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Extraordinary Cottage Compound on Paw Paw Lake
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
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Explore the area
Watervliet, MI
- Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park5 min drive
- Contessa Wine Cellars8 min drive
- Four Winds Casino Hartford10 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Extraordinary Cottage Compound on Paw Paw Lake
Description: A beloved summer lakefront cottage compound on Paw Paw Lake for over five generations, this lovely and versatile property is available when the family is not in residence. Located at the end of Bowes Landing, where the lawns create a beautiful park-like setting between the cottages and the lake, the compound faces west with panoramic views of the entire lake. The large front deck on the Main Cottage is perfect for reading, sunbathing, family meals. and watching dramatic sunsets. The sandy bottom lake, with private pier, makes for enjoyable swimming. Children love this summer cottage!
Accommodations: Main cottage faces the Lake: 2 bedrooms + 2 baths; guest house, just behind: 1 bedroom; loft with 2 sleeping areas; additional main floor sleeping area; 1 full bathroom. Compound sleeps 10 comfortably. Main cottage has central air and a fireplace. guest house has window air. Compound layout works well for large, extended or multi-family use.
Coordinates: Paw Paw Lake is the largest inland lake in Southwest Michigan. It is 90 minutes from Chicago and 2 hours from Detroit, 15 minutes east of Lake Michigan, 20 minutes from St. Joe - known for its shops, summer music and arts festivals, 30 minutes from the wonderful art/antique villages of Saugatuck and Douglass. Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana is 50 minutes away. Southwest Michigan is becoming known as a fabulous all-season get away destination.
Activities: Several excellent 18-hole golf courses (including the PGA sanctioned Harbor Shores, a Nicklaus signature course, as well as the local Paw Paw Lake golf course) and tennis facilities are nearby. In addition to a local water park, there is kayaking, sailing, canoeing, swimming, waterskiing, biking, fishing, horseback riding, windsurfing, jet skiing. Area marinas handle boat rentals. A number of award-winning vineyards are open for touring, and antiquing abounds. A wide variety of restaurants and cinemas are close by, as is the new Four Winds Hartford casino. Summer days are filled with fun. Fall weekends are filled with gorgeous colors, exploring and relaxation.
Keywords: Lakefront Property, Vacation Rental, Paw Paw Lake, Southwest Michigan Rental
Accommodations: Main cottage faces the Lake: 2 bedrooms + 2 baths; guest house, just behind: 1 bedroom; loft with 2 sleeping areas; additional main floor sleeping area; 1 full bathroom. Compound sleeps 10 comfortably. Main cottage has central air and a fireplace. guest house has window air. Compound layout works well for large, extended or multi-family use.
Coordinates: Paw Paw Lake is the largest inland lake in Southwest Michigan. It is 90 minutes from Chicago and 2 hours from Detroit, 15 minutes east of Lake Michigan, 20 minutes from St. Joe - known for its shops, summer music and arts festivals, 30 minutes from the wonderful art/antique villages of Saugatuck and Douglass. Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana is 50 minutes away. Southwest Michigan is becoming known as a fabulous all-season get away destination.
Activities: Several excellent 18-hole golf courses (including the PGA sanctioned Harbor Shores, a Nicklaus signature course, as well as the local Paw Paw Lake golf course) and tennis facilities are nearby. In addition to a local water park, there is kayaking, sailing, canoeing, swimming, waterskiing, biking, fishing, horseback riding, windsurfing, jet skiing. Area marinas handle boat rentals. A number of award-winning vineyards are open for touring, and antiquing abounds. A wide variety of restaurants and cinemas are close by, as is the new Four Winds Hartford casino. Summer days are filled with fun. Fall weekends are filled with gorgeous colors, exploring and relaxation.
Keywords: Lakefront Property, Vacation Rental, Paw Paw Lake, Southwest Michigan Rental
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Watervliet
Located in Paw Paw Lake, this cottage is on a lake. Lake Michigan and Sarett Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Kids Place Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Watervliet, MI
What's nearby
- Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
- Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
- Contessa Wine Cellars - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
- Four Winds Casino Hartford - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
- Silver Beach - 22 min drive - 29.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Taco Bell - 4 min drive
- Biggby Coffee - 7 min drive
- Wesco World - 2 min drive
- Burger King - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Nancy
We are part of a large family that has enjoyed this cottage on Paw Paw Lake for over five generations.
Why they chose this property
Our great-grandfather chose this spot because it is a beautiful place to live - with a stunning view of the lake and gorgeous sunsets that I imagine are the same today as they were 100 years ago. Paw Paw Lake is convenient to many locations: Chicago, Valparaiso, South Bend, Kalamazoo, Detroit to name a few. In addition to relaxing by the lake, there is so much to do on the lake and in the surrounding towns, that people come back year after year.
What makes this property unique
We love to have coffee on the porch in the morning, and watch the lake. Some of us are always cooking for a crowd. Others are watching the kids play. Others are off for a run, tennis, golf or kayaking. We love the sunsets. We love the local movie theaters. We love the weekly $1.00 hamburger nights at the local Board of Trade restaurant or pizza at our favorite Di Maggio's.
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