Ideal for family reunions! 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private beach.
The private beach features good swimming for children, fishing, a pier and floating raft, beachside fire pit and picnic tables, hammocks, canoe, 2 kayaks, and a row boat. Plenty of beach toys and life jackets can be found inside boat house. Garage has a pool/ping pong table, foosball table, and a small air hockey table. Bring your bikes and ride the 40 mile newly surfaced Kal-Haven bike trail just minutes away. We are only 15 minutes from the tourist town of South Haven with beaches on Lake Michigan and many shops and restaurants. Nestled among the oak and beech trees, this 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom sleeps 12 (plus some mattresses for additional floor sleeping). Bright open floor plan and large living room with wood burning fireplace comfortably hosts large groups. Off the living room is a cozy library area which provides for intimate conversation. Dining room table seats 12 and next to the dining room is a screened porch with picnic table.
Spacious updated kitchen has microwave, dishwasher, and full range of appliances and place settings.
Bedroom 1: queen bed with balcony overlooking the lake.
Bedroom 2: queen bed with balcony overlooking the lake.
Bedroom 3: one queen bed.
Bedroom 4: trundle bed and a bunkbed.
Lower level den: 2 twin beds, couch, TV.
Laundry room on lower level
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Grand Junction
Located in Grand Junction, this holiday home is on the beach. Jeptha Lake Golf Course and Cheshire Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Breedsville Park and Kids Place Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
Western Michigan University - 45 min drive - 61.7 km
Silver Beach - 48 min drive - 71.8 km
Gun Lake Casino - 54 min drive - 81.1 km
Getting around
Bangor Station - 16 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Frida’s Cantina - 12 min drive
Roma Pizza - 15 min drive
Country Fare Restaurant - 6 min drive
Blinker's Diner - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Ideal for family reunions! 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private beach. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ideal for family reunions! 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private beach.?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal for family reunions! 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private beach. on 19 Apr 2026 start from £257, 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 at Ideal for family reunions! 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private beach.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ideal for family reunions! 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private beach.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ideal for family reunions! 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private beach.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Ideal for family reunions! 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private beach. located?
This Grand Junction holiday home is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Saddle Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jeptha Lake Golf Course and Breedsville North Park. Breedsville Park and Black River Nature Sanctuary are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Very clean and cute home. The kids had a blast on the canoe and kayaks. Grill was a bit outdated so we opted to use the wonderful kitchen instead. Very close to South Haven.
Great place to get together with a large group. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay for the weekend. Lots of activities to do including games, bonfires, kayaking, etc. Beautiful view of the lake. Peaceful and serene. Property owners were excellent and a dream to deal with.
We had 2 families (4 adults & 6 kids) for a long weekend. Everyone loved the house!! Plenty of space, indoors and outdoors, for all to keep occupied. The kids loved the beach and all of the outdoor activities. The house was very clean and stocked with everything we could have asked for. I would definitely recommend the rental to others and would stay with my family again. Great location too!! So much fun so close the house.
We had a lovely stay reconnecting with family; a range of activities and spaces for all ages! Outdoors was superb; so relaxing, and enough indoor room to live, breathe and hang out.
It is as lovely as it looks in the pictures--spacious and in excellent condition. The lake is beautiful, swimmable even for little kids, and it's an easy drive to Lake Michigan for a daytrip too.
This property was beautiful! All the kids had a great time in the little lake and were out there most of the stay. The house was spacious and beautiful! I would highly recommend this place!
Beautiful home and lakefront site. Nature and comfort for relaxation, fun, and appreciation for all of God's creation. My family enjoyed the lake, boats, fishing, hiking, bike trails and each other's company.
The house is very nice and big! The beach area was great for the kids to swim and play in the sand. Enjoyed the activities in the garage as well. No problems whatsoever, didnt need to contact the host once. Really enjoyed our stay!
Had a wonderful time. Enjoyed location and nearby South Haven.
Suggestions: wi-fi signal, ants, lily pads made swimming difficult
Praises: beach/ fire-pit area, cleanliness, amount of room, nearby South Haven
Susan G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you for your suggestions!
We will be sure to get rid of the ants.
Yes, lily pads make adult swimming difficult! Some guests who want distance swimming take a boat to the center of the lake where there are no weeds.
Frontier is the only internet option here, and they do go out from time to time -- unplugging the modem and then plugging it back in has fixed it every time.
It was wonderful to be in a quiet place away from town, yet close enough to visit nearby towns for shopping and the beach. Loved that there was so much to do inside the home with games and toys for children, as well as fire pit and water activities. Nobody was bored for one second! Incredibly relaxing, very kind neighbors.
This lake house is great! It's very kids-friendly! They had toys (both indoor and outdoor), high chair, pack n play and even bathtub toys! Lots of space! The only thing that could be improved is WiFi.
Kasia H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your comments. Wifi reception has been a problem and the modem needs to be re-set too often. We will contact the provider to see what they can do.
It was another absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful home. Plenty of space for 10 adults and 3 small kids. the property is absolutely beautiful and big enough for all of us to have room and enjoy fishing and hanging out down by the lake. Bonfires at night with lots of smores and wonderful family stories. Communication with Martha and Gaius was timely and very thorough. if you are looking for a perfect family get away this is the place to book.
The house is perfect for a large family, everything you could need was available. The property is nice, the beach could use more sand and cleaned up as far as the landscaping goes, but overall we enjoyed our stay! Our children fished and played in the water all day everyday and had a great time! Will definitely recommend for large groups!
Kinsey E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Gaius and Martha Berg
We have used our home as a retreat place for many of our friends for over 20 years so it is well equipped to handle large groups. We live in Chicago, but our good friend, the contractor who built the house, lives nearby and is available to handle any emergencies.
What makes this property unique
Turning into the driveway on our first visit to the property in 1979, a sense of peace settled on us as we drove through the long row of trees. By the time we reached the house and saw the peaceful lake, we knew this was the "retreat house" we had dreamed of for ourselves and our friends from our church. We remodeled the house in 1996, adding the "great room" so the house could accommodate large groups. Over the decades, numerous families have used this for family reunions, and there are countless children who consider this their home away from home.