Fish, swim, sun and relax!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6636 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Marcellus, MI

Gravel Lake13 min drive
St. Julian Winery21 min drive
Western Michigan University38 min drive
Elkhart, IN (EKI-Elkhart Municipal)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cottage overlooks beautiful Hemlock Lake. Hemlock Lake is 68 acres and is a clean, sandy bottomed lake. It is stocked with blue gills and trout. You can sun or sit in the shade. Swimming is a delight in our clear, sandy bottomed lake.

Relax on the deck overlooking the lake or swim to your heart's content!

There are two (2) bedrooms. One has a twin bunk beds and the other has a full size bed. The sofa pulls out into a queen size bed. There is a bathroom with a shower. The kitchen is well stocked with most everything you will need. Beach and lounge chairs are available.

There is a dock. (Must provide your own life vests). Please contact us if you want to bring a boat. Maximum length of Twenty (20) feet. Surf or wake boats that create large wakes are not allowed. The lake is not large enough to withstand these boats and they damage sea walls and erode our beach area. Contact Host for information on Pontoon Rental.

Make sure you review our Rental Agreement. We want to make sure this is the right venue for you!

Property manager

Karen or Jodi Bainbridge

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Water view

King size bed, plenty of blankets and pillows

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Marcellus

Located in Marcellus, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Lawton Golf Club and Swiss Valley Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hidden Marsh Sanctuary and Gravel Lake. Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo and South Lanes Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Snorkeling, water skiing, and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Marcellus, MI

What's nearby

Gravel Lake - 13 min drive
St. Julian Winery - 21 min drive
Corey Lake - 28 min drive
Air Zoo - 36 min drive
Western Michigan University - 38 min drive

Getting around

Dowagiac Station - 37 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

The Rock at Big Fish Lake - 13 min drive
The Wild Patch - 10 min drive
Amy's Fabulous Diner - 10 min drive
Country Lakes General Store - 10 min drive
Johnny's Pizzeria - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fish, swim, sun and relax! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fish, swim, sun and relax! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fish, swim, sun and relax! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fish, swim, sun and relax! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Gravel Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lawton Golf Club and Swiss Valley Ski Area. Corey Lake and St. Julian Winery are also within 16 mi (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Jul 11, 2022

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

True to the listing!

Our stay was enjoyable and we found the property true to the listing. We were very appreciative of the owner going out of their way to ensure we had a kayak to use during our stay also, despite some minor repairs needed due to normal wear and tear!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Jul 1, 2022

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

Cute Lake Cottage

This lake cottage was quite on a beautiful lake. It has everything you need for a long stay. A new air conditioner was installed and cooled the whole cottage. I didn't use it much because the breeze off the lake was awesome. I stayed the 3rd week in June. Your hosts are very receptive to your needs. Will book this cottage again in future travels to Michigan. Thanks Karen and Jodi. Nancy Ball

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Marcia J.

Sep 28, 2021

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

nice cottage on lake

Cottage was small but the outside being by the lake made up for it. Property manager was quick to respond to issues. View of lake was great from cottage. Nice little beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Tatiana K., Chicago

Aug 29, 2021

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

Beautiful lake!

It was a great stay, the most we loved is the lake. The water was very warm and had very nice, sandy bottom. The house did not come to my standards, but overall I enjoyed my stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deanna A., Stryker, Ohio

Aug 26, 2021

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

Beautiful lake

Cute little cabin on a small clean lake, beautiful setting, we had a great time relaxing, fishing and swimming . Hosts were great, prompt at answering questions, and had a basket with supplies for S’mores waiting for us when we arrived. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karen or Jodi Bainbridge

Karen Bainbridge grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan and enjoyed many summers at this family cottage. Jodi was born in Ramstein, Germany where his father served in the US Army. He grew up in Marcellus, Michigan and spent much of his childhood with his grandparents on Hemlock Lake. Jodi loves scuba diving, spending time with his family and traveling. Jodi lives 5 minutes away from the cottage. Karen lives in Kalamazoo and enjoys camping, traveling, reading and exploring healthy alternatives.

Why they chose this property

Karen Bainbridge and her son Jodi have spent most of their lives on Hemlock Lake. Karen's father Donald Wiers began building the cottage in 1959. Karen's parents sold this cottage and bought the cottage next door. Karen and Jodi have been blessed with the opportunity to purchase this property and hope to share this with other families and hope with the hope that they will get as much enjoyment as we have had through the years. (Campfires, swimming, sunning, playing cards, cookouts, reading and just relaxing!)

What makes this property unique

You can swim in a clear, sandy bottomed lake. If you like fishing it is stocked with blue gills and trout. You can relax in the enclosed porch or relax on the deck overlooking beautiful Hemlock Lake.
Grill out and enjoy a campfire.

Provided:
Dishes, cookware, dinnerware, storage containers, crock pot, coffee pot, mixer, toaster, stove, microwave, refrigerator, dish/hand soap, kitchen towels, (12) bath towels and wash clothes, bedding, gas grill.

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