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Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake

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Welcome to Chestnut Cove
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Main living space

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101200 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake

Experience life on the lake in Chestnut Cove on the south shore of Wamplers Lake. Walking distance to the infamous "Jerrys Pub" restaurant. 5 Minutes from Michigan Speedway, Antique shops galore and downtown Brooklyn.
Marine rentals available (Kayaks, fishing boats, canoes ect).
Visit us on Facebook, "Chestnut Cove Wamplers Lake"
(Note: Access to the garage in the photo is not available)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet Policy must be filled out and signed.
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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
Please message Mike before checking out as a post stay walk through is preferred.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Access to the lake from the owners primary residence will be limited to the mooring of a boat only (see policy) No swimming or excessive loitering.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Brooklyn

Located in Brooklyn, this vacation home is on a lake. Tecumseh Area Historical Museum and Terry Fire Bowl are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Irish Hills Shore Golf Course and Devils Lake Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Michigan International Speedway. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.
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Brooklyn, MI

What's nearby

  • Hayes State Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cambridge Junction Historic State Park - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Michigan International Speedway - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Little Stony Lake - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Dewey Lake - 10 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Jackson Station - 34 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atlas Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Big Boy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Flamingo Beach Grill And Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Poppa's Place - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake?

As of Mar 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake on Mar 16, 2026 start from $215, 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 Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Chestnut Cove @ Wamplers Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cambridge Junction Historic State Park, Hayes State Park, and Cambridge Junction Roadside Park. Frances Broehl Memorial No. 1 Nature Sanctuary and Michigan International Speedway are also within 6 mi (10 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 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Logan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay that’s close to the race track!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was personally handled by the owner, who showed us around. The kitchen was well supplied and everything worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay, it was a beautiful relaxing spot. Mike and Rene were very kind and attentive hosts. We would certainly return,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The host was very attentive to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin P.

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

Thank you!

Excellent location, property and hosts! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

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

Amazing place to stay

We had an amazing stay here. Great amenities in the house. Very clean. Beautiful relaxing area. Great hosts. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelcey K.

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

Great spot for family reunion!

Loved the location of this rental and provided us with everything we needed to stay comfortably with accommodations for two families of four to include infants and teenagers! Mike, the owner, was very attentive to our needs! We would definitely utilize this rental in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Marine Mom's Annual Weekend

We are a group of military moms that get together to support each other and have some fun. We enjoyed having a gathering place with indoor and outdoor spaces. Our hosts were very attentive to our needs and had plenty of ideas for local things to do and places to visit. It is definitely a place to plan a return visit to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrice h.

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

The highlight of my Summer

Mike and Rene were fabulous property hosts. Very helpful, went out of there way to make our family vacation a success. Every thing you need is there and then some. A awesome place for family gathering. We will definitely return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

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

Perfect Lake House

This property has everything you need for a perfect lake experience. The bedrooms are adorable and extremely comfortable. There was more than enough blankets and pillows and plenty of extra space. Mike is a wonderful host that is extremely helpful and accommodating. We would definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Loved my stay

This home was even better in person than on the site. The owner, Mike was always on the ball with communication. He made sure we had everything we needed and he felt like a long time friend. Chestnut Cove was so comfortable and peaceful. This was a short trip for us but I will definitely book here again! The only thing I would change is the length of my stay...it will be longer next time! I would give it more than 5 stars if possible!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Enjoyed our stay. The house was everything that we needed. Very clean, well decorated

We loved this place. Mike and Renee are great people to rent from. They were very helpful on several occasions. There is "Jerry's Pub" within walking distance of the house. We were pleasently surprised by the basket of goodies waiting on us. We really appreciated the snacks. This house is very nice. It has three bedrooms, two up and one down. The beds were very comfortable and we really enjoyed having bathrooms on each floor. I really enjoyed the shower heads, they definitely got the job done. The surround sound in the front-room sounded great. The decor of the house very nicely done. The house was very clean and well taken care of. We really enjoyed our stay, in fact we are trying to figure out when we can go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

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

Lovely wedding weekend

This house was a perfect gathering place for our whole family as we visited the Irish Hills area for a wedding. With a serene, lake-view setting, the cottage offered plenty of room for our group, which included our adult daughters, their partners and a dog, not only to join together for meals but also to spread out to relax. The home was clean and stocked with anything we could possibly need. Mike was a lovely and attentive host. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Bachelor Party Weekend

Had a great time at Chestnut Cove - very clean, hospitality was A++. Thanks Mike!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great stay

We had a get together of 5 friends. Mike was great with communication and the house was comfortable for a group of our size. The covered patio was a great place for us to hang out outside and the few minute walk to Jerry’s was great to have for a fun night or to grab some food when we didn’t feel like cooking. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Nice House Close to the Lake

Nice well-maintained house. Property is very clean and well-stocked with everything you need. Very quiet and peaceful area. Owners are very responsive and very nice people. Although the house is not lakefront, you can see the lake from some rooms in the house and from the outside patio area. Less than a 5 minute walk to Jerry''s Pub and less than 15 minutes from Michigan International Speedway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

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

Hidden gem

Absolutely wonderful house and amazing hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Excellent

The house was in a beautiful location, with the lake being nearby. Outside seating and eating areas were plentiful and attractive. We enjoyed being on the covered tiki bar looking at the lake, both morning and evening. Mike and Renee couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY K.

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

Nice, clean house

The house was great for our group. Clean and nice outside patio area with fire pit. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Great house and owners

A group of volunteers running a racing event for college students needed a place to crash and this place delivered. With the lake and Jerry's a stone's throw away there wasn't a single place we'd want to be after a long day at MIS.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Daughter’s college graduation

This place is perfect and you could not ask for better hosts. There wasn’t anything we needed that wasn’t there. The kitchen is truly fully stocked! Obviously, great pride is taken in giving guests an unbelievable experience. We came home a couple of nights after long days in Ann Arbor to find inviting campfires burning for us to enjoy. We will be returning when the weather is good to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shauna B.

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

Cozy and comfortable

We get together for girl's weekend monthly. This was our favorite VRBO this far! All the comforts of home. Quiet neighborhood. Amazing, kind and helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kat J.

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

Good for families - owners close

We spent a lovely family weekend getaway at this location. The house was comfy and well-stocked with kitchen utensils, condiments, puzzles, games, books, and more. Owners live across the street and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik F.

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

Best place in the Irish Hills

Mike and Renee were kind, considerate, and communicative throughout our check-in process and stay. Not overwhelming just genuine and thoughtful. Property is so comfortable and an excellent location with a full restaurant and bar within a block’s distance. We enjoyed the outdoor space for games, drinks, and enjoying the covered outdoor tv space. Would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Marty and Elaine S.

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

Chestnut Grove

Owner was great, very gracious. Very accommodating. Place was better than expected and they actually set it up for the grandkids well. Right next to the lake. Overall, an excellent experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mike Kouba

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We are a married couple with 5 adult children. Our home is lakefront is across the street from Chestnut Cove. We purchased the property for the additional parking and detached two story garage. We use the home as a guest house for our extended family members but decided that allowing others to enjoy the peaceful lake community should be an option.

What makes this property unique

Wamplers Lake access
Short walk to "Jerrys Pub"
2 miles to Michigan International Speedway
Walter J. Hayes State Park and beach

Languages:

English
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