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Private 1 bedroom apartment with private deck and sauna close to ski resorts

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio

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Plainwell, MI
  • Place, Plainwell Performing Arts Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Long Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private 1 bedroom apartment with private deck and sauna close to ski resorts

This cozy but spacious apartment is the upstairs unit of a renovated barn built in the early 1900s. Recently refurbished, it retains charming features of the original barn. There is a newly redone bathroom, large couch, full kitchen, and TV.
This apartment is located in the ground floor of a renovated barn, originally built in 1900. The bathroom was renovated in 2023, to make a beautiful modern space with shower and tub, and new flooring was installed in the main living space this past year as well.

The open kitchen boasts a 4-burner electric stove and oven, microwave, full sized fridge, coffee maker, and all the basic cooking implements necessary.

The bedroom has a king-size bed, a large dresser, and a large closet.

If there are more than 2 guests and one would like to sleep on the couch, bedding will be provided.

The sauna is custom-built, cedar-lined, wood-fired, and only 4 years old. It is located right outside the front door on the patio. Wood and fire-starting supplies are provided, and you will have unlimited use during your stay.

All living spaces, sauna, and deck are private. In the shared backyard there is a garden and a nice lawn area.
Other things to note:
If you want to sauna we will give you a walkthrough of the rules and how to use it, and we will get it started the first couple of times to make sure that you know how to use it.

Please note that the sauna takes about 90 min to reach temp, and while we are happy to have it ready for you on arrival if our schedule permits (it usually does), we do require advance notice.

No smoking, vaping, or e-cigarettes allowed inside. Smoking, vaping, e-cigs allowed on deck.
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About the neighborhood

Plainwell

Plainwell is home to this apartment. Otsego Area Historical Society and Gilmore Car Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Prairiewood Golf Course and Bittersweet Ski Resort. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kalamazoo State Theatre or Markin Racquet Center.
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Plainwell, MI

What's nearby

  • Plainwell Performing Arts Center - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Consumers Power Prairie - 10 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Little Long Lake - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Gull Lake - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 15 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Four Roses Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was clean and owners friendly. We didn't plan in cooking but there seemed to be sufficient equipment in the kitchen if needed. Was a quiet, relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great comfortable place to stay…
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and clean. Nice to have a place away from populated area. Dollar General close by if you need essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property with views of the woods.Main reason for the stay was to use the wood burning sauna; which was a wonderful and healthy experience. Definitely would book again.
Outdoor wood burning sauna. Bring a folding chair for more comfortable seating for 2 people. Also a candle is helpful for night sauna sweats.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay and it was even nicer than the last time! We will definitely continue to keep this place in mind for future visits. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property has a cabin in the woods vibe with high speed internet. Property is close to Plainwell and Richland and a dollar store nearby for quick supply runs. Place was very clean and equipped with everything you need for cooking. As with any cabin in the woods, bring your own drinking water. I didn’t use the sauna, but it looked very inviting.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was pleasantly surprised by the spaciousness of this place, It was a nice touch to find some coffee, and other hot drinks so I didn't have to run too the store, and a soak in the tub with Epsom salts was great. Hosts were quick to respond to questions and their small pet dog was cute!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really liked the feel of this place..if you want cozy and comfortable or just hate hotels like I do this is a perfect little place. Very much cabin vibes. But you still feel connected and not far from anything. Everything was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setup for our needs.Thank you M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briana M.

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

Great time

Very nice quite area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 29, 2024
Brianna and her friends were great guests! They left the place super duper clean, were quiet and respectful during their stay, and followed all house rules. We’d welcome them back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Very nice

I enjoyed my stay; hosts thoughtfully prepared the apartment for guests
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 19, 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us, Lisa! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay, and hope you stay again when you’re in the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

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

Perfect Setting

My adult son and I had a great stay at this property. Very clean, well managed and perfect setting. We will definitely be back. Thanks, Melissa. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

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

Perfect Timing

Our host communicated that there was a cancellation and we were able to get the place as we needed after all.Everything worked out well.The wildlife is abundant…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marin G.

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

Nice Stay

The apartment met all of our needs and was super easy to check in and out of! It was private and had plenty of space for our little family. It had a bit of a firewood/smoke smell, which was definitely not a bad scent, but may just be something to keep in mind if you are really sensitive to that type of thing. We loved seeing the chickens and the very friendly cat who greeted us as we came and went, which made for a fun and memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Relaxing

Thank you for all the amenities and the lovely home and sauna. The Kalamazoo Visitor Center is awesome. I'm enjoying it now.Please take the screw out of the bedroom window so that it can be opened. An exit in case of fire is necessary. Plus a woman with menopause needs air flow. Thanks again for everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family-friendly, great sauna, very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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