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Unique Antebellum Estate, Private Lake Close Lake Mich Beaches

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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With McCormick Manor and Hunting Lodge, you have THREE separate units.
The only noise you might hear is from the farm goat ...
Farm peacock ... you also might see our chickens.
The well-stocked, spring fed, 5-acre McCormick Lake is surrounded by trees.
The Hunting Lodge: featuring Satellite TV with DVD, WiFi, and much more!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Coloma, MI
  • Place, 12 Corners Vineyards
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Michigan College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Contessa Wine Cellars
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unique Antebellum Estate, Private Lake Close Lake Mich Beaches

Walden Pond is nestled in a private 100-acre Estate. The two separate rentals are quiet, peaceful yet close to many area attractions. The two rentals are The Lodge (352708) which has 3 bedrooms, two full baths, private grill, private lakeside deck for dining, lakeside gazebo, firepit, and fishing dock for catch and release fishing. The Coachhouse (975220) has one bedroom with 2 pull out double beds in the living area. Private grill, sunroom, access to the lakeside gazebo, firepit and fishing dock. Located 10 minutes from St. Joseph a quaint tourist town boasting rooftop restaurants, shopping, kayaking, wineries, breweries, beaches, children's carousel and water shoot and several gold courses. Pets are welcome in both rentals. There are also chickens and goats for your entertainment. Come and stay close to nature yet also close to many fun activities.


Keywords: Private Estate, Fishing Lake, close to beaches, restaurants, golf, casinos, wineries, vineyards
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Coloma

Located in Coloma, this vacation home is on a lake. Box Factory for the Arts and Van Buren Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Silver Beach are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Coloma, MI

What's nearby

  • Covert Park - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Lake Michigan College - 13 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Van Buren State Park - 14 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Contessa Wine Cellars - 14 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wesco World - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Antebellum Estate, Private Lake Close Lake Mich Beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Antebellum Estate, Private Lake Close Lake Mich Beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Antebellum Estate, Private Lake Close Lake Mich Beaches?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Antebellum Estate, Private Lake Close Lake Mich Beaches located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 mi (10 km) of Contessa Wine Cellars and Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery. Sarett Nature Center and 12 Corners Vineyards are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 94 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay with our daughter and grandchildren. This property is a perfect location for families. The hosts are friendly, welcoming and helpful with local recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucian S.

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

Nice place for relaxing vacation

The fishing lake is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shari V.

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

Beautiful property, wonderful stay!

We really enjoyed our time at this property! The property and location were beautiful - very quiet yet close to plenty of activities. Bill, our host, was very easy to communicate with / friendly and gave us tips on the best places to go that only locals would know. We especially enjoyed the huge pond and walking around the spacious location. Our only regret is not booking for a longer stay! We would love to come stay here again in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

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

Location great

Nice property works great for us
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay for an extended weekend trip to Lake Michigan! The goats, chickens and fishing in the lake were fun downtime activities for our young kids after being at Lake Michigan during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R.

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

Everything we were looking for

Great place to stay for six of us. Plenty to do in the area. The fishing was great. The kids loved the goats and chickens. Planning to repeat the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty B.

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

Family reunion

Beautiful outside space perfect for our family gathering!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Mr. Wallace

Overall, fantastic stay. Would highly recommend. Owners were very accommodating. Property is great for both children and adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelle S.

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

Excellent

The property was excellent. We loved the quiet environment. The McCormicks were very hospitable! I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Cindy, Toni B.

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

Great Time

Loved the property. Kids did some fishing and enjoyed the animals!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Relaxing get away

The house was perfect for our family. The kitchen was well equipped. We appreciated all the safety gates on the stairs down the deck and to the basement area for our young children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Very nice

Loved the outdoors and the men enjoyed fishing! Owner very nice and helpful. Relaxing place. Granddaughter enjoyed the animals on-site
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

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

Beautiful property!

We had a great time during our stay! The lake was perfect for fishing. Kids loved the farm animals and the adults enjoyed the backyard covered patio overlooking the lake. The host was very accommodating. Property is a short drive to downtown St Joes with plenty to do for all ages. We really enjoyed Arvesta Farms Outdoor Waterpark in South Haven. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

A piece of paradise

This property is breath taking! Just what our family needed, a quiet, beautiful place to decompress from life issues. We enjoyed this place so much, we are wanting to make this a yearly get together for our family. The farm animals were an added bonus for this animal lover.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ronnie z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bill was very kind

Overall, had a great stay lots for the kids to do and surrounded by beautiful nature however we were not aware that the owners were staying on property during our stay or that there was another group across from us staying around the same time other then that it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Spectacular Getaway

This unique and beautiful property was just a short and easy drive to many different beaches/towns/areas, so we were able to explore a totally different spot each day we were here. Countless meals on the deck and time spent sitting by the lake made this the ideal place to spend quality time as a family, get away from our busy schedules and recharge our batteries. Highlights of the property include the gazebo on the lake, the goats and the half-mile, paved driveway that made for a secluded property but also a comfortable drive in and handy place to walk the dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joel B.

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

Family Weekend Getaway

Very nice property. The goats were a big hit for the kids. Getting to fish right in the backyard was another huge plus for our family. Bill was a fantastic host, and extremely accommodating. My kids thoroughly enjoyed what the property had to offer including the Wi-Fi and nighttime movie watching in the living room. Key thing to note is the hunting lodge is joint connected to the house where other people may be at during your stay, and the detached barn may have people staying there as well. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisha B.

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

Views Are Breath Taking

The view was breath taking. It had been about 3 years since we had a chance to get together with another couple and their kids. We had a wonderful stay. The children loved fishing and having all the open space to run around, while we adults enjoyed catching up. Bill was very helpful with great beaches to go to, restaurants, and antique shops to go to. We had everything we needed and the kids kept themselves busy enough, there was very limited screen time and we didn't even have to turn on the tv for them. The goats and chickens were very enjoyable to visit and see roaming around. Definitely a hidden gem to enjoy, while being very close to Lake Michigan beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chad M.

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

Amazing break from city life

Family bonfires capped off every night after day on beach and swimming. We enjoyed fishing on the property, each day. We went putt-putt golfing, golfed 18 holes at Paw Paw lake golf course and enjoyed our visits of multiple beaches along Lake Michigan. A lot of fun for a week stay. Make note that there was not a washer and dryer. Not a big deal, my wife and I made a morning trip out of it to do a couple loads of towels while kids slept in. We will definitely do this trip again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M., Louisville

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

Lake Michigan Stay!

Bill that owns the property is amazing! He even let me borrow a fishing rod to catch nice bass and bluegill. He also gave me and the boys a tour on his atv. Of his property and his deer hunting stands. It's a place I'll be going back to. The beaches are beautiful. Bill told us which beaches to attend. Ti avoid heavy crowd's. The day I left for home, Bill gave me a cooler full of deer meat. I will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina Y.

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

2 night cousin getaway

The check in and out were seamless and easy. The owner checked in via text immediately and kept up on any possible needs - which there were none. There were outside animals which were wonderful and pleasant. The place was well kept and had all the amenities and privacy that we could have hoped for. I highly recommend the hunting lodge for families or groups of friends. We particularly enjoyed the communal outdoor space. At first, we were concerned about the availability of Uber’s, but it was not an issues as we did not wait more than 20 min for an Uber driver to arrive at the address. (We used Uber several times to and from lodge)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

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

Family weekend

We were in town to visit with family from Arizona and Missouri, our brother still in the area, and to help our mother who is nearly 92, get packed up to head back to Missouri with my brother and sister in law. It was emotional weekend but softened by this very nice , incredibly peaceful VRBO. We were able to gather on the deck overlooking the private lake, grill (new grill we broke in), visit and spend time together we haven’t all been able to do in years. Remember you need to bring your own toiletries. Beautiful setting and again so peaceful. We needed this. Oh and the goats and chickens were so cute (especially the goats)!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Celina C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to great beaches!

The "Hunting Lodge" is actually just the left side of the home shown in the picture. The property owner lives in the main portion of the attached house, which was a surprise for us. There was also a party hosted at the pavilion near the lake during our stay, so we went out to site see during that time. There is a second onsite VRBO in the detached barn. No one had reserved it while we were there, so it was nice not having to share the dock and trail around the pond (other than during the party). Beyond that, the property manager was great and pointed us to nearby beaches, restaurants, and fishing sites. The pond in the back was great; the kids enjoyed fishing and caught many small (9-12 inch) bass. Kids also loved feeding the goats and chickens that are on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

MI Getaway

Very clean and always a good time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bill or Jo Anna

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I am a Gentleman farmer. I rescue goats, chickens, llamas, and other animals.

Why they chose this property

My family has been in this area for 4 generations.

What makes this property unique

Fishing, nature walks, quiet, yet close to fun activities.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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