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Peaceful & Relaxing Battle Creek Lake House┃Kayaks, Paddle Boards & Fire Pit

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Living Room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Battle Creek, MI
  • Place, Binder Park Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Binder Park Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Firekeepers Casino
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful & Relaxing Battle Creek Lake House┃Kayaks, Paddle Boards & Fire Pit

Escape to Graham Lake House! A peaceful lakefront walk-out apartment in Battle Creek. Nestled at the end of a private road between fields and woods, this quiet retreat offers stunning views, wildlife, and plenty of ways to relax or play.

Spend your days fishing, swimming, kayaking, or paddle boarding, and your evenings gathered around the fire pit. Inside, you’ll find a clean, comfortable space with a fully stocked kitchen, high-speed internet, washer/dryer, and thoughtful touches throughout.

Though you’ll feel tucked away in nature, you’re just minutes from shops, restaurants, breweries, Horrocks Farm Market, bike trails, the zoo, FireKeepers Casino, and downtown Battle Creek. Perfect for couples, small groups, or families looking for a restful getaway with easy access to local fun.
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Outdoors & Lake Life Fun:
✦︎ Private lakefront walk-out
✦︎ Fishing and swimming
✦︎ Kayaking(2), paddle boarding (2)
✦︎ Wildlife watching & peaceful country views
✦︎ Fire pit & patio lounge
✦︎ Cozy, quiet wooded neighborhood

Sleeping and Interior:
✦︎ 2 Queen beds
✦︎ 3 TVs with streaming services
✦︎ High Speed Wifi
✦︎ Washer & dryer on site (shared)
✦︎ Hair dryer

Kitchen & Essentials:
✦︎ Fully stocked kitchen (pans, dishes, etc.)
✦︎ Stove, fridge, microwave, toaster
✦︎ Coffee maker
✦︎ Cookware & utensils

Nearby Attractions:
✦︎ 7-20 minutes to shops, restaurants & breweries; fan favorite: Horrocks Farm Market (live music Fri & Sat)
✦︎ Provided a binder full of things to do
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OPTIONAL: Book a Massage appointment

➤ The Host: I am a massage therapist & holistic health practitioner. I have been doing it for 30 years! After a booking, call the number on file and can get you scheduled during your stay at my office that is less than 10 minutes from where you are staying.

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* FYI: This unit is part of a triplex residential building. The rental unit has a shared entryway, but is a private walk out with its own living space and lake access. Will never notice the other rentors

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About the area

Battle Creek

Located in Battle Creek, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Binder Park Golf Course and Oakland Hills 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 Fort Custer State Recreation Area and Willard Beach. Binder Park Zoo and Full Blast Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Battle Creek, MI

What's nearby

  • Binder Park Zoo - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Binder Park Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Full Blast Water Park - 13 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 14 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Kellogg Arena - 14 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Battle Creek Transportation Center - 15 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horrock's Farmers Market Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was charming. We enjoyed kayaking and the fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy you enjoyed the charm of the property, the kayaking, and cozy fire pit. Thank you for communicating things with us. It was a joy having you stay, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime for more relaxing times.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin S.

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

Great place

Comfortable, great view, beautiful mornings! Very accommodating. This was a great place for my family's week long stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful with a beautiful view of the lake. Inside was nice, very clean (except microwave). A nice, relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter G.

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

Great place

Just as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

The apartment is fantastic for a small group! Exactly as advertised. We loved sitting lakefront, enjoying the casino, walks and relaxing in the evenings!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven s.

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

Beautiful Battle Creek

My wife and I had a wonderful time in Battle Creek. This rental was at a very nice location, private tree lined street. Everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Weekend getaway

We had an awesome relaxing stay here. Beautiful lake, did some fishing, sat by the fire pit, went on walks, visited the zoo. And just overall enjoyed the quick getaway. Everything was very nice . Thank you so much :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
So glad you enjoyed yourselves and Thank you for coming and staying with us. 😀 Hope to see you again. Thank you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Nice lake

Nice quiet lake, and home. On a dead end street, so not a lot of vehicles, or homes. Very relaxing. The host, Shann, was very friendly, and accomodating. Fun place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2023
Thank you for coming. Glad you enjoyed your stay. It was very nice to meet you and hope to see you again. 🦋
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Candy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good. All we needed for our trip to Michigan. Could gave used a few more baking dishes. We dont usually eat oit all these time. I cook at home alotAll and all it was a good visit
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
Hope you had a good trip home. Thank you for letting me know. More baking items will be put in the kitchen. We had communications during your stay. Had the bake items been communicated I would have gotten those for you. The other requests were granted and taken care of quickly. I always tell anyone who stays to let me know of any questions and concerns, if possible, I will take care of quickly. Thank you for staying. See you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment that we arrived at this property, we were immediately impressed with the location, the view, and the house itself. Everything was exactly as described and the host, Shann, had great communication before and during our stay. The beds, pillows, and furniture were all very comfortable. There were also fully stocked kitchen shelves (pans, dishes, spices, etc), two TVs, and plenty of towels. The outside lake view is absolutely gorgeous and includes plenty of seating areas in quiet backyard. If you want a peaceful, low key getaway, where you know that the host has great communication and truly cares about her guests, then this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely lake front location, beautiful drive through rural countryside. I was surprised this is a triplex property and that the small apartment is a portion of a walkout basement. The furnishings are largely old uncomfortable pieces. It is a simple cottage apartment. My family & I enjoyed it but feel the description is not clear. The host allowed us use of the water equipment which was great. We had a nice time......
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I’m so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed the lakefront setting, the peaceful countryside drive, and had a great time using the water equipment! I truly appreciate your feedback regarding the property description and furnishings. The living room furniture and mattresses are new. I’m sorry to hear that some aspects didn’t meet your expectations. I’ll take your comments into consideration and work on making the listing clearer—especially about the layout and style of the space—so future guests can book with an accurate understanding. Your input is valuable, and I’m happy you still had a nice time overall. Wishing you and your family all the best on your future travels!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marc R.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Location is nice

We stayed between Christmas and New Years so I cant say a lot about the lake or property as we used it as a place to sleep. If you like hard beds this will be comfortable for you. The shelves were pretty bare of the normal essentials you find in a VRBO. Hair dryer was missing but thankfully the owner was upstairs and we were able to get one from her, that we kept in the unit. Quiet neighborhood. Heat was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
This is a newer vrbo. We believe Winter time is beautiful by the lake. It is private neighborhood. Step out of the race and pause in a Fresh, clean, simple and relaxing place with all necessities for your stay. But also close to a lot of things to do. Mattresses are new with added padding. A Cupboard full of spices, sprays and oils. If anyone needs anything we are able to be reached and respond quickly. We continue to add and hope all those who visit will like being apart of the Graham House by the lake. 🦢
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristi L.

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

Cozy, Quiet and Comfortable

This little lakeside apartment/cottage was exactly the space we needed for our time in Michigan. All the creature comforts of home situated in a super quiet, wooded setting near the lake. Host, Shann was easy-going, flexible and very accommodating. We needed a place that offered space for my daughter and I to relax and spread out a bit but also to host a small family gathering. Shann's place was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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