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Breathtaking Lakefront View - Pontoon Available! Coldwater Chain of Lakes

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A lakeside view with a stone pathway, grassy areas, and a dock extending into the water.
A small house with a metal roof, a dock, and a pond with lily pads.
A house with a blue roof, a front yard with a small pond, and a wooden dock.
A room with a wooden floor, white walls, a bench, a ladder, a chandelier, and a door.
A single-story building with a covered patio area, a stone foundation, and a metal roof.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.

  • On a private beach

    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Coldwater, MI
  • Place, East Long Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pokagon State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Hillsdale College
    ‪35 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Breathtaking Lakefront View - Pontoon Available! Coldwater Chain of Lakes

Just Breathe Cottage is a fully renovated waterfront cottage on E. Long Lake, part of the Coldwater Chain of Lakes. Great location right on the lake. Watch the beautiful sunsets right from the cottage. Sip coffee feet from the waters edge or enjoy the view from the large living room. Play yard games right by the water. Kids love catching turtles and frogs right in the lilly pads. This cottage has everything for your stay. Walk out on your own private dock to our 25' pontoon available at an extra charge (3 night-$625, 4 night-$800, 5 night-$950, 6 night-$1,075, week-$1,175). Cruise for miles on the lakes. Sunbath, fish, and relax. Play yard games, grill, or enjoy the fire pit all in your own private large front yard.

Master bedroom with Queen Bed
Bedroom #2 with twin over full bunk beds.
Great room with sectional sofa. Flat screen Smart TV with Roku (you’ll need to log into your own entertainment package) High speed internet with Wifi. Windows and sliding patio door looking out to a gorgeous lake.
Bathroom with porcelain tile shower.
Fully stocked kitchen with oven, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker (bring filters) Solid surface countertops.
Laundry room with washer and dryer. (Bring your own bed linens and towels)
Outside consists of a nice patio set with umbrella, grill, fire pit, dock with ladder into the water, and beautiful flat yard for yard games.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Fish carcasses are not allowed in the trash

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7252742
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Coldwater

Located in Coldwater, this cottage is on a private beach. Wing House Museum and Tibbits Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bella Vista Golf Course and The Aqua Pit. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Heritage Park Tennis Center or Angola Motor Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Coldwater, MI

What's nearby

  • East Long Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake of the Woods - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Pokagon State Park - 18 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Trine University - 26 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Hillsdale College - 35 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Trainwreck Grill & Alehouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking Lakefront View - Pontoon Available! Coldwater Chain of Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Breathtaking Lakefront View - Pontoon Available! Coldwater Chain of Lakes ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Lakefront View - Pontoon Available! Coldwater Chain of Lakes ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Lakefront View - Pontoon Available! Coldwater Chain of Lakes ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Lakefront View - Pontoon Available! Coldwater Chain of Lakes located?

Nestled on the beach, this Coldwater cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of East Long Lake, Coldwater Lake and Lake Bartholomew. Bella Vista Golf Course and Marble 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. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming lakeside cottage

Quiet and beautiful location, nice respite after being out on the lake for the day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Tiffany I'm glad you enjoyed our quiet location. It is perfect location after a long day on the lake basking in the sunshine! Please visit us again. Josh
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, Beautiful Vacation

We enjoyed the space here, and we fished from the pontoon. The house was clean and we liked the space. Beautiful view!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Thanks for the 5 star Jean. Glad you took advantage of the pontoon to do some fishing! Come again! Josh
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had great weather. Cottage was clean and had all the essentials we needed for the week. The pontoon was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2021
Stacie I'm glad you had great weather and that the cottage had everything you needed. Thanks for renting the pontoon as well. It's truly a great way to see the chain of lakes!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway.

Great cottage for a lake stay. Josh was great and easy to work with he even texted and said we could check in early. We will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
John Thanks for the 5 star review! So glad you had a great time and knowing you’ll be back again is the ultimate compliment!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Sunsets!

Absolutely wonderful cottage with the most amazing sunsets! Everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. I would definitely recommend this location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Hi Jessica I'm glad you had a relaxing weekend and enjoyed the amazing sunsets over the lake. Have a great rest of the summer! Josh
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Excellent

Loved every about the Just Breathe Cottage. Excellent location, check in very easy, and definitely loved the pontoon boat. Thanks for a great week
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Thanks Donny. It was great having you and the family. I loved hearing about your adventures. Thanks again for the great review. Josh.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Josh is an excellent host. We had a couple silly issues and he was very patient and helpful. The cottage and lake were very nice. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Property was very clean, good communication with Josh. Nice centralized location to restaraunts. Lake has options, whether wanting the peacefullness of the sunset, or chances to go tubing. It was a great place to stay. Quiet neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The morning views

Everything was in order and clean, the best part was waking up to the amazing view every morning. Josh was quick to respond and answer any questions, thanks again for letting me stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice area

Very nice lake cottage,. It was well stocked in the kitchen. Plenty of outside chairs with a nice fire pit. We had no problem using the public boat ramp to use our boat. Very quiet area..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2021
Hi Cheryl Thanks for the 5 star review. Spending your time with Family over the 4th of July on the lake....doesn't get any better than that!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cottage on the lake

Apon arrival the furnace didn’t work nothing had been cleaned bedspread was dirty mattress cover was plastic and torn. Everywhere you looked their were mouse droppings beds, vanity, drawers, cabinets, stove mice had a field day in the storage bin with napkins and toilet paper. Needless to say we packed up and left with a full refund!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2023
I don’t blame John for leaving a bad review. Most of my reviews over the years have been five stars. This was my first bad review. John was the first guest of this lake season after an eight month winter cottage shut down. Unfortunately, a few places were a missed during the cleaning. I offered to immediately send our cleaner over to address his concerns, but he insisted on a full refund which I did not hesitate to give him. The guest that came after him left a five star review on ABB. The areas of cleaning concerns have been addressed and will continue to be addressed. The furnace issue was due to the fact that he removed the furnace door prior to the furnace kicking on and didn’t properly reseat the door to allow the furnace to kick on.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much Needed Relaxation

1st vacation in years for "us Grandparents". Honestly, just looking towards the western sunset made our stay excellent. My wife and I only drove a couple of hours for this stay and we would have traveled much further (if needed). Overall, it felt like a home (away from home) for us. The time flew by very fast & that helps explain how our time was very enjoyable. We liked feeling so welcome, right from the start. We had a chance to enjoy water (right out the back door)... Fishing, boating, a great sandbar (just 25 min away) by boat, a campfire & grilling out, along with all of the amenities. This place is well worth it! We have this on our "Go To" list for future stay's (for several reasons). The adults were never bored and for a bonus, the kids (under 10) were happy the whole time also. A personal area to play in the sand, lily pads & turtles out back etc. made it great for everyone. A good bit of clean, fun nature made for an exciting (yet relaxing) vacation for all. Josh was easy to deal with on everything, And we really appreciate it. Until next time, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, Kerry
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away

Great week good fishing everything was just perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2021
Don Thanks for 5 star review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

We had a nice family getaway.

We enjoyed our weekend getaway. We brought our boat and had a wonderful time on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2021
Maria. The private dock and being right on the lake is perfect for bringing your own boat. Glad you could do it and had a wonderful time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as described

Spent a long weekend here with spouse and two of our children age 13 and 9 . House was just as shown in pictures . The neighbor was friendly and informative . Upon entering it does have a strong musty smell from being closed up but that resolved after opening the windows for awhile. Bedrooms have oscillating fans and comfortable beds . We only had to use the AC once to remove the humidity and that worked very well. Our first evening there we couldn't find the remote for the DVD player. We contacted Josh and he brought a new DVD player first thing the next morning. He is a very pleasant and personable host . WiFi works well . We brought our own boat and enjoyed spending the days on the chain of lakes . You can pull up to Shorts Marina and they have everything you need from drinks and food to laundry soap. We recommend trying Oscar Brown's Tavern at the golf course , food was great with reasonable prices and good service. Would recommend for your Coldwater stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2021
Bill Thanks for your 5 star review and your thoughtfulness. Bringing your boat, Shorts Marina, Oscar Browns Tavern, all great things at the Chain of Lakes! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

clean, friendly, easy access, prompt reply to all messages! The Cottage is so lovely and fully user friendly. The lake is wonderful, clear water, sandy bottom, nice fishing. Although it was just my husband and I, it would be perfect for a family of 4! My teen girls really missed out by not going!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2021
Denis and Dawn. So glad you had a great time. Come back again and bring those teenagers :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome experience

Cottage was very clean, and the location was perfect. Josh is a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2021
Thanks Chad. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Have a great summer! Josh
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cottage right by the lake.

Very nice and clean cottage right off the lake. My son loved the fishing there and I could watch him right from the patio, even though he is 16, I like to keep an eye on him by the water. . My spouse and I enjoyed our time there relaxing as well ! Definitely a little getaway of the busy life at home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2021
Hi Rebecca I'm glad you had a great time and your son enjoyed his fishing. It is nice to see everything that is happening right on the water which makes this location fantastic since you are just steps away. Hope to have you back! Josh
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location

The location, neighbors, and house was great! Bring your sunblock and umbrella since the backyard gets 12 hours of glorious sunshine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2021
Joseph Thanks for the 5 star review! The sunshine and lakefront water certainly revives the soul! Come back again! Josh
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage on the lake

Absolutely lovely cottage and surroundings. Perfect for a visit with our daughter. Even nicer than the pictures shown. The house was perfect, with a comfortable and updated great room, the outdoor space was lovely, and the lake was beautiful- and we saw adorable Frogs on lily pads, met the neighborhood dogs, and enjoyed gorgeous sunsets every night. The property owner was responsive when we had questions, and the house was perfectly cleaned and sanitized before we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

We had a wonderful little getaway. Our 3 year old caught her first fish off the dock and played in the sand area the whole time. The cottage was cute and clean and perfect for our family. The view of the lake and the fire pit were an added bonus. Would definitely stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing on Long Lake

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary with a 3 night stay at Just Breathe Cottage on Long Lake near Coldwater, MI. Very comfortable and clean accommodations. We had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. Thanks, Josh!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Family Getaway

This was a perfect last minute getaway for our family. Truly enjoyed the Just Breathe cottage. We rented the Pontoon and enjoying the lakes on the chain. We cooked out each night on the propane gas grill, which was optimal for a quick meal after being out on the lake each day. We also enjoyed the campfires each night. Host was Great too! Thank you Josh for sharing your cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Hi Ann It's so nice, when guests have a great time. Makes what we do worth it. Glad you enjoyed the chain of lakes, pontoon, grill, etc. Thanks again for staying at our cottage! Josh
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Time

We loved the cottage. It was perfect for our family. It was clean and comfortable. We rented the pontoon and enjoyed the days on the water and enjoyed campfires at night. It is in a quiet area and the neighbors were friendly. Josh was great to work with. He responded quickly to any questions we had. Thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Hi Barb. Thank you for your kind words regarding the cottage, cleanliness, pontoon, campfire, etc! So glad you had a great time. Please come back again! Josh

About the host

Hosted by Josh Huffman

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We live in Ohio but can typically be found on the weekends in the Coldwater Area enjoying the lake life!

Why they chose this property

Beautiful lakefront view. Direct access to the Coldwater Chain of Lakes with miles of boating, skiing, and swimming at the sand bars. 25 foot pontoon is available at your own private dock with a ladder to swim. (Pontoon is an extra cost, rates listed in the description) Nice flat yard for playing yard games. Large shade trees. Plenty of parking. Large patio facing the water with outdoor patio set with shade umbrella. Quite location with one nice quiet home to the north. No houses directly south. Quiet neighborhood to ride bikes.

What makes this property unique

Private dock, pontoon available at extra cost (rates listed in description)

Languages:

English

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