Sandy Beach Secluded Accessible Multi-Family Stone Lake Retreat!

• Our Winter Getaway 2013

  Our Winter Getaway 2013

  • Guest Tammi
  • Date of stay 02/23/13
  • Review Submitted 03/02/13
  My husband and I, and four of our closest friends spent the weekend together in this gorgeous Lake House retreat. We are fellow campers who escape for one weekend away together every winter. This winter Ted and Brenda and their beautiful home made this a perfect weekend. We ate, drank, played cards and started all over again. We enjoyed the game room, played pool, I won a few times at table tennis, or ping pong as I would call it, we watched the Oscars together on one of the big screen televisions, sat by the fire and overall just had a great time. We only had to make one trip to the super market which was only five minutes away. Ted and Brenda were very helpful in making this a great weekend away. Thank you!!! Tammi

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful multi family getaway home

  Wonderful multi family getaway home

  • Guest Mae
  • Date of stay 01/18/13
  • Review Submitted 02/25/13
  We were a group of four families with five little kids on a three day winter weekend getaway. Plus our dog. We all had a great time, and fit perfectly cozy in the house. One bedroom has bunk beds which were perfect for our two kids. The kitchen is well equipped. Bring paper towels. And toilet paper. No crib, so remember to bring your pac-n-play;) Great amenities- a washer and dryer, hair dryers, a variety of board games, and best of all- the recreation room with a pool and ping pong table to keep us all busy. Stores were easily accessible; town is just down the road by car - less than 5 minutes you have a grocery store, pharmacy, gas station, etc. Even in the winter we were able to play outside, nice fire pit, great views, great land and an awesome trail by the house for a pull-sled and hike. The construction for additional rooms did not bother us and from the looks of it, looks like there will be more to offer. Ted and Brenda were excellent about addressing any of our concerns like medical doctors on call. Thanks for the wonderful accommodations, would highly recommend this place!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children.

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• Family get away!

  Family get away!

  • Guest Dick and Chris
  • Date of stay 10/25/12
  • Review Submitted 11/04/12
  Our family had a great time at the house! We had infant grandchildren to adults and all had space to run and play. The house was very clean and spacious including a dining room table that seated all of us(16). This was very important to us! We plan on returning next year.

  Recommended for: Families with young children.

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• family vacation

  family vacation

  • Guest Pam
  • Date of stay 09/07/12
  • Review Submitted 09/21/12
  The house was everything it was described to be. Our family had a wonderful, peaceful and relaxing vacation. The playground equipment was a big hit with the young grandkids they were out there playing all day. While the fishing was not great it was still nice to cruise around the lake in the pontoon. The stores and restraunts in the area were as good and easy to find as listed in the email contact with the owners. I have nothing but postive feedback for our experience and would stay here again in the future.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.

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• Another Week in Paradise!!

  Another Week in Paradise!!

  • Guest Marnie
  • Date of stay 07/07/12
  • Review Submitted 07/29/12
  This is our second year in a row to stay at the Lake House and we had an absolutely wonderful time. As soon as we turned onto the street going to the cottage it brought back so many great memories. The house is so cozy and inviting and has so much room and lots of comfortable beds for everyone.. This year there were eight adults and four children and one beloved dog. The new addition games room is awesome. We spent time out there playing ping pong and pool and watching the big screen television. It was so cool and refreshing in the games room on a hot day. We rented the pontoon boat again and literally spent hours out on the lake. It was so easy to get in and out of the boat to swim in the lake which was very warm, Our grandchildren loved it. They also had lots of fun playing in the sand on the beach. The covered deck is a wonderful spot to relax and read or just hang out. We ate every meal outside on the deck and used the charcoal barbeque quite often. We also had many bonfires right on the deck. The adults could relax and never worry about the children - they were either on the swings or in the playhouse directly behind the deck. There are also new bikes that we were able to use to go for bike rides. Thanks, Ted and Brenda, that was a thoughtful addition. This year our family didn't seem to venture out away from the cottage as much as last year - I think it was because everyone loved it at the cottage so much they didn't want to leave - there's so much to do right there. I want to thank Brenda and Ted for again sharing their wonderful cottage with us. We all can't wait to come back next July.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Another great stay!

  Another great stay!

  • Guest Genie W.
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 07/29/12
  We just returned from another great week at StoneLake. This is our second year and we plan to return next year. This property is well maintained and excellent for large families. The lake is clean, clear and peaceful. The lake is great for open water training. We utilized the pontoon boat for numerous trips around the lake and as a swim platform. Fishing off the dock is a treat for the little ones. This year the new game room saved the day on rainy mornings. This year we did an orienteering course using the many trails behind the house. What a blast. I agree with previous reviewer about the light from the street light, however this in no way was a problem. Lastly, the caretaker for this property is a gem!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children.

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• Great Time

  Great Time

  • Guest Dan
  • Date of stay 07/14/12
  • Review Submitted 07/22/12
  We just returned from our large family gathering at this location. We had loads of fun thanks to the amenities of this property. The house allows for large groups to gather together but also has space for individuals to relax and have solitude. Great covered deck with fire pit. Large tables both inside and out for dining. Plenty of options for chilling or relaxing or for playing games and conversation. The game room is such a great addition and again allowed another place to gather. The pontoon boat and beach house were great things to have and they were utilized often. Bad week for fishing but I blame that on the heat. The lake was extremely refreshing - thanks to the convenient ladder available on the boat. Enjoyed the golfing nearby with great prices. Any issues or problems we had at the house (which were minor) were immediately addressed. Please talk to the City or township about putting a shield on the side of the streetlight that faces the deck, It is one of the few things that detract from this home's greatness. If you are planning a large gathering and need the room this is a great place to be. Thanks to owners Ted and Brenda and property Manager Don for a great week.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

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• Perfect Weekend Getaway

  Perfect Weekend Getaway

  • Guest Tiffany
  • Date of stay 01/20/12
  • Review Submitted 01/30/12
  My friends and I were looking for a weekend escape. This house was exactly what we needed. We were able to relax and still be able to enjoy ourselves. This house was only 15 min away from Swiss Valley. They were able to get us discounted passes to Swiss Vallley. We only stayed here for 2 days, but we definately plan on coming back. This place had everything from the spices you need to cook to board games. If I could make one suggestion to the owners it would be, we would of liked a television in the bedrooms, but that is the only thing at all. Everything else was wonderful. The process of booking this place was very smooth and the owners responded back right away with any questions or concerns we had. We will definately recommend this place to anyone and everyone we know.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children.

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• There aren't enough stars to rate this super-great place!

  There aren't enough stars to rate this super-great place!

  • Guest Jennifer
  • Date of stay 11/11/11
  • Review Submitted 11/29/11
  It’s true, initially, I was feeling a bit nervous about this reunion. The thought of bringing six adults, four children, and a Labradoodle together left me believing I might need an escape plan. We are four generations that have been separated by over 2000 miles and almost three years. I wasn’t sure putting us under one roof was going to work. After communicating with Ted and Brenda, and then staying at “the Lake House,” I am now finding it difficult to sum up all the joy we experienced that weekend in just a few paragraphs. This might be the easiest way... on our drive home, we each shared our top five (it was too hard to pick just one) favorite things about this trip. Here are some of the things, in no particular order, that made the lists: -Cooking with Mom -Seeing my grand daughter get to know her great-grand mother -Hiking -Watching the dancing light show -Throwing rocks into the water with Bella -Challenging and winning Wii games with my brothers -Photographing a Kingfisher -Eating dinner together as a family -Seeing my mother’s face so full of joy -Reconnecting -Late night talks -Making tea for my nephews -Making jewelry -Sharing new stories and reminiscing about the old ones -Laughing a lot -Coffee and lunch at “Foodies” a new family owned restaurant in downtown Dowagiac, where the food, the service, and the coffee are so good-I am considering driving 98 miles for lunch and a cup of coffee. -A scent-free healthy environment-Thank you again, Ted and Brenda, for appreciating our special needs and your conscious acts of kindness! -Warming up by the fire place -Watching Bella watch “The Panda Sneeze” on You-Tube -Listening to Cortez’s prayer -Finding out the important differences in one’s bed making preferences -Just being together in a house that felt like home

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• TWO WONDERFUL WEEKS WE'LL NEVER FORGET! A WRITER'S PARADISE & A CHEF'S DELIGHT!

  TWO WONDERFUL WEEKS WE'LL NEVER FORGET! A WRITER'S PARADISE & A CHEF'S DELIGHT!

  • Guest june
  • Date of stay 10/22/11
  • Review Submitted 11/14/11
  My husband, our standard poodle Juliette and I left Chicago so I could spend two weeks to work on a book I have been writing for the past two years. Peace and quiet was our number one priority so my husband could take his red pen and begin editing my work . Next on our list was lots of space since I figured after two weeks, things could get a little testy if the editing part wasn't to my liking. Well, we found it in this beautiful home with it's five bedrooms in the serenity of the wooded acres surrounding us. Everything was perfect. I also needed two more very important things, wireless internet and good cell service. Both were excellent. Ronald needed a cook's kitchen and a market nearby. Done! In the evening, we sat in the family room and watched DVDs, enjoyed the fireplace in the living room and believe it or not after the two weeks we still loved each other! There was even some red ink left in my husband's pen. Ted and Brenda were awesome about communicating with us through emails. They answered our questions and provided us with a wealth of information about the house and the area. We would highly recommend this house for two people, or a dozen people! It has everything you need. Just bring yourself, your clothes and plan on having a wonderful time. Leave your red pens and your worries at home. Then go for a walk in the woods or down by the lake. I hear there are actually restaurants in the area but I wouldn't know about that since I never left the house the entire time I was there. Hubby cooked 3 squares for me a day plus a snack at night! Am I a lucky woman or what! Thank you Ted and Brenda for making our two weeks on Stone Lake an experience we will never forget. Oh, and Juliette says thank you as well. She is still recovering from seeing her first deer. It was the biggest "dog" she'd ever seen and it nearly scared her to death. Not too sure she is any too anxious to return but we're working on that.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children.

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Nov-Apr:                   $1,295/week   (2.5-night min. @ $295/Night)
May, Sept & Oct:         $1,995/week   (3-night min. @ $375/Night)
Mid-May thru Mid-Sept:   $2,895/week   (3-night min. @ $495/Night)
Early June thru mid-August: $3,395/week
Attached Guest Qtrs (AGQ) adds 2 BRs + 2 BAs at $595/week-$125/day+$25 cleaning
Log Cabin available at $325/week / $75 per day (+ $25 cleaning fee).
Pontoon Boat+ 4 SeaEagle 2-person Kayaks + rowboat at $595 week inc. fuel.
$500 sec. deposit. $165 clean fee. PetFee add'l. Holidays, NotreDame games higher.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.