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"Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!

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A residential property with a dock extending into a body of water, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a house with a porch.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a black console table with decorative items, and a view of a balcony through a glass door.
A living room with two grey sofas, a white cabinet, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, and wall decorations.
A lakeside view with a dock, boats, and an American flag.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the lakeshore, this cottage features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 8 guests. It includes 1 separate living room and offers water views. Enjoy the patio and nearby golf, as well as adventure activities like game walks and snorkeling. This pet-friendly property is near Palmer Lake and Palmer Lake Beach.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Garage parking available
  • Toys
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bronson, MI
  • Place, Palmer Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Capri Drive-In Theater
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Zone
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!

Peace and quiet on all sports Matteson Lake. Enjoy your time at our lakeside retreat. Whether it's some family time you are looking for or some time away with friends, this is the cottage for you. This two bedroom, one bath has sleeping for 8! This home is situated on spring fed, all sports Matteson Lake. Our property has the advantage of a shallow entrance for swimming for all ages. We offer free high speed internet, 2 kayaks, and a 4 person paddle boat! Whether you want to swim, boat, fish, or relax around the fire pit, this home has many options. There are smart tv's in the bedrooms, along with one in the living room. The kitchen features a self cleaning oven and a dishwasher. There is a smart lock for easy access and personalized security. We have a washer and dryer in the unit, along with 2 window air conditioners. We offer travel size shampoo and soap. Smoking is allowed outdoors. The parking on this lot is 15' x 32' at the smallest point. It can fit 2 small vehicles or one truck or large SUV. The smart TV's have limited over-the-air stations, but the tv's are programmed to reset after every guest, allowing you to log into your own streaming services or Tubi, Freevee, etc. are available and free. There are no cable stations offered. The outdoor area has its private dock and swimming area. Two kayaks and a four person paddle-boat, along with life- jackets are provided. The dock will be in place from mid May to mid September. The outdoor furniture will be stored from November to May. In the winter, a snow shovel is in the barn. If we snow that stops 24 hours before your stay, we'll try to have the driveway and walks shoveled.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please gather all linens and start the laundry. Pods are near the wash machine.

Please take the trash to the outside receptacle. Insure all windows and doors are closed and locked.

Please set the ac to 70 or the heat to 60. Please turn off bedroom air conditioner.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

We love our pets, but please pick up their messes, inside and outside, place in the outside receptacle. Please do not allow any pets on the furniture

There will be additional fees for damage to the furniture, excessive messes, or other damaged, stained, missing, or torn items.

Due to our cleaning schedule, late check-out is not an option without prior approval. We do require $75/hour due to back-charges by housekeeping.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3991696vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Bronson

Located in Bronson, this cottage is on the waterfront. Palmer Lake Beach and Lepley Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Colon Community Park and Adventure Zone. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Bronson, MI

What's nearby

  • Palmer Lake Beach - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Palmer Lake - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Capri Drive-In Theater - 13 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Adventure Zone - 13 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Heritage Park - 14 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bill's Steak House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bronson Strike Zone - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Five Star Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at "Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Star Gazer" cottage on Lakeside Matteson Lake. All sports with a dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Palmer Lake Beach, Lepley Lake and Veterans Memorial Park. Colon Township Hall and Colon Township Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property. We had plenty of room and the extras were thought of. We fished for days off the pier. Thank you hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has everything you need for a relaxing stay! We appreciated the kayaks and paddleboat to enjoy the lake and the kitchen supplies (in labeled cupboards) made it easy to find what we needed to make meals. The lake is super quiet and the perfect place to enjoy family time. We brought our dog and she felt right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As owners of a vacation rental for ten years, we can say this one is done right. Very well appointed and organized. Enjoyed kayaking the lake, beautiful!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed this super cute cottage for a week of fishing on Matteson Lake! Very clean and the home is well stocked with ALL incidentals (we need to pack less next time we visit!). Bonus -- great open communication with our host, Bill. The lake is quiet and the neighbors are very friendly and respectful. We would highly recommend this rental -- and plan on visiting it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For us this was the right place, clean, well stocked, organized and nicely decorated. Well kept up. Nice view of the lake, quiet and kayaks and paddle boat provided. Lord willing we will try to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good, the house needs some TLC to make it great. The lake was awesome, the amenities that come with the lake looked good but we didn’t use them. Overall our stay was good.
Stayed 32 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT cottage, updated, clean, with everything u need. Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our need.

We enjoyed our stay at this property. The house was exactly as described. Our family was looking for a spot on the water so the kids could fish and kayak and it did not disappoint!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2025
Thank you very much for the review. It was very kind of you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July!!!

Fished, kayak, paddle boating and floated around the lake. Love my family time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was roomy and even though it rained part of the time we could be inside with a great view of the lake. Very quiet during the week. Furniture was comfortable. Since I was allowed to have dogs, I brought quilts from home to cover couches. It was great and no worries. I plan to come back to this house. My dog and I took walks all around the neighborhood. The house heated up easily when needed. Didn’t need a/c.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at Stargazer. It is a comfortable house with a well supplied kitchen. There is a dishwasher. The coffee maker is a flexbrew, so bring your favorite pods (I recommend Maxwell House - seriously, just try it!) or ground coffee for a whole pot. The beds are firm and supportive, perfect in my opinion - and not memory foam, thankfully! We didn't try the pullouts in the couches, but the couches are comfy. The living room is a great size for visiting with plenty of seating. Outside, we enjoyed the paddle boat, kayaks, and fire pit. Matteson lake is quiet and peaceful. Because I am disabled, I want to highlight accessibility. I use a walker and sometimes a wheelchair. The newly finished sidewalk and parking were very nice and made it easier to get in and out of the house. There is one step up into the kitchen and one step down to the living room. I asked about this ahead of time - one step is doable for me. There are hard floors throughout the house with easy transitions. In the bedroom, we moved the bed to the wall to make room for my walker. The door to the bedroom is narrow, but my walker collapses vertically to get through smaller doorways (a smaller aluminum walker would fit). The bathroom is too small for my rollator walker, but the sink (and long arms) made a good hand hold, so that was not an issue. I travel with a shower chair and an aluminum walker. These items make almost any shower handicap accessible. This shower has a lower shower pan which was
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little getaway on the lake. It was so convenient to be able to bring our dogs with us. They enjoyed playing in the water and going on walks. My husband and I relaxed while fishing and cruising around the lake on the kayaks. Such a beautiful and peaceful place for us to just getaway from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our week at the Stargazer cottage. Bill's communication was great and the cottage was quaint and clean. We spent most of our week outside near or on the water. I wish the lake was cleaner but I can't fault the owner for that. The water is a bit murky and muddy at the bottom but the temps were crazy warm. My only suggestion inside is just to provide a few nice, large skillets for breakfast prep. Thanks for letting us enjoy your lake cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little lake house…perfect for a week with the family enjoying boating, fishing, s’mores and board games!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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Hosted by Bill Lakeman

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