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Modern Lakefront Retreat Sleeps 13, a 4-Season Getaway 2 Hours from Chicago

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A room with a view of a garden, a bench, and a door with a 'Welcome' sign.
A spacious living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a cozy seating area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and bar stools.
A two-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a wooden birdhouse.
A yellow house with a large porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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decatur, MI
  • Place, Pine Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Magician Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1- Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

upstairs loft area

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Decatur

Located in Decatur, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Magician Lake, while Van Buren Historical Society Museum and Dowagiac Area History Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Pine Lake - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Magician Lake - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Round Lake - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Osborn Lake - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Geer Lake - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 18 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BT's Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Strand - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lutz's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Lakefront Retreat Sleeps 13, a 4-Season Getaway 2 Hours from Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Modern Lakefront Retreat Sleeps 13, a 4-Season Getaway 2 Hours from Chicago?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Lakefront Retreat Sleeps 13, a 4-Season Getaway 2 Hours from Chicago?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Lakefront Retreat Sleeps 13, a 4-Season Getaway 2 Hours from Chicago?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Lakefront Retreat Sleeps 13, a 4-Season Getaway 2 Hours from Chicago located?

This Decatur holiday home is on the beach, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Magician Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pine Lake and Osborn Lake. Round Lake and Brown Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property as described on website.While we had rain for most of our stay, the open floor plan of the home makes for very comfortable family interaction.Outdoor space great for the one sunny day we had, we enjoyed watching the younger members of our group with the paddle boat, kayak, etc.We would definitively return !!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our family visit to Keeler Lake. The home is very spacious so everyone could enjoy their own space The home is equipped with everything needed and the beds were very comfortable. The large kitchen and great room were a bonus! Our grandson loved the beach and the bluegills! Such a fun trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful stay. The house was gorgeous. We had plenty of space for all 14 of us. So clean and we had everything we needed. So thankful to Christine who was an amazing host!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property on a small, quiet lake. Very large house with multiple gathering areas, enormous and very well supplied kitchen, beautiful front and back yards. Extremely quiet and peaceful. This was our third multi-generational stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, comfortable home which worked great for our family get-together on a long weekend. The kitchen had everything we needed (not always the case in some rentals). There were board and lawn games available as well.The lake was pretty busy between about 11am and 8pm on the holiday weekend, which I would guess was typical. Being there during the week would probably a lot calmer. It was very peaceful and beautiful in the early mornings. We enjoyed using the kayaks during those times.Overall, it was just what we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, owner and property manager kind, attentive and professional. My family and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect for a multi-family getaway!

This place was wonderful! Absolutely loved the layout, perfect for multiple families to share. It was so fun to relax in the mornings on the back patio (mostly shaded, huge plus) before enjoying the lake activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter Weekend

There was lots of room for everyone to sleep and the kitchen had plenty of dishes and cooking utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family memories @the lake house

We had a fun and relaxing weekend, building memories that will last a lifetime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house, great stay

A perfect house for a low key girls getaway. The house is comfortable and pretty with beautiful views of the lake. We had fun exploring downtown Dowagiac during the day and relaxing at the house in the evening. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So Lovely

We thoroughly enjoyed the Keeler Lake House- everything was perfect; we hardly left the yard
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace

Very nice and clean place , everything you need to enjoy vacation time with friends and family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family place

Met the needs of our multiage family. Clean, well appointed. Owner is easy to communicate with
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Very impressed. No complaints at all. House and lake were beautiful. Plenty of room for our large family to make many memories.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. The house has everything you need for a great stay. We used the kayaks to paddle out to the lake to go swimming. It’s hard to swim from the beach because there were a lot of lily pads. Property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday at the Lake

We loved our stay at the house! We enjoy spending our holiday at Lake Keeler visiting family nearby. The house was clean and has ample room for our families and seven cousins! Beds are very comfortable, bathrooms and kitchen has everything a family would need during a vacation. Thank you so much for having us. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3rd time stay and still a gem

This is our third time staying at this property and this stay was just as good as each of the others. The house is spacious, comfortable, and stocked with everything we could need. We've stayed in both summer and winter and hvae enjoyed both. The property team has been responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hubby’s 60th birthday

Husband wanted quite weekend with kids. Fishing with walk out dock on property. This place was exactly it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home on a Relaxing Lake

Pictures do not do this home justice, the house is magnificent with plenty of room inside and out. We had a wide range of ages in our group and between the lake, beach/yard toys and space inside…we always had something to do. I would definitely recommend this home to others looking to get away and enjoy a quiet peaceful vacation with friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home and location!

2nd stay at this wonderful home with our family. This house is very well equipped and in a great location! There is a large yard which provides many things to do for all ages. We held our family Olympics there and had a wonderful time. We visited South Haven and went wine tasting in Paw Paw which are both very close. The lake is great with a sand beach for small children. Until next time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Family Vacation

The home and property was absolutely perfect for our 8 adult and 5 children vacation. Lots of shade in the yard and privacy for everyone in the home. We rented baby items from BabyQuip and a 15 person pontoon from Lakeview Marine Services. Very private and clean lake. Lots of great fishing off the dock for the little ones. Highly recommend this home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family beach getaway

We brought 4 generations of our family to the house for a weekend getaway and it was perfect! Better than the pictures. Lots of room for the kids to play, private beach access and a plethora of outdoor activities for the older crowd. The property was extremely clean and family friendly. There’s not much to do in town if you leave the property, but if you’re looking for a quiet weekend to unplug it’s the perfect location! We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extended Family Lake Time

The past week was beyond the best. The home was immaculate, spacious enough and well equipped for a family of 7 adults and 3 children under 5. The memories made will cherished. Would definitely recommend this home and we will be planning a return for next summer!! Thank you Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second stay

We suggest grab bars in the showers for safety. It was very cool during our stay and we had difficulty overriding the thermostat program to raise heat. We enjoyed the fire pit. We were a group of 8 eighty year old girlfriends gathering fo
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
thank you for your business, and the suggestion on the grab bars in the tubs! They are being installed this fall :) Hope to see you girls again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VERY spacious, comfortable, beautiful home. Perfect for our family- toddler, child, parents, uncle, and. grandparents. Extremely well equipped kitchen with lots of counter space. Beautiful big flat lawn facing the lake. Second time here, planning to make it a yearly tradition.Kudos to Property Mgr. Melissa for helping us locate an urgent care center. I cannot imagine a better or more conveniently located vacation rental home! Quiet and peaceful too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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