 15-Jun 23, 2011 - $420/night .. $840/weekend .. $2100/week
Jun 24-Jul 09, 2011 - $480/night .. $960/weekend .. $2400/week
Jul 10-Sep 05, 2011 - $440/night .. $880/weekend .. $2200/week
Sep 06, 2011-May 17, 2012 - $310/night .. $620/weekend .. $1550/week
A $180 Housekeeping Fee Applies. Please inquire about renting individual cottages
Check in is after 4 PM, Check out is before 12 PM.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- House view while wading - Paw Paw, Michigan Lakeside Vacation Cottage
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- Larger kitchen and dining area - Paw Paw, Michigan Lakeside Vacation Cottage
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- Living room with new furniture - Paw Paw, Michigan Lakeside Vacation Cottage
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- Lakeside bedroom
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- Lake from patio
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- Lake in the evening from larger patio
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- View from smaller kitchen through dining area to lake
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- Smaller patio from lakeside yard
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- Neighbors
Traveler Reviews (4)
not as good as it seems.
Guest: papa
(naperville ,il )
Date of Stay: 07/25/10
Review Submitted: 08/21/10
The property,lake and grounds were pretty much as described .The lake was as stated ;very shallow and warm. Great for the smaller kids .Along with a nice sized yard, the lake was definitely the strong point of the property.The problem was one of ommission. The property is very old and not air conditioned. the stairs up to the small 2nd floor bedrooms is quite steep and without a guard rail . Not real friendly for small children.The real problem ,however,was cleanliness. The front of the house was very dirty .The screens ,windows and fixtures were cover with cob webs and dirt.Not a very good first impression.The patios were caked with sand ,dirt and leaves. Neither could have been cleaned in a quite some time.The thing that really spoiled it for us was the kitchen of the larger unit. It has a dropped ceiling made of transparent plastic panels. The top side of the panels were covered with hundreds of bugs both alive and dead. Many seemed to be big flying ants.Not exactly want you want to see in the kitchen.The butcher block counter top had several black spots on it which we tryed to clean with disenifectant. We ended up just covering it.We did all the cooking and food prep in the other kitchen. We were going to just walk away from it but the grandkids put up a fuss and wanted to stay. We did end up staying,making the best of it and had a nice time.However, I would not recommend this property to anyone
Owner response:We are always disappointed when we don't meet our guest's expectations. We take comments from our guests very seriously and have addressed the issues raised with our housekeepers. A few dead bugs were removed from kitchen ceiling panels but there were none alive. Mid-summer dirt was swept from the front siding. I believe this renter's greatest disappointment is not stated. Part of his security deposit was charged for damage to furniture and boat. It is rare when the full security deposit is not refunded following departure and we regret is was appropriate this time.
Recommended for:
GREAT PLACE FOR KIDS.
Guest: BIG JOE G.
(BEACH PARK IL.)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10
Review Submitted: 07/20/10
JUST HAD MY FAMILY OF 14 THERE FOR A HOT WEEK IN JULY 2010. IT WAS GREAT. THE OWNER WAS WONDERFUL, THE LAKE WAS GREAT, HOWEVER VERY SHALLOW. GREAT FOR YOUNG KIDS TO SWIM. EVERYTHING WAS VERY CLEAN, AND WE HAD NO COMPLAINTS, I WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE, ESPECIALLY WITH YOUNG KIDS. THE LISTING WAS AS DESCRIBED, I WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE. BUCKY'S STONE RIDGE RESTAURANT IS AWESOME.
Owner response:Thank you Joe. It was a pleasure having you and we look forward to seeing you again next year. I haven't tried the Stone Ridge Restaurant since it was Bucky's. I'm glad it's good again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Basketball team end of season reunion
Guest: ziogas
(Downers Grove IL)
Date of Stay: 06/19/09
Review Submitted: 06/30/09
We were looking for a big cottage min 4 bedr. for two night stay. This cottage was the only option we found since nobody wanted to rent for 2 nights only. The owner was very prompt with all the information. We loved the cottage a lot. Mainly because it was on the waterfront and the beach was shallow. Therefore kids could be in the water by their own. I would highly recommend this cottage to somebody who is looking for a nice place to stay with kids.
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Spectacular
Guest: Binska
(Illinois)
Date of Stay: 07/19/08
Review Submitted: 08/08/08
This is our 2nd year staying at the cottage. We enjoy the ease and coziness of the home. There is always so much to do within a short distance 1/2 hr or 40 mins drive etc. The lake is like glass (kids love the activities Ages 10 and 12) and quite picturesque. We love the fire pit and indulge in local wines. We have attended the local Catholic church. At least once a visit we eat at LaCatina in Paw Paw YUM!! ENJOY!!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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