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Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews!

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A living room with a brick fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A round table with intricate metalwork, surrounded by four chairs with a lattice back design, set on a wooden deck with a view of a lake through large windows.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a guitar leaning against the window, and a chair in the foreground.
A hot tub with three people sitting in it, surrounded by trees and a view of a body of water.
A lakeside property with a dock, boats, and a house with a deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
At the lakefront, this vacation home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 10 guests. It features 1 hot tub and outdoor spaces including a deck, yard, and patio. Enjoy lake views while engaging in activities like tubing, mountain biking, and kayaking. The property is pet-friendly and located near Bristol Lake and Clear Lake.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bristol Lake
Sleeps 10•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Dowling, MI
  • Place, Bristol Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kellogg Arena
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Firekeepers Casino
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews!

Our property is centrally located in southwest Michigan, within a 3-hour drive from Chicago and Detroit. The region is known for it’s rolling hills, golf courses and hundreds of lakes. It is a place where recreation awaits year-round! No matter what your outdoor pleasure, from golf to water sports, you can find it here in our beautiful natural surroundings!

Our house sits on 3.3 wooded acres, and from it’s hillside perch, enjoys broad views overlooking Bristol Lake. The property is on a quiet residential street. Bristol is a 165-acre all-sports lake and is excellent for fishing, swimming and all manner of watersports. The lake shore consists of a mix of areas of sand and loam. The water gets deep gradually and is relatively-friendly to younger children (although we recommend life jackets for non-swimmers).

We have a large grassy yard along the lake with enough trees to give some comfortable shade in the sunny summer afternoons.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$150 fee/pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please gather up used sheets on end of beds, and set used towels near washer
Please put all trash in large trash cans at the end of the driveway
Please wash and put away all dirty dishes before you leave. Also, put all moved furniture or outside beach & boat items back to original location.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Noise Levels: During the day, noise should be kept to reasonable levels. After dark, noise levels should not exceed that of a close conversation.
The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper materials are flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 728241vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Dowling

Located in Dowling, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hastings Country Club and Gull Lake View Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary and Hidden Pond Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Cadwallader Park and Peace Labyrinth. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Dowling, MI

What's nearby

  • Bristol Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kellogg Arena - 22 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 30 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 43 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Western Michigan University - 46 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

  • Battle Creek Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horn Creek Pub - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews!?

As of 24 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews! on 6 Jan 2027 start from £776, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Lake Retreat-Exceptional Reviews! located?

This family-friendly Dowling holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bristol Lake, Little Mill Lake and Clear Lake. Mill Lake is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Sue Micham

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This home on Bristol Lake is owned by 2 families: Ray and Sue Micham, and Dan and Janel Garno. Sue and Dan are sister and brother. Ray and Sue have raised their 6 kids in Northwestern Ohio while Dan & Janel have raised their 6 children in Southern Michigan. Our families are very active, and have enjoyed fishing, catching turtles, frogs, and snakes, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, and water sports on Bristol during the warm months, and ice skating, sledding and ski trips during the cold months. We also enjoy taking a 1 hour and 15 minute drive over to the charming town of Saugatuck, on the coast of Lake Michigan. It is our hope that your family will also make lots of good memories and experience the relaxation, peace, and fellowship that we have found, gathered at Bristol Lake.

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