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Family Friendly Lake Vacation

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Enjoy the beautiful sunsets!
Large deck overlooking the water!
View from Deck (large table w/ built in coolers seats 10)
Outdoor Dining on the Patio
Shallow water means lots of minnows to catch!

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Corey Lake
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
  • Place, Notre Dame Stadium
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Lake Vacation

Lovely lakefront cottage located on all-sports Long Lake includes: a large master bedroom with king size bed, a day bed, large walk in closet, work desk and floor space for blow-up bed, second bedroom includes 1 full size bed & 1 single (twin bed), third bedroom includes 1 queen size bed, two full bathrooms with plenty of towels, kitchen with new double oven, dishwasher and microwave, beverage refrigerator, wine refrigerator and bar area, a cozy living room and sunroom with a pull-out couch (sleeps 2) that has amazing views of the lake from every window, a large deck directly over the lake below with a gated locking system perfect for small children, an outdoor fire pit area, a gas grill. Home includes 2 Tvs (1 with cable/apple TV & 1smart Tv), phone and internet; washer and dryer (new). Water softener and brand new on-demand water heater.

Perfect for 6 guests. It is important to note that while the house could sleep up to 8 (if also using the sunroom pull-out couch), larger parties may feel crowded, and would be sharing sleeping quarters, so please keep this in mind when making your final booking decision. There are 3 main sleeping rooms, along with a 3 Seasons room that has a Sofa Sleeper for 2, so multiple families could each have their own room if desired. Note, there is a Barn on the premises that is currently undergoing construction & is not available for usage. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed.

The lakefront is directly below the house! It includes a lounge area and long dock, excellent for swimming, fishing and docking a boat. Little ones will enjoy catching minnows with their nets in the shallow water! The lake side boat house is filled with water toys, and has a refrigerator and electricity. Four adult kayaks, two youth kayaks, splash pad, and Surf board are available to use for no additional fee.

During the season, the owner will have a pontoon & a Jet Ski (on a lifts) next to the dock (we don't rent for safety and liability reasons). Guests are welcome to bring their own watercraft or can rent from a local Marina (ask owners for more info). Guests can use our dock to tie a boat on the opposite end from our pontoon as needed.

In the unlikely event you want to leave the cottage, nearby amenities include: Corey Lake Farms (Farmer's Market and U-pick seasonal produce), restaurants, horseback riding at Camp Eberhart, Swiss Valley Ski Resort and the charming downtown area of Three Rivers. In Three Rivers, you will find anything you need: grocery stores, petting zoos, movie theatre, boutiques, bowling alley, mini golf and medical services.

Looking for day trip ideas? Check out Shipshewana for shopping, festivals and Amish goods. Harbor Country offers beautiful beach days on Lake Michigan's shores and winery tours.
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Notre Dame Stadium is only a 50-minute drive from our lake house. Hunters are also welcome to stay on our property during the season. For the winter, enjoy our heated home for some ice fishing or fun skiing at Swiss Valley (just 15 minutes away)!

2025 Rates recently posted. Please contact owner for 2026 & beyond rates/availability if interested.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please be respectful of the property & neighbors
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside. Smoking outdoors is fine.

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, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Please be respectful of the property & neighbors
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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

Three Rivers

Located in Three Rivers, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hidden Marsh Sanctuary and White Pigeon River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include South Lanes Family Fun Center and Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Three Rivers, MI

What's nearby

  • Corey Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 46 min drive - 58.9 km
  • Western Michigan University - 49 min drive - 61.2 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 54 min drive - 79.4 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 59 min drive - 84.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hank's Tavern on the River - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Lake Vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Friendly Lake Vacation?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Lake Vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Lake Vacation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Lake Vacation located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Corey Lake and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Pleasant Lake. South Lanes Family Fun Center and Center for Family Medicine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by John Hounihan

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Our family of four enjoys this cottage year-round. Our 2 boys spend all their cottage days outside. Summers are filled with swimming, fishing, kayaking, catching turtles, frogs, and fireflies, making s'mores and playing flashlight tag. In the winter, they enjoy sledding and tubing at Meyer Broadway Park, skiing at Swiss Valley Resort, walking across the lake and checking in with the ice fishermen, watching the snowmobilers zip by, and at dusk, the red fox scamper across the frozen lake! Fall brings beautiful colors to Long Lake and the wildlife viewing is spectacular. This is our second home- we enjoy elegant vacations around the world, but truly consider this "our happiest place." We've made many wonderful memories here, and we hope you will, too!

Why they chose this property

Just a short drive from the Chicago suburbs, where we live, our cottage quickly delivers us an escape from the daily grind. We enjoy our "together time" at the lake, playing board games, snuggling on the couch to watch movies, boating, water-tubing and fishing.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with our cottage the moment we stepped out on the deck and took in the stunning wrap-around lake views! Our custom made, long pine table on our deck is a favorite gathering spot where we spend much of our time visiting with friends and family - all have a place at our table. We love to entertain...a full house is a happy house!

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