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Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake

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Amazing summer sunset
Winter sunsets have the most vibrant colors.
View of the back of the cottage from the water/dock.
Cottage from the street view. Parking for 2 cars directly in front.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Kalamazoo, MI
  • Place, Eagle Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Michigan University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake

Cottage of "Zoo"topia is located directly on Eagle Lake facing west with stunning sunset views just 2 hours away from Chicago and Detroit. Your ideal lake vacation awaits. Be it swimming, fishing, and boating in the Summer, or ice skating, ice fishing, and sledding in the Winter, this rental is a stunning retreat. Enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon happy hour on the upper deck overlooking the lake or on the lower level patio. There is a small sandy beach area with a fire pit to end the evening.

The cottage currently has a water bouncer, adult kayaks, two children kayaks and paddle boards available in the summer.

The main level of the house contains a fully stocked kitchen, deck with grill and table for six people, living area with Smart TV, full bathroom and three bedrooms. The lower level has a full bathroom and a bunk room. There is parking for two vehicles.

Guest Access:
Guest will be given a door code prior to check-in.

The Neighborhood:
The homes on the lake consist of summer homes and year-round residents. No parties will be allowed.

Interaction with Guests:
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. We're only a text, call or email away.

To comply with Texas Township Zoning this rental is available for short term rentals of90+ days
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2335950
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Kalamazoo

Located in Kalamazoo, this vacation home is on the waterfront. James W. Miller Auditorium and Celery Flats Ampitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lawton Ridge Winery and Moors Golf Club. Harbors West Park and Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting.
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Kalamazoo, MI

What's nearby

  • Eagle Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crooked Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wings Event Center - 14 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Western Michigan University - 14 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Kalamazoo College - 17 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crumbl - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jac's Cekola Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake?

As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake on Aug 16, 2026 start from $307, 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 Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eagle Lake and Crooked Lake. Bass Lake and Duck Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mollie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay here! Great house and wonderful lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Nice location

We enjoyed our stay at Eagle Lake. House was clean with a great bunk room for teens.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Short stay with friends

Great spot overlooking the lake. Fun house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Great place

Clean and roomy. It had almost every amenity to make it a comfortable stay. We were able to dock our boat on the pier which made things convenient. There are numerous restaurants in the area. Overall we really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was fabulous. Communication was great and close to Western Michigan University
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy A.

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

Lovely home on the lake

Our families (including kids ages 11-14) had a wonderful stay. The house is very clean; the host is clearly thoughtful in taking care of the details. The biggest hit for our group was the kayaks, enough for all 3 kids to go together, and they all kayaked non stop. Great location too as it feels remote yet close to Kalamazoo and shopping amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Beautiful home!

We didn’t enjoy the lake cause of the fall weather! Make sure you bring your own kcups if you’re a morning coffee drinker! We loved the inside of this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was plenty of room for all. It would be lovely in the summer! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Kalamazoo Home Base

Property was exactly as listed/pictured. We used the cottage as a home base for WMU graduation weekend. House is well appointed and equipped and reasonable close to downtown Kzoo and WMU campus. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryon H.

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

Great weekend

Very clean house, great property, and Owner was responsive when the door code wasn’t provided (not Owners fault, rather VRBO). House was exactly how it was portrayed online. We caught tons of fish and enjoyed the kayaks and our time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Property for Family!

We had a great time! We enjoyed the house with our four children (ages 1-8) and my in-laws, and everyone had a comfortable room to sleep in. The walkout basement is a great area to gather for meals and games. It was too cold for us to swim in the lake, but our kids enjoyed fishing. The family's lake access (in the backyard) seems like a great swimming area for kids. Shallow water and a small beach with sand. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy access to the lake and great for sunsets. Appreciate the kayaks and paddle boards. Rented a pontoon boat from someone nearby which was a plus. Well stocked with useful items in the home, details such as sunscreen, appreciate the healthy cleaners and soap. A few lightbulbs were out, which would be my only complaint. All the fish caught were small Bass, couldn't find Bluegill anywhere, unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris C.

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

Lovely home

We had a group of 5 moms for a Galentine's weekend. There was ample space for us to spread out and everything was very clean. The living room was cozy and was perfect for playing games or watching movies (or nostalgic music videos). The kitchen had everything we needed and then some. There are no complaints - the owner was incredibly communicative and we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Phillip B.

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

2023 Eagle Lake Review

Great view of Eagle Lake. Sunsets are awesome. Cottage was clean with plenty of sleeping beds. Very quiet surroundings, particularly because the cottage was located off of main lake roads. Lower level meant family groups could have quiet zones and other groups could be noiser. Very easy to find a place of solitude and read. Would recommend the use of this rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mollie W.

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

Clean, updated house on beautiful lake

We really enjoyed the house and the lake. Our kids were disappointed that the trampoline float was not available when we arrived, and it would have been nice if the owners had given us a heads up about that. Also had an issue with the thermostat, but were able to resolve it. Overall, a good lake house rental experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Eagle Lake

Home was comfortable and clean. Owners were quick to respond to our concerns. The stairs to the dock were a work in progress, didn’t get finished until a few days before we left. The handrail to the lower level was missing.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2022
Thank you for being great guests and the communication. I apologize for the work in progress and appreciate your understanding due to labor/supply issues the dock project had taken much longer to complete than expected.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

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

Peaceful and chill

Drove from Minnesota to spend Thanksgiving weekend with our daughter who is attending WMU. It was so nice to have a home away from home to stay instead of a hotel for 4 days! Great location and close enough to town, easy to get to! We will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Great stay.. great views ... even with 6+" of snow

Perfect family get away... everything that you need is there...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Great place

We had a fabulous weekend visiting Kalamazoo. The cottage had everything we needed and we felt right at home. Super cute, comfy place to stay! Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Room For ALL

We have 7 people in our family and the Zootopia lake cabin had plenty of room inside and outside. The water toys were fantastic, we utilized them all and the fire pit - eating outside with that view was a favorite!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

A wonderful home for a family vacation!!

My husband, five kids and myself had a wonderful family vacation. The house was so welcoming and beautiful! We had a very relaxing vacation there. So much to do with all of our kids and they just loved being on the water all day!! The neighbors were also very friendly to all of us!! Thanks again for helping my family and I make wonderful memories that we will never forget!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Neil S.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Uncomfortable host, uncomfortable stay

This host is not comfortable accommodating 10 guests, as the listing states. She threatened to cancel our stay the day before we were due to arrive. The listing encourages guests to bring a boat, but the host is uncomfortable with guests docking a boat on the pier. The host attempted to contact us during our stay, making it known that we were under her surveillance. Also the neighbor exposed himself to the females in our party several times. Just a little uncomfortable overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2022
Neil I am disappointed to hear your review. I asked how many adults you had in your party as the reservation states 6 adults maximum and up to 4 children.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O.

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

Amazing!

Owner was amazing! They offered use of their water toys and beautiful home. Newly renovated and the downstairs was an awesome addition. Even though we used our own detergent and cooking supplies, they offered use of all things in the home. The only time we didn't hear back from the owner was upon leaving to make sure she knew everything they asked was completed. Parking was the only downside for our family as we were only allowed 2 vehicles for a 4 bedroom home. Would stay again if we have the opportunity and if we could possibly find parking closer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Heather Derickson

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Our family loves to travel and have adventures but one of our favorite things to do is be at the lake, whether it is in the summer spending our days and evenings fishing, water sports, BBQ and having fires in the evening or during the winter we love to play some pond hockey and ice fish as well as hit up the local ski resorts.

Why they chose this property

The Cottage of "Zoo"topia reminds me of my childhood and spending some many summer days/nights are friends cottages. It is the perfect size to relax in at the end of the night because we spend most of our days and evenings outside. We also love the location. Kalamazoo is such an amazing town with great restaurants, family friendly activities and breweries plus it is equal distance to Chicago and Detroit.
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