Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 132000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Kitchen

Place, Gordon Lake
Place, Firekeepers Casino
Place, Michigan State University
Airport, Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

- Family getaway, shallow/sandy water + kayaks!
- Private on-site dock, concrete stamped patio, 2 decks, firepit, spacious yard.
- Boat rental contact.
- Pet fee of $150 per pet.
- Fully stocked/equipped kitchen.
- Parking (6 VEHICLES!)
- Retro arcade games.
- Golf: Duck Lake CC (please inquire w/ me!) & Medalist Golf Club.
- Near Marshall, Springport, Olivet, Mi.

HOUSE LAYOUT
First floor: laundry room, full bathroom, gaming room, kitchen, and living room with one sleeper sofa.
Second floor: three bedrooms, half bathroom & full bathroom.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

If you're looking to party, we're not the place!

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Must be on leash. Contact us about what kind.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This means no smoking weed in our home.

Guest must sign Rental Agreement. Security deposit required up to $750. Minimum age to rent is 25.

Guest required to input party size when booking. NO smoking. This means no smoking weed in our home. Pet Fee is $150 per pet.

NO parties. If you're looking to party, we're not the place! Also, please have your pet on a leash :)

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: If you're looking to party, we're not the place!

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Albion

Located in Albion, this holiday home is on a lake. Marshall Historical Museum and Franke Center For the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eaton County Fairgrounds and Calhoun County Fairgrounds. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

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Albion, MI

What's nearby

Firekeepers Casino - 31 min drive - 44.3 km
Kellogg Arena - 40 min drive - 61.9 km
Lansing Center - 48 min drive - 70.2 km
Michigan State University - 50 min drive - 74.9 km
Spartan Stadium - 52 min drive - 76.4 km

Getting around

Albion Station - 23 min drive
Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hotel Tavern - ‬11 min drive
‪Duck Lake Tavern - ‬5 min drive
‪Kaptain's Korner - ‬5 min drive
‪Waffle House - ‬18 min drive
‪Shooters - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat on 2 Nov 2025 start from £339.14, 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.

What time is check-in at Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Gordon Lake, Voorhees Sanctuary and Brandt Woods. Montcalm Lake and Brueckner Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

17 Apr 2023

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

Perfect place for a college track team

Super clean! We noticed that right away. View over the lake is incredible. Couches are also super comfortable and sleepable without needing to be converted into pull-outs. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

17 Oct 2022

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

Relaxing getaway location

This house is exactly as advertised. It was clean and everything was well kept and in nice condition. The location is outstanding with nice seating inside or out for looking at the lake. The sunset while on the deck was fantastic. There were even enough towels and washcloths provided which is a thing not all rentals get right. I would definitely book this rental again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck L., Monroe, Michigan

4 Aug 2023

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

Nice, comfortable and homey

Everything was great. Plenty of room for lounging and outside enjoyment. The lake was great swimming with a nice sandy bottom. I'm glad we rented the pontoon boat as suggested, it gave us a nice view of the lake. I would be very comfortable renting the lake house again. The Schaffers were very helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Jul 2025

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

Great location near Duck Lake Country Club and plenty of room for cooking and dining.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

8 Oct 2024

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

Simply PERFECT!

Our stay at the Shafer Family Penny's First Love home was absolutely fantastic. The view of Duck Lake is stunning, the home feels like ... HOME! It has all the amenities you need - and then some! Hoping to be back again. THANKS Shafer's ... we loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

15 Aug 2024

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

Great Find

Wonderful immaculate property. The owner’s have thought of every detail and the house is completely stocked with everything you need. Communication with the owner is also excellent. We were able to kayak but during our stay you could not really swim from the beach or dock due to lots of foliage floating and mucky bottom. Next time I would rent a pontoon boat so that we could get out beyond the stuff floating on the water’s edge and swim from the pontoon as the lake really is beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

2 Mar 2024

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

Best rental I’ve ever stayed at!

Penny’s First Love was the cleanest and most well apportioned property I’ve stayed at. I appreciated all the attention to detail, great communication and the beautiful lake view was the icing on the cake. Stay here if you get the chance!! I know we will be back 😉

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

4 Sept 2023

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

Penny’s First Love

This place is a hidden gem! House was exactly as advertised. Quiet area with everything you need to enjoy family lake time. Host was incredible, provided information on every possible activity in the area. Will definitely be back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LIsa G., Chelsea, MI

28 Aug 2023

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

Perfect for a Weekend with Friends

The house was laid out perfectly for our group of 7 and had all the amenities needed. We rented a pontoon for the day and had a great time! The property manager was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be coming back again next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

30 Jul 2023

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

Family vacation

We had 12 people, ages 5 to 68. The cottage was better than advertised. I’ve never seen a better stop stocked kitchen and the property was wonderful for our family group. The beach with Sacha, long enough that you. Don’t have to worry about the kids drowning did not. The game room was in use most of the time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A., Michigan

24 Jul 2022

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

Beautiful house on lovely lake

Everything was exactly as described. The furniture and beds were modern and comfortable. The house was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. The lake is lovely and great for swimming or boating

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H., Convoy, OH

25 Jun 2022

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

Agler cousin's vacation

We enjoyed the house all 3 different decks the lake front. Water was amazing with a sand/pebble bottom nice and clean. Are thinking about going back next summer

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

23 Jun 2022

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

Very quiet and beautiful home with amazing views of Duke Lake.

This beautiful home was more then we expected for our annual family reunion. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the only thing we needed to bring was our clothes and food, everything else was provided. Duke Lake is such a beautiful lake. I would recommend taking advantage of the kayaks as I went out on the lake twice. I hope you enjoy this home as much as me and my family did!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora G.

23 Feb 2022

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

Lake House in Winter

Beautiful, well equipped, clean and comfortable home for families.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erin

Our family started this journey because we love the lake. We've had so many great memories with our own kids that we wanted to bring a little slice of heaven to others. Memories at the lake last for a lifetime and we'd be happy to have you!

Why they chose this property

Michigan is a beautiful lake destination spot. We want you to experience Pure Michigan!

What makes this property unique

Very spacious yard with sandy/shallow swimming, kayaks/paddle boards available for use, pontoon boat rental contact, retro arcade games, golf right across the street at Duck Lake Country Club.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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