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Forest Retreat - Sleeps 30 - 2 minutes from boat launch

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Exterior
Aerial view
Dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Dowling, MI
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kellogg Arena
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Firekeepers Casino
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

+6
6 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Single Bed and 3 Child Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Forest Retreat - Sleeps 30 - 2 minutes from boat launch

Tucked away amid six acres of wooded landscape, the lodge offers a private retreat with plenty of room for everyone in your group. Relax on the covered 80 foot deck; gather the family around the fire pit; paddle your kayak or canoe around stunning Clear Lake from the boat launch two minutes away; serve dinner for 30 around the farmhouse tables inside and out. This is the place to get away from it all and experience the natural beauty of West Michigan.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Hosting an event at the property requires $500 fee
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 5 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3287687vb
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
Note from host: Hosting an event at the property requires $500 fee
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Retreat - Sleeps 30 - 2 minutes from boat launch pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows pets (limit 5 total).

How much is parking at Forest Retreat - Sleeps 30 - 2 minutes from boat launch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forest Retreat - Sleeps 30 - 2 minutes from boat launch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Retreat - Sleeps 30 - 2 minutes from boat launch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forest Retreat - Sleeps 30 - 2 minutes from boat launch located?

This family-friendly Dowling lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Clear Lake, Mud Lake and Bristol Lake. Little Mill Lake and Mill Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Forest Retreat - Sleeps 30 - 2 minutes from boat launch Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elle Jo H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place to stay with family and friends. Definitely an older house, but still was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Girish P.

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

Family get together

great place for large groups, lots of outdoor area to play games and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie O.

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

Great secluded hideaway

Perfect for our retreat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked the house for a craft retreat for a group of nine ladies. The house had plenty of space for all of us and the sleeping accommodations were perfect. Everything was exactly as described and we had all the amenities we needed for a fantastic weekend. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy P.

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

Our stay

Large space to accommodate young and old with easy access, beds are comfortable and plentiful space to gather or separate for quite time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

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

Great space

This house is great space for large groups. Plenty of rooms and hangout space
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dillon A.

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

Stay in Dowling

The cabin was great. Wide open spaces! Beautiful scenery. Would definitely recommend for anyone to stay here if you have a group of 6 or more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Wooded cottage

If you want the feel of camping with all the modern conveniences this is your cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

at one with nature

this home is beautifully located in a hidden spot with farmland around it. It is very peaceful. The beds are super comfortable and there is lots of room for everyone. we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSIE L.

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

Progeny Gathering

Our large group was thrilled with the layout and space available. All needs were accommodated.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Secluded house

This house was perfect for us. Plenty of room and space for everyone. Came out for a golf weekend. WiFi was spotty but didn’t care. Quick and easy communication everything was A+
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Matt's Stag Party

Great facilities! The guys were super happy with the bedrooms, and the groom loved the master suite. So glad there were two fridges and the grill was an absolute god send when we NEEDED burgers and dogs. We had an awesome time building a fire and hanging on the Adirondacks with the picnic table playing bags. 5 Star stay!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Friends getaway

The property was great for our friends getaway. Plenty of room for our 5 family getaway with 11 kids ranging from 8 to 1 years old. Loved having two fridges and large dining space. The area in front was perfect for water inflatable. Sleeping accommodations worked well with the bunk room for the kids. This will be a core memory for them for years to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zi T.

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

Best Place

We love the location because there was no outside distractions. All rooms were super clean. Host are fast to responses to messages. We left some stuff behind and the host was kind enough to deliver it to my home. Definitely recommend this place and will book again. Thank you Mark and Acacia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

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

A fun experience for a big group

Our kids and grandkids joined us. The living room was comfortable with a large screen TV. The kitchen was big and the two refrigerators were welcome! The spacious porch was a favorite spot. The teenagers loved the downstairs area. The locale was great, as we visited Holland, the AirZoo, the Airshow in Battle Creek, the beach at Gull Lake. A great place for a big family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Erica F.

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

Family Reunion

This was a nice large rental with lots of areas to gather. The queen beds were memory foam which were very nice. The driveway is a little hidden (a sign would helpful) and in need of some leveling. Our only complaint was a heavy musty smell in the basement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Theresa R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Views

We enjoyed having our coffee on the front porch and taking in the animals that came to visit. I imagine the fall at this property would be priceless. The space the property offers is amazing. Our one disappointment was that the bathrooms need more detail cleanings. Every bathroom needed attention which I handled. It was communicated to the host and we received a very response that it would be brought up to their cleaning crew.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marian S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not what was advertised. Swing, outside games baby crib and grounds. Not there or unusable. Bad smell in basement and no top sheets on any beds. When paying for cleaning it should be clean.
Outdoor play stuff
Swing set
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George D.

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

Great for golfers

We had a group of 8 men for a golf trip to Gull lake and other courses. We were able to check in early and get situated before our afternoon round on Thursday. Communication with Mark was great and check in was effortless. We cooked 2 meals in and had everything we needed to do that. The big tables were great for gathering around to eat and play cards at night. Everyone’s rooms were comfortable and gave us all our space. The only negative(but we made it work) was the downstairs has 2 bathrooms, but only 1 shower. Four of us shared it and it wasn’t a big deal, but if not mistaken I think the description of the house showed 4 showers in the house. If we return for another golf trip we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

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

Friend reunion

Mark was great at communicating and making sure I had everything that was needed, and the location was beautiful. The place was spacious, it was a perfect spot for our needs as the kitchen allowed for a great community vibe and the outdoor deck was the perfect hanging spot. The only downside is the basement did have a mild smell that bothered one of my friends who had a mold allergy, but this particular friend is quite sensitive to such things. I was not personally bothered by a smell in the basement, just something to keep in mind for people who are particularly sensitive. Overall if I was having a similar gathering I would rent again. It’s great for bigger groups who have pets, the dogs loved running around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024