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Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20
| Sleeps | 20 |
| Bedrooms | 8 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 4,300 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Overview
8 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 20
ABOUT OUR PROPERTY:
Our house sits on 6 wooded acres, and from it’s hillside perch, enjoys broad views overlooking Bristol Lake. The property is at the end of a quiet, dead-end drive. It has frontage on Stamm Lake (a 4½ acre spring-fed pond), and from Stamm, the property line follows a stream which flows year-round down to Bristol Lake, on which the property has 125 feet of frontage. Bristol is a 165-acre all-sports lake and is excellent for fishing, swimming and all manner of watersports. We have a sandy beach which drops-off gradually until it reaches a depth of around 3 feet (appx. 20’ from shore). From there the depth falls-off more quickly, eventually reaching a depth of 45 feet at closer to 100 yards from shore. As such, the beach and lakeshore are relatively-friendly to younger children (although we recommend life jackets for non-swimmers). We have a raft which is anchored in deeper water (very safe for diving), we also have a dock to park a boat or to get young anglers closer to the many bass & bluegill which hover at the drop-off. Between the house & the shore we have a large grassy yard with enough trees to give some comfortable shade in the sunny summer afternoons. We have a hammock in the trees and a fire pit on the beach. The yard is large enough for whiffle-ball, volleyball, croquet or practically any variety of other yard games. The 6 acres of woods have a series of short trails which are fun for a short afternoon stroll.
ABOUT THE HOUSE:
New construction, built with premium materials and systems. At appx. 4,300sf, it has 8 bedrooms, 3½ baths and enough beds to sleep 20 (see plans in photo section). Our kitchen has large areas granite countertop, allowing many participants in food preparation. We have both a large and a small refrigerator, a double-oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, ample cabinets and a walk-in pantry. We have a large dining table as well as folding picnic tables and an umbrella table on the deck (which overlook the lake). There are areas to sit & talk on every level. The lower level has a rec room equipped with both a ping-pong and a pool table. This room opens thru 2 sliding doors onto a patio (which also overlooks the lake). A TV room on the upper level is great for kids watching late-night movies.
ABOUT THE BRISTOL LAKE COMMUNITY:
Bristol Lake offers a wonderful mix of active recreation and quiet relaxation. Many of the property-owners on the lake live here year-round. It is our desire to offer this vacation rental to families which will appreciate the serenity of this community and be respectful of our neighbors. Keeping noise levels low (especially after dark), maintaining slow speeds on the entry drive, and keeping the grounds in good order are all elements of making a visit satisfying to all involved. If you choose to book with us, we ask that you make a commitment to be a good neighbor.
About Ray Micham
Bristol Lake vacation home is owned by 2 families: Ray and Sue Micham, and Dan and Janel Garno. Sue and Dan are sister and brother, in a family of 15 children. Our family has, for many years, rented a vacation property to get everyone together, once a year, for a reunion celebration. About 11 years ago, we decided it was time to start our journey of finding the right property and developing it into our families' 'own' place to gather. We stumbled upon this 6 acre parcel of dense trees and brush, of which we could not even see through to the lake. We wandered around until we saw glimpses of the beautiful, quiet lake peeking through. We were sold! Once we had purchased, we formulated a long-term plan, which included a series of property improvements, and eventually we built our home. It has been a long process of getting to where we are now, and as of this past Summer, we decided to finish things up and start renting out for other families to enjoy as well. Ray and Sue live in Northwestern Ohio with their 6 children, ages 5-18. Dan and Janel live in Southern Michigan with their 6 children, ages 3-13. Our kids are all very active, and have enjoyed fishing, catching turtles, frogs, and snakes, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, and water sports during the warm months, and ice skating, sledding and ski trips during the cold months. We also enjoy taking a 1 hour and 15 minute drive over to the charming town of Sagatuk, on the coast of Lake Michigan. It is our hope that your family will also make lots of good memories and experience the relaxation, peace, and fellowship that we have found, gathered at Bristol Lake.
Ray Micham purchased this house in 2002
Guestbook comments from the owner
Hi Ray -
Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your house. We had a fantastic, relaxing Thanksgiving!
You really have a great house.
The bedding (sheets, pillows, blankets, comfortable mattresses) was great! All of us commented on how well we all slept.
The house had plenty of space for all of us.
The pantry to put all of our food was so nice to have.
The double dining room table was perfect for all of us to eat together.
All of the boys loved the pool table.
It was so nice to have the basement to be able to watch a movie - if the others were playing cards at the dining room table.
The boys loved having their "gaming" room on the 3rd level tv room - we brought one of their xbox systems.
Just being able to hook up a computer, external drive with movies or hooking up the boy's xbox system to your tv's was so nice.
Thank you again - we will spread the word on what a great place you guys have - hopefully, you will see us again.
Amenities
Dowling House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 4300 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 20
- Min. age of primary renter: 25
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets considered ...
- Non smoking only
- Bristol is a quiet lake with many year-round guests. Daytime noise should be kept to reasonable levels.
- After dark, noise levels should not exceed that of a close conversation & no music is allowed.
- Speed limit on shared private access road is 10mph.
- Lake View
- Lakefront
- Rural
- Water View
- Waterfront
- Away From It All
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Area
- seating for 12 people
- 3 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bathroom 4 - toilet
- 8 Bedrooms, Sleeps 20
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Bedroom 2 -
1 queen
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
Bedroom 3 - 1 king
Bedroom 4 - 1 king
Bedroom 5 - 1 queen
Bedroom 8 - 1 king
TV area in loft - 2 sleep sofa /futon
Bedroom 6 - 2 double , 2 double beds
Bedroom 7 - 2 double , 2 double beds
- DVD Player
- Game Room
- Ping Pong Table
- Pool Table
- Television ...
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe
- Outdoor Grill
- Water Sports Gear ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
- boating
- walking
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hunting
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- sailing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- swimming
- water skiing
- water tubing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(29 traveler reviews)
PERFECT!
Even better than we expected! Our family had a blast and hopes to make a return in day.
Amazing Lakefront Home!!
This was our 2nd year in a row staying at this lakefront property and it was wonderful. As with our previous stay it exceeded expectations and then some. The property accommodates our family of 20 perfectly. The home is perfectly maintained and well stocked with everything you need. The Pontoon boat is an added bonus and is one of the highlights for our family. We will definitely be returning guests in years to come!!
Amazing!
This house was perfect for our camp staff retreat! Immaculately clean, tons of sleeping/eating/play space, well stocked kitchen and bedding ... they have thought of everything! We all had a wonderful time and commented that we would love to come back! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home with us! Beulah Beach Camp Staff
Perfect getaway!
This house was absolutely perfect for our large group. Homey decor, well-equipped for all of our needs, comfortable beds in every room, and a beautiful view. The snow made traversing the driveway a bit difficult, but Ray immediately sent two people over to help us clean it up. Plus, those same wonderful people checked on us again the next day to make sure everything was going well. Can't wait to book another stay here! All of my guests are still raving about it.
Excellent!
We rented the house for thanksgiving and had a wonderful time. There were four couples all with young children and the house was more than big enough to accommodate everybody. The house is beautiful and very well thought out and it never felt crowded or tight. The owner is very accommodating and gets back to you immediately if you have questions or requests. An excellent experience.
great place to relax and enjoy life
Had a blast with the family watching Monday night football and playing pool. The amenities are great and the landlord was extremely easy to work with. would recommend the and come back here again.
Map
Our property is centrally located in southwest Michigan, within a 3-hour drive from Chicago and Detroit. The region is known for it’s rolling hills, golf courses and hundreds of lakes. It is a place where recreation awaits year-round! No matter what your outdoor pleasure, from golf to water sports to horseback riding, you can find it here in our beautiful natural surroundings.
Photos
Rates & Availability
Dowling House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Mid-Late Summer 2017
Jun 23 2017 -
Aug 31 2017
7 night minimum stay
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$4,900
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Labor Day Weekend 2017
Sep 1 2017 -
Sep 4 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$500
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$700
Fri,Sat,Sun
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$3,200
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Fall 2017
Sep 5 2017 -
Oct 22 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$550
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From
$650
Fri,Sat
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$3,000
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Thanksgiving 2017
Nov 22 2017 -
Nov 26 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$650
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$2,800
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Christmas/ New Year 2017
Dec 22 2017 -
Jan 1 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$650
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$2,800
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Memorial Day, 2018
May 25 2018 -
May 31 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$500
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From
$700
Fri,Sat,Sun
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$4,000
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Early Summer, 2018
Jun 1 2018 -
Jun 14 2018
4 night minimum stay
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$650
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From
$750
Fri,Sat
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$4,600
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Summer 2018
Jun 15 2018 -
Aug 30 2018
7 night minimum stay
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$5,100
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Labor Day Weekend. 2018
Aug 31 2018 -
Sep 6 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$500
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$700
Fri,Sat,Sun
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Fall, 2018
Sep 7 2018 -
Nov 1 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$500
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From
$700
Fri,Sat
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$500
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From
$600
Fri,Sat
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$2,400
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $400 |
| Pet Fee | $50 |
Pontoon Boat is available for rent at a rate of $120/day (3-day minimum) or $500/week
Our property is in a single-family residential zoning district. We rent only to families, not companies or unrelated groups.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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