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The lake life is waiting for you! Swimming, fishing, boating on Center Lake.

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Lakeside Maison Rouge welcomes you!
Newly renovated kitchen with plenty of amenities.
Interior
Seize the Day!...and a cup of coffee, too!
Plenty of counter space!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Jenny Lind Room

1 Double Bed

Lakeside Room

1 Queen Bed

North Room

1 Single Bed

South Room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

The lake life is waiting for you! Swimming, fishing, boating on Center Lake.

This private cottage is directly on water's edge! Lakeside Maison Rouge (Lakeside Red House) guests will enjoy just the right mix of a quiet neighborhood with lake activity while experiencing classic lake living at it's very best!

Lakeside offers a pedal boat and two stand-up paddleboards complimentary to guests and a delightful way to get out on the water! A local marina offers a PONTOON RENTAL exclusive to Lakeside guests. Or, bring your own boat and dock it right in front of the house! Message Chris your host for more details!

Located on a chain of lakes just minutes from I-94 and US 127, the two-story home features three private bedrooms with a shared full bath on the upper level. NEW CENTRAL AIR... The main level offers a newly renovated kitchen with nearby half-bath, dining area, living area, bonus room with single sleeper loveseat (great for a small child or teen) and fourth bedroom with double bed. The west facing fully enclosed three seasons porch often gives way to a continuous breeze while providing a shady place for morning coffee, afternoon board games and conversation, and a front row seat to beautiful Michigan sunsets.

The open-air deck overlooks the freshwater lake and is the perfect place to soak up some sunshine. And a newly added cement patio offers dappled shade for lounging on the two chaises or enjoying a meal at the picnic table complete with adjustable umbrella.

A permanent marina inspired wooden dock is sturdy and ready for feet dangling or casting your fishing rod to catch the evening's meal! And, if you don't mind, you may end up sharing it with a "just passing by" Sandhill Crane or Blue Heron.

The decor reflects an eclectic, comfortable style where guests can relax and unwind. When selecting the exterior color, the owners decided to embrace the barn shape and painted it barn red. The landscaping is manicured each week and continues to evolve with the addition of hostas, daylilies, and hydrangea. Two mature Crimson Maples shade the side yard and cement patio.

A school playground is a short walk from Lakeside with a paved, stroller friendly sidewalk to travel. After some play, the Dairy Queen is just a bit further for a tasty treat. Not wanting to cook? How about a coney dog and root beer in a frosty mug at the drive-up "Rudy's Diner" where your meal is brought on a tray and attached to the car window! Or order up a delicious meal for pick-up at "Los Tres Amigos" restaurant located about a 1/2 mile from Lakeside.

The Downtown Jackson area has many unique shops and restaurants and is a quick drive from Lakeside. While you're there, take a memorable photo in front of one the unique Bright Walls Murals, recently featured in the Chicago Daily Tribune as a "not to miss" Midwest attraction.

Several notable golf courses are located in Jackson County. And, you won't want to miss taking in one (or more) of the award-winning wineries - all within a short drive. The Potter Center at Jackson College offers a wide variety of art and celebrity entertainment.

Michigan International Speedway, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State University are easily accessible from Lakeside as well.

Your perfect getaway awaits. Come and experience the ease and comfort of Lakeside Maison Rouge.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Caution is advised for kids near the water.
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet, classic neighborhood with 10PM quiet time.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on Lakeside property. TY
My home is in a classic lake setting and neighborhood. Security Deposit may be forfeited for breaking rules: noise, smoking, having pets, etc.
Children must be supervised at all times to ensure safety near the shoreline and sea wall.
Parking is limited to two vehicles on Lakeside property with one additional vehicle permitted to park in designated area across the street.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Quiet, classic neighborhood with 10PM quiet time.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Michigan Center

Located in Michigan Center, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lakeland Hills Golf Course and Gauss' Green Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lefglen Nature Sanctuary and MacCready Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michigan International Speedway or Keeley Park. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Michigan Center, MI

What's nearby

  • Leoni Township Lions Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Round Lake - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Leoni Township Town Hall - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Triangle Woods - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • University of Michigan - 40 min drive - 68.0 km

Getting around

  • Jackson Station - 10 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Klavon's Pizzeria & Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Avenue Billiards - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The lake life is waiting for you! Swimming, fishing, boating on Center Lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The lake life is waiting for you! Swimming, fishing, boating on Center Lake. ?

As of 27 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The lake life is waiting for you! Swimming, fishing, boating on Center Lake. on 27 Mar, 2026 start from S$411, 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 The lake life is waiting for you! Swimming, fishing, boating on Center Lake. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The lake life is waiting for you! Swimming, fishing, boating on Center Lake. ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The lake life is waiting for you! Swimming, fishing, boating on Center Lake. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The lake life is waiting for you! Swimming, fishing, boating on Center Lake. located?

This family-friendly Michigan Center holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Leoni Township Lions Park and Triangle Woods. Round Lake and Lakeland Hills Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place great people!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina J.

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

Family trip

Everything was Fantastic!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Chris is extremely accommodating and the house was clean with plenty of things to keep everyone occupied.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Best host we’ve had yet

We had a lovely time enjoying the lake, the home and the area. The home was lovely and welcoming with plenty to do, a full kitchen, comfortable beds and even firewood in the shed!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin S.

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

Beautiful Spot in the Lake

Very nice property. The stand-up paddleboards were very popular with the younger people in the group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Perfect lake house

Location was perfect for my family. House was furnished with everything you would need and decor was very cute. Many things provided for lake fun. Little things host did was very much appreciated .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Loved the lake life

The host made everything worry free and gave us great suggestions about places of interest nearby. There were plenty of things at the house to help pass the time and the box of donuts waiting for us upon arrival was a sweet surprise. Future guests will definitely enjoy spending time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Mini-Vacation

Great house on the water. Upon arrival there was a wonderful welcome note along with a dozen donuts - that were delicious! Chris was beyond helpful and a great host. We were offered late check-out, which we took advantage of, as we did not want to leave. Would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

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

Great family retreat

This property is perfect for a family getaway. It has everything you need from a stocked kitchen to water toys, paddle boat and paddle boards. There was also a pontoon boat available for daily rental. My granddaughter and I stayed for the week and took day trips as well as enjoyed the water. Chris is a perfect host who will ensure that all your needs are met and that you are very comfortable. The sunsets were absolutely beautiful and we had a great week of weather. It’s a quiet place where you can relax and unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Awesome Home on the Lake.

What a wonderful experience we had with our stay here. Chris was an amazing host. She took great care to make sure we had everything we could need and had the home in excellent condition. She was very responsive to any questions we had. She even arranged for a pontoon boat rental that gave my family a most wonderful day on the water. Thank you Chris for making our stay wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Perfect house for enjoying lake life

I booked this house as a last minute getaway with my husband and three kids. All five of us had a wonderful, relaxing time. The property was clean, the kitchen was well equipped for cooking meals at home, and the view from the deck can’t be beat. My boys took advantage of fishing off the dock and my daughter loved the paddle boards and pedal boat. The host was very friendly and accommodating. The outdoor shed was filled with everything we needed to enjoy the day outside. The host provides a daily pontoon rental for an extra charge of interested. She also put us in contact with a jet ski rental place, which is what the kids enjoyed the most. The boating on the lake was active, but not crowded where I’d feel unsafe with a teenager on a jet ski. There’s not much else to do around town, but that’s ok because we came for the lake and it didn’t disappoint!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy A.

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

Cottage

It was very clean ,and the furniture was in good condition .We enjoyed the porch that overlooked the lake !The kitchen was well stocked with pots, dishes etc ,along with coffee ,tea and spices .This is one of the best properties that we have rented !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

5 stars plus!

What a wonderful experience. Everything my family was looking for and more! Chris is a host unlike others; attention to every little detail including a welcome pie and ice cream. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lakeview

We had an amazing time at Lakeview. Chris is a fabulous host. She provided everything you could dream of. She went above and beyond our expectations!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

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

Great host

Chris was an amazing host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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completely awesome!!

Best experience my wife and I have had. We will definitely be staying with the host again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE S.

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

Relaxing Lake Getaway

Lakeside Maison Rouge was a great getaway for our family of 2 adults, 2 teenagers and their 2 teen friends. Just wanted to spend a few days on a lake before school starts. Chris was very kind and helped us find places to rent a pontoon and jet ski from and even left a pie to welcome us. We spent our days on the lake cruising around, fishing, and swimming and in the evenings made smores over fire and played cards and games. The house was clean and had everything you could possibly need. The paddle boat and games that were there helped keep the kids busy. Had a great time and will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Lovely lake house

Very relaxing time ! The lake was quiet not a lot of boaters ! Sunsets were amazing !!! Christine thought of everything ! Firewood corn hole game extra towels and linens ! Would stay here again !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Much Needed Rest - Peace and Quiet

The moment you walk into the lake house - you quickly realize that there was a lot of love and attention that went into every detail/decor of the home. From the welcome note, to the tasty frozen treats in the freezer, to the cleanliness of the home etc. You feel so welcome and for those few days that you spend in the home, you feel that it is your home. Christine went above and beyond as a host. She was quick to respond, so accommodating and you can tell that she loves being a host and truly wants you to enjoy her amazing lake house. The lake was very quiet during the week, the fishing was outstanding! We caught well over 50 large mouth bass. Biggest was 4 pounds. The sunsets were calming and beautiful. We watch them every night from the water's edge on very comfortable lake chairs. Slept great and we wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you Christine for making our week away from our busy lives, so perfect. Dave R - Ohio
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

A Wonderful Vacation for Everyone in the Family

This house on the lake was spacious enough for four adults and two teens to feel comfortable. Everything we would need was provided. It was clean and well organized. The moment we got out of the car we were all impressed with the crystal blue lake. We all ran down to see it it before we even entered the house. It has been a dream of ours to run off a dock and into the lake so it was prefect for the kids. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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

Beautiful home

We loved our stay here! The house had everything we needed! Chris was an amazing host and really went above and beyond with the details. We had plenty of room and enjoyed the outside yard area everyday. The only thing we were missing were fishing poles and a license. Next year we will be sure to bring it as we will certainly be back!! Wonderful and relaxing getaway. Thank you, Chris!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

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

Relaxing and comfortable

Our stay was wonderful! Although the weather was cold, Cindy made our stay warm and inviting. We would recommend this location for any season!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha Y.

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The Absolute Best

Cannot say enough good things about staying here! The weather wasn’t so great but the cottage was perfect in every way! And Christine the owner? Awesome! I know I will be back with my husband this time!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Very Pleasant Cottage and Waterfront

Best location we've rented. Ideal for our family of five. Chris was a super host, providing more than necessary and offering all kinds of help. It was an ideal setting for cruising the lakes and tubing. Our boat was just small enough to get through the tunnels and under bridges (19 foot aluminum pleasure/fishing boat) with a couple inches to spare and a good navigator.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

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

More than ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lakeside is an amazing place. Beautiful, clean house with breathtaking sunsets over the lake. Chris was so thoughtful with ice treats in freezer and fresh flowers. Her communication about every detail was detailed and prompt. Even my 3 teenage had lots to do with all the things in the shed. Wishing we could have stayed longer but we will be back. Was a long July 4th weekend we never forget🥰
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Christine Gorton

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Hi! My name is Chris and I am delighted to serve as your host at Lakeside Maison Rouge!

My vision when creating the property was to provide a relaxed, uncluttered space for guests to experience classic lake life. I have grown up on Center Lake and cherish the memories of being a "lake kid" learning to swim, catching minnows and crayfish, and dangling my feet from the dock.

I am a lifelong resident of Jackson County making me super familiar with area "things to do" just in case guests wish to have a day out and about shopping, playing golf, or hiking the Falling Waters Trail.

Lakeside was traditional as a rental home for many years. It wasn't until early 2020 that my husband and I decided to explore the vacation home rental opportunity....and it has been a rewarding and fun experience.

I hope you will find Lakeside a good match for your Pure Michigan getaway - and I look forward to sharing the property with you!

-Chris

Why they chose this property

Minutes from I-94 and US 127; Michigan State University and University of Michigan within one hour drive; Michigan International Speedway; Family friendly; Pontoon rental available

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English

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