The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake

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A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn, a driveway, and a view of a lake.
A cozy room with wicker furniture, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.
A house with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a grill.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a plaid napkin, with a Christmas tree in the background.
A living room with floral-patterned sofas, a wooden chair, and a large window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gun Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Middleville, MI
  • Place, Gun Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Yankee Springs Recreation Area
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gun Lake Casino
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

All purpose room

2 Double Futons

main floor bedroom

1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

Main floor master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

4 Twin Beds

Upstairs master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Orangeville

Located in Middleville, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mullenhurst Golf Course and Yankee Springs Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yankee Springs Recreation Area and Hidden Pond Preserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Gun Lake County Park and Cadwallader Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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Map
Middleville, MI

What's nearby

  • Gun Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yankee Springs Recreation Area - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 21 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Western Michigan University - 45 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Van Andel Arena - 45 min drive - 70.2 km

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Russo’s Pizzeria Bar & Grille at Gun Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Judd's Bar And Grille - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Pizzeria & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bay Pointe Bar & Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake on Jan 3, 2027 start from $779, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hermitage Retreat at Gun Lake located?

This family-friendly Middleville vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Gun Lake and Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Hall Lake and Long Lake Outdoor Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as advertised. Space is great and the view is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time! Communication couldn’t have been better and the host is so helpful. The property is so clean and in such a beautiful location right on the water. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone interested. We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of parking, room for 12 at the dinner table, plates & silverware for 20, and plenty of room to spend time together! This home was everything that I could have asked for and more! Everything was first-class and our family had a wonderful week together!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing. It was quiet, spacious and very well equipped for a weekend with family and friends. The entire process from booking to checkout was smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hermitage House was by far the most outstanding place I’ve stayed with a large group. While we didn’t utilize the game room because it was such a beautiful fall day in Michigan, we did utilize other amenities, such as bicycles, kayaks, paddle boards, and fishing poles. Equipment was high-quality and in working order. Lots of outdoor seating for eating, socializing, and looking at beautiful Gun Lake. Fire pit is a bonus. House was very clean and well equipped with everything from beach towels to cutlery for 20 people. The host was extremely helpful and readily answered all the questions I had regarding the property. Check in/out was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures don’t do the property justice. Truly an exceptional stay. First class all the way around. Extremely clean, well stocked, and lovely all the in every aspect. It’s one of those pieces of property that are extremely hard to come by on such a beautiful lake. I hope if you ever decide to sell you reach out to us as I would love to have a chance at owning such a beautiful place. The hosts were extremely friendly and communicative. I have no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property.and very well appointed. Host was helpful and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quality rental with a super location

My family loves to stay at this cottage. So much room and all the amenities. The beach and dock are great and each year we see improvements.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

Love this property. They provide plenty of activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Favorite Vacation Rental

We Love staying here! Very clean, very roomy and has everything you would need. They added extra mooring anchors this year which worked out great for our boat and 2 jet skis. The property manager Kim is great to work with. Looking forward to returning next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Home & Experience

We had an amazing experience. The home and property were as advertised. The owners were very accommodating and communication was excellent. I highly recommend the property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends and Family

Such a wonderful time at the Heritage! From the abundance of kitchen supplies, beach towels, bikes and yard games, the hosts thought of everything to make our stay exceptional! Immaculately clean inside and out. We will be sure to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never disappoints!

Beautiful home that accommodates our large family. Property is peaceful and private. Property manager is very kind and attentive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!!

This property is a slice of paradise!! Everything from the house and yard to the trails and dock were amazing!! The home owners provide more than any other VRBO house we've ever stayed at. Kim was wonderful to work with!! We were able to check in early and she was always quick to respond to our questions. We hope to book the place again next summer!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous as always

Kim and Jeff are unbelievable at their attention to detail and hospitality. Perfect, everything is perfect. Comfortable home, clean lake, endless amenities. Thank you again!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Vacation!

Great property! Very clean and roomy. Great location up on a hillside. The house had everything we needed in the kitchen. An extra refrigerator in the garage was a bonus. Water is very sandy and shallow along the shoreline and dock. It was great for swimming or just floating. Kayaks and paddle boards are provided which was fun. Kim was easy to get ahold of with any questions. Looking forward to returning!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th Time at Hermitage Retreat; It just keeps getting better!

Just returned from spending 10 wonderful days at our “Home away from home”. This was our first stay in the summertime so we were able to take full advantage of the lakefront activities. Lots of swimming in the crystal clear water, kayaking and peddling on the lake in the newly offered pedal power boat. As always, Kimberly was in communication and took care of any requests to make our stay perfect. The house is ideal for our large family of 10 adults, 3 teenagers and an 8 and 2 year old. The two bedrooms on the first floor mean no stairs for any seniors. We are already planning vacation #5.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Little Slice of Heaven

I can't even begin to describe the amazing "experience" we had staying at the Hermitage Retreat. Kim was the best host I have ever encountered on this site taking care of our every need and staying in contact throughout the weekend. The house was immaculately maintained and was furnished more like a high end home than a rental property. There was a wide assortment of gently used pots and pans to cook with along with all kinds of extras including utensils, salt and pepper, cooking spray, aluminum foil, and many other things that you would typically have to buy. Plenty of glasses and dishes to accommodate our group of 16. The beds were extremely comfortable and there were enough of them that we only had to double up in the two kings. The walkway down to the water was impeccably maintained and safe to walk, even in bare feet. I have never felt more at home and more well taken care of at a rental property than I did here. I would highly recommend the Hermitage Retreat to anyone looking for a relaxing home away from home for their large group getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is as wonderful as it looks! So many amenities are included! The lakefront area is beautiful. We especially enjoyed the large area that was marked by buoys where the water was shallow enough for the small children to stand. Would highly recommend the home and the hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond excellent

We had the most amazing experience at this property! We rented this for part of our wedding party. Kim thought of absolutely everything & it was so comforting to not have to worry about a thing! Don’t hesitate to stay here, it’s such a wonderful property & Kim is wonderful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Retreat!

We loved our stay at the Retreat! It was the perfect place for a getaway for our extended family. The kids loved the playground area, the beach, toys on the porch, playing in the water and on the paddleboards/kayaks. We loved that we could safely and securely moor two boats and head out on them at our leisure. The patio and path down to the water area is superb, and the interior of the house feels new, clean, and well taken care of. Jeff & Kim were extremely responsive hosts and made sure we had everything we needed in proper order. We would highly recommend staying here to anyone interested!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time favorite location!!

Dream cottage of mine on Gun Lake! All amenities were well thought of and makes your vacation just about effortless and ready for nothing but water fun and relaxation! We had a family reunion there after many many years of gathering together and they all wish to do it again next year!!! Couldn’t ask for anything more and although it is expensive it is worth it for the location, the sleeping capacity, the outdoor spaces, the playground for kiddos, the water jackets and toys provided, the fire pit and chairs on an expansive waterfront lake view patio, and the kitchen gadgets are endless! Sad to go…..Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic vacation home

We love spending our family vacation here. The home is very spacious and clean. Kitchen has everything you need. There are plenty of bath and beach towels as well. Kim is a great property manager and responds immediately to any questions or concerns. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

The house and grounds are stunning. There is so much to do. The grandkids spent most of their time swimming. We had a small problem due to weather. There was a major storm and we lost power but the owners did everything they could to make sure we still had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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