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Quaint Cottage Retreat on Secluded Cove of Wall Lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Delton, MI
  • Wall Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gilmore Car Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Gull Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Battle Creek, MI (BTL-W. K. Kellogg Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Quaint Cottage Retreat on Secluded Cove of Wall Lake

Quaint, cozy cottage is a true treasure! While a lot of places on a lake are right next to each other, this property is a truly private oasis, set back in the cove, surrounded by trees and located on a dead-end road with only woods across the road. The cottage has been completely renovated and updated, and from the moment you walk in the door, the vibrant colors make you feel cheerful. We call it our "happy place." It has a welcoming mud room with cubbies to put your shoes, and hooks to hang your coats. There is a convenient washer and dryer in the mud room. There are two welcoming bedrooms, one with a full bed with views of the woods and tall pines, and the other with a queen bed with a view of the side yard. Both have ample storage space in the closets, bed frame drawers and nightstands so you can make yourselves at home. There is also a double futon in the front room and a queen sized air mattress for two additional guests. There is one full bathroom. There is a galley kitchen with built-in banquette seating in the dining room. The table is on wheels for easy access to the corner seating. The living room is very cozy with modern amenities, including a couch and love seat and swivel chairs to face the tv or the lake. It is tastefully decorated with metal and wood wall art and built in book cases filled with books and games for your enjoyment. There is a bonus room off the living room for reading and relaxing or just viewing the cove. A sliding glass door opens up onto the phenomenal 700 square foot deck that offers outdoor space with a grill and refrigerator and spaces for gathering, eating, relaxing and making life-time memories. Steps off the deck lead to a stone fire-pit with additional seating, and outdoor lighting to set the mood. There is also a dock with a small table and chairs to have coffee in the morning. Although pets are not allowed, there are enough creatures to keep you company. From the cove you can sit back and listen to the bullfrogs, watch the blue herons, and fish from the dock. Although we don't allow people to bring in their own boats to this private lake, there are kayaks, a pedal boat, and a small fishing boat with oars for use to explore the lake. The pedal boat holds 4 people up to 800 pounds and has a platform from which you can dive off of, and a ladder to climb back up on. You can also fish off the pedal boat. Also, it’s important to note that there is no beach or recommended swimming in the cove, but the pedal boat allows you to get to the open lake for a refreshing swim. There is also a "Point" on the lake where people can go to swim that is shallow and people also dock their boats or enjoy floating. This is truly an oasis. Looking forward to your visit. You won't be disappointed with this cozy cottage retreat to replenish your spirit!

Property manager

Paula and Tammy Collins-Sammons
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Dryer
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Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No loud events or loud music. No animals allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time between 10pm and 9am. Noise travels.
No outside boats or rentals allowed on Wall Lake.
No dogs, cats, or animals allowed on property.

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No loud events or loud music. No animals allowed.
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

Delton

Located in Delton, this cottage is on the waterfront. Mullenhurst Golf Course and Gull Lake View Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cadwallader Park and Gull Meadow Farms. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Delton, MI

What's nearby

  • Wall Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Holcomb Lake - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Gull Lake - 18 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Gun Lake - 34 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 40 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grove Street Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tujax Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sajo's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bowen's Family Dining - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage Retreat on Secluded Cove of Wall Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Cottage Retreat on Secluded Cove of Wall Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cottage Retreat on Secluded Cove of Wall Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Cottage Retreat on Secluded Cove of Wall Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wall Lake and Shallow Lake. Bulkey Lake and Number Twenty-one Lake are also within 3 miles (5 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

10/10 Excellent

Kristeen F.

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

Beautiful Home and Cozy

This place was even prettier in person. They had everything you could think of to accommodate a guest. We would love to come back in the warmer months to use of the paddle boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon V.

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

Much needed long weekend retreat for 18th wedding anniversary

The property is exactly as described. Its well laid out and very nicely decorated. The paddle boat is fantastic and worked well for our fishing excursions on the lake where we caught bass, perch, crappie, and bluegill all day long. This was our first trip to the great lake area and I do not believe we could have picked a better location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Wonderful

Five Stars, wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chellie T.

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

If you haven’t been here you need to!!!

My daughter and I have been coming here for three years in a row! There is no better place to relax, regroup and just find that peace you’ve been looking for! The hosts are the kindest, sweetest and most genuine people you will ever meet! From sunrise to sunset you can enjoy the sounds of nature, kayak or pedal pontoon the lake, nap or read on the reclining deck chairs, play cards or have a drink at the table on the dock or just hang out in the cottage and enjoy the comfort of feeling like you have just found a home away from home 💕 You will not regret choosing this cottage to make your memories in!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O.

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

Quiet vacation

It was an absolute gem 💎 everything was so warm and welcoming it was like being at home would definitely stay again and recommend if u want a peaceful getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Beautiful cabin

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin was so pretty. The view was beautiful. Hosts communicated quickly with any questions. Would recommend this cabin!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan and Laura R.

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

A great little cottage retreat

We really enjoyed this nicely decorated clean and bright roomy cottage in Delton. Living in Arizona, we especially enjoyed the green trees, grass, and the country feel of the area along with the surrounding lakes. Being on the cove was quiet and we did enjoy a paddle boat ride when the weather cooperated. The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed. The hosts were very accommodating and responded very quickly to any questions we had. Checkin and checkout process was also super easy. Our only recommendation would be to add memory foam toppers to the beds. Overall, the place is a gem and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannan S.

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

Relaxing

Loved our short stay, can’t wait to return. Great property, amenities and exceptional hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uma N.

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

Relaxed calm getaway

We enjoyed our stay there. Loved nature and lake. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

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

Will go again

Exactly what you expect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Must book!

Cannot recommend this place highly enough. The house was extremely clean, check-in directions were thorough, and the welcome packet had all the information one needs for staying in Delton.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Just absolutely perfect.

We LOVED the property. It was so quaint and secluded back there in the cove. It had everything we needed. The teens loved the kayaks. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake R.

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

Quiet and relaxing stay

The property was wonderful, very quiet and relaxing. Although Wall Lake gets a fair amount of traffic, the house is tucked away making it easy to kick back without a lot of noise. The paddle boat was a ton of fun and had easy access to the lake. Hosts were very responsive and made the check in process incredibly easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

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

Relax D & P

This is awesome everything we needed so much fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful cottage!

Our stay was wonderful just like last year! Great memories were made, owners are amazing communicators, and the attention to detail in the cabin with providing everything you need is superb. Thank you for another great stay! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

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

The Sweetest Home Away From Home

This was our 3rd stay and it is like visiting an old friend. Tammy and Paula are very thoughtful hosts. I have allergies they always look out for things they know are a concern for me. This time I even forgot to remind them when I scheduled our visit but that was not a problem the cottage was prepared as always. Trying to plan a fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody A.

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

Awesome for fishing!

We absolutely loved our stay! We spent a lot of time on the dock fishing and on the peddle boat fishing. We went out on the peddle boat / pontoon boat to go swimming as well. You wouldn't want to swim right off the dock. It's shallow and has lots of lily pads....but that's what makes it great for fishing and that's what we were more interested in. We caught tons of bluegill, bass and a few others (perch, crappie, & huge bowfin.) The house was super clean and had all the extras. We had everything we needed to cook and hang out. The outdoor space is great with a huge deck and a fire pit too. There was a fishing boat and 4 kayaks. We kayaked a lot too. The lake is huge, but was very calm while we were there. So boating was ideal. The instruction binder from the owner had lots of great instructions and tips. I cannot think of a single negative. It's exactly what we were looking for: very private, quiet, and a great vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Perfect VRBO

We were totally happy with this home -- beautifully appointed, water use variety -- kayaks, huge pedal boat ,row boat -- we used them all and had a great time. Loved the seclusion of the small cove behind a huge lake. Owners were very responsive to all our pre-stay questions. The house is not very large but for a family of three or four ,it is very ample. I could add many more compliments -- we will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Lovely property and setting in every way.

Very relaxing and secluded setting. Loved all the original art!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin W.

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

Couldn’t be better

I’de like to say it was a horrible time just to keep this little gem to ourselves but as we were staying there, we were actively trining to book our next vacation there too and everything was all booked up so I think the cats already out of the bag. The place is even better than the pictures. We took out the peddle boat which was a lot of fun. I would just say if you’re shorter than 5.3 it might be hard to reach the peddles. That is my only negative on this place. It’s on a beautiful lake. While there are a lot of neighbors, the lake didn’t feel crowded and all the people we met were very friendly. The deck was beautiful and there were at least 50 places out there to sit and enjoy the view. I really cannot say enough good things about this place. If you’ve come to the reviews because you’re thinking of booking, don’t hesitate. Someone else will be taking your dates while you’re thinking. It’s got 2 bedrooms so it’s plenty of space for a small family or 2 couples.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great place in a relaxing area

Stayed and enjoyed a great view, comfortable space, fire pit and local hangouts and hikes Very nice hosts and super clean house
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

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

Cozy cabin

We absolutely loved this little house! They thought of everything and were very accommodating. Loved all the decor. We celebrated Christmas there with our daughter, son in law, and grandson and had a blast! We would highly recommend staying here. We hope to stay there again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

b l.

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

Relaxing long weekend

We had a wonderful time relaxing while spending a few days away from our normal daily routine. The cottage was beautiful, had great amenities and friendly neighbors. Paula and Tammy made us feel welcome and the small details included were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

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

Another Great Stay

Our 2nd visit to this wonderful cottage and there will be more. It has everything you need. The area is beautiful and the people in the neighborhood are very welcoming and friendly. Or can have absolute privacy if that is your goal. Best hosts ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie H.

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

Fall family trip

The cottage is warm, friendly and inviting. The scenery was beautiful. It is the perfect place to unwind with friends and family, play board games, watch TV, or enjoy time on the lake. Given that it was fall, we did not go out onto the lake, but we did enjoy fishing from the dock. We were able to catch several lovely fish, including a couple of big mouth bass. My partner caught her very first fish ever at this property, which will be a memory that we both cherish forever. This property is stocked with everything that you need from toiletries to linens to spices in the kitchen and recreational gear. The decor is amazing. He will definitely enjoy your stay at Tammy and Paula’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paula and Tammy Collins-Sammons

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I am a program officer at a private foundation doing work to advance family economic security and family well-being. I'm a social worker/therapist by training, and love helping others be the best they can be. I love nature and being outdoors, love trees, the lake, boating, hiking, playing ice hockey, pickle ball, writing poetry, photography, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and meeting new people. Tammy is a graphic designer and owns her own business, doing work for national and local corporate clients and nonprofits. She also loves renovating property as a hobby and has been doing so for many years, as she learned the tricks of the trade from her dad growing up, who built their own house. She completely remodeled the cottage you are staying at or considering. Tammy also enjoys listening to music, playing pickle ball, hiking in nature, going to new Breweries, being on the lake, and spending time with her friends and family. We are both positive people, and we love lake life. We know life gets busy and can be stressful at times, so we really wanted to be able to offer a cozy secluded escape for people to relax, play, and recharge their spirits!

Why they chose this property

Originally, we were living in Portage, MI, and we happened to be driving around one Sunday afternoon looking for lake property, and came upon this property for sale by chance. The moment we pulled in the driveway, we knew it would be our home away from home. It was a perfect fixer upper. We purchased the property the next day, and spent a year remodeling and renovating it. The results are the magnificent property you see before you. We painted the cottage full of vibrant colors, and we call it our "Happy Place." We then spent the next 2 years coming to the cottage every weekend during the summer. We realized we loved being at the lake so much that we decided to buy a more permanent, larger home right up the road from the cottage and become full-time residents of Wall Lake. We then decided we wanted to share the happiness and relaxation that the cottage brought us, with others, so we decided to list it on VRBO.

What makes this property unique

This cottage is a sacred space, and it has brought us so much joy, and we wanted to share that with others. It is a private, secluded piece of property. Even though you have neighbors, they are not right up next to you like most lake properties, but are separated by woods and trees. There is also an awesome firepit that makes you feel like you are camping. Because you are the last house on the cove, it brings more privacy, and there are only two neighbors on the cove with you. You can hear the bullfrogs and kadydids at night. You also get to see blue herons, many different kinds of birds, and lots of leaping frogs along the shoreline. Sometimes you also see big and little turtles sunbathing on logs, deer, and occasional bald eagles. Because of the 700 sq. foot deck, you have so much living space outside to relax on the deck furniture. You can also sit on the dock which has a wide space for sunbathing or having coffee in the mornings at the table. The property is completely updated inside, with unique art and amenities. It is incredibly cozy and inviting. It is a place to relax, kayak, write poetry, do yoga or meditation, do photography, take walks, or just pamper yourself and your family. It will be a place you can create memories year after year. We hope you enjoy this sacred happy place as much as we do.

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