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Cottages on Sand Lake - *Jaquzzi* - The Retreat

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private hot tub
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sturgis, MI
  • Place, Sand Lake County Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Templene
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Demijohn Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Cottages on Sand Lake - *Jaquzzi* - The Retreat

Welcome to The Cottages on Sand Lake! The Retreat is the main house on our property. It's our largest but is not located directly on the water. Just a short walk across the yard there is a shared swimming area with 3 docks. Paddle boat, row boats, paddle boards and kayaks and water trampoline provided. This is a classic Michigan inland lake, 102 acres, all sports with great fishing including large mouth bass, perch, bluegill, and catfish. Sand Lake County Park close by to put your boat in. $50 pet fee.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
It is OK to leave the dishwasher running if needed.
Be sure to clean up the lake front. Return all used equipment and store all boats and kayaks upside down.
Clean grill and replace cover if used. Return all chair cushions back to Rubbermaid bin.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2388539vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sturgis

Sturgis is home to this holiday home. Saint Joe Valley Golf Course and Island Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Colon Community Park and Carnegie Center for the Arts. South Lanes Family Fun Center and Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Sturgis, MI

What's nearby

  • Sand Lake County Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Templene - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Demijohn Lake - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 40 min drive - 55.9 km
  • Western Michigan University - 52 min drive - 74.5 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yoder's Country Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Smokehouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Viking Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Prairie Lake Tavern - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottages on Sand Lake - *Jaquzzi* - The Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottages on Sand Lake - *Jaquzzi* - The Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottages on Sand Lake - *Jaquzzi* - The Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottages on Sand Lake - *Jaquzzi* - The Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottages on Sand Lake - *Jaquzzi* - The Retreat located?

Situated in Sturgis, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sand Lake County Park, Lake Templene and Demijohn Lake. Saint Joe Valley Golf Course and Evans Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful weekend stay. Perfect for our family of four. We enjoyed fishing in the lake and soaking in the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing, got plenty of sleep. Comfortable beds!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyleandashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TOMMY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressive home, loved the kitchen and all the appliances and utensils, loved all the books around the house. Very relaxing. Great beds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson H.

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

Sand Lake

Great place to relax
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamela S.

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

Great quiet place

This place is nice and clean. Cute, lots of beds and lots of dishes and things in house to use. One of the best we have stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Getaway

Very clean, has a nice cozy feel about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Quaint Country Home with all the amenities of home

We drive 4hrs to celebrate a friend's birthday! This beautiful home made her day even more special
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

serena h.

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

Relaxing getaway

Took the hubby away for the weekend for his birthday we enjoyed our stay! House had everything you need to host was very nice! I think it would be even better in the summer time they had all the accommodations you can ask for with the lake jealous I didn't get to try them out way too cold in October but still nice and relaxing and beautiful sights
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold F.

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

Nice property

We were in town not to enjoy the lake or the beautiful hot tub but I could definitely recommend this property for those activities. It is a nice house with everything you would need. We just slept and showered and were very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Accommodating!

Jenny was incredibly accommodating to my friends and I traveling through the area to go to Farrand Hall
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael S.

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

Enjoyable stay

Everything was as advertised, but anyone staying there should be aware that there are two roosters next door that start crowing at 4 am and continue basically nonstop until 7 am. Best thing about the location is the Sand Lake Grocery (walking distance). Their ice cream is delicious and you can get a 3.5 POUND dish for less than $7.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2022
We did get the neighboor to get rid of his rooster (my sister gratefully took them) so guests will no longer hear roosters crowing in the morning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Cottages on Sand Lake

What an amazing find! We stayed in the Farm House - clean, spacious and absolutely everything you could need. The MANY lake amenities were so nice to have! Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven with us! We will be back next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, located right down the street from my son‘s wedding. The only slight issue is I was supposed to receive check in information 72 hours prior and I didn’t get it til 24 hours before so that was a little nerve racking but it turned out to be fine
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen N.

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

A nice family getaway spot

Jennifer & Stephen are great hosts. All questions were answered promptly. The farm house was very clean and nicely appointed with newer appliances, a good supply of fresh linens and lots of nice touches for any group that chooses to stay there. The beach and docks were great! We loved the boats, fire pit and just chilling by the lake. We would like it noted that this particular unit is right on the highway and the neighbor has two roosters and 6 dogs. So at night and starting at daybreak, it was difficult to sleep. This was somewhat muffled indoors, but all of our group was up early every day as a result. Jennifer & Stephen have no control over this situation and apparently plan to build a privacy wall in the future. All in all, a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2022
Hi Karen, thanks again for staying and taking great care of it. We did get the neighboor to get rid of his rooster (my sister gratefully took them) so guests will no longer hear roosters crowing in the morning. There is still the road in front obviously but just wanted to state that it is not a highway and the speed limit is only 40 MPH as it is in a residential area by the lake. The house is the original old farmhouse on property so back then they didn’t put houses right on the water. You can still hear the clip clop of the Amish carriage horse hooves in front of the house though.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

amazing

the farmhouse is great for any vacation stay. While we only stayed a couple of days everything we needed was there. Our mom now lives with us in Ohio but has several family members still living in OH . She has missed her family and so for her 90th birthday owe wanted to have a place where family could visit and wish her a Happy Birthday. Being able to see family brought tears to her eyes and everyone commented on how wonderful the place was and it was definitely everything it was listed to be. I would recommend this property to everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Burton

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Stephan and I bought the property in 2021 with the hopes of our blended family of 7 having a place to enjoy Michigan summers. We live in Kalamazoo but enjoy our time we get to spend at the lake!

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