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"Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!

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Exterior
Floor plan
Bathroom
Bathroom
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!

Peace and quiet on all sports Matteson Lake. Enjoy your time at our lakeside retreat. Whether it's some family time you are looking for or some time away with friends, this is the cottage for you. This two bedroom, one bath has sleeping for 8! This home is situated on spring fed, all sports Matteson Lake. Our property has the advantage of a shallow entrance for swimming for all ages. We offer free high speed internet, 2 kayaks, and a 4 person paddle boat! Whether you want to swim, boat, fish, or relax around the fire pit, this home has many options. There are smart tv's in the bedrooms, along with one in the living room. The kitchen features a self cleaning oven and a dishwasher. There is a smart lock for easy access and personalized security. We have a washer and dryer in the unit, along with 2 window air conditioners. We offer travel size shampoo and soap. Smoking is allowed outdoors. The parking on this lot is 15' x 32' at the smallest point. It can fit 2 small vehicles or one truck or large SUV. The smart TV's have limited over-the-air stations, but the tv's are programmed to reset after every guest, allowing you to log into your own streaming services or Tubi, Freevee, etc. are available and free. There are no cable stations offered. The outdoor area has its private dock and swimming area. Two kayaks and a four person paddle-boat, along with life- jackets are provided. The dock will be in place from mid May to mid September. The outdoor furniture will be stored from November to May. In the winter, a snow shovel is in the barn. If we snow that stops 24 hours before your stay, we'll try to have the driveway and walks shoveled.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please gather all linens and start the laundry. Pods are near the wash machine.

Please take the trash to the outside receptacle. Insure all windows and doors are closed and locked.

Please set the ac to 70 or the heat to 60. Please turn off bedroom air conditioner.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

We love our pets, but please pick up their messes, inside and outside, place in the outside receptacle. Please do not allow any pets on the furniture

There will be additional fees for damage to the furniture, excessive messes, or other damaged, stained, missing, or torn items.

Due to our cleaning schedule, late check-out is not an option without prior approval. We do require $75/hour due to back-charges by housekeeping.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3991696
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the neighborhood

Bronson

Located in Bronson, this cottage is on the waterfront. Palmer Lake Beach and Lepley Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Colon Community Park and Adventure Zone. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Bronson, MI

What's nearby

  • Palmer Lake Beach - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Palmer Lake - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Colon Township Library - 13 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Capri Drive-In Theater - 13 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Heritage Park - 14 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viking Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bill's Steak House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bronson Strike Zone - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at "Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock! on Aug 15, 2026 start from $181, 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 "Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Palmer Lake Beach, Lepley Lake, and Veterans Memorial Park. Colon Township Hall and Colon Township Library are also within 9 mi (15 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT cottage, updated, clean, with everything u need. Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Perfect for our need.

We enjoyed our stay at this property. The house was exactly as described. Our family was looking for a spot on the water so the kids could fish and kayak and it did not disappoint!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2025
Thank you very much for the review. It was very kind of you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn G.

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

4th of July!!!

Fished, kayak, paddle boating and floated around the lake. Love my family time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was roomy and even though it rained part of the time we could be inside with a great view of the lake. Very quiet during the week. Furniture was comfortable. Since I was allowed to have dogs, I brought quilts from home to cover couches. It was great and no worries. I plan to come back to this house. My dog and I took walks all around the neighborhood. The house heated up easily when needed. Didn’t need a/c.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at Stargazer. It is a comfortable house with a well supplied kitchen. There is a dishwasher. The coffee maker is a flexbrew, so bring your favorite pods (I recommend Maxwell House - seriously, just try it!) or ground coffee for a whole pot. The beds are firm and supportive, perfect in my opinion - and not memory foam, thankfully! We didn't try the pullouts in the couches, but the couches are comfy. The living room is a great size for visiting with plenty of seating. Outside, we enjoyed the paddle boat, kayaks, and fire pit. Matteson lake is quiet and peaceful. Because I am disabled, I want to highlight accessibility. I use a walker and sometimes a wheelchair. The newly finished sidewalk and parking were very nice and made it easier to get in and out of the house. There is one step up into the kitchen and one step down to the living room. I asked about this ahead of time - one step is doable for me. There are hard floors throughout the house with easy transitions. In the bedroom, we moved the bed to the wall to make room for my walker. The door to the bedroom is narrow, but my walker collapses vertically to get through smaller doorways (a smaller aluminum walker would fit). The bathroom is too small for my rollator walker, but the sink (and long arms) made a good hand hold, so that was not an issue. I travel with a shower chair and an aluminum walker. These items make almost any shower handicap accessible. This shower has a lower shower pan which was
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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Hosted by Bill Lakeman

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